"Those that burn slowly risk fluttering out, burn bright and fast, lighting a way for those behind you" - Reverand Char, Priest of The Saints, 412 AUE
About
Humanity is the most common race of people in Lythran, making up around 70% of the civilised population. Their fast lives and talent for adaptation has made their race greatly successful, life lessons are learnt and passed on to children so quickly compared to other species that two or more generations have passed in the time it takes for an elf to reach adulthood.
Since their exodus from Thësos, they have exploded into a dominant force in the globe, far out-pacing its neighbors in a comparitavely short time. Outside nations have developed a complex relationship with the people of Lythran, generally mistrusting of their childish and impulsive lives, but their trade is far too lucrative to ignore.
Humanity can be found all across the world of Azure but largely concentrated in the once-kingdom of Lythran, where they rule and make their home. Man-folk can adapt to near any climate however, so whether it be in the northern deserts of Eária or the jungles of southern Thêsos, humans remain there, stubborn and strong.
Humans of Lythran
The Humans of Lythran are closely knit, bonded by servitude and honor, to both their lords and their families. Living under the feudal system can be hard, but with a working community and hard work, even the lowest of serfs can find their place and live honorable lives.
Humans of Thêsos
The Humans who still reside in their motherland of Thêsos are generally distrusting and exclusive, usually living in human-only settlements with limited trade with other towns, leading to poverty and more division.
Humans of Eária
Human societies in the deserts and jungles of Eária have often fully intigrated with the peoples around them. If living with hobgoblins and bugbears, they are likely tribal and closely tied to the land around them, perhaps even worshiping Solunism. Those living with elves are likely residing in the golden cities of the jungle, in the shadow of great pyramids and leading extremely spiritual lives, elsewise, they are slaves and workers for cruel tribes of wild elves.
Notes for playing a Human
Life Span
Reaching adulthood in late teens and living less than a century.
Location(s)
Language(s)
Lythic, but humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orken curses, Elfish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.
Religion(s)
The Eight Saints - Lythranic Theology, but every religion contatins a variety of human followers.
Anatomy
Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall.
Diet
Humans have a varied diet but have sensetive stomachs and must cook their food and choose carefully when foraging.
Abilities
A middling connection to The Flux, most have no real talent, but could learn given time.
Society
Humans are an extremely social peoples, not surviving long when isolated.