Humans

Humans, the most common race throughout Aurilia, prevalent within many regions and continents. The origins of this species are particularly unknown, though frequently speculated about. The most accepted belief is that humans were once an extension of an ethereal being who wished to refine the land to their liking. Though, overtime began to develop, growing minds of their own and evolving alike.

Though, as their evolution went on, Aurilian humans built the reputation of being brutal, heartless beings, who had only one thing in mind; bloodshed. Pre-cataclysm, Humans were known to be some of the greatest warriors throughout the lands, often seen on the front lines of war, bearing great weapons. Many believed they were the most physically capable sentient race throughout all of the regions. However, this is no longer the case, seeing as they are a free willed species, many of them have taken their own paths in the current day, from scholarly to thievery.

An odd trait Humans inhabit is, unlike many other races Humans have no natural allegiance; due to the various ethnicities they have, and are often seen wandering the lands of other regions, working under other kingdoms. While this isn’t an impossible occurrence for other races, it is seen to be more frequent with Humans. That’s not to say lone enclaves of humans don’t exist.

## Anatomy

Humans are a diverse species within Aurilia, bearing many different appearances. The body of a human is often relatively simple, while the average human is relatively muscular through genetics, their builds can vary depending on diet, from scrawny, to muscular, to overweight. As well as this, the skin tone of these beings vary, depending on the conditions and region they have been raised in, the same goes for hair pigment.

Humans are often seen as exceptional fighters, due to their muscle mass being greater than many other sentient races within Aurilia. Though, they can be seen to have a lack of stamina and endurance as their diet is a primary key to their wellbeing.

## Psychology

Humans are known to have great mental fortitude, due to their ancestors' history of war. Though, they are believed to be quite a slow race academically, often taking far longer to understand and memorize complex information. Due to the varied nature and cultures within humans, very few hold the same religion as others. Religions tend to exist within ethnic groups.

## Ethnicities

### **Liepolt**

Inuit-esque, often bearing lighter, fairer skin tones as well as commonly having a lighter hair pigmentation. Liepolt humans are known to have great physical fortitude, allowing them to last far longer in rough conditions. They are especially good at acclimatizing to cold or lower oxygen environments.

### **Aurilian**

Often gifted with much darker hair pigmentations and most commonly known to have blue or green eyes. Aurilian humans are known to have greater strength genetically compared to the other ethnicities of humans, due to their ancestors' history of war. One could consider them to be the ‘orcs’ of human races in regards to their physical prowess.

The prevalence of hard stone structures through Aurilian enclaves is owed purely to their strength and ensuing abilities to dig effective quarries.

### **Zhanic**

Zhanic humans often bear a darker skin pigmentation; light brown, as well as dark hair. They’re known to be a resilient species with great mental fortitude, as well as a great understanding of magic.

These individuals tend to create somewhat spiritually and philosophically oriented societies.

### **Tyrian**

Tyrian humans bear much darker skin tones; brown and black alike. Once known as great fishermen pre-cataclysm. Due to such, they have developed much greater lungs, giving them greater stamina.

They tend to be fairly skilled in killing and identifying the various terrors that await in the deep.

### **Milanic**

This ethnicity of humans often have a relatively olive-like skin tone and darker hair pigmentation. Milanic are known to be the smartest ethnicity of humans, often going down the path of Scholarship.

The societies they tend to build are generally self regulating and almost technocratic at times.

### **Ampeluzak**

Having distinct features from their Liepolt, Aurilian and other counterparts. Ampeluzakians often have dark black hair and for men, an abundance of facial hair. They often bear a light skin tone and maroon or brown pupils. Similar to the Aurilians, they are often physically fit, more out of necessity than by pure genetics however.