Human

Humans are the most numerous race in Orienta, making up the majority of the populations of The North and Sutra Bay. Spread across vast territories, from the icy far North to the tropical shores of Sutra Bay, Humans have left an indelible mark on history, culture, and geopolitics.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humans are Bi-Pedal humanoids. The human body consists of the legs, the torso, the arms, the neck, and the head. Humans possess a vestigial tail, appendix, flexible shoulder joints, grasping fingers and opposable thumbs.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Humans have split into distinct ethnic and socio-cultural groups.
Novayans: Known for their agricultural ingenuity, Plainsfolk horsemen, and deep devotion to the Novayan Pantheon.

Holzen: Industrious and militaristic, the Holzen excel in metallurgy and industrial innovation.

Velvet Coasters: Cosmopolitan and wealthy, these inhabitants of The Velvet Coast value aesthetics and trade.
Siarlanders: Descendants of Human and Elven unions, these people balance tradition and integration.

Syamese: A maritime and trade-focused people, masters of diplomacy and naval power.

The Nordur: Rugged and tenacious, these northerners are adept at surviving harsh climates.

Frontiersmen: Hardy settlers who navigate the dangers of The Frontier with grit and resourcefulness.

History

The Mortal Wars and Interregnum Humans emerged as a divine creation during the Mortal Wars, serving as a counterbalance to Harlak's corrupted Elves. With courage and ingenuity, they defeated Harlak's forces and established a foothold in Orienta during the Mortal Interregnum. This period saw Humans fighting for survival and autonomy amidst the chaos left by the retreating gods.
The Human Rebellion Led by the charismatic slave Alerio, Humans revolted against their Elven oppressors in the kingdoms of Halentha and Lorintha. The rebellion culminated in the overthrow of Elven dominion and the founding of the Imperial League, a Human-led empire.
The Imperial League and Its Fall The League brought unity to The North but was short-lived. The Devastation of Skyreach in 12 IE shattered the empire, plunging the region into the Imperial Civil War and leaving a fractured political landscape.
Modern Era (201 IE) Humans dominate The North, controlling powerful nations like the Grand Duchy of Novaya and Holzreich. They also inhabit the Sutra Bay region, thriving in trade and maritime power through states like the Empire of Syama and the Union of Sutran City-States.

Common Myths and Legends

Human spirituality is diverse and region-specific:
Order of Alerio: Veneration of Alerio as a divine figure and protector of Humanity. Novayan Folk Pantheon: A collection of gods tied to agriculture, weather, and war. Animism: In regions like Upper Siar, local spirits and nature are worshiped.

Genetic Descendants

• Tiefling

Scientific Name

Homo Sapiens Sapiens

Lifespan

60-80 Years

Geographic Distribution

• Holz
• Nordur
• Novaya
• Siarland
• Sutra Bay
• The Frontier
• The Velvet Coast

Related Organizations

• Druids of Kaisia
• Kingdom of Upper Siar
• Novayan Pantheon
• Order of Alerio
• Order of the Burning Lantern
• The Grey Boars
• The Imperial League
• The Raven Council
• The Scholum Argentum
• The Silvertower Republic

Related Ethnicities

• Frontiersmen
• Holzen
• Novayan
• Plainsfolk
• Rekafolk
• Siarlander
• Syamese
• The Nordur
• Velvet Coaster