Lore & History
Humans on Kastea are widespread, can be found in most regions and, in general, are fierce and disagreeable, which can sometimes lead certain other races to view them with contempt. They are renowned for their diversity and ambition, and although they lack specialization, they can excel in many areas.
The origin of humanity is unknown. Although the Tel-quessir can claim the primal war between Corellon and Gruumsh for their heritage and the dwarves claim to have been forged from the rocks of Abeir-Toril itself, humans have no unifying creation myth. However, they are certainly an ancient race, having originated since before written records existed and are frequently considered one of the creator races, though they aren't known to have actually created any species. More confusing yet is that, while humans indeed are native to Kastea, they have been found on other worlds as well, with the Mulani standing out as an example of human immigrants to Kastea.
During the Days of Thunder (−35,000 DR to −30,000 DR) on the supercontinent of Merrouroboros, humans were a primitive race, similar to apes. Tribes of humans largely inhabited the land later known as the continent of Katashaka. They used simple tools, banged rocks together to make fire, and dwelled in caves. According to Bazim-Gorag, a batrachi (another of the creator races) they hid in caves in fear—he called them "Meat".
Regardless of their precise origins, humans are undeniably successful. While hardly the only dominant race of Kastea, humans are one of them and the most recent to obtain dominance. In spite of this strength, or perhaps because of it, humanity is an eternally fractured and divided race, broken up into over a dozen ethnic offshoots. It is believed that this was in part because humanity, unlike most other races, did not emerge as a whole but rather in several places at once, thereby resulting in its diversity.
While there are no natural human subraces, planetouched subspecies of humans are found in the Realms. These include the aasimars, genasi, and tieflings. There is also great ethnic diversity between humans in different regions.
The origin of humanity is unknown. Although the Tel-quessir can claim the primal war between Corellon and Gruumsh for their heritage and the dwarves claim to have been forged from the rocks of Abeir-Toril itself, humans have no unifying creation myth. However, they are certainly an ancient race, having originated since before written records existed and are frequently considered one of the creator races, though they aren't known to have actually created any species. More confusing yet is that, while humans indeed are native to Kastea, they have been found on other worlds as well, with the Mulani standing out as an example of human immigrants to Kastea.
During the Days of Thunder (−35,000 DR to −30,000 DR) on the supercontinent of Merrouroboros, humans were a primitive race, similar to apes. Tribes of humans largely inhabited the land later known as the continent of Katashaka. They used simple tools, banged rocks together to make fire, and dwelled in caves. According to Bazim-Gorag, a batrachi (another of the creator races) they hid in caves in fear—he called them "Meat".
Regardless of their precise origins, humans are undeniably successful. While hardly the only dominant race of Kastea, humans are one of them and the most recent to obtain dominance. In spite of this strength, or perhaps because of it, humanity is an eternally fractured and divided race, broken up into over a dozen ethnic offshoots. It is believed that this was in part because humanity, unlike most other races, did not emerge as a whole but rather in several places at once, thereby resulting in its diversity.
While there are no natural human subraces, planetouched subspecies of humans are found in the Realms. These include the aasimars, genasi, and tieflings. There is also great ethnic diversity between humans in different regions.
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