Humans

**Humans** are a sapient species native to the unknown planet.

## Description

Aggressively territorial, while possessing no natural means of offense or defence (claws, armour) that other races may possess, the race's ability to create and adapt objects to serve specific functions, and their tendency to form and live/work in groups, has enabled them to dominate the majority of the planet and force other races to withdraw into their own enclosed populations away from human attention.

Humans possess exceptional drive and a great capacity to endure and expand, and as such are currently the dominant race in the world. Their empires and nations are vast, sprawling things, and the citizens of these societies carve names for themselves with the strength of their sword arms and the power of their spells. Humanity is best characterized by its tumultuousness and diversity, and human cultures run the gamut from savage but honorable tribes to decadent, devil-worshiping noble families in the most cosmopolitan cities. Humans' curiosity and ambition often triumph over their predilection for a sedentary lifestyle, and many leave their homes to explore the innumerable forgotten corners of the world or lead mighty armies to conquer their neighbors, simply because they can.

### Marriage and Relationships

Humans are generally monogamous, with the majority of families structured around a pair of two humans who either have or adopt children. Human courtship is a protracted affair, often spanning many years, as humans attempt to determine if their partner is the one they want to spend their life with. This involves frequent dates, as well as very often a trial cohabitation period. The average human is married by age 30, though this varies significantly. While among the nobility marriages are arranged for political reasons, most humans choose their own partners. The notion of 'true love' holds great cultural importance and drives most partnerships.

### Military

Human combat is centered around weapons; Most human warriors choose a single weapon and specialize in it. Common specializations include melee, archery, and cavalry-based combat. Military strategy however is based around the notion of coordinated strategy. Soldiers are grouped by specialty such as archery, infantry, and cavalry. Military tactics focus on numbers and coordination; each soldier is one part of a larger whole that can often overwhelm and out-maneuver opponents. Because of this, the most revered members of the military aren't fighters but are tacticians.

### Sorcery

The primary abilities of every human being include adaptability and versatility. For the most part, humans are outmatched by supernatural beings and are most often defeated whenever confronted by a superior creature. However, some humans have been known to utilize tools and weapons and have managed to succeed in a supernatural combat. Therefore, as a means of survival, most humans must rely on intelligence, research and teamwork in order to prevail.

During he ancient times, humans practiced sorcery. All in all, while every human has access to magical forces, many do not practice sorcery based on the facts that they either do not believe in magic, have been taught that magic is "evil" or they fear the supernatural consequences that come with it. Nevertheless, sorcerers who have great command over magical energies have proven to match, or in most cases, overpower other supernatural beings.