The People

Coryphiel is home to a wide array of different people, varied in appearance, culture, background, origin, etc. The most populous race is humans, by far, and they are the only species to have spread across every inch of Coryphiel, building hundreds of cities, and uncountable nations over the millennia. Most of the other sapient creatures are either strains of Humanity, as it interacts with the magical forces present in the world, or creatures who were created by humans.
== Races (Playable) ==
The following are sapient creatures which are available to players of the Steel and Scale system.
=== Human ===
The most widespread, populous, and versatile race on Coryphiel. They control the vast majority of the civilised world and possess advanced technology.
=== Cambion ===
Humans which are corrupted by Darkness. Cambions are not innately evil, but are often chaotic, and are generally shunned by humans.
=== Clockwork ===
Artificial beings of gears and brass, with a mind constructed of magic and ingenuity. Clockworks were created to serve humanity, but not all are happy with their station.
=== Denizen ===
Mysterious, highly magical, creatures native to a realm called the Otherworld.
=== Dragonkin ===
Humans who bear the blood of dragons, from an ancient lineage.
=== Elf-Blood ===
A hybrid of Humans, and the mysterious Elves. Often found in the wilds, or the borders of civilisation, Elf-Bloods usually bear animalistic traits.
===Undead===
An organic creature who returns to the mortal realm due to the influence of necromancy.
== Races (Non-Playable) ==
The following sapient races are present in the world, but are usually not available to players, outside of special circumstances, due to their rarity, power, or complexity.
===Deva / Hallowed===
Humans who are corrupted by the Light. Deva are often completely obedient to the will of the Light Gods.
===Dragon===
Dragons are large, intelligent, reptilian creatures who dominate the skies and mountains.
===Elf===
Elves are mysterious creatures who live in the wilderness, well beyond human civilisation. They are known for their grace, beauty, and deadliness.
=== Purestrain Dragonkin ===
The first generation of Dragonkin, significantly more powerful than the diluted form of regular Dragonkin. They also appear much more reptilian.
=== Vampire ===
A creature, usually a human, empowered through the use of a unique blood magic ritual, transforming them into a long-lived, super-strong being which must feed on fresh blood to survive.