Humans

## Origin

Humans are said to be the second species created by the Creator, after Angels. They are said to have been made in his image (though this information is unconfirmed). The first few, a male and two females, lived in a place called The Garden. However, one of their kind allied with Demons. Her name was Lilith. The other female, Eve, was tempted by Satan, the leader of the Demons, and betrayed the will of the Creator. Thus, mankind was forced from The Garden, into a hostile world.

## History

After they left The Garden, mankind became a prey species for the various other species that began appearing. Vampires, Demons, and other various creatures preyed upon them. Mankind's only way of survival was through their ability to reproduce faster than other species, their adaptability, and their discovery of magic. For a long time, mankind lived in peril and darkness, constantly afraid, never safe. Then, about 4,000 years ago, everything changed. A massive cataclysm swept the earth. Only a few survived. Despite wiping out most of mankind's population, this event allowed them to just about take over the world. Their ability to reproduce quickly allowed them to spread and take over faster than the other species. They spread to inhabit almost every environment on earth eventually. Despite this, however, it was not until about 1,000 years ago that they were officially classified as a sentient species, meaning that they were no longer supposed to be prey. Despite this, it is not uncommon for non-Human species to prey on them all the same, causing great stress on interspecies relations.

## Appearance

If one really needs a description of what a Human looks like, perhaps their mental state, or their living environment, should be questioned. In either case, Humans are so common, that they tend to be the species that others are compared to. Humans have two arms, two legs, a face, mouth, two eyes, two ears, a nose, and other various parts. They tend to be from 4.5 to 6.5 feet tall, though individuals above 6 feet tend to be less common.

## Behavior

Humans have a variety of behaviors, generally differing from one individual to another. Some are aggressive, some are passive. In general though, progress is something that they prioritize. They protect their own, and are unfriendly to any they think could be a threat. For the most part, they do not accept non-Humans very easily, and are often at odds with them. Despite being a prey species for a long time, Humans seem to see themselves as a dominant species, better than others.

## Abilities

Compared to non-Humans, Humans are rather lacking in natural abilities. They are not as strong, nor as fast as most. Where Humans excel, is in their minds. They have adapted and advanced better than other species. Their technology far outstrips that of other species. Also, mankind has discovered how to use magic, something that gives them a powerful edge. Mundane Humans (those without Huntsmen training, magical, or psychic powers), tend to be rather lacking compared to other species. Those with military training have some ability to fight back, but even then, it is a limited ability. The main advantage that Humans have, is that they far outnumber non-Humans in almost all situations.

## Weaknesses

The weaknesses of Humans are clear. They are more fragile than other species, not as strong, or as fast. Mundane Humans do not have any special powers to combat non-Humans. Overall, it is clear why they have been a popular prey species throughout history.

## Diet

One thing that Humans have in their advantage, is that they have the ability to have a very varied diet. They can consume and digest pretty much any tangible food. They can even consume things that most Humans would not consider food, such as blood and flesh.

## Life and Death

### Lifespan/Lifestyle

Humans tend to live shorter lifespans than other species. At most, they tend to live about 80 to 90 years, though there are rare cases of individuals living up to 100 years. They mostly live in towns and cities, communities whose numbers help keep them safe from danger... for the most part.

### Reproduction

Humans, interestingly enough, can mate with almost any other species in existence, resulting in a variety of children. Most half breeds are the result of a Human coupling with a non-Human. A Human has about a 50% fertility rate, making them very high compared to most other species.

### Death

After death, Humans are rumored to go one of two places, dependent upon how they live their lives. Heaven, a paradise, the realm where the Angels live, for the good. Hell, one's worst nightmare, the realm of the Demons, for the evil. However, there are cases where the soul of a Human goes to neither, but lives on as a Ghost. Also, there are strange occurrences where the mana of their body will gain a life of its own after their death, becoming an Ethereal.

## Ranks

Rank E - Civilian - Untrained, and having little or no combat ability. The majority of mundane Humans are classified as this rank.

Rank C - Combatant - Have training of some kind, usually from serving in the military. Mediocre combat skills. These individuals are by no means defenseless, and can often defend themselves against B ranks. However, their chances of actually defeated B ranks are very low.

Rank B - N/A - Humans do not achieve this rank without magic, special training, or special abilities.

Rank A - N/A - Humans do not achieve this rank without magic, special training, or special abilities.

Rank S - N/A - Humans do not achieve this rank without magic, special training, or special abilities.