Humans

"Despite all their fragility and the constant hardships their people have faced their spirit remains tenacious. Ever striding forwards to achieve the greatness of their ancestors. One would almost find it admirable if they weren't such loathsome and arrogant creatures"

— Suiaien Celealthor, Elven Sage

After the Great Incursions and destruction of the The Mythic Empire those Aasimar that were not killed in the conflicts found themselves stripped of their celestial connection to their gods. These Aasimar called themselves 'The Forsaken', or Human. While they are still one of the most numerous races in Merkia they are a greatly divided people. Numerous small nations and kingdoms rose up from the ashes of the former Empire that now compete for dominance.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

A human typically reaches physical maturity around the age of 15 and will typically live into their 50s, however, their life expectancy can vary greatly depending on where they live and the dangers they face. This makes Humans one of the shortest lived speices in Merkia.

Ecology and Habitats

Humans are an incredibly versatile species that are able to adapt to a wide variety of environments. From the frozen tundras to arid deserts, humid jungles to fertile grasslands. Humans will also greatly alter their environments to create optimal conditions for them, such as deforestation, creating farmland or changing the course of rivers.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Humans can be found in varying numbers across all of Merkia though they are most heavily concentrated in the central and southern regions of Merkia.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Political Factions The Dawn Alliance, Empyrean Empire, The Realms of the Archmagi, Varuland.
Religions Factions Church of the Old Gods

History

After the Fall of the Aasimar, those that were left alive were left in small isolated groups. Finding themselves in a strange and dangerous new world with the loss of their divine connection many turned to brutal tribalism to survive. Over time these tribes that survived the Age of Turmoil grew to form numerous small kingdoms and city-states, and in time their Aasimar heritage was lost to them, and the humans formed their own unique cultures. Now many of these kingdoms have banded together or been conquered to form great alliances or empires, each striving to achieve the greatness of The Mythic Empire

Origin/Ancestry

Aasimar

Lifespan

50 - 60 years

Average Height

5' - 6'4"

Average Weight

114 - 270 lbs