Humans

**Humans** (aka mankind/humanity) are a race that rule over **Landrita**. They are a medium race (standing at around of 5'2''- 6'1'') (weighing around 120-200lbs) They are known for their well rounded skills, not just mastering in one thing, much like a jack-of-all trades. Above all else in **Human** culture is the quest for honor, leadership, and glory. They thrive in medium temperatures, and are known as a militant people by their neighbors. **Humans** comprise the majority of the population of **Landrita**. Their kingdom of **Gloria** has led humanity and is a powerful stronghold of the Red Knights.

## Description

**Humans** are among the most populous on **Landrita**. Their aggressive and inquisitive nature lead the **human** nations to become active and influential in the world. Many humans fell in the **Elkien War**, with little to no difference in its populations, despite driving the **Elves** to near extinction. **Gloria** fares better than any other of the **Human** settlements and is the most powerful city remaining. Still, **Gloria** is far from safe, and enemies persistently attack it. **Humans** value virtue, honor, and courage, though like all races, they also pursue power and wealth. Despite all their hostility, **humans** show hardiness, bravery and nobility, and are thoroughly committed to building strong societies, re-enforcing their kingdoms, and claiming more nations.

## Notable Humans

King **Rhondin**

Queen **Bethlithza** The Dragon Slayer

Prince **Vedon**

Princess **Liuah**

Swordmasters **River and Lava**

## Human Settlements

* **Gloria**
* **Roxley**

## Appearance

**Humans** come from many backgrounds and show great physical variety among all the races. Their eyes are blue, brown, purple, green, gray, or hazel. **Human** hair is brown, black, blond, or red. Males often grow short beards and females commonly wear their hair long. Humans average almost six feet in height and weigh about 180 pounds, with males noticeably taller and heavier than females.

The physique of humans is more muscular and sturdy than of an **elf**, but much more slender than that of a **dwarf**. The color and hue of **human** skin is varied, ranging from a pale, to tanned, to a very dark brown. Hair becomes gray or white with age. They live up to around 80 years and mature fully around 20.

## Culture

**Humans** seem to be a naturally proud and ambitious race. The **humans** of **Landrita** have a very strong sense of pride and have been known to be arrogant, overbearing, or vain. **Humans** have also regularly displayed noble or selfish attitudes and actions. These qualities have led to human society producing notable heroic and villainous figures in recent history.

Most **humans** take comfort in having an orderly society, and **humans** prefer to live in villages, towns, and cities. Few **humans** have any understanding about nature like the Elkien people (one of the reasons they didn't care as much when they were wiped out, often calling them things like "tree huggers"). **Human** cities are extremely large, bustling, and lively. Outside city walls, in the countryside, the human peasantry provides basic resources to the rest of the kingdom; farming, mining, and harvesting materials.

In the city, merchants trade goods while craftsmen practice and perform their trades and businessmen provide services. At the top of the social hierarchy is the nobility, Queen **Bethlithza.** she sits within her castles, making important political decisions on the running of the kingdom.

Despite the desire for order that generally exists among **humans**, some groups do deviate from this cultural trait and possess no loyalties toward their established political leaders. This is especially true in times of uncertainty for humans, especially with the **Elkien war**.

**Humans** are seen to be filled with unchecked passion and ambition. Their desire for power and knowledge has allowed for some of the greatest mages to be **human**. Some of these passions and ambitions lead the humans to establish **guilds**. The loyalty **humans** are capable of produces well-trained soldiers and mercenaries that will easily stay and fight for their kingdoms and their leaders' causes, no matter how dire the situation may be.

The armies of the Red Knights are a force to be reckoned with. As well, **Gloria's** walls are very difficult to penetrate. The walls are tall and tough, and from their watchtowers they can see enemies approach from far away.

A **human** diet is omnivorous. Typical human delicacies are things like, **soup**, grilled **meats**, **veggies**, **fruits**, **breads**, **desserts**, **juice**, **cider**, and **beer**.

## Relations

Humans began the Red Knights, and it could not exist without them. **Humans** and **dwarfs** have long enjoyed a good relationship, a bond only strengthened since the dwarf's support in the **Elkien war**

**Cu Sith** are seen as "Humanities Best Allies", for their dedication, loyalty, and willingness to follow orders, no matter the morals, these are the reasons why they are a part of the Red Knights

**Cait Sith** are a source of mystery and frustration. They help only when they want to, but provide many good resources.

**Orcs** and **Trolls** are a another great ally, as they provide excellent protection and meats.

**Nubrian** are piggybacking off the Humans since their race is ravished in poverty and disease.

**Goblins** are only an ally because of the fear of nuclear technology.

**Lizardmen** and **Lamia** are neutral allies.

**Kitsune** and **Oni's** aren't quite allies yet, due to large cultural differences.