Humans

A human female.

The Nations of Galletia

Humans are a plentiful species, found almost everywhere a species *can* be found. They spread out across the world and are known for their adventurous, ambitious and sometimes war-mongering spirit.

Humans have some of the most noticeable variations in skintone and facial shape based on which part of the world they were born in, leading to a highly diverse species. Most other species find this a fascinating and enchantingly unique aspect of humanity.

In the Elven Era, Humans were a slave race for the Elves, due to their plentifulness and their visage being "Elven-Enough" to be tolerated in upper class cities. Some people, such as the Commonwealth, have not forgiven this, even thousands of years later.

## Physiology

Humans have a standard humanoid shape and reproductive system. Humans are known as an Alpha species, meaning that when breeding with others of a different species, they will produce a half-blood of the other species rather than a half-human.

Humans are not overly hirsuite, some cultures have the males style beards while others favour clean shaven. Hairstyles for men and women vary, some cultures such as the Commonwealth, lean towards shorter hair or at most shoulder-length for both while the Royaume prefer longer hair for women and shorter for men. Draconic humans tend to go with long hair for both but otherwise remove hair to be more like the scaled Dragonborn who rule the empire. Human beards are often mocked by Dwarves for their lack of impressivity or style.

### Reproduction

Human children are typically born one at a time, as is standard for a humanoid species, but sometimes twins or triplets are possible. Pregnancy lasts nine months and the child is raised based on the cultural norms of their homeland.

## History

Humans spread rapidly and are highly adaptable to culture and climate, as such they are found in almost every culture in the world, with the exception of the most isolated cultures such as the Dwarves of Terra. They will typically take on the traits and style of their new homeland, assimilating into cultures fairly quickly, because of this they have become the most common species on the planet.

### Elven Era

Humans were first contacted by Elves sometime around the year 6000 in the Elven Era. The species was regarded as primitive, but quick to learn and prodigious breeders, making them an excellent source of soldiers and servants.

During this time, many humans attempted to escape their rolls, heading off to create free societies. However, the impact of humans during this time was negligible.

### Long Night Era

During the Long Night Era, humans proved invaluable as footsoldiers due to their greater numbers and fast maturation, causing all but the Augury Elves to rely on them as footsoldiers and warriors. Although humans were offered a place in the empire of the Winter Kingdom, their religious beliefs that vilified demons refused to allow them to join.

Humans were present at almost all the major battles of the era, and were among those who formed the first of the Dawn Wardens.

### Dawn Era

With Elves geratly diminished in power, Humans began to take greater positions of power, riding high off the heroics of their actions in the previous era. The Royaume became the first huge civilization to be predominantly Human, (albeit ruled by half-elves) and many kingdoms were formed in the Wilds.

The human beliefs, once varied, now conglomerated as the Divine Church (Or Divine Priesthood), became the dominant religion on the planet, ruling from the human nation of Republica, with the cooperation of the Elves. Finally, negotiations and alliances with the Gnomes and Dwarves who lived in the north led to the birth of the technologically advanced Commonwealth.

## Culture

### The Royaume

The Royaume is a classical fantasy kingdom of swords, nobility, and knights. It is considered the first true human civilization, although it is shared with the Half Elves who make up the ruling family. Royaume humans are known as pious, devoted, and sophisticated.

### The Nations of Galletia

Galletia is a series of islands that earn money as ports in the storm for traders, travellers, and pirates. Galletians are known for being cheerful, peaceful, and curious.

### Republica

Republica was formed to protect Divinicia, the Divine Church of humanity's capital city. To their enemies Republica is feared as brutal and fearless, to their allies strong and stalwart, they are viewed as very dangerous on the world stage. Citizens are known to be serious, stubborn, and fierce.

### The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is proudly the most technologically-advanced civilization on the planet. In the far north, where biting winds and constant snowfall make daily living hard, they use their inventiveness to live well despite these conditions. Commonwealth humans are known as ambitious, well-educated, and tough.

### The Draconic Empire

The Draconic Empire welcomed humans into it since the Elven era and saw many notable Samurai households rise from the species. As with all human groups, they blended into the culture and learned their ways, and are considered much the same. Imperial humans are known to be cultured, elegant, and determined.

## Religion

### Divine Church

The Divine Church worship a collection of gods derived from the many ancient pantheons that have been worshipped by humans separately since they were slaves of the Elves long ago. Each of the Divines give a single tenet to live by, and the followers live by the Great Tenet of each of the gods, although many will choose to follow a particular god relevant to their station, job, or upbringing. Specific gods have additional specific teachings for their devout followers.

### The Draconic Path

A religion that worships the inherent sacred spirit in all things. They believe in Bahamut and Tiamat, the brother and sister Dragon gods who blessed them long ago, although most would not worship Tiamat in polite society, given the view of her as evil. The path believe that the bloodline of the Platinum Emperor/Empress of the Draconic Empire descends from Bahamut, and so they are revered as political, spiritual, and war leaders.