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Races

The Lord of the Craft world contains a multitude of races that you can play as. The core of those being: Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Halflings, and Orcs. These races can be freely played by any player. There are also sub-races of the core races that can be played. Additionally, there are some additional races that you can make with a Creature Application [1]. Such as: Kharajyr, Musin, and much more.

Highlander

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, & Norlandic.

Heartlander

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.

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Adunian

Adunians are a half breed descended from a tribe lead by Harren, the son of Horen and Sarai, the leader of a group of elves known as the Mali'Dun (this means Adunians are part-elves, though not all half-elves are Adunians, only the ones descended from those specific groups). The Adunians once occupied a mountain range on the Northeast coast of Aegis, but their rule was overturned in fourth century and they were banished across the sea. The Adunians settled a small continent to the Northeast of Aegis called Al'Ildic, where they thrived until the Undead Invasion in the fourteenth century which almost vanquished them from existence. Survivors fled back across the sea to Aegis and integrated themselves with human society.

Halfling

Halflings are a short, stout people. None is known of how they came to be, but it is believed by some that they are a hybrid of Humans, Dwarves, and other races. Because of their short height of about 3 feet, Halflings are often called Half-men. They are well-known for being peaceful people, and live in small isolated villages, and live in houses called burrows. Halflings are well known as farmers, smokers, and drinkers. They hold some of the best parties known to the four races full of booze, games, and dancing. Many Halflings prefer a simple life isolated away from civilization, but a select few live in cities and towns. Halflings have a reputation for being docile and peaceful, often staying out of politics and warfare. Still, they can be surprisingly dangerous when provoked.

Dwarves

Dwarves (Dwarven: Dwedmar) are a descendant race and the sons of Urguan. Although thought to be native to the Aegisian city of Kal'Urguan, it is often debated that their origin lies in the Hall of Urguan, an ancient ruin hidden in the fallen continent of Athera. Birthed as eight Elder Clans, the dwedmar have endured through their fruitious lines, also forming various lesser clans throughout their history.

High Elf

The High Elves are the tall, fair-skinned children of Malin. The majority of them call themselves the Mali'aheral, or "Blessed Elf" in ancient Elven, as they believe their heritage makes them the 'highest' of the races. This name later evolved into 'High Elves' in common speech. Many believe the 'High' stands for their proud and obnoxious treatment of all others. The culture of the High Elves is based upon racial purity above all else as they despise interbreeding with other subraces. 'Pure' Mali'aheral, or those who are 100% of High Elven blood, are referred to as Mali'thill to further distinguish between High Elves who are pure and those who are not. Most Mali'aheral live within the nation and lands of Haelun'or. Other High Elves who are either not regarded pure enough or do not belong to Haelun'or are also found throughout the lands.

Dark Elves

The Dark Elves are the dusky skinned children of Malin. In ages past they were called the Mali'ker by their High Elven cousins, meaning Dark or Night Elves. Physically, they tend to be slightly taller than Wood Elves but shorter than High Elves, and are the most muscular of the Elven sub-races, though still frail in comparison to the other Descendant races. Their skin tone usually ranges from a light gray to jet-black, and their hair varies from pale white to silvery or dark hues. The Dark Elves are a passionate, spiritual group, with their culture based around expression and their roots stemming from devotion to family and worship of the Ancestors. While the High Elves are reserved, Dark Elves are almost their polar opposite - as shown from the way they dress and speak, everything comes from the heart of a Dark Elf. However, though a Dark Elf may favor action over inaction, their centuries of experience still guide them away from acting rashly or foolishly.

Wood Elves

The most diverse of the elven sub-races, the Wood Elves are closely tied to nature. They are also known as the Mali'ame, which means "Elves of the Forest" in their ancient tongue. This is obvious enough, as Wood Elves are typically the happiest within the wilds, and it was in the deepest forests of the ancient world in which the race was born. Their name in the Common tongue- Wood Elves, likely comes from an old mistranslation from interaction with humans, but it is a name many Wood Elves have embraced with pride, as it conveys the humble, earthy nature of their people.

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