Humans

we all know humans. if you don't know what a human is, and you're reading this, please seek help. Humans are the most widespread Race in Terra, being the main race in the second largest faction in the world. known for adapting to do whatever they have to do, whether it's building a hut, forging a dagger or taming an animal.

Basic Information

Anatomy

general human anatomy.

Genetics and Reproduction

sexual reproduction

Ecology and Habitats

humans can live anywhere they want, as their adaptability allows them to make whatever it is they need.

Dietary Needs and Habits

omnivores.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

all over the place

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

human senses are.. about average in everything. they can get better through training, or by having a certain parentage.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

it can depend on the culture, though some people choose to name their children after things they find nice (IE roses).

Major Organizations

Federation of Arstotzka, Blackhawk tribe, various small villages and other tribes all around the world.

Beauty Ideals

humans all over the world seem to have some kind of differing ideal of beauty, whether by a little or a lot.

Gender Ideals

men and women are on relatively equal footing. in Arstotzka, women can own property, have jobs, divorce their spouses, join the military and be city guards. but again, it can depend on where you are

Courtship Ideals

like beauty, every human seems to have a different ideal when it comes to courtship.. though offerings of sweets are common, as well as flowers and jewelry

Relationship Ideals

an ideal all humans seem to share is enjoying the time they spend with someone, and generally try to be their only love.

Average Technological Level

oil lanterns, crossbows, ballistae, animal pulled carts and plows, ancient roman style water and sewage system

Major Language Groups and Dialects

common (english in my case)

Common Etiquette Rules

your typical please and thank yous, eye contact in conversation, don't randomly grab people, spit at people, stuff like that.

Common Dress Code

shirt, something covering your lower part are the only real rules enforced. even shoes are optional.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

it depends on where you go. while most of Terra shares the same pantheon (which is a whole other section of this thing), it has its fair share of cults.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

again it depends on where you go

Common Taboos

Pedophilia, incest, necrophilia, rape.

Historical Figures

Roman fulmina- current high councilor of arstotzka. Orris- king of the blackhawk tribe. Fenr- warchief of the blackhawk tribe Ulysses Aquila- current general of the arstotzkan army the skinner- lamia murdering serial killer (deceased) Astur- founder of arstotzka.

Common Myths and Legends

most share the same Terran pantheon and stories.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

humans have good relations with the other races, due to the fact that there are so many humans in the world there are at least a few in every other faction. there is a stereotype that humans see themselves as superior however.

Genetic Descendants

Scientific Name

homo sapiens

Lifespan

60 years

Average Height

Male: 5'11/1.8 meters Female: 5'6/1.67 meters

Average Weight

Male: 160-180 lbs/72.57-81.64 kilograms Female: 120-160lbs/ 54.43-72.57 kilograms

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