The Zealothanons are a tribe of two families, though to characterize this group as any formal tribal society is disingenuous. The Zealothanons are known as dangerous and idiotic zealots by the Mother's Wardens. So intense is the Zealothanon's interpretation of Melora's tenets of personal liberty that adherents believe it unethical to make a decision even for children. For this reason, once a Zealothanon child reaches 4 years of age, they are left to fend for themselves in the Emberwood. Some are taken in by the other tribes of the Emberwood, but Elder Zealothanons, who seem to have abnormally long lifespans for Gnomes and Halflings, have made it clear that they will not tolerate the indoctrination of their children into the societies of Men and Elves. Due to the violent demonstrations made by these elderfolk among the Zealots, all Zealots have been ostracized from the communities they themselves pulled away from. Now, if a Zealot child is found before their branding, they are removed, with force if needed, from the parents. If these children were found after their branding, it was decided to hide their heritage from them, in an effort to keep them from exploring their violent tribe. The Zealothanons believe themselves the true protectors of the Emberwood, destined to return when the skies become perforated with blood and the bastions of humanity crumble. This tribe has always been small, but long lived. There are currently 300 children of Zealothanon. It's said that their elders reside beyond the Veil of the Dreamwalkers.
Known for his love of wood carving, he is the founder of this tribe. At the ripe old age of 1049, he has long exceeded the expectations for any halfling. Despite this longevity, he seems as young and spry as he was hundreds of years ago. It's unclear how he has lived an order of magnitude longer than expected without any sign of age. Some say it's due to the time he spends beyond the Veil, those who wish to anger him claim he has elven blood, still others believe he made a pact with evil powers for eternal life. With age comes wisdom, and cunning. Brakaros has never had qualms with organizing his immediate children into guerilla terrorist units to beat back the societal poisons of the Mother's Wardens, though his authority is entirely limited to religious interpretations and military endeavors. As Zealothanon, he chooses and executes the branding for every one of his descendants, marking than to one day return to him to defend the Veil.