The Humans - Anthroki (an-THROW-kee)
Where they came from, none can say—not even themselves. The humans simply were.
Origins completely unknown, one thing is for certain - their appearance caused a great upheaval within the longer lived races in Holdtronja, such as the Sylphid, and is often cited by those scholars as one of the primary causes of The Eternal Dusk.
Humans are largely distrusted on Holdtronja, their mere existance and the way culture splits in the race in various and unprecidented ways leading to a rather chaotic perception of the Humans. Despite that, you will never find a despot more lawful nor a hero more chaotic than those coming from the human race, clearly defining their predisposition for diversity and adaptability.
Humanities origin has been an interest point for the other races of Holdtronja - The Sylphid believing that Humans crawled themselves from Eleanora's Wound, while the Zwergekin believe that Humans simply fell from The Sun.
Origins completely unknown, one thing is for certain - their appearance caused a great upheaval within the longer lived races in Holdtronja, such as the Sylphid, and is often cited by those scholars as one of the primary causes of The Eternal Dusk.
Humans are largely distrusted on Holdtronja, their mere existance and the way culture splits in the race in various and unprecidented ways leading to a rather chaotic perception of the Humans. Despite that, you will never find a despot more lawful nor a hero more chaotic than those coming from the human race, clearly defining their predisposition for diversity and adaptability.
Humanities origin has been an interest point for the other races of Holdtronja - The Sylphid believing that Humans crawled themselves from Eleanora's Wound, while the Zwergekin believe that Humans simply fell from The Sun.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Featherless Bipeds, humans should be considered Elflike, though more stout and with more body hair, but their quickfound dominance had lead to all other bipedal two armed species to be reffered to as "Humanoid," much to the annoyance of all other races.
Growth Rate & Stages
Culturally considered adults sometime between 15 and 20, depending on their cultural origin.
(I.e. 15 in Aknir, 17 in Gioveghanni, or 20 in Lokrein)
(I.e. 15 in Aknir, 17 in Gioveghanni, or 20 in Lokrein)
Ecology and Habitats
Humans can comfortably live anywhere that they can build a shelter in and find consistance food and water.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivorous
Additional Information
Social Structure
Human social status is as varies as humans themselves.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Humans can be found anywhere that civilization thrives.
Average Intelligence
Incredibly curious, operating on a break first fix later precident. Their innovation often outpaces their wisdom.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Modern Common Naming Conventions
Modern human names often consist of First Name, a Second First name as a Middle name, then the humans Family or Clan Name.
Elder Common Naming Conventions
Eldercommon names were most often single names, then often narrows by location. I.e. Athanasios of Pera
Major Organizations
Order of Rightful Passing
Terradore
Terradore
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common - The Dominant Language of Holdtronja, Common is an adaptation of Elder Common (Anthroki) and the languages of other races.
Anthroki - The mother language of humans after they first arrived on holdtronja.
Anthroki - The mother language of humans after they first arrived on holdtronja.
Common Dress Code
Human clothing is often considered scandalous by surface elves, and modest by ocean races like Sea Elves and Iskan. Human dress is as varied as humanity itself.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Incredibly varried by location, other races, and internal sub-cultural tradition. Human accents also very by nearby culture and influence.
Historical Figures
Athanasios - The first Mortal God of Holdtronja, Athanasios attained his status as a human who died in heroic sacrifice during The Great War. He is celebrated by humans for their outlook on life and their relatively short amount of time to accomplish living goals.
Helene - The second, and final, Human god. She attained divinity through unparalleled beauty, which is said to have been the catalyst of The Eternal Dusk. Human's often look up to Helene as inspiration of Human ability and perception, and a desire to create great beauty.
Saint Iannes – Said to have walked willingly into the Wound to learn the truth of humanity's origin. He never returned.
Cathal MacCraith - Previous Hellskeeper of the Order of Rightful Passing, and father to the current King of Aknir, Callum "Cain" MacCraith.
Helene - The second, and final, Human god. She attained divinity through unparalleled beauty, which is said to have been the catalyst of The Eternal Dusk. Human's often look up to Helene as inspiration of Human ability and perception, and a desire to create great beauty.
Saint Iannes – Said to have walked willingly into the Wound to learn the truth of humanity's origin. He never returned.
Cathal MacCraith - Previous Hellskeeper of the Order of Rightful Passing, and father to the current King of Aknir, Callum "Cain" MacCraith.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Despite an inherent distrust most races have with them, humans have found a way to individually charm and negotiate with most races across Holdtronja. Famous examples being Elves, orcs, Dwarves, who Humans are notoriously able to mate with. Some other races have been theorised to also be able to mate with humans, but are often met with accusations for tale-telling.
Other races have varying names for humans. Given the negative first impressions of humanity, however, these names are often percievably slurs. Examples include:
Dwarves (Mountain) - Weichvolk VYKH-folk
Dwarves (Hill) - Beannuach BAN-wakh
Elves - Sangreluz SAHN-grey-looz
Gnomish - Dynciwr DIN-kyoor
Halfling - Forthen FOR-then
Orc - Brannkalla BRAN-kahl-ah
Draconic - Vermundari VER-moon-DAH-ree
Primordial - Hrúmlingar
Other races have varying names for humans. Given the negative first impressions of humanity, however, these names are often percievably slurs. Examples include:
Dwarves (Mountain) - Weichvolk VYKH-folk
Dwarves (Hill) - Beannuach BAN-wakh
Elves - Sangreluz SAHN-grey-looz
Gnomish - Dynciwr DIN-kyoor
Halfling - Forthen FOR-then
Orc - Brannkalla BRAN-kahl-ah
Draconic - Vermundari VER-moon-DAH-ree
Primordial - Hrúmlingar
Origin/Ancestry
Unknown
Lifespan
Up to 120 years
Average Height
5'-7'
Average Weight
100lbs-250lbs
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