The molluscans are the shelled island inhabitants who, together with the hnoca, oppose the autocratic mandate of the manfolk-antherans. Initially disturbed by manfolk activity in the channel separating them from the mainland, the molluscans allied themselves with the hnoca and naga in a bid to push the aggressive merchant fleet back.
Much of the south-western coast is relatively untouched by manfolk influence as a result, and the molluscan were able to set up profitable ferries to and from the hnoca and pre-displacement gnolls to forge alliances and enable trade between the peoples. A misplaced sympathy for their manfolk-antheran enemies later lead the naga to leave their alliance, and the ensuing construction of a manfolk town near the molluscan channel cut off their contact with their gnoll kin.
As a result, molluscans were unable to lend their support during the gnolls’ displacement and have since been unable to harbour refugees due to the presence of manfolk in the channel. The hnoca-veloci agreement has also placed stress on the molluscans’ relationship with the gnolls. Although they are slow-moving, molluscans are well-muscled and their shells offer them unparalleled protection in combat.
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