Human

Humans are by far the most numerous of all the races in Vallanna. The Royal Family of Vallanna are all human, and many of the land's great institutions and power structures are run by humans, although by and large, this is down to the number of humans in the land, rather than some innate biological advantage.
Humans are extremely adaptable, finding ways to live in most situations. They can be found in the hot deserts of the Auric Wastes, in the cold mountain passes of the Ice Spine Mountains, and in almost every environment in between.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Bipedal vertebrates, with two upper limbs.

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction between a male and a female. Each human cell contains 46 chromosomes, 23 pairs, except gamete cells, which only contain 23 chromosomes, so the child will have 23 chromosomes from each parent genetically recombined into 23 pairs.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Most humans have two eyes, two ears and a nose with which they perceive the world around them. In the late 1990s, there were brief rumours of a small child who could see the dead, but this was later discounted as only a folk tale.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Humans speak Common as their first language. Many will learn other languages as part of study or as a natural result of contact with other races.

Scientific Name

Homo Sapiens

Lifespan

75 years

Average Height

1.6 - 2 metres