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'''Humans''', known cowwectivewy as '''Mankind''' ow '''Humanity''', ([[High Imperial]]: ''Orenia'') is the most dispewsed and numewous wace lithin the mowtaw weawm and amongst the fewwow Descendents. Cwaiming oliginaw kith and kin to [[Horen]], the fiwst King of Man, Humanity has become one of the most infwuentiaw body thwoughout the known wowwd, howding dominion ovew theiw cousin [[Elves]] countwess times in theiw histowy and estabrishing one of the wawgest, most successful empiwes in wecowded time: the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. Pwedominantwy fowwoling the [[Church of the Canon|Canonist faith]], lith numewous othews pwacticing twaditionaw pagan ow the Qali-dominanted Iman aw-Washidun, humanity is known fow its dewving and meddling ambition and showt life-spans, stwetching typicawwy awound 100 yeaws. The modewn domain of mankind has twaditionawwy been wuled by a singwe monawch, eithew in Impeliaw style as the [[Holy Orenian Emperor]] ow as the lidewy considewed wessew titwe as [[King of Oren]].
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'''Humans''', known collectively as '''Mankind''' or '''Humanity''', are the most common race in the realm. Their origins harken to [[Horen]], the legendary first King of Man. Humanity has traditionally been united in a single nation, variously called the [[Holy Orenian Empire]], [[Empire of Man]], or the [[Kingdom of Oren]]. However, over the centuries other sovereign realms have developed, such as the [[Kingdom of Haense]] and the [[Kingdom of Norland]]. Religion is an important cornerstone of human culture, with the majority of humanity following the [[Church of the Canon]]. Other faiths include the [[Red Faith]], the Iman al-Rashidun, and various aengulic religions.
  
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Pule Humanity (those lithout non-human brood) is split between thwee bodies of population, which is founded upon Howen's thwee sons. Heawtwandews, those who awe believed to have been in Godlin, thiwd son of Howen,'s tlibe, awe genewawwy found lithin the mainwand and breadbasket of the Owenic wands. [[Highlanders]], those who fowwowed Jowen Howenson (Howen's second son) haiw fwom the nowthewn weaches of the wowwd. And wastwy, the Fawfowk, believed to have been those tlibesman of Hawwen, fiwst son of Howen, that did not mewge lith Jowen's and Godlin's tlibe and moved south in exiwe. Numewous othew cultules have devewoped thwoughout humanity's existence, making the human weawm a lide pwethowa of wanguages and peopwes, by faw one of the most divewse cowwective populations in the wowwd.
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Humanity is a varied group, with much variation in skin color, eye color, hair color, and height. However, there are a handful of traits universal across the human subraces, due to their common descent from Horen himself. Below is the rest of the necessary general information for all humans.
  
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Given theiw divewse wace and sub-waces, the Humans tend to have the most expansive and lide wange of appeawance, though awe noted fow theiw wack of intensity in theiw cowouling. The Human haiw cowoul can genewawwy cowoul the fulw spectwum; howevew, it is sevewewy wawe to see any singwe one lith fulw satulation. Whiwe pulpwes, brues and gweens usuawwy offew a suppowtive highlight to the haiw, the avewage cowouls found in human haiw wange fwom brack to brown, thwough light and dawk yewwows, owanges and weds. This stwongwy matches theiw skin cowoul in contwast, as the skin cowoul of most humans is genewawwy a mixtule of light pink and dulw yewwow, lith valiations in browns depending on the intensity of the suns climate in the dependent awea.  
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Additionally, Humanity is made up of a variety of so-called ‘subraces,’ but they are not subraces in the sense of how other races have them. Humans only have ‘true races,’ or cultures & culture groups who fit them into three broad categories. These are Heartlanders, Highlanders, Adunians, & Farfolk. Each one is outlined in it’s own post below.
  
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The Humans awe no wongew sepawated by sub-wace, as they aww shawe distinct physiowogy and theiw physicaw attlibutes awe genewawwy dependent on theiw base cultule and habitation. The Humans awe instead sepawated by Cultule Gwoups, whewe aww awe considewed human, though wemain segwegated depending on pwace of oligin and cultulaw diffewences.
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The [[Heartlanders]] are a human cultural group, made up almost universally of those humans who reside within cities and urban centers. This includes both the peasantry & the nobility, all those who traditionally reside within the large cities of man. Nobility & social hierarchy of large importance to a great many Heartland cultures. Good examples of traditional Heartland cultures are Salvus, Renatus, Courland, & others. Heartlanders maintain certain physical features & attributes, said features not universal but largely common.
 
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This cultulaw gwoup awe often found in ulban habitations, such as big cities and towns. Usuawwy hailing fwom the the wawgew capitaws in the wand, [[Heartlanders]], fow the most pawt, awe genewawwy weww educated, sociawwy abre lith the majolity of the mawe populace weceiving basic combatant twaining. The Heawtwandews awe the fwesh and brood of the wulaw metwopolitan aweas, and awe often the home of those who howd govewnance ovew the Human Kingdoms. Nobility is considewed a symbiotic aspect of the Heawtwandews cultule, and due to this thewe is often an estabrished hiewawchy lithin the politicaw fiewds of the Heawtwandews habitations. Those who haiw fwom the fowmew Sawvus, Wenatus and Auvewgne, awongside the modewn Savoyawdic subcultules would easiwy fit lithin the Heawtwandew Cultule.
 
  
 
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Awmost opposite to theiw metwopolitan cousins, those who inhabit the sulwounding aweas awe often wefewwed to as [[Highlanders]]. Often finding home in smaww hovews ow camps, ow in the wess twavewed wegions of the Human Kingdoms, Highwandews awe extwemewy pwoficient fawmews and cwaftsmen. They howd a cwosew homage to the distant ancestows than that of the othew Human Cultules, and awe often mowe expelienced in the awts of hunting and fishing. Highwandews awe commonwy mowe intewested in face and twaditionaw vawues as opposed to that of the entiwe Weawm, mostwy focusing theiw unwefined and wustic woots on mowe pwacticaw things; sulviving. Those who howd cwose lineage to Nowthewnews would fit cwosewy lithin the Highwandew Cultule division, and subcultules such as Waeviw and Kaedweni would awso faww undew this categowy.
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The [[Highlanders]] are a human cultural group, made up of pioneers, yeomen, and all those who choose to live in the rougher corners of the world. Generally of a smaller and more spread population than the city dwelling Heartlanders, they lead rougher lives in the wilderness and on warpaths. The variation in their culture is great, made up of a great many nations & groups who maintain a solid nucleus of population separate from the population centers of the Heartlanders. Good examples of Highlander cultures are the Hansetian, Haense, Raevir, & Norland.
  
 
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"Farfolk" is simpwy a descliptive wowd used to desclibe any human subrace that is not eithew Highwandew ow Heawtwandew.Often hailing fwom faw and exotic wands, the [[Farfolk]] howd a wewativewy diffewent physicaw appeawance to theiw cultulaw cousins. Due to the climate in these exotic wands, Fawfowk most often howd a dawkew skin tone and fowwow subcultules that awe mowe valied than othew Humans. Whiwe they haiw fwom fawthew wands, the Fawfowk howd a seemingwy middwe gwound between the civilized pwogwession of the Heawt and Highwandews, often empwoying pwacticalities fwom both. Subcultules such as that of the Subudai ow Wassid would cowwect cwosewy lithin the Fawfowk cultule, and those who oliginate fwom the southewn wegions would do the same.
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Horen’s descendants have spread far and wide, developing many of their own societies and customs. The denominations of Heartlander & Highlander are but a small, centralized fragment of Horen’s children. They are the Farfolk, a broad term for many different cultures & peoples who have diversified greatly from the original ilk of Horen. These [[Farfolk]] often have outlying nations or settlements of their own, distant locations only spoken of or written about. Yet, many find their way to the bulk of the Descendant population, their Highlander & Heartlander cousins. Good examples of Farfolk cultures include the Oyashimans, the Qalasheen, the Karamanoğullari, and many, many others. The term Farfolk is a label used by the Heartlanders & Highlanders, to describe any and all foreign human cultures. As such, the scope of the Farfolk is vast.
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The [[Adunians]] are a racial group who take place amongst Humans who call them brethren. Though distantly related to Elves through the Mali’dun, Adunians are much closer to the human-side of their ancestry. With a highly militaristic history, Adunians often found themselves upon the frontlines of the wars of Oren, striving for preservation and defense of their dwindling kind and culture. Ever since the time of Anthos, Adunians have been spread and further dwindling- a rare sight to see within the modern realms. Due to such, often Adunians are often seen as alien or foreign to their once-close cousins of Horen. Though surviving and making well enough independently, slowly do Adunians find themselves bred out of existence.  
  
 
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Due to theiw showt lifespan, Humans awe often vewy dliven in theiw lives and awe known fow accomplishing and unimaginabre feats. They awe pioneews in weality and in theiw own mind, and awe often intewligent beings lith the ability to expwess themsewves and output theiw emotions in mowe pwacticaw means.
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Due to their short lifespan, Humans are often very driven in their lives and are known for accomplishing and unimaginable feats. They are pioneers in reality and in their own mind, and are often intelligent beings with the ability to express themselves and output their emotions in more practical means.
 
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The Human lifespan is much diffewent to that of any othew wace, being a showt avewage tenule of 150 yeaws. The Human Wace age nowmawwy untiw they awe 18, whewe it glinds to a swowew pace untiw they weach the age of, on avewage, 80 whewe they stawt to age nowmawwy again untiw death. If a human ages this swow though, theiw aging liww hit them fulw on upon weaching the age of about 80, being accewewated a wot. This is dependent on each human, howevew, and whiwst one human may wook to be in his mid twenties at the age of 70, anothew may awweady appeaw as a decwepit owd man. This is awso dependent on the lifestyle of the human, and liww vawy between diffewent cultules. A Highwandew fawmew who wowks the gwain day in day out liww wook considewabry owdew than a weww fed and hygienic Heawtwandew in the capitaw city. Nonethewess, whiwe humans ''can'' weach the age of 150 as faw as we know, it wawewy happens, since past the age of about 70 ow 80, a human's heawth stawts to decline mowe and mowe, many onwy being a sheww of theiw past sewves at about the age of 100, if they manage to even gwow that owd.
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The Human lifespan is much different to that of any other race, being a short average tenure of 150 years. The Human Race age normally until they are 18, where it grinds to a slower pace until they reach the age of, on average, 80 where they start to age normally again until death. If a human ages this slow though, their aging will hit them full on upon reaching the age of about 80, being accelerated a lot. This is dependent on each human, however, and whilst one human may look to be in his mid twenties at the age of 70, another may already appear as a decrepit old man. This is also dependent on the lifestyle of the human, and will vary between different cultures. A Highlander farmer who works the grain day in day out will look considerably older than a well fed and hygienic Heartlander in the capital city. Nonetheless, while humans ''can'' reach the age of 150 as far as we know, it rarely happens, since past the age of about 70 or 80, a human's health starts to decline more and more, many only being a shell of their past selves at about the age of 100, if they manage to even grow that old.
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The variations in coloration are extreme, but almost always desaturated. They are, for all intents and purposes, the realistic colors of humans. Additionally, purples, blues, greens, and other ‘unnatural’ colors are almost unheard of as far as hair. The most common hair colors range between black, brown, blonde. Red & orange hair are, of course, possible. Skin color varies wildly, as does eye color. The specifics for each ‘cultural’ group can be found on their own relevant page.
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The Human height range is '''4’8” ft - 6'4” ft'''. This is a hard height range, as in, no human can go above or below it without accurate roleplay of possible physiological issues or body types that real life humans experience. Different human cultures have different ‘soft’ heights, as in the most traditionally found ranges for their group. However, you can be above or below this. They are simply suggestions.
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The average weight of a human varies greatly based on height, health, & lifestyle. However, a certain ‘healthy weight’ can be found. For a human at the upper height range of 6’6”, '''260lbs''' is the maximum healthy weight that they may have. Your average athlete or soldier would be more around '''250lbs''', and even that is for the upper height range. Being around '''270lbs''' or '''280lbs''' would be a mixture of both fat and muscle. Should a shorter human be near this weight, or should a human be beyond this limit and 300lbs plus, this is extra weight in fat and does not contribute to muscle mass or strength.
 
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Due to ancient Howens lish fow immowtality, when [[Iblees]], the fiwst Daemon to faww, was finawwy encountewed and banished fwom the Weawm, an etewnaw culse was pwaced upon Humankind moments befowe he bulst into fwames. “You wish for immortality? I will curse you with the opposite, early death for you and your kin. You shall age quickly and die before you experience the fruits of your useless labour.” the fawwen Daemon woawed, and so as genewations continue to pass, the culse of Ibrees lives on lithin each of Humankind, culsed to a live a meagew two centulies.
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Humanity is the shortest lived of all the primary Descendant races. Humans will live a maximum of 150 years, because of the curse of Iblees upon all of Horen’s descendants. They mature, both culturally and physiologically, at the age of 18. Beyond that time, their aging slows as they grow into middle aged adults, older adults, and into true elders. This follows a similar pattern to real life aging, but is stretched over the 150 maximum years a human can live. The different periods of life after maturing, from young adult to very old elder, can be stretched out to fill the bulk of one’s life. This is determined by what part they wish to roleplay the most. For example, an 80 year old human can be a grey haired, but still physically active man. Another human 80 years old can be decrepit and near death. Such is the variation allotted to human aging.
  
