Peoples & Cultures
in The Eternal Wheel
The worlds of the Eternal Wheel is home to a diverse array of species, each with its own unique cultures, traditions, and histories. As the Age of Heroes unfolds, these species, shaped by the events of the past, seek to build their future within the complex political and magical landscape of the world.
From the elves and dwarves to the resilient humans and the primal goliaths, each race brings its own perspective, strengths, and challenges to the realms.
The First Mortals were the original creations of the gods during the Age of Creation. Crafted as stewards of the natural world, they include species such as Orcs, Humans, Gnomes, Halflings, Elves, and Dwarves.
These beings formed the earliest societies, living under the watchful eyes of their divine creators. Their lives were shaped by the guidance and blessings of the gods, and they laid the foundations for all civilizations that would follow.
The First Mortals are: Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Halfling, Human, and Orc.
Some of the First Mortals have subspecies: High Elf, Wood Elf, Drow, Rock Gnome, Forest Gnome, Centurion.
The Titanborn were born during the Age of Titans, emerging from the unions between the First Mortals and powerful titanic or divine beings. These hybrids—Dragonborn, Tieflings, Aasimar, and Goliaths—embody the raw power of titans and the celestial grace of gods.
With their strength, magic, and unique abilities, Titanborn stand apart from the First Mortals, their existence a symbol of the merging between mortal and cosmic forces. Born in an era of immense upheaval, they carry the legacy of both their mortal ancestors and the ancient beings who shaped the world.
The Titanborns are: Aasimar, Dragonborn, Goliath, and Tiefling.
The Therianborn, the third of the species who began to emerge during the Age of Heroes, are mortals whose origins blend humanoid traits with those of animals, representing a union of nature’s creatures and mortal beings.
These species possess physical and spiritual characteristics of both, often exhibiting animalistic instincts and abilities. From powerful bestial forms to deep connections with the natural world, the Therianborn navigate both mortal and wild realms, embodying a balance between the civilized and the untamed.
The known Therianborn are: Aven, Golynn, Khenra, Naga, Puffari
The Planarborn is a term that encompasses several species that emerged from the other planes in the Eternal Wheel. They include the gensai from the The Elemental Planes, the eladrin from the The Dreamwyld, the githyanki from the The Aetherial Expanse, and the numerous species that reside in the fractured The Shardlands.
Known Planarborn are: Jungle Elf, Jungle Goblin, River Djinni
The cultures of the species in Dewan are varied: