Peoples Classification Types
Mundane
Peoples who are incapable of wielding Magic, no matter how hard they try. Mundanes are resistant to iron, and are capable of telling untruths.Fey
Peoples who are innately capable of using Magic. Fey are vulnerable to iron, and are incapable of telling untruths.Channeler
Peoples who, while not innately capable of using Magic, are capable of learning how to use it with enough time and effort. Channelers become vulnerable to iron after learning Magic, but are capable of telling untruths no matter what.Lightweight
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages and Legacies that are considered to be Lightweight weigh less than 100 pounds on average. Lineages and Sub-Lineages that are classified as Lightweight include Ababils, Adhene and Inchlings.Midweight
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages and Legacies that are considered to be Midweight weigh between 100 and 450 pounds on average. Lineages and Sub-Lineages that are classified as Midweight include Elfs, Dwarves and Aamani.Heavyweight
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages and Legacies that are considered to be Heavyweight weigh between 450 and 1200 pounds on average. Lineages and Sub-Lineages that are classified as Heavyweight include Actaeon, Galatea and Centaurs.Superweight
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages and Legacies that are considered to be Superweight weigh over 1200 pounds on average. Lineages and Sub-Lineages that are classified as Superweight include Giants.Terrian
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages that are considered to be Terrian need to live on land more than in water. Lineages that are classified as Terrian include Dwarves, Orcs, Aamani and Actaeon.Aquarian
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages that are considered to be Aquarian need to live more in water than on land. Lineages that are classified as Aquarian include Cecaelia, Merrow and Merfolk.Mixed Environment
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages that are considered to be Mixed Environment are capable of living both on land, and in the water with minimal difficulties. Lineages that are classified as Mixed Environment include Abalones and Nereans.Esoteric Reproduction
Part of the classification of a Lineage. Lineages with the label of Esoteric Reproduction have a reproductive method that is considered outside of the official norm; it can range anywhere from minor changes to major differences. Lineages that are classified with the label of Esoteric Reproduction include Wicca, Zuijin and most Nymphs.Anthros
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Anthro are Lineages that resemble Beasts, though the exact resemblance and level of resemblance depends on the specific Lineage. Lineages that are classified as Anthro include Actaeon, Minotaurs and Lamiae.Constructed
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Constructed are those who have been made in a way that isn't biological. All Constructed Lineages are also labelled with Esoteric Reproduction. Lineages that are classified as Constructed include Galatea, Synthetics and Golems.Faerys
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Faery are those with primarily insectoid-like physiology, and are most obviously characterized by their carapace-like skin. Lineages that are classified as Faery include Elfs, Adhene and Sprites.Fiends
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Fiends are a group of closely related Lineages that characterized as having mammalian physiology, which is accompanied by horns and/or pointed tails. Lineages that are classified as Fiend include Demons, Cambions and Incubi/Succubi.Invertebrates
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Invertebrates are those that lack any sort of proper endoskeleton, though they can still have small sections of "skeletons" located in centralized areas. Many, but not all, Lineages considered Invertebrates are insectoid in appearances. Lineages that are classified as Invertebrates include all Faerys, Compounds and Arachne.Magic-Dependent
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Magic-Dependent are those that rely on a certain amount of ambient Magic in their environment in order to survive, and without it will perish. Lineages that are classified as Magic-Dependent include Kopflos and Mystics.Near-Humans
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Near-Human are those that heavily resemble the exctinct group of Peoples known as Humans, at least superficially, but have one or two major differences externally. Lineages that are classified as Near-Human include Dodomeki, Four Eyes and Nereans.Non-Humanoids
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Non-Humanoid are those that deviate notably from the common body plan of most Peoples, which was named after the extinct Lineage known as Humans. Lineages that are classified as Non-Humanoid include Deerlings, Humpbacks and Raptori.Nymphs
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Nymph are primarily characterized by their long lives, odd reproductive methods and their effeminate appearances while still being sexless. Lineages that are classified as Nymphs include Naiadas, Hamadryads, Maenads and Lampads.Plant-Based
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Plant-Based are characterized by their plant- or fungus-based biology. Similarly to Constructed Lineages, Plant-Based Lineages are all also designated with Esoteric Reproduction. Lineages that are classified as Plant-Based include Dryads and Sporoids.Pteri
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Pteri are those with biology that is reminiscent of birds or other flying Beasts, though flight isn't a requisite to be classified as a Pteri. Lineages that are classified as Pteri include Ababils, Adhene and Zzyk.Quadra
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Quadra are those who have a humanoid-esq upper body, but a lower body that is reminiscent of a Beast. Lineages that are classified as Quadra include Centaurs, Abaia, Cervitaurs and Urmahlullu.Realmtouched
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Realmtouched are those who have been affected by the Magic in their environment to the point of it changing their biology significantly. Lineages that are classified as Realmtouched include Ifrits, Burrowers, Nereans and Wildlings.Shapeshifters
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Shapeshifter are those who are capable of changing their shape and appearance without any external help. Lineages that are classified as Shapeshifter include Doppelgangers and Beastkin.Solitary
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Solitary are those who, unlike most other Peoples, don't form concrete social bonds with other members of their Lineage. The exact nature of this can vary, ranging from simply only raising their children to forming temporary seasonal bonds to rarely ever forming any sort of bond. Unlike Monsters, these groups are still capable of forming societies and long-term traditions; however, it is much more difficult and any socieites or traditions they create are noticeably different than those made by other Peoples. Lineages that are classified as Solitary include Felidae and Mycelians.Strongbuilds
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Strongbuild are those with overall larger builds (consisting of either fat or muscle) with the specific height range of 7 to 9 feet tall, which is accompanied by near-black bones and having either having tusks or horns. There are only 3 total Lineages that are classified as Strongbuilds, which are Orcs (Tusks), Ogres (Horns) and Onis (Both Horns and Tusks).Subterraneans
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Subterranean are those that are primarily found underneath the ground, and have specific adaptations for that purpose. Lineages that are classified as Subterranean include Dwarves and Zzyk.Uplifted
Part of the classification of a Lineage, and a specific Sub-Set of Lineages. Lineages that are considered to be Uplifted are those who originally started out as Beasts, but have somehow managed to gain sapience. Lineages considered Uplifted include Hobgoblins and Beastkin.Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild
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