Graced

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**Graced** are a race of divinely influenced beings in the World of Aedron. Sometimes born and sometimes made, they all share an inborn sense of justice and purpose.

## Ecology

Graced are humanoids that are influenced by the upper (positive) planes, and tend to look similar to humans with a few notable features. They stand equal in height to humans (5'2"-6'4") and tend to have a variety of builds.

Graced tend to have some feathered aspects, like their ears, and possibly eyebrows replacing what would be hair on a human, though it varies by individual, with some 'passing' as human. Graced also tend to have uncannily clear and healthy skin, typically free of blemishes and marks.

Graced also tend to have an assortment of animalistic or bestial parts of their physiology as well, but it varies from person to person. One may have hooves, or another bird-like feet. Some have a mixture giving them a chimera-like appearance, while others may have few or even none. This tends to make Graced the most visually diverse of all races on Aedron.

Graced come about existing in one of three ways;

First is the hereditary nature of the race, If a mortal and an angel or angelic being mate, their offspring is a Graced . If two Graced mate, their offspring is always a Graced . Graced mating with other races always have a chance that their offspring will be an Graced as well. There are no such things as Half-Graced , they either inherit the full race from their Graced parent, or the race of their other parent. Graced can 'skip' generations and manifest anywhere down the family line, as long as a direct ancestor was an Graced .

Second, Graced can be 'Forged'. When the gods of the upper planes need a vessel on the world to perform an action, complete a destiny, or be in the right place at the right time, they can 'Forge' an Graced and send it directly into the world. These are often more exotic or angelic in appearance, and have the cobbled together spirits of multiple angels as a makeshift 'soul'. These beings come to be fully formed in an adult body, but do not immediately possess much in the way of world-wisdom. Forged Graced can be somewhat alien in personality, distant, or overly naive, and even childlike in their worldviews.

Thirdly, Graced can be 'Earned'. Sometimes when a person of any race or background performs a truly monumental task, often putting themselves in mortal danger, to further the goals of the upper planes, they can be rewarded by being reshaped into a Graced as a living embodiment of purity of their faith. Typically this is rare, and often only happens to those who have lived a life of virtue, and have made and completed some deep vow to the gods of the upper planes. Those who have earned Gracedom are considered living saints among their faiths and become legendary figures.

Graced tend to live longer than humans, averaging between 110-120 years, however if another race becomes an Graced their life expectancy is always the higher of the two.

## History

In Aedron, the population of Graced was never much, the sad reality is that few are ever pure or virtuous enough to become one, and those that are 'made' are often short-lived. During the majority of the Third Era, the world was behind a barrier that prevented outsiders from arriving and creating new Graced, so their overall population was near zero for around eight centuries. However after the barrier was taken down, their population again began to rise, albeit extremely slowly.

Historically, the first recorded Graced was a human paladin of The Light known as Ezemar of the Dawn. His vow was to rid the lands of a corrupt king that was fueled by greed and depravity. He made his vow and took up the sword, leading a righteous band of warriors to victory against near-impossible odds, all the while resisting offers of money and power from the king. He struck down the unjust tyrant in single combat, and afterwards the people hailed him as a savior and hero, asking him to be their new leader. However, his humility was too great, and he refused the offer of power, claiming to be unworthy. It was at this that The Light shone within him, and remade him into the first of a new race of beings.

## Society

Graced lack a true culture of their own, being a race of individuals mixed in with other cultures. However, they all do carry an innate sense of justice and purpose, along with a desire to leave their mark on the world.