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The Keen or Keen Folk are a race of small humanoids inhabiting a wide area of the known world. They are clever and technologically advanced, making up for their physical weakness with science. Most Keen shun the practice of magic, preferring to unlock the powers of nature through rational experimentation.
Physical description
Keen are of small stature, almost gnome-like in appearance. Some, the Smallkeen, are even more diminutive than their cousins. Facial hair is common among Keen, with some able to grow a full mustache in just a few days.
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Territory
The Keen homeland is at least partially bordered by the sea, as Kunkka Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Kunkka, the Admiral As Admiral of the mighty Claddish washed up on Keenish shores after the second battle of the Trembling Isle Trembling Isle Associated with Heroes Kunkka Tidehunter Factions Claddish NavyDemons of the Cataract Places Cladd Gods Maelrawn Characters Suicide-Mages Cosmetics Admiral s Prow Other Lore The Cataract The Trembling Isle is an island, surrounded by treacherous . Some Keen, including Kardel Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Sniper 16 + 2 21 + 2.5 15 + 2.6 Level Base `s people, live in the mountainous valleys of Knollen Knollen Associated with Heroes Sniper Races KeenTrolls Species Steepstalkers Knollen is a land of mountainous valleys. It is inhabited by Keen, and is the homeland of Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper. Steepstalkers live among its peaks, A branch of highland Keen is also known, although their precise location in unclear. Augury Bay Augury Bay Associated with Heroes Timbersaw Treant Protector Races TreantsKeen Places Vale of Augury Augury Bay is a port city, and former home of Rizzrack. Judging by its similar name, it may have been located was likely also populated by Keen, especially Smallkeen.
The Frosted Winds Tribe Frosted Winds Tribe Associated with Heroes Sniper Species Triple-Tailed Howling Wolf Cosmetics Spirit of the Howling Wolf Set The Frosted Winds Tribe is faction known by its contact with Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper. They may may be comprised of Keen. Their location is unknown, but is probably northern.
Prior to its destruction, a Keen laboratory was located at the Violet Plateau Violet Plateau Associated with Heroes Tinker Templar Assassin Races Keen Places Violet Archives Cosmetics Focal Resonance The Violet Plateau was a natural formation which housed underground laboratories for scientific experiments by the Keen. The Violet , along with the Violet Archives Violet Archives Associated with Heroes Templar Assassin Tinker Races Keen Places Violet Plateau The Violet Archives was a recordkeeping place inside or near the Violet Plateau. It kept logs of scientific experiments performed by the .
Culture
Keen culture revolves around science and firearms. When a Keen father dies, his gun is passed down to his son. The Keen of Knollen Knollen Associated with Heroes Sniper Races KeenTrolls Species Steepstalkers Knollen is a land of mountainous valleys. It is inhabited by Keen, and is the homeland of Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper. Steepstalkers live among its peaks, hunt steepstalkers Steepstalkers Associated with Heroes Sniper Races Keen Places Knollen Steepstalkers are a type of animal that inhabit the mountainous valleys of Knollen. Their appearance is unclear, except that they have mandibles, and a glistening central with their rifles, both for sport and for ritual. Among the highland Keen, each person is expected to design and construct their own rifle.
Keen clothing is functional, with every piece designed to hold ammunition. Camouflage is often worn by riflemen, to distort the wearer`s profile.
Cigar smoking is known among the Keen.
Military
The Keen nation possess an advanced military that has fought through wars, upheaval, riots, and revolutions. One known member is Aurel Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Gyrocopter 18 + 2.1 24 + 2.8 19 + , the Gyrocopter Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Aurel, the Gyrocopter After serving through a lifetime of .
Navy
The Keen navy appears to be commanded by Kunkka, after he washed up on Keen shores. The Keen hold Kunkka in high regard, giving him the keys to the gates of the Keen capital, and forging him a new sword. Keen sailors also man Kunkka`s new fleet.
Relations with other races
Oglodi Oglodi Associated with Heroes Axe Disruptor Lifestealer Warlock Races Keen Places Druud The Oglodi are a race of humanoids that inhabit the Dota 2 world. They are known for their physical toughness, and their respect are often hostile to Keen, regarding them as small and physically weak. The Keen of Knollen Knollen Associated with Heroes Sniper Races KeenTrolls Species Steepstalkers Knollen is a land of mountainous valleys. It is inhabited by Keen, and is the homeland of Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper. Steepstalkers live among its peaks, are known to shoot at trolls Troll may refer to: Troll Warlord Dark Troll Summoner or Hill Troll from the Troll Camp. Hill Troll Berserker or Hill Troll Priest from the Hill Troll Camp. Trolls, a race in Dota 2 lore. , and trolls like Jah`rakal Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Troll Warlord 20 + 2.5 21 + 2.5 13 + 1 Level openly despises Keen.
Keen Technology
The Keen have developed many forms of technology.
- Firearms
- Rockets
- Lasers
- Incandescent lighting
- Exoskeletons
- Mortars
- Gas masks
- Radios
- Drones
- Steam power
- Parachutes
- Power Cogs
- Psionic enhancers
- Telescopic goggles.
- Dimensional portals
- Shrapnel
- Gasoline
- Electricity, including the Tesla Coil, although some initially believed the power should be left alone.
- Chymistry Chymistry Associated with Heroes Alchemist Races Keen Factions Darkbrew Family Other Lore Alchemy Chymistry is a sacred science, practiced as a tradition by the Darkbrew Family. 1] Alchemy is a branch of chymistry. References edit]
- Alchemy Alchemy Associated with Heroes Alchemist Templar Assassin Nyx Assassin Races KeenZealot Scarabs Factions Darkbrew Family Gods Nyx Other Lore Chymistry Alchemy is a form of science, primarily associated with the Keen race. Humans like Lanaya
List of Keen
- Rattletrap, the Clockwerk Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Rattletrap, the Clockwerk Rattletrap descends from the same far-flung kindred as Sniper
- Boush, the Tinker Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Boush, the Tinker Boush the Tinker s diminutive race is known for its
- Aurel, the Gyrocopter Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Aurel, the Gyrocopter After serving through a lifetime of
- Squee, Spleen, and Spoon, the Techies Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Squee, Spleen, and Spoon, the Techies In the storied saga of Dredger s
- Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Kardel Sharpeye, the Sniper Kardel Sharpeye was born deep in the mountainous
- Brag Sharpeye, Kardel`s grandfather
- Grandma Sharpeye, Kardel`s grandmother
Smallkeen
The Smallkeen are a branch of Keen even smaller than their brethren.
- Rizzrack, the Timbersaw Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Rizzrack, the Timbersaw Rizzrack could still hear the screams in his mind.
- Razzil Darkbrew, Alchemist Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Razzil Darkbrew, the Alchemist The sacred science of Chymistry
- The Darkbrew Family Darkbrew Family Associated with Heroes Alchemist Races Keen Cosmetics Darkbrew Enforcer Other Lore ChymistryAlchemy The Darkbrew Family is a line of Keen specializing in the sacred science of chymistry. Its most prominent member is the