Humanity

Humans are bipedal mammals with a wide range of physical appearances and adaptations, reflecting their adaptability to diverse environments. Skin tones, hair colours, and eye colours vary based on ancestry. Humans are omnivorous, capable of digesting a wide variety of plant and animal matter, which has contributed to their success as a species. They possess strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with hands suited for tool use and intricate tasks. Though not as physically robust as some other species, humans are known for their resilience, adaptability, and capacity for innovation, making them one of the most versatile and industrious races.

Pierced ears are a common form of body modification among humans. Practised across all social classes. Ear piercing serves as a symbol of status, fashion, or a means of carrying wealth, with ears and noses often adorned with rings.

The humans of Magnus Aquilonis are an ancient people, their origins lost to time and legend. They are spread widely across The Regnum, a vast and varied realm located in the southwestern expanse of the continent. The climate of is marked by long, harsh winters and cool, temperate summers, with expansive forests, towering mountain ranges, and sweeping tundras that shape the lives of its inhabitants. To the south, the weather becomes milder, with dense, mist-covered forests and fjord-like coastlines where the air is damp and the rainfall abundant. Though their civilization is rooted in The Regnum, humans have long ventured beyond its borders, settling in the untamed wilderness of the northwestern wilds since ancient times. These brave pioneers have carved out lives in harsh, unforgiving climates, from frigid, icy landscapes to windswept plains.

In addition, humanity has established immense, sprawling cities that dominate the landscape. These cities, vast and labyrinthine, rise like towering fortresses, their spires reaching into the heavens, obscured by smog and ash from the ceaseless industriousness within. These city-states are teeming with life, their lower districts a dark, chaotic mass of grime-streaked alleys and towering tenements, while the upper tiers are filled with towering citadels of wealth and power. These urban strongholds are not just symbols of human resilience; they are often vital to survival offering refuge from the brutal cold. In many cities, the practical needs for warmth and shelter outweigh the dangers of overcrowding and pollution.

Driven by an unmatched mastery of the seas, humanity has spread across distant lands, establishing colonies and settlements in other regions with vastly different climates—from sun-scorched deserts to humid, tropical jungles—spreading their influence far and wide across the world.

The average human is often of modest intelligence, especially when compared to the more advanced beings. While humans are capable of remarkable feats of resilience and practical ingenuity, most are not blessed with extraordinary intellect or a deep understanding of the world. Knowledge is often restricted or controlled by powerful institutions, and access to education is limited, with the focus being more on survival and obedience than on fostering critical thought or creativity. Much of humanity is raised in environments where basic practical skills and reverent loyalty to the God Emperator are emphasized. The majority live their lives without the luxury of advanced knowledge, relying instead on tradition, superstition, and practical wisdom passed down through generations. However, some rise above their station, driven by ambition, circumstance, or rare opportunities, becoming leaders or visionaries whose intelligence sharply contrasts with the average person’s more narrow and constrained understanding of the world.