Human

"The pain we have endured has only served to make us stronger"

Humans are one of the dominant sapient life forms of Iskara. While their point of origin on the world is currently unknown, the leading theory suggests that the progenitor to the various human races came from a now forgotten land to the east. The races of man vary greatly in appearances, strengths and Arcane abilities. The human races have also been bestowed with unique divine abilities that persist even to this day.
Humanity spans much of Iskara and calls much of it home. On Teldara the Sareni dominate the heartlands and to the north reside the durable Avar. To the east of the continent of Ankar lie the Ankari, masters of the blade and sands. Lastly, on the archipelago of Madura the Madurans peacefully coexist with the living land.
During the Age of Divinity the races of man were blessed with divine abilities to help them thrive against hostile forces. Some of the Sareni were granted skills to enhance the capabilities of those around them, these individuals are commonly referred to as the Aegisborn. Few among the Madurans are able to serve as conduits for the elements, channeling them through their bodies with extraordinary efficiency. Some among the Avar are capable of tapping into the Blood Trance, more commonly referred to as the Blood Rage. These volatile warriors are able to drastically enhance their physical and Arcane skills to an almost worrying degree, these individuals are known as Beserkers. More rare than that of the Beserker are the Iceborne, individuals able to wield Arcanice, a strange and magical form of ice. Amidst the dunes lie special Ankari capable of bending and manipulating metals, mostly in the form of blades, with deadly precision, these individuals are known as Swordsingers.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

One can find humans across the known world but only a few could be considered home. In the heartlands of Teldara one will find the Sareni, to the north lie the Avar, to the east the Anakri roam the sands, and to the northwest the Madurans thrive on an wonderous archipelago.

Average Intelligence

Most humans have received some basic education but not all are granted the opportunity to pursue higher and more rigorous forms of education.

Civilization and Culture

History

The exact origin of humanity is marred by uncertainty but many speculate that the progenitor to the races of man travelled from a now lost land to the east and settled across new lands. The truth in this speculation is that humanity is the result of an ancient curse cast by extremely powerful and ancient beings millennia ago. This curse altered many among the Jotunn and transformed them into what would become humanity.  Eventually they would be driven from their homes and forced to migrate across Iskara.

Lifespan

Ths average lifespan of a human individual varies among the differing races and typically range from 80 to 120 years

Average Height

Average Male Height: 5'10 Average Female Height: 5'6

Geographic Distribution

• Ankar
• Madura
• Teldara

Related Organizations

• Sareni / Valaren
• The Court of Crows
• The Structure of the Ne'wale Isles