- For other uses, see centaur.
The Centaur is one of the beastmen races in Ashan that were created by the Crimson Wizards of the Seven Cities around 350 YSD to serve as replacements for the half-demon orcs and goblins. Like the others, they were created by combining human slaves or prisoners with animals in the dragon nexuses.
The centaurs are half-human and half-horse, and were scouts and mobile archers of the wizards. But when the wizards developed animated constructs to act as a replacement for the beastmen, the centaurs were instead given less noble tasks, including carrying messages and pulling carts. When Kunyak, chieftain of the orcs, started a rebellion against the wizards in 467 YSD, the centaurs were among the beastmen that joined them in their struggle. When the battle turned against the rebels, they had to flee from the Seven Cities.
After the struggle, the centaurs scattered across the face of Ashan seeking space, dignity, and freedom.