Races

## History of the races

There resides many races in this fantasy world, each with their own personalities, quirks and allies. The list of races grow as does the realms. Each race help make their realms shine and they work to keep the world alive with their own rich history, lore and work on teaching the young the wonders of how they have accustomed to living with and in the land. Some races come from other realms, and some races have the ability to traverse the realms with their magical prowess. The different races can be effected with different Mystical Curses and sometimes become a new form of their race entirely, This world is dangerous and ever changing.

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## Races

### Human

Humans are abundant throughout Arkiynia. A resilient species, they have a tendency to form large communities and band together, building towns and cities all throughout the lands.

### Elf

#### High Elf

Known for their particular aptitude for all types of magic, high elves believe themselves the greater of all the elf species.

#### Wood Elf

Their strong connection to nature is what fuels the magic of this species of elf.

#### Dark Elf

preferring to stick to the shadows, Dark elves are proficient in illusory magic.

### Fairy

Mystical creatures, Fairies share a strong connection with the forests of Arkiynia and all creatures within them.

### Troll

Great in size and strength, Trolls are not be crossed. Trolls keep to themselves preffering to stay in small groups of three or four. They are not openly hostile to other races but will not hesitate to flatten those who draw their ire.

#### Forest Troll

Living deep in the forests of Arkiynia, these trolls rarely have any contact with other races, save for those calling the forest home.

#### Mountain Troll

Found high up in the mountainous regions, these trolls, like their forest kin, rarely see other races and thus are far more wary of others.

#### Cave Troll

These trolls call the deepest caves of Arkiynia home, the most aggresive of all trolls, even the kobolds dare not anger them.

#### Plains Troll

The most peaceful of the trolls. They roam the plains in their small groups, keeping various plains beasts for their produce.

### Centaur

Very wary of other races, centuars will stick together in their herds. Centaurs are fiercly protective of their territory.

### Half demon

Born of the flames of Draere, Half demons are adept in fire magic. Solitary by nature, it is rare to find a group of Half demons.

### Draconian

A hardy race. Their tough outer skin acts as a natural armour, protecting them from physical attacks, while also offering resistance to various poisons and diseases.

### Dwarf

A race known for their fine crafts and short stature. Living in great mountain fortresses, they are a strong and sturdy folk often seen clad in heavy armour weilding impossibly large axes and hammers.

### Orc

Living in tribes with other orcs, they are fighters by nature. Their strength allows them to weild weapons far larger than what other races could handle. truly a force to be feared in battle.

### Halflings

Happy, good natured folk. Halflings live in their small communties leading peacful lives, blissfully ignorant of the goings on in the rest of Arkiynia.

### Gnome

Calling the forest home. Gnomes live side by side with the Fairies and help to protect and maintian the forests.

### Treant

Guardians of the forests, Treants are wise, old creatures. Taking on the appearance of trees, they protect their forest homes alongside the fairies and gnomes.

### Mermaid

An aquatic species. Mermaids build grand cities, below the waves. Because of this they have little contact with the other races of Arkiynia

### Mintoaur

Strong, brutish creatures. Can often be found in Dwarven cities acting as the muscle that drives their great machines.

### Felifolk

Small, fast on their feet and incredibly crafty, these cats are not to be underestimated.