Human

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Humans tend to identify strongly with their gender, and tend to stay in groups of humans who they believe are similar to them.

Growth Rate & Stages

Humans spend the first five years of their life blissfully unaware of the larger world around them, and only begin to form memories at about age six. They reach maturity at age 18-22, and usually peak in physical fitness at age 25-28. Most die before they reach age 80, though some have lived to be as old as 110.

Ecology and Habitats

Humans tend to live in houses, which can range wildly in their construction. Houses are usually grouped into settlements, typically anywhere from thirty people to as many as fifteen million.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Humans need to eat much less often than most other species due to their ability to cook their foods.

Biological Cycle

When the weather starts to become colder, humans simply wear thicker clothing to combat the frigidity.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Typically humans are arranged according to who controls the greatest amount of resources. Those who control the most are at the top of the social hierarchy, while those who control the least are subjugated to the bottom.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Occasionally, humans will enslave other groups of humans and force them to do labor.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Entire planet

Average Intelligence

One of the smartest species on the planet

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Some humans have magical capabilities.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Naming traditions vary greatly across Tarroc, though many like to name their children after particularly successful humans who have lived in the past, such as warriors, kings, or powerful mages.

Beauty Ideals

Generally, humans find slimness attractive, as well as distinct cheekbones, and clean hair, though preferences tend to vary on an individual basis.

Gender Ideals

Typically, male humans will perform the more physically demanding and dangerous tasks, while female humans tend to the children and the home.

Relationship Ideals

Across all human cultures, humans tend to fall in love with a single person and marry them, meaning they mate only with that person for the rest of their life.

Average Technological Level

Humans have discovered nearly all technology that exists on Tarroc - from early technologies like writing and sailing to modern technologies like the steam engine and the gun.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

The most common language spoken by humans is Common, though there are vast dialectal differences in different corners of the globe. Humans in Amayarr, for example, speak Amayan Common, and humans in the Khazari Jungle speak Khazar Common. For the most part, different dialects are mutually intelligible.

Common Dress Code

It is considered primitive and unsightly for humans to walk around naked. Most humans wear at least a shirt and pants when they are in public.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

All of humankind originated in the Everautumn in what is now Lar Na Tire.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Traditions vary greatly across different human settlements

History

Humans originated on the continent of Amayarr at the dawn of creation. They quickly inhabited the surrounding areas, forming the nations of Lar Na Tire, Iontach, and Gulchet. Once they had finished settling Amayarr, they sailed across the rest of Tarroc, and can be found in every nation today.

Common Myths and Legends

Every human settlement has myths and legends. Myths and legends typically involve famous warriors, whichever gods those humans tend to worship, and other notable figures in their particular history.

Scientific Name

Homo sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Centurite

Lifespan

75 years

Average Height

5'6"-6'0"

Average Weight

130-180 lbs

Average Physique

Varies wildly - some are incredibly fit, some are incredibly unfit.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Humans can have skin as pale as limestone or as dark as basalt.