Human

Once a powerful and wealthy race that thrived on science, electronic technology and industrial progress, Humans were considered the world's chosen race until the end of the Age of Humanity, when Chaos reigned. It is a belief of the Elfs and Demons that the human race brought about their own downfall by neglecting and abusing their most precious resource, Azur during the age of Humanity.

Humans are only one of a handful of races that are native to Azur. though during the age of Humanity, Humans thought they were the sole race upon Azur. Humans are bipedal primates that evolved on Azur over a number of ages. On other planets, humans are a typical evolutionary link in the chain of many evolved species, just as Ahns have evolved from humans during the Chaos age.

Humans are known for lacking a higher degree of intelligence and are almost always driven by an obsession with gain and advancement. This was the catylst for the human race's demise in the age of Humanity. Humans are generally disliked by most races because of their trecherous past, though there are exceptions on an individual basis. Many humans live in Vikandor as slaves and in some ares, Education is forbidden to the race, now commonly known as the 'fallen'. Those lucky to enjoy freedom outside of Vikandor, usually find jobs as servants.

Miller Montgomery in the "4th Grader's Geography" book advises his readers that the Ngicar are believed to have been one of the original links in the human evolutionary chain. We now know that this is not true and that the evolutionary chain does not belong to the human race, but to the Ahn.

Personality Traits

Problem solvers
Compassionate
Slow to accept change
Creative
Loyal
Religious
Waste resources
Agressive
Oppressed
Social
Musical
Egoic
Materilistic

Physical Description

In a recent ballot poll in the Vikandor times, the human race was voted as being the least attractive race on Azur.

Adult humans generally range in height from 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh between 54 and 80 kilos, the females are often the shorter and lighter of the breed.

Humans come in varying degrees of hairiness, but a large portion have a mane of hair on one half of their head and a light, short covering of hair all over their body. The hair is naturally in colours ranging in browns, blondes, reds and grey but humans also dye their hair other colours including blue, purple and mahoganny. Hair texture can also vary from very tight curls to long whispy hair.

A human has near perfect symmetrical features including two eyes, the sockets are usually in an almond shape and the eyes, oval. The eyes range in colours including brown, hazel, blue, steel blue and sea green. Like their hair, humans also like to artificially change the colour of their eyes.

The flesh of a human also varies in colour from dark brown to a light pale cream.

Clans or Tribes

There have been many different types of segregation in the human race through out the Ages that have had a large social impact upon the species. The colour of skin was one characteristic that led to racial prejudicism. Another was the location of a human's birth. Physical characteristics and location no longer play a division within the race instead human's segregate themselves based on their degree of intelligence. Their dwindling numbers in comparison to other thriving races, have forced a larger tolerance for difference within the species.

H1
H1 humans are usually earning a living in some capacity and they share a couple of common beliefs and traits. Their IQ is over 120, they share a great tolerance and respect for all cultures and species, they prefer gourmet meals and are very health concious, working out to maintain a trim and strong body.

h2
h2 humans work sparodically, may be nomadic moving from place to place chasing the work new relations and occasionally finding a permanent home for a few months or years before moving on again. h2 humans dislike other cultures, blaming every other race on their problems which stem around obesity, illness and poverty.

Relations

There are not many races that like Humans for it is too early in the present Age for existing generations to forget the destruction and pain that was felt and seen during the age of Chaos for which the Human race is blamed. The return of the immortal races contributes to the strong memory. Still there are some Humans who have shown that change is possible, though they are few. These Humans are typically companions to Elfs or Dwarfs.

Vampires continue to feed from the Human race and their preference for Human company is said to be biased upon this preditorial selection.

Ahns are perhaps the most vocal in their distaste for Humans which considering the Ahns' evolved sentient and spiritual state is strangely ironic. Ahns do not like to be reminded of their close connection to the Human race and have been known to refuse the company of others if a Human is present.

History

The Humans that survived the Chaos Ages hid in deep caves, led there by the Elfs. They rose from the caves, folling the Ahns and Elfs who led the way to the surface and into the Age of Ahnicus. At first they were little more than scavengers, acting like dogs that scurried to claim left overs from abandoned camps. It was the Demons who in the newly settled Vikandor first saw a purpose for the Fallen, enslaving them magical collars.

In other countries, such as Sparatus, Humans began to adjust once again to surface life and their helpful nature positioned them in servitude roles where they could make a basic income and live quite comfortabley in social groups of ten or more. Pooling resources and earnings suited this socially inclined race and most Humans who do not live under a Master's roof often dwell in large communal dwellings with two ore more family groups sharing a single room.

In the year 200AR, a group of Humans who had been isolated from the northern continents were discovered in Dar. Those that survived the Farmers' War were collared and transported to Vikandor.

Prior to the Chaos Age, Humans were the dominate races on the surface of Azur. Humans were considered to be at the top of the food chain, without any predators or resistance to their expansion. The Human civilisation had expanded to cover the entire world and much time had been spent on developing industry, commerce and technology. This had put much strain on the fragile world whose eco systems began to fail due to the pollution created by the Humas' civilisation.

Alignment

It is generally thought that Humans are Chaotic in nature and that forced servitude will tame their wild spirits.

New Race Lands

If Humans were able to lay claim to a country during this Age, Dar would be the most likely choice. It was in this cold country that Humans rose from its depths on their own volition without the guidance of Elfs or Ahns. They survived in its harsh climate for near to two hundred years until they were invaded by a group of prospecting Farmers from Valendor.

Humans in general prefer the political and environmental climate of Sparatus where are able to live freely.

Religion

Some Humans have a strong belief in a single nameless God who will bring salvation to their race and destruction to all other races which are considered to be "Satan's" spawn. Others follow the religious paths of their ancestors worshiping a number of Wiccan Gods.

Language(s)

Common is the main language of Ahnicus and its easy lilt makes it the preferred language of many Races including Humans.

First Names

Humans have never strictly followed naming conventions although some groups of Humans prefer to name their children after other family members, especially the deceased. In some cases, the words "Junior' or "Senior" is added after a first name to indicate that the name is already used by a living family member (usually a parent). Names of Flora or Fauna are currently popular amongst Humans. Human first names are never capitalised.

Family Names

Even outside of Vikandor, Humans are not given Family names although on occasions and in Fae Courts, the use of H1 or h2 or the town from which they hale, may be used after a Human's first name. For example: