Humans

They're exactly what you expect

Created by Marionette Du Auguste

These are regular Fantasy Humans...almost...

Basic Information

Anatomy

These are regular fantasy humans. Anything you know about humans applies.

Genetics and Reproduction

This Species copulates in a standard mammalian manner, with a nine-month average gestation period.

Growth Rate & Stages

ages 0-1, Infant ages 1-2, toddler ages 3-12, child ages 13-18, adolescent (sexually mature, Intellectually Immature) Ages 18-25, Young adult (sexually mature, intellectually more mature) ages 25-50, Adult (Sexually mature, Intellectually mature) Ages 50-75+, Old (Females lose sexual viability, mental faculties may begin to degrade)

Ecology and Habitats

Communal, civilization building apex predators. Humans inhabit any area in which they can find enough food to sustain themselves.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous and capable of using fire and tools to secure, cook and store its food. It will eat anything that isnt poisonous....and some things that are.

Biological Cycle

(most) Sexually mature females experience a menstrual period once every 28 days or so.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Humans form myriad kinds of social structures, any group of humans could have almost any social hierarchy.

Facial characteristics

any range of human facial features may be represented.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Humans are to be found in every corner of the world save those that are the most inhospitable, such as active volcanoes and the arctic.

Average Intelligence

100 IQ

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Hearing, Sight, Taste, Touch, Smell, and the ability for some individuals to channel magic in one form or another.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

(High Medieval Germanic names)(Last names often start with "von" meaning "from" and then end with a place name)

Major Organizations

The various temple complexes within the city of Lichtenward are the major religious and political organizations of Humanity.

Beauty Ideals

Men are to be tall and strong, with clean hair and clear skin. Women are to be slender and delicate, with their hair either up in an elaborate braided bun or let down completely.

Average Technological Level

High Middle Ages. The saddle. Plate armor. Chainmail. Basic Mechanical engineering. No industrialization or gunpowder.

Common Dress Code

Modest clothing. Pants and shirts for men, Long dresses or skirts with long sleeved tops for women.

History

While humans believe themselves to be the beloved children of the gods, placed on this world to cherish and worship their divine creators, they are only half correct. In actuality they are the descendants of what can only be described as weapons of war. Their ancestors were the last in a long series of creations the gods had made to act as their vanguard during the dragon war, meant to stand on the front line and take the brunt of the assault while the gods themselves waded into the fight afterward to kill the creatures.

Common Myths and Legends

The Dragon War, when the Lady of light lead the gods to defeat the dragons. Includes the ballads of Svyros, the firstborn of the Lady of Light, Zarya and --------, the twin gods of war, and Horos, the Moon God and his quest for the Lady of Light's Heart.

Scientific Name

