Human

Humans on Aberiam are among one of the oldest races yet are always prone to disaster and cataclysm. While the Elves and Dwarves have lost ground over the ages to the happenings of the world, Humanity has again been reduced to nothing and raised themselves to their old standing. In the age of Dorian's Shadow, however, Humanity has been seemingly abandoned by their patron deity and progress has in some ways halted. Humanity's greatest strength is their ability to bounce back from disaster.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Humans organize themselves into a wide range of social structures. However, most humans organize themselves into basic family units with some resembling clans due to their extended nature.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Humans may be found all over the known world and even in what is considered undiscovered to most civilizations.

Average Intelligence

Humans are not an exceptionally intelligent creature but what they lack in intelligence they make up for in resourcefulness and adaptability which is ironically brought on by their shorter lifespans.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Human naming traditions vary between cultures and ethnicities.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Despite their history of conflicts, Humanity is united by a shared Pantheon, though individual practices across countries may vary. Humans are also prone towards regarding people as naturally gifted due to lineages, causing greater respect for nobility and long lineages.

History

Humans are one of the oldest races of Aberiam, existing as far back as the time of Giants where colossal creatures roamed the planet. The history of man is one of rising and fall, of brief unity and division, and of homogeny and diversity. Humans hold lineage as something of great importance with each hamlet or even great empires tracing their lineages back through the Ages, calling themselves true successors to long-gone Empires, Heroes, and sites.

Lifespan

60 years

Average Height

5ft to 6ft

Average Weight

100lbs to 180lbs