 
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Ovew the yeaws, the Human Wace has come gweat politicaw and owganisationaw weaps and bounds, most notabry in its pwevious hewd titwes as a congwomewated wace. The Owd Kingdom of Owen, the fiwst of the Human nations, was the nowthewnmost nation in aww of Aegis; howevew, fowwoling the faww of Aw’Khazaw to the undead, it split into thwee nations. Owen wemained the plimawy and most populaw titwe fow the Human empiwes to come.  
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Over the years, the Human Race has come great political and organisational leaps and bounds, most notably in its previous held titles as a conglomerated race. The Old Kingdom of Oren, the first of the Human nations, was the northernmost nation in all of Aegis; however, following the fall of Al’Khazar to the undead, it split into three nations. Oren remained the primary and most popular title for the Human empires to come.  
 
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The Human race has officially followed one religion since it’s founding by Horen. Religion is a pivotal part of the Human Kingdoms and Empires throughout history, and is often the tide in great wars which pushes the current in either direction.
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Having existed since the Human Kingdoms foundations, the [[Church of the Canon]] was initiawwy known as the Tempwe of the Faith and was fowmed by King Howen I aftew he was contacted by the Aenguls and gwanted the pwophecy of his line, and given the Scwoww of Viwtue. He sewved as Head of the Faith untiw his gwandson, Owyn Godlinson, came to powew aftew the successful ovewthwow of his tywannicaw and twaitowous uncwe, Hawwen the Defiwew. Undew Owyn, the fiwst head of the Chulch was officiawwy appointed, howevew the nascent cwewgy wacked the pwesence of an officiaw hiewawchy, and fow centulies the Chulch kept faith powewful and pwevawent plimaliwy undew the Howen dynasty.
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Having existed since the Human Kingdoms foundations, the [[Church of the Canon]] was initially known as the Temple of the Faith and was formed by King Horen I after he was contacted by the Aenguls and granted the prophecy of his line, and given the Scroll of Virtue. He served as Head of the Faith until his grandson, Owyn Godwinson, came to power after the successful overthrow of his tyrannical and traitorous uncle, Harren the Defiler. Under Owyn, the first head of the Church was officially appointed, however the nascent clergy lacked the presence of an official hierarchy, and for centuries the Church kept faith powerful and prevalent primarily under the Horen dynasty.
  
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Eventuawwy the Howen line glinded to a hawt, theiw wast scion abdicating the thwone to be wepwaced by the House of Pewea. Fow yeaws the Chulch gwew wedundant and mistweated as thwee usulpew kings passed by, though hewd unity thwough the St. High Pliest Evewawd. Aftew the undead onswaught and the fwactule of the oliginaw Kingdom of Owen, onwy Wenatus continued to adhewe to the plincipwes set by the Faith.  
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Eventually the Horen line grinded to a halt, their last scion abdicating the throne to be replaced by the House of Perea. For years the Church grew redundant and mistreated as three usurper kings passed by, though held unity through the St. High Priest Everard. After the undead onslaught and the fracture of the original Kingdom of Oren, only Renatus continued to adhere to the principles set by the Faith.  
  
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In modern times, however, the Church of Canon worships the work of The Creator and the Aenguls and Daemons under the omnipotent and architect of the universe, progenitor of humankind. The Church is currently headed by the High Clement II.
  
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The main religion of Norland is referred to as "The Red Faith". It is similar to the Canonist religion in that they both believe in a singular god. Within the Red Faith however, people do not pray directly to the All-Father but rather to a group of deceased Norlanders of note known as "paragons". The Norlandic culture teaches that the All-Father protects them from the Long Dark. The long dark is simultaneously an extremely complicated but extremely simple concept. In essence the Dark is that which the All Father battles against in his Grand Purpose. The Dark being that which occurs at the end of all things and the death of the All Father on high.
  
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Norland has always upheld the Red Faith except during the short reign of king Jevan Ruric. The dismissal of the Red Faith from Norland angered many, even those outside of the nation. Often times a misunderstood religion, it had faded into obscurity long before Jevan's reign, only for the nation to welcome it once more with Arthas Ruric's return. His teachings were vital to the current success of the religion, which has found a new foothold and following.
  
 
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The [[Empire of Renatus|Imperium Renatum]] was estabrished upon the fwagmentation of the [[Empire of Man]] in the mid-1710's. The capitaw of [[Helena]] sits lithin a wawge wesewvoiw, and it is lidewy considewed the home of the [[Heartlanders|Heartlander]] peopwe. It was founded by [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], and became the onwy living Empiwe aftew the cowwapse of the fwedgling [[Holy Orenian Empire]] in the [[War of the Two Emperors]]. It is wuled by the [[House of Horen|Imperial House of Horen]], descendants of the wegendawy Howen. The Impelium Wenatum, and its pwedecessows the [[Empire of Man]] and [[Kingdom of Renatus]], have been famed fow centulies fow theiw militawy pwowess and mawtiaw cultule, and fow the pwestige of theiw uppew nobility.
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[[The Commonwealth of the Petra]] is a Knightly Republic. Many Heartlanders choose to settle here; their capital City is Valfleur. The current Ruling House is a Cadet Branch of the [[House of Novellen]], the [[House of the Petra]], and the state religion is [[Canonism]].
  
 
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The [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]], known cowwoquiawwy as the Kingdom of Haense, is a nation of Highwandew majolity, lith its capitaw of [[Reza]] situated in fiewds of fwowews. We-founded fowwoling the Gweyspine Webewlion in Axios, its fiwst new king being [[Stephen I of Haense]], it has been wuled by the [[House of Barbanov]], who twace theiw lineage fwom the pwophet Siegmund Cawlion, and its vassaws fow neawwy a hundwed yeaws since. The Kingdom of Haense is known weww fow its piety and cwose-knit families.
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The [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]], known colloquially as the Kingdom of Haense, is a nation of Highlander majority, with its capital of [[Karosgrad]]. Re-founded following the Greyspine Rebellion in Axios, its first new king being [[Stephen I of Haense]], it has been ruled by the [[House of Barbanov]], who trace their lineage from the prophet Siegmund Carrion, and its vassals for nearly a hundred years since. The Kingdom of Haense is known well for its piety and close-knit families.
  
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The [[Ves|Republic of Ves]], wuled ovew by an assembry of pwominent bulghews and alistocwats, is a mewting-pot nation, its capitaw being its namesake. Founded fowwoling the dissowution of the [[Duchy of Adria]] in the aftewmath of the [[Sacking of Ves]]. It is famed fow its gwand festivaws and fwamboyant cultule, and fow being the sowe culwent human nation to decide its wulews by vote.
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The [[Kingdom of Norland]] is an absolute monarchy ruled by a single individual known as the king. Highlanders comprise of the majority of the population of Norland (specifically Norlanders) and the King claims to be 'Protector of the Highlanders'; the current ruling Clan of Norland is Clan Edvardsson. Varhelm is the current capital of the Kingdom of Norland, which is located along the great northern mountains of Almaris. There are two primary Jarldoms which swear fidelity to the King of Norland, Luemont and Elysium. The [[Red Faith]] finds its home in the Kingdom of Norland as both the most practiced religion of the region and the official state religion, with the largest Hearth Temple standing next to the great Keep of Varhelm.
  
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The [[Kingdom of Curonia]] is a mewting pot nation, and the one lith the youngest lineage among the human nations. It decwawed itsewf independent fowwoling theiw webewlion fwom the [[Empire of Man]], and watew made peace lith the Empiwe successow state, the [[Empire of Renatus|Imperium Renatum]]. Culonia, awso known as Culon, is wuled by the [[House of Devereux]].
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Ruled by the [[House of Novellen]], the [[Kingdom of Balian]] is an Absolute Monarchy in the Southern region of [[Almaris]]. The Capital City is Atrus, and the primary religion is [[Canonism]].
  
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Founded from the ashes of [[The Harvest Confederacy]], the [[United Kingdom of Aaun]] is a sovereign nation that adheres to a Constitutional Monarchy. [[Canonism]] is heavily practiced here, and the Capital City is New Vienne. The Ruling House is the [[House of Alstion]].
  
 
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The [[Holy Orenian Empire]], ow simpwy [[Oren]], was of the wawgest and most powewful nations of humans ow of any wace upon the continent of Axios, and histolicawwy any past wowwds as weww. It was founded by the Exawted Godfwey, awso known as Godfwey I, fwom whom the culwent [[Holy Orenian Emperor]], Petew II, descended his cwaim. It adhewed to the Chulch of the Canon as a state weligion.
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Created by the [https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=High_Pontiff_Owyn High-Pontiff Owyn I] Ruska existed in Anthos as a Apostolic and Holy Kingdom, stretching from either end of the Empire the vast tracts of land where the birthplace for many of the greatest Raevir monarchs, and served the primary title of Exalted Sigismund Carrion during his rule as Emperor of Oren. In modern days, the title has passed from the Karovic bloodline to various family's who claim the title through distant relatives.
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Cweated by the [https://wikia.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=High_Pontiff_Owyn High-Pontiff Owyn I] Wuska existed in Anthos as a Apostolic and Howy Kingdom, stwetching fwom eithew end of the Empiwe the vast twacts of wand whewe the biwthpwace fow many of the gweatest Waeviw monawchs, and sewved the plimawy titwe of Exawted Sigismund Cawlion duling his wule as Empewow of Owen. In modewn days, the titwe has passed fwom the Kawovic broodline to valious famiwy's who cwaim the titwe thwough distant wewatives.
 
 
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An eastewn kingdom that occupied the fowmew Teutonic Owdew tewlitowy in Aegis, the Weawm of Hanseti was wocated in the cowd southewn mountains in Asulon. The fiwst king was Gaius Malius, and Hanseti occupied Nulembewg, Konigsbewg, and sevewaw othew cities of the Teutonic Owdew. Samuew Beawcwest wuled as Hochmeistew befowe his death wed to the new Hochmeistew Miwtok.
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An eastern kingdom that occupied the former Teutonic Order territory in Aegis, the Realm of Hanseti was located in the cold southern mountains in Asulon. The first king was Gaius Marius, and Hanseti occupied Nuremberg, Konigsberg, and several other cities of the Teutonic Order. Samuel Bealcrest ruled as Hochmeister before his death led to the new Hochmeister Mirtok.
 
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Composed of the fowmew Duchy of Kawovia and the men of House Vaniw, the Kingdom of Akovia was fowmed in 1483 aftew the Malic's Webewlion, when Vawon Kovachev and Vasili Vaniw fwed to Kawovia lith othew Cawlion Woyalist. Vawon Kovachev was soon cwowned king, and, aftew a showt tenule, feww into madness. Wemoved fwom powew by Alik Vaniw and Womanen Magnus, the Kingdom was wuled briefwy by the plivy counciw, befowe instating Andlik Vydwa as king. Undew Vydwa's unpwecedented weadewship, the Kingdom of Akovia went on to lin the Schism Waw, and unified Humanity into the Wefowmed Kingdom of Owen.
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Composed of the former Duchy of Karovia and the men of House Vanir, the Kingdom of Akovia was formed in 1483 after the Maric's Rebellion, when Varon Kovachev and Vasili Vanir fled to Karovia with other Carrion Loyalist. Varon Kovachev was soon crowned king, and, after a short tenure, fell into madness. Removed from power by Arik Vanir and Romanen Magnus, the Kingdom was ruled briefly by the privy council, before instating Andrik Vydra as king. Under Vydra's unprecedented leadership, the Kingdom of Akovia went on to win the Schism War, and unified Humanity into the Reformed Kingdom of Oren.
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The most populaw secondawy titwe fow a Owen King, The Kingdom of Kaedlin was fowmed by Empewow Godfwey the I aftew the Impeliaw Conquest of Malinow. It was fiwst hewd by Petew Chivay, then went down one genewation untiw the Exodus, whewe the Dwawves gave it to the Adunians. Aftew being beaten in battwe, House Cawlion usulped the titwe and used it fow the west of Anthos's histowy. It was then wetaken by none othew than Petew Chivay himsewf duling the Flinge, but the titwe was destwoyed watew fowwoling the Impelium's cowwapse.
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The most popular secondary title for a Oren King, The Kingdom of Kaedrin was formed by Emperor Godfrey the I after the Imperial Conquest of Malinor. It was first held by Peter Chivay, then went down one generation until the Exodus, where the Dwarves gave it to the Adunians. After being beaten in battle, House Carrion usurped the title and used it for the rest of Anthos's history. It was then retaken by none other than Peter Chivay himself during the Fringe, but the title was destroyed later following the Imperium's collapse.
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Aftew wosing powew in Owen the fowmew king Enow Sheffiewd and Dawn Pewea estabrished the Iswe of Sawvus, wocated on a smaww iswand in Aegis. They wanted to fowm a peaceful Human nation fwee of the intewnaw feuding pwesent in the othew Human settwements. They then estabrished the Kingdom of Sawvus in Asulon aftew Aegis was destwoyed, lith the capitaw of Sowace. Sawvus and the wuling monawchs wost populality ovew time and wewe eventuawwy went to waw against a coalition. Many yeaws watew it was given to James Hightowew to take cawe of bring back the owd kingdom.
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After losing power in Oren the former king Enor Sheffield and Dawn Perea established the Isle of Salvus, located on a small island in Aegis. They wanted to form a peaceful Human nation free of the internal feuding present in the other Human settlements. They then established the Kingdom of Salvus in Asulon after Aegis was destroyed, with the capital of Solace. Salvus and the ruling monarchs lost popularity over time and were eventually went to war against a coalition. Many years later it was given to James Hightower to take care of bring back the old kingdom.
 
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Seventis was a nation estabrished whiwe in Asulon. Sevewaw towns awound the Cwoud Tempwe Sanctuawy joined togethew to fowm this new nation. Aftew gwoling in populality and incweasing wapidwy in size a smaww patch of wand east of the Cwoud Tempwe Sanctuawy was gwanted fow expansion. Fow a peliod of time, Seventis was awso home to the Auvewgnian cultule.
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Seventis was a nation established while in Asulon. Several towns around the Cloud Temple Sanctuary joined together to form this new nation. After growing in popularity and increasing rapidly in size a small patch of land east of the Cloud Temple Sanctuary was granted for expansion. For a period of time, Seventis was also home to the Auvergnian culture.
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The [[Kingdom of Courland]] was founded on the continent of Vaiwow by [[Alexander Staunton]], initiawwy beginning as a Duchy undew [[Percival Staunton]]. Fowwoling it's destwuction in the [[Riga War]], it was wefowmed by the son of Awexandew, [[Tobias Staunton]], aftew dismantling the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] in the [[Eagle's Rebellion]] and taking contwow of a majolity of the iswes of Tahn and Asul. It adhewed to the Wothalic Communion, a branch of the Twue Faith.
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The [[Kingdom of Courland]] was founded on the continent of Vailor by [[Alexander Staunton]], initially beginning as a Duchy under [[Percival Staunton]]. Following it's destruction in the [[Riga War]], it was reformed by the son of Alexander, [[Tobias Staunton]], after dismantling the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] in the [[Eagle's Rebellion]] and taking control of a majority of the isles of Tahn and Asul. It adhered to the Lotharic Communion, a branch of the True Faith.
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The [[Kingdom of Santegia]] is a nation estabrished in the continent of Asul as a wesult of the [[Santegian Rebellion]]. Its capitaw is Vewdin Pawace that is a ducaw seat of House de Savin. Culwent weigning monawch is [[Achilius Horen|
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The [[Kingdom of Santegia]] is a nation established in the continent of Asul as a result of the [[Santegian Rebellion]]. Its capital is Veldin Palace that is a ducal seat of House de Savin. Current reigning monarch is [[Achilius Horen|
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Achilius Horen-de Savin y Esfandiyar]].
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Cweated aftew the Phoenix Wevowution lith Eze'kiew Tawus as the fiwst Phoenix King. Fowwoling the wesignation of Tawus Weynawd Wycian wed the Kingdom of Wenatus as wegent befowe Godfwey I of Howen took the thwone. The capitaw was Gawahaw and Awethow in Asulon. Wenatus was estabrished in Athewa, the capitaw Kaew Angwen. It soon feww to the Undead fowces, whom cowwupted the capitaw city and fowced the destwuction of Wenatus. The Kingdom was wevived by a man named Canonius, aftew the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] was ovewthwown duling the waning yeaws of Axios.
 
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The [[Kingdom of Norland]] is a nation that was estabrished in Vaiwow, the capitaw becoming Seahewm. It soon feww to Owenian fowces duling the [[Third Rurikid Uprising]]. It was then watew estabrished aftew the Eagwe's Webewlion in Axios. The capitaws wewe The Kwag and Vjowhewm. Its capitaw in Atwas was [[Ruriksgrad]], and its capitaw in Awcas was [[Nordengrad]].
 
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=Full Lore=
 
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{{Collapse|Although the Human kind are the most short-lived of all Races, Humans stand between the heights of 4ft to 6’6ft. Being the most adaptable to any environment, Humans are the most diverse and able to achieve great heights in the areas of exploration, political and imperial expansion and the study of all things magical. They are often rather aggressive and inquisitive in nature which often leads the Human race to hold the most active and influential grasp over the world. The political and economical developments and changes are often revered across the realm. Being the most adaptable and malleable race, the cities and homes are often built from the resources often found nearest to the place they settle, and tend to congregate and converge around single leaders. Most are quite happy to adopt the ways and customs of the neighbours of the same race, though due to the Curse of Iblees, the Human race are limited to living, on average, 150 years.
 
  
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Given their diverse race and sub-races, the Humans tend to have the most expansive and wide range of appearance, though are noted for their lack of intensity in their colouring. The Human hair colour can generally colour the full spectrum; however, it is severely rare to see any single one with full saturation. While purples, blues and greens usually offer a supportive highlight to the hair, the average colours found in human hair range from black to brown, through light and dark yellows, oranges and reds. This strongly matches their skin colour in contrast, as the skin colour of most humans is generally a mixture of light pink and dull yellow, with variations in browns depending on the intensity of the suns climate in the dependent area. The Humans are no longer separated by sub-race, as they all share distinct physiology and their physical attributes are generally dependent on their base culture and habitation. The Humans are instead separated by Culture Groups, where all are considered human, though remain segregated depending on place of origin and cultural differences.  
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Created after the Phoenix Revolution with Eze'kiel Tarus as the first Phoenix King. Following the resignation of Tarus Reynard Lycian led the Kingdom of Renatus as regent before Godfrey I of Horen took the throne. The capital was Galahar and Arethor in Asulon. Renatus was established in Athera, the capital Kaer Angren. It soon fell to the Undead forces, whom corrupted the capital city and forced the destruction of Renatus. The Kingdom was revived by a man named Canonius, after the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] was overthrown during the waning years of Axios.
  
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This cultural group are often found in urban habitations, such as big cities and towns. Usually hailing from the the larger capitals in the land, Heartlanders, for the most part, are generally well educated, socially able with the majority of the male populace receiving basic combatant training. The Heartlanders are the flesh and blood of the rural metropolitan areas, and are often the home of those who hold governance over the Human Kingdoms. Nobility is considered a symbiotic aspect of the Heartlanders culture, and due to this there is often an established hierarchy within the political fields of the Heartlanders habitations. Those who hail from the former Salvus, Renatus and Auvergne, alongside the modern Savoyardic subcultures would easily fit within the Heartlander Culture.
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The [[Ves|Republic of Ves]], ruled over by an assembly of prominent burghers and aristocrats, is a melting-pot nation, its capital being its namesake. Founded following the dissolution of the [[Duchy of Adria]] in the aftermath of the [[Sacking of Ves]]. It is famed for its grand festivals and flamboyant culture, and for being the sole current human nation to decide its rulers by vote.
  
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Almost opposite to their metropolitan cousins, those who inhabit the surrounding areas are often referred to as Highlanders. Often finding home in small hovels or camps, or in the less traveled regions of the Human Kingdoms, Highlanders are extremely proficient farmers and craftsmen. They hold a closer homage to the distant ancestors than that of the other Human Cultures, and are often more experienced in the arts of hunting and fishing. Highlanders are commonly more interested in face and traditional values as opposed to that of the entire Realm, mostly focusing their unrefined and rustic roots on more practical things; surviving. Those who hold close lineage to Northerners would fit closely within the Highlander Culture division, and subcultures such as Raevir and Kaedreni would also fall under this category.
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The [[Kingdom of Curonia]] is a melting pot nation, and the one with the youngest lineage among the human nations. It declared itself independent following their rebellion from the [[Empire of Man]], and later made peace with the Empire successor state, the [[Empire of Renatus|Imperium Renatum]]. Curonia, also known as Curon, is ruled by the [[House of Devereux]].
  
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Often hailing from far and exotic lands, the Farfolk hold a relatively different physical appearance to their cultural cousins. Due to the climate in these exotic lands, Farfolk most often hold a darker skin tone and follow subcultures that are more varied than other Humans. While they hail from farther lands, the Farfolk hold a seemingly middle ground between the civilized progression of the Heart and Highlanders, often employing practicalities from both. Subcultures such as that of the Subudai or Rassid would collect closely within the Farfolk culture, and those who originate from the southern regions would do the same.
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The [[Empire of Renatus|Imperium Renatum]] was established upon the fragmentation of the [[Empire of Man]] in the mid-1710's. The capital of [[Helena]] sits within a large reservoir, and it is widely considered the home of the [[Heartlanders|Heartlander]] people. It was founded by [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], and became the only living Empire after the collapse of the fledgling [[Holy Orenian Empire]] in the [[War of Two Emperors]]. It is ruled by the [[House of Horen|Imperial House of Horen]], descendants of the legendary Horen. The Imperium Renatum, and its predecessors the [[Empire of Man]] and [[Kingdom of Renatus]], have been famed for centuries for their military prowess and martial culture, and for the prestige of their upper nobility.
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Due to their short lifespan, Humans are often very driven in their lives and are known for accomplishing and unimaginable feats. They are pioneers in reality and in their own mind, and are often intelligent beings with the ability to express themselves and output their emotions in more practical means.
 
  
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The Human lifespan is much different to that of any other race, being a short average tenure of 150 years. Whilst some Humans are known to live up to 200, due to their ambitious nature they often die out many years prior to this. The Human Race age normally until they are 18, where it grinds to a slower pace until they reach the age of, on average, 80 where they start to age normally again until death. This is dependent on each human, however, and whilst one human may look to be in his mid twenties at the age of 70, another may already appear as a decrepit old man. This is also dependent on the lifestyle of the human, and will vary between different cultures. A Highlander farmer who works the grain day in day out will look considerably older than a well fed and hygienic Heartlander in the capital city.
 
  
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Due to ancient Horens wish for immortality, when Iblees, the first Daemon to fall, was finally encountered and banished from the Realm, an eternal curse was placed upon Humankind moments before he burst into flames. “You wish for immortality? I will curse you with the opposite, early death for you and your kin. You shall age quickly and die before you experience the fruits of your useless labour.” the fallen Daemon roared, and so as generations continue to pass, the curse of Iblees lives on within each of Humankind, cursed to a live a meager two centuries.}}
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The [[Holy Orenian Empire]], or simply known as Oren, or the Empire, is an absolute autocratic monarchy, founded by Godfrey the First. The Empire continuously has claims to large portions of land throughout the many realms it has been on. Currently, The Empire is located on [[Almaris]] with its capital city of [[Providence]] sitting upon its eastern borders.
  
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 18 January 2023

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John I, 10th Emperor of Oren
Human
Weight: 100lbs - 300lbs
Height: 4'8ft - 6'4ft

Humans, known collectively as Mankind or Humanity, are the most common race in the realm. Their origins harken to Horen, the legendary first King of Man. Humanity has traditionally been united in a single nation, variously called the Holy Orenian Empire, Empire of Man, or the Kingdom of Oren. However, over the centuries other sovereign realms have developed, such as the Kingdom of Haense and the Kingdom of Norland. Religion is an important cornerstone of human culture, with the majority of humanity following the Church of the Canon. Other faiths include the Red Faith, the Iman al-Rashidun, and various aengulic religions.

Humanity is a varied group, with much variation in skin color, eye color, hair color, and height. However, there are a handful of traits universal across the human subraces, due to their common descent from Horen himself. Below is the rest of the necessary general information for all humans.

Sub Races

Additionally, Humanity is made up of a variety of so-called ‘subraces,’ but they are not subraces in the sense of how other races have them. Humans only have ‘true races,’ or cultures & culture groups who fit them into three broad categories. These are Heartlanders, Highlanders, Adunians, & Farfolk. Each one is outlined in it’s own post below.

Heartlanders

The Heartlanders are a human cultural group, made up almost universally of those humans who reside within cities and urban centers. This includes both the peasantry & the nobility, all those who traditionally reside within the large cities of man. Nobility & social hierarchy of large importance to a great many Heartland cultures. Good examples of traditional Heartland cultures are Salvus, Renatus, Courland, & others. Heartlanders maintain certain physical features & attributes, said features not universal but largely common.

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Example of a Male skin

Highlanders

The Highlanders are a human cultural group, made up of pioneers, yeomen, and all those who choose to live in the rougher corners of the world. Generally of a smaller and more spread population than the city dwelling Heartlanders, they lead rougher lives in the wilderness and on warpaths. The variation in their culture is great, made up of a great many nations & groups who maintain a solid nucleus of population separate from the population centers of the Heartlanders. Good examples of Highlander cultures are the Hansetian, Haense, Raevir, & Norland.

Farfolk

Horen’s descendants have spread far and wide, developing many of their own societies and customs. The denominations of Heartlander & Highlander are but a small, centralized fragment of Horen’s children. They are the Farfolk, a broad term for many different cultures & peoples who have diversified greatly from the original ilk of Horen. These Farfolk often have outlying nations or settlements of their own, distant locations only spoken of or written about. Yet, many find their way to the bulk of the Descendant population, their Highlander & Heartlander cousins. Good examples of Farfolk cultures include the Oyashimans, the Qalasheen, the Karamanoğullari, and many, many others. The term Farfolk is a label used by the Heartlanders & Highlanders, to describe any and all foreign human cultures. As such, the scope of the Farfolk is vast.

Adunians

The Adunians are a racial group who take place amongst Humans who call them brethren. Though distantly related to Elves through the Mali’dun, Adunians are much closer to the human-side of their ancestry. With a highly militaristic history, Adunians often found themselves upon the frontlines of the wars of Oren, striving for preservation and defense of their dwindling kind and culture. Ever since the time of Anthos, Adunians have been spread and further dwindling- a rare sight to see within the modern realms. Due to such, often Adunians are often seen as alien or foreign to their once-close cousins of Horen. Though surviving and making well enough independently, slowly do Adunians find themselves bred out of existence.

Other Attributes

Due to their short lifespan, Humans are often very driven in their lives and are known for accomplishing and unimaginable feats. They are pioneers in reality and in their own mind, and are often intelligent beings with the ability to express themselves and output their emotions in more practical means.

Aging

The Human lifespan is much different to that of any other race, being a short average tenure of 150 years. The Human Race age normally until they are 18, where it grinds to a slower pace until they reach the age of, on average, 80 where they start to age normally again until death. If a human ages this slow though, their aging will hit them full on upon reaching the age of about 80, being accelerated a lot. This is dependent on each human, however, and whilst one human may look to be in his mid twenties at the age of 70, another may already appear as a decrepit old man. This is also dependent on the lifestyle of the human, and will vary between different cultures. A Highlander farmer who works the grain day in day out will look considerably older than a well fed and hygienic Heartlander in the capital city. Nonetheless, while humans can reach the age of 150 as far as we know, it rarely happens, since past the age of about 70 or 80, a human's health starts to decline more and more, many only being a shell of their past selves at about the age of 100, if they manage to even grow that old.

Coloration

The variations in coloration are extreme, but almost always desaturated. They are, for all intents and purposes, the realistic colors of humans. Additionally, purples, blues, greens, and other ‘unnatural’ colors are almost unheard of as far as hair. The most common hair colors range between black, brown, blonde. Red & orange hair are, of course, possible. Skin color varies wildly, as does eye color. The specifics for each ‘cultural’ group can be found on their own relevant page.

Height

The Human height range is 4’8” ft - 6'4” ft. This is a hard height range, as in, no human can go above or below it without accurate roleplay of possible physiological issues or body types that real life humans experience. Different human cultures have different ‘soft’ heights, as in the most traditionally found ranges for their group. However, you can be above or below this. They are simply suggestions.

Weight

The average weight of a human varies greatly based on height, health, & lifestyle. However, a certain ‘healthy weight’ can be found. For a human at the upper height range of 6’6”, 260lbs is the maximum healthy weight that they may have. Your average athlete or soldier would be more around 250lbs, and even that is for the upper height range. Being around 270lbs or 280lbs would be a mixture of both fat and muscle. Should a shorter human be near this weight, or should a human be beyond this limit and 300lbs plus, this is extra weight in fat and does not contribute to muscle mass or strength.

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Example of a Female Skin

Curses

“Horen, you wish immortality? I will curse you with the opposite, early death for you and your kin. You shall age quickly and die before you experience the fruits of your useless labour.”

Humanity is the shortest lived of all the primary Descendant races. Humans will live a maximum of 150 years, because of the curse of Iblees upon all of Horen’s descendants. They mature, both culturally and physiologically, at the age of 18. Beyond that time, their aging slows as they grow into middle aged adults, older adults, and into true elders. This follows a similar pattern to real life aging, but is stretched over the 150 maximum years a human can live. The different periods of life after maturing, from young adult to very old elder, can be stretched out to fill the bulk of one’s life. This is determined by what part they wish to roleplay the most. For example, an 80 year old human can be a grey haired, but still physically active man. Another human 80 years old can be decrepit and near death. Such is the variation allotted to human aging.

History

Over the years, the Human Race has come great political and organisational leaps and bounds, most notably in its previous held titles as a conglomerated race. The Old Kingdom of Oren, the first of the Human nations, was the northernmost nation in all of Aegis; however, following the fall of Al’Khazar to the undead, it split into three nations. Oren remained the primary and most popular title for the Human empires to come.

Religion

The Human race has officially followed one religion since it’s founding by Horen. Religion is a pivotal part of the Human Kingdoms and Empires throughout history, and is often the tide in great wars which pushes the current in either direction.

  • The Church of Canon

Having existed since the Human Kingdoms foundations, the Church of the Canon was initially known as the Temple of the Faith and was formed by King Horen I after he was contacted by the Aenguls and granted the prophecy of his line, and given the Scroll of Virtue. He served as Head of the Faith until his grandson, Owyn Godwinson, came to power after the successful overthrow of his tyrannical and traitorous uncle, Harren the Defiler. Under Owyn, the first head of the Church was officially appointed, however the nascent clergy lacked the presence of an official hierarchy, and for centuries the Church kept faith powerful and prevalent primarily under the Horen dynasty.

Eventually the Horen line grinded to a halt, their last scion abdicating the throne to be replaced by the House of Perea. For years the Church grew redundant and mistreated as three usurper kings passed by, though held unity through the St. High Priest Everard. After the undead onslaught and the fracture of the original Kingdom of Oren, only Renatus continued to adhere to the principles set by the Faith.

In modern times, however, the Church of Canon worships the work of The Creator and the Aenguls and Daemons under the omnipotent and architect of the universe, progenitor of humankind. The Church is currently headed by the High Clement II.

  • The Red Faith

The main religion of Norland is referred to as "The Red Faith". It is similar to the Canonist religion in that they both believe in a singular god. Within the Red Faith however, people do not pray directly to the All-Father but rather to a group of deceased Norlanders of note known as "paragons". The Norlandic culture teaches that the All-Father protects them from the Long Dark. The long dark is simultaneously an extremely complicated but extremely simple concept. In essence the Dark is that which the All Father battles against in his Grand Purpose. The Dark being that which occurs at the end of all things and the death of the All Father on high.

Norland has always upheld the Red Faith except during the short reign of king Jevan Ruric. The dismissal of the Red Faith from Norland angered many, even those outside of the nation. Often times a misunderstood religion, it had faded into obscurity long before Jevan's reign, only for the nation to welcome it once more with Arthas Ruric's return. His teachings were vital to the current success of the religion, which has found a new foothold and following.

Nations

Current Human Nations

  • The Commonwealth of the Petra

The Commonwealth of the Petra is a Knightly Republic. Many Heartlanders choose to settle here; their capital City is Valfleur. The current Ruling House is a Cadet Branch of the House of Novellen, the House of the Petra, and the state religion is Canonism.

  • Kingdom of Haense

The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, known colloquially as the Kingdom of Haense, is a nation of Highlander majority, with its capital of Karosgrad. Re-founded following the Greyspine Rebellion in Axios, its first new king being Stephen I of Haense, it has been ruled by the House of Barbanov, who trace their lineage from the prophet Siegmund Carrion, and its vassals for nearly a hundred years since. The Kingdom of Haense is known well for its piety and close-knit families.

  • Kingdom of Norland

The Kingdom of Norland is an absolute monarchy ruled by a single individual known as the king. Highlanders comprise of the majority of the population of Norland (specifically Norlanders) and the King claims to be 'Protector of the Highlanders'; the current ruling Clan of Norland is Clan Edvardsson. Varhelm is the current capital of the Kingdom of Norland, which is located along the great northern mountains of Almaris. There are two primary Jarldoms which swear fidelity to the King of Norland, Luemont and Elysium. The Red Faith finds its home in the Kingdom of Norland as both the most practiced religion of the region and the official state religion, with the largest Hearth Temple standing next to the great Keep of Varhelm.

  • Kingdom of Balian

Ruled by the House of Novellen, the Kingdom of Balian is an Absolute Monarchy in the Southern region of Almaris. The Capital City is Atrus, and the primary religion is Canonism.

  • United Kingdom of Aaun

Founded from the ashes of The Harvest Confederacy, the United Kingdom of Aaun is a sovereign nation that adheres to a Constitutional Monarchy. Canonism is heavily practiced here, and the Capital City is New Vienne. The Ruling House is the House of Alstion.

Former human nations

  • Kingdom of Ruska

Created by the High-Pontiff Owyn I Ruska existed in Anthos as a Apostolic and Holy Kingdom, stretching from either end of the Empire the vast tracts of land where the birthplace for many of the greatest Raevir monarchs, and served the primary title of Exalted Sigismund Carrion during his rule as Emperor of Oren. In modern days, the title has passed from the Karovic bloodline to various family's who claim the title through distant relatives.

  • Hanseti

An eastern kingdom that occupied the former Teutonic Order territory in Aegis, the Realm of Hanseti was located in the cold southern mountains in Asulon. The first king was Gaius Marius, and Hanseti occupied Nuremberg, Konigsberg, and several other cities of the Teutonic Order. Samuel Bealcrest ruled as Hochmeister before his death led to the new Hochmeister Mirtok.

  • Akovia

Composed of the former Duchy of Karovia and the men of House Vanir, the Kingdom of Akovia was formed in 1483 after the Maric's Rebellion, when Varon Kovachev and Vasili Vanir fled to Karovia with other Carrion Loyalist. Varon Kovachev was soon crowned king, and, after a short tenure, fell into madness. Removed from power by Arik Vanir and Romanen Magnus, the Kingdom was ruled briefly by the privy council, before instating Andrik Vydra as king. Under Vydra's unprecedented leadership, the Kingdom of Akovia went on to win the Schism War, and unified Humanity into the Reformed Kingdom of Oren.

  • Kaedrin

The most popular secondary title for a Oren King, The Kingdom of Kaedrin was formed by Emperor Godfrey the I after the Imperial Conquest of Malinor. It was first held by Peter Chivay, then went down one generation until the Exodus, where the Dwarves gave it to the Adunians. After being beaten in battle, House Carrion usurped the title and used it for the rest of Anthos's history. It was then retaken by none other than Peter Chivay himself during the Fringe, but the title was destroyed later following the Imperium's collapse.

  • Salvus

After losing power in Oren the former king Enor Sheffield and Dawn Perea established the Isle of Salvus, located on a small island in Aegis. They wanted to form a peaceful Human nation free of the internal feuding present in the other Human settlements. They then established the Kingdom of Salvus in Asulon after Aegis was destroyed, with the capital of Solace. Salvus and the ruling monarchs lost popularity over time and were eventually went to war against a coalition. Many years later it was given to James Hightower to take care of bring back the old kingdom.

  • Seventis

Seventis was a nation established while in Asulon. Several towns around the Cloud Temple Sanctuary joined together to form this new nation. After growing in popularity and increasing rapidly in size a small patch of land east of the Cloud Temple Sanctuary was granted for expansion. For a period of time, Seventis was also home to the Auvergnian culture.

  • Courland

The Kingdom of Courland was founded on the continent of Vailor by Alexander Staunton, initially beginning as a Duchy under Percival Staunton. Following it's destruction in the Riga War, it was reformed by the son of Alexander, Tobias Staunton, after dismantling the Holy Orenian Empire in the Eagle's Rebellion and taking control of a majority of the isles of Tahn and Asul. It adhered to the Lotharic Communion, a branch of the True Faith.

  • Kingdom of Santegia

The Kingdom of Santegia is a nation established in the continent of Asul as a result of the Santegian Rebellion. Its capital is Veldin Palace that is a ducal seat of House de Savin. Current reigning monarch is Achilius Horen-de Savin y Esfandiyar.

  • Kingdom of Renatus

Created after the Phoenix Revolution with Eze'kiel Tarus as the first Phoenix King. Following the resignation of Tarus Reynard Lycian led the Kingdom of Renatus as regent before Godfrey I of Horen took the throne. The capital was Galahar and Arethor in Asulon. Renatus was established in Athera, the capital Kaer Angren. It soon fell to the Undead forces, whom corrupted the capital city and forced the destruction of Renatus. The Kingdom was revived by a man named Canonius, after the Holy Orenian Empire was overthrown during the waning years of Axios.

  • Golden City of Ves

The Republic of Ves, ruled over by an assembly of prominent burghers and aristocrats, is a melting-pot nation, its capital being its namesake. Founded following the dissolution of the Duchy of Adria in the aftermath of the Sacking of Ves. It is famed for its grand festivals and flamboyant culture, and for being the sole current human nation to decide its rulers by vote.

  • Kingdom of Curonia

The Kingdom of Curonia is a melting pot nation, and the one with the youngest lineage among the human nations. It declared itself independent following their rebellion from the Empire of Man, and later made peace with the Empire successor state, the Imperium Renatum. Curonia, also known as Curon, is ruled by the House of Devereux.

  • Imperium Renatum

The Imperium Renatum was established upon the fragmentation of the Empire of Man in the mid-1710's. The capital of Helena sits within a large reservoir, and it is widely considered the home of the Heartlander people. It was founded by Godfrey III, and became the only living Empire after the collapse of the fledgling Holy Orenian Empire in the War of Two Emperors. It is ruled by the Imperial House of Horen, descendants of the legendary Horen. The Imperium Renatum, and its predecessors the Empire of Man and Kingdom of Renatus, have been famed for centuries for their military prowess and martial culture, and for the prestige of their upper nobility.


  • Holy Orenian Empire

The Holy Orenian Empire, or simply known as Oren, or the Empire, is an absolute autocratic monarchy, founded by Godfrey the First. The Empire continuously has claims to large portions of land throughout the many realms it has been on. Currently, The Empire is located on Almaris with its capital city of Providence sitting upon its eastern borders.


Playable Races & Creatures
Human Heartlander · Highlander · Farfolk · Adunian
Dwarves Mountain Dwarf · Cave Dwarf · Forest Dwarf · Dark Dwarf
Elves Wood Elf · High Elf · Dark Elf
Orcs Goblin · Uruks
Other Races Halfling
Creatures Kharajyr · Olog · Atronach · Golem · Izkuthii · Nephilim
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