Human

Humans are the largest humanoid population, spread throughout the world of Kriadar. Humans are also the most diverse peoples, with a wide variety of ethnic groups and cultures. Humans can be found in all walks of life, and are behind many of the nations in the world.

History

Origin

The exact origin of humans is a widely debated topic among scholars, one that carries great political and metaphysical weight. Archaeological evidence and Elven oral historical records both reveal early pre-developed human groups were located in both Klo'ais and Deroh at approximately the same period, with the earliest records, by a few hundred years pointing more heavily towards Deroh.

Early Development

Humans quickly spread across the world, developing into separate groups of people. This spread can be attributed to the natural migratory behavior of early humans, but is also believed to be the result of a cataclysmic event. Most scholars believe it to be a mix of the two, specifically pointing to Kamakaric group and, at times, the Renamic group as evidence of a catastrophe leading to their migration.

The Kamakaric Arrival

While the earliest human civilizations were in their budding state, a major shift in the balance of human cultures arrived. The exact origin of the Kamakaric people is heavily debated, but within a 500 year span, several Kamakaric tribes arrived in Kriadar and settled along coastal regions.

Ancient Empires

Throughout the world, the human's began a process of centralization, creating empires and kingdoms that would compete with one another and other species for territory. It is around this period that many of the modern religions of today are seen in their early form, and some of the oldest still surviving nations began to form.

Domination Period

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Cultural Groups

(Two notes about cultures. The following are generalizations of these cultural groups, and may not apply to distinct individuals. Additionally, the groups below are larger categories, of which there may be found further division among national, tribal, and/or other cultural boundaries.)
Halite - The Halite people live in central Sh'hoona. The Halites are unique in that they almost all have some level of elven blood within them.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring arcana and historical academia. Peaceful nations. Clothing is simplistic Greek-influenced favoring neutral colors. Most Halites believe in the 8 Guardians.
• Appearance: Halites tend to have fair to olive skin tones, ranging closer to the darker tones. They are generally a tall people and thin people, with darker hair and eye colors. Their elven blood does lead to red hair and occasionally non-human eye coloring.
• Masculine Names: Hirosh, Ghash, Nepam, Aretis, Gertig, Magrikis, Arosort, Gevirt, Varakar, Sanzex, Khanaris, Arnzex, Machen, Krenet, Mokan
• Feminine Names: Arahi, Arushin, Shinar, Timigu, Sisalig, Saneg, Pinshi, Herani, Meradez, Kiga, Periza, Shirez, Aralag, Zinesa, Viranin
• Family Names: Salar, Malish, Adanard, Il-Baras, Sodaja, Ahawal, Bandi, Il-Shanin, Il-Adini, Salichal, Baitaw, Chashi, Bhangan, Chitasa Duhadyen

Mazrite - The Mazrite people live in western Sh’hoona and eastern Klo’ais. The Mazrites are descended from an ancient empire that once ruled those regions.

• Culture: Lawful. Favoring chivalry and mythologies. Aggressive nations. Clothing tends to be Western-European influenced. Most Mazrites believe in the 8 Guardians.
• Appearance: Mazrites tend to have tanned to dark skin tones, predominately olive complexioned. They are of medium build, with dark hair and light-colored eyes.
• Masculine Names: Fayam, Samor, Sahar, Fanin, Danis, Farhan, Taiz, Fanan, Dahanor, Damor, Owevan, Oshan, Zaishar, Osemar, Fanif
• Feminine Names: Samras, Saidari, Ataidas, Danias, Dakanas, Anarai, Ahlanne, Sarati, Uzil, Wahat, Datild, Sadel, Andama, Elwan, Fanaya
• Family Names: Ayund, Alun, Ayana, Tuktepa, Ayrık, Cerka, Kubayu, Babaky, Zagra, Ekalak, Ayira, Eydeni, Kazin, Rabay, Bayor

Pelsite – The Pelsites live in the continent of Klo’ais, especially centered on the western regions. They are the ancestors of the Mazrites and Halites, and one of the most ancient peoples in the world.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring art and history. Aggressive nations. Clothing tends to be a mix between Western-European and Middle-Eastern influences. Pelsites are very divided religiously, with most being divided between the 8 Guardians and the Temple of the Weaver.
• Appearance: Pelsites tend to have tanned to dark skin tones, predominately olive complexioned. They tend to have stockier builds, with dark hair and eyes.
• Masculine Names: Zeilyn, Reinahar, Omiriyal, Aviyot, Avron, Omiyad, Malir, Nonav, Yeholom, Yedimid, Shelon, Yihon, Tzish, Imiriyal, Yoam
• Feminine Names: Sahna, Neala, Dalia, Yelili, Zanah, Renaph, Gir, Alirah, Avaphna, Dahulah, Hulitah, Giran, Avin, Salona, Avil
• Family Names: Alzara, Bakrif, Alaley, Nassil, Mofah, Waziayar, Yata, Elal, Mudini, Kakaya, Mahas, Eta, Mushri, Qalinia, Naril

Arvite - The Arvites live along the eastern coastline of Sh'hoona, and are members of the "Coastal People" who appeared to have arrived later in history.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring exploration and mercantilism. Peaceful nations. Clothing tends to be Roman/Greek influenced and very colorful. Most Arvites believe in the 8 Guardians, though some follow their own Sheids.
• Appearance: Arvites tend to have fair to olive skin tones, predominately fair. They are of a stockier build, and tend to have medium hair colors and darker eyes.
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Cadumite - The Cadumites live in southern Deroh, secured by the Ironshield Mountains. They live in close relation to the dwarves of the Ironshields, who have had a heavy influence upon them.

• Culture: Lawful. Favoring honor and piety. Aggressive nations. Clothing tends to favor Japanese influences, while architecture is squat and dwarven-influenced. The Caduumites tend to follow Barzelism, with their own pantheon.
• Appearance: Cadumites have the darkest skin tones of the world, ranging from brown to almost black. They are a tall people, with dark eyes and generally dark hair. Light hair and eyes are not unheard of.
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Kelm - The Kelm live in northern Deroh, just beneath the border with the jungles of Mavom. They are considered the originators of humans in Deroh, and have a long history of strife with the elves to their north. Much of their distinct culture is being erased by the Builder.

• Culture: Lawful. Favoring art and natural sciences. Peaceful nations. Clothing tends to favor Mongolian influences, while architecture is more middle-eastern. Almost all Kelm follow the Builder's Faith, though many hold to Biutism in secret.
• Appearance: Kelm skin tones range from light brown to dark brown. They are of a medium to tall build, with dark hair and eyes.
• Masculine Names: Unelito, Niobono, Feostaz, Anestaz, Gasko, Andito, Oinaz, Fulino, Labiod, Gonoit, Lausta, Ganobo, Fuliko, Felio, Lastoli
• Feminine Names: Inel, Niobon, Feosti, Inesti, Iltin, Herati, Minason, Izakir, Iridel, Bisti, Jynel, Foroti, Oinera, Iranti, Kotesik
• Family Names: Domezan, Roseza, Serolov, Moromer, Rorcoma, Senzala, Heizamo, Goroz, Solzala, Meziq, Didorab, Mondrezo, Roramasc, Canala, Cororam

Molranit - The Molranit live in central Deroh in the middle of the Builder's Empire. Once leaders of their own large empire, the Molranit considered themselves the pinnacle of Deroan culture, however much of this culture has since been erased by the Builder.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring exploration and philosophy. Neutral nations. Clothing tends to have Japanese influences. The Molranit follow the Builder's Faith, while secret pockets believe in Barzelism and Biutism.
• Appearance: Molranit skin tones range from light brown to dark brown, favoring the lighter brown tones. They are of medium build, with dark hair and eyes.
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Genosta - The Genosta live along the Ilogera Peninsula, a Seam Island, in southern Deroh and are considered among the last of the Kamakaric "Coastal People" to have arrived in Kriadar.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring arcana and mysticism. Peaceful nations. Clothing tends to have a Chinese influences. The Genosta have their own unique local Sheids, and have high veneration for the Seams. Recently conquered, their faith and culture is in the midst of heavy repression from the Builder.
• Appearance: Genosta tend to have very fair to tanned skin tones, predominately fair. Of a medium build, they tend to have light hair and eyes.
• Masculine Names: Shavas, Bareyas, Alaroc, Omiyar, Karibas, Shamido, Horando, Baryan, Aramido, Hoshran, Karsha, Aryad, Peihan, Fardius, Almeyar
• Feminine Names: Shilva, Breya, Niraya, Lilah, Kariba, Ferisal, Merazel, Sinara, Forbava, Fizeli, Sodara, Lalari, Irnab, Sita, Asha
• Family Names: Cadomis, Vanez, Cores, Buregola, Sanemav, Zayalano, Norial, Noranad, Curan, Amleda, Cuamian, Triadra, nas Calayada (nas - nobleborn), nas Viladir, sen Bedorig (sen - from X)

Nafelzian - The Nafelzian people are a homogenous group living on the island continent of Nafelz. These people were once united in a continent-spanning empire, but when the continent was shattered by new Seams they were left divided.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring piety and history. Clothing tends to be meso-american influences. Peaceful nations. The Nafelzian almost all believe in the Court of Seasons.
• Appearance: Nafelzians tend to have very fair to tanned skin, predominately fair. They tend to have a medium build with dark hair and eyes and angular hooded eyes.
• Masculine Names: Aleg, Elox, Sajj, Sajoso, Nouse, Runlew, Nouyim, Tiwunva, Sitro, Frittus, Dexeman, Elidad, Tile, Olekey, Idrimax
• Feminine Names: Ikech, Ademay, Niketu, Sija, Nika, Jatel, Moindis, Symol, Avend, Pineco, Frandel, Membist, Fuathain, Furoed
• Family Names: Pergau, Tertine, Denerdoi, Anefeir, Bouneri, Hairei, Marjinai, Derellin, Nettinas, Amchais, Berlan, Cri'air, Fevasero, Alil, Conaust

Nogekian - The Nogekian people live on the islands to the east of Deroh, and are descended from both the Kelm and the Nafelzian people.

• Culture: Chaotic. Favoring mysticism and piety. Clothing tends to have meso-american influences. Aggressive nations. The Nogekian have their own adaptation of the Court of Seasons, though many are moving to support the Builder.
• Appearance: Nogekians tend to have tanned to medium brown skin, predominately light-brown. They tend to have a taller build, with dark hair and eyes, and angular hooded eyes.
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Vunhanese - The Vunhanese are the resident humans of northern Letzel, predominately found in the region known as the Desert Coast League. Many live under the control of the Dominion-led nations.

• Culture: Neutral. Favoring exploration and honor. Clothing tends to have eastern-european influences. Aggressive nations. Many Vunhanese ascribe to the beliefs of the Dominion, while some still hold to the Sheids.
• Appearance: Vunhanese tend to have tanned to light brown skin, predominately tanned. They have shorter builds, and tend to have dark hair and dark hooded eyes.
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Kaduulese - The Kaduulese live in central Letzel, and are descended from the earliest civilizations in Letzel. They are proud of their role in fighting back the invasions of the Dominion.

• Culture: Lawful. Favoring honor and natural sciences. Clothing tends to have central-european influences. Moderately peaceful nations. The widespread Kaduulese are diverse in religion, with many believing in Biutism, Sheidism, the 8 Guardians and a growing belief in Mawetism.
• Appearance: Kaduulese tend to have tanned to light brown skin, predominately tanned. They have taller, thin builds, and tend to have medium hair colors with dark hooded eyes.
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Norlovec - The Norlovec are the Kamakaric people of Southern Letzel and considered the first to have arrived long ago. There is heavy scholarly debate as to whether the Norlovec and the Mepholosi are the same people, divided when the Tebian Empire fell.

• Culture: Chaotic. Favoring mysticism and history. Clothing tends to be Turkish western-asian influenced. Peaceful nations. The Norlovecs predominately believe in cult forms of the 8 Guardians and Biutism.
• Appearance: Norlovecs tend to have very fair to tanned skin tones, predominately fair. They are shorter built, and tend to have lighter hair and eyes.
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Mepholosi - The Mepholosi are a Kamakaric people who live on the island continent of Mepholos. They control the entire continent, where it unheard of for foreigners to be seen.

• Culture: Chaotic. Favoring invention and natural sciences. Clothing tends have Turkish/Western-Asian influences. Aggressive nations. The Mepholosi are almost all believers in the Temple of the Weaver.
• Appearance: Mepholosi tend to have very fair to tanned skin tones, predominately fair. They tend to have a medium build, and lighter hair and eyes.
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Scientific Name

Nimei Aikode

Related Ethnicities

• Pelsite