Humans

Arkadians

Arkadia is the land and civilization that unites all humans. Beyond the fringes of Arkadia no free humans dwell; those are the realms of the titans, insurmountable, hostile, and forever encroaching on the world of men. To humans, Arkadia is not merely a civilization, but civilization itself. Humans ese themselves as the keepers of reason, freedom, and mortal life. They are the keepers of the flame of knowledge, given to them by their gods as both parents and liberators, and the boldest aspire to heroism in their name, that Arkadia may remain free through their actions.

At their best, Arkadian humans value honor and excellence, striving to embody the heroic virtues of their gods. At their worst, their drive for power and renown can sour, turning to hubris. The will of mortals, that sacred flame, is both their greatest gift and most fatal flaw.

Olive and Bronze

Arkadians varywidely in appearance. Their skin tones range from dark to fair, often falling in between as shades of tan or olive. Their hair and eyes are generally dark, black, brown, or hazel. Golden hair and blue eyes are more common in Ithea but can be found throughout all the great cities.

The Great Cities

Arkadia holds five great cities, each founded by one of the gods. Like the gods, they are as family; they squabble, and hold rivalries and graudes, but always unite against their common enemies. Arkadians identify strongly with the city they call home; it harbors for them a fierce sense of pride and loyalty.

Ithea is built on the western shore, a center of knowledge and exploration of the natural and arcane. It boasts a mighty navy and is as a democracy, headed by a council of philosophers, powerful wielders of magic.

Crixos, once a hallowed, sacred place on the black river, where great heroes and kings were laid to rest, is now ravaged by an inscrutable plague of undeath from the south.

Illyria is a lavish and lawless free city, a center of art and cultural exchange, filled with all the decadent pleasures that gold can bring.

Kryta is a city of mighty warriors. Its citadels are the shield that protects Arkadia from the constant threat of Psysserian invasion from across the sea.

Hyperium is the seat of kings, the first city of men and home to the gods. Its marble columns and temples stand proudly atop the mountains at the heart of Arkadia, overseeing all the land. Its shining armies and mighty consuls strive to keep peace and bring justice to the land.

Ability Score Increase. Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Size. Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet tall to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. A warrior from Kryta or Hyperium might also speak Dwarvish or Orcish, whlie an Ithean or Illyrian sailor might know Elven or Sylvan.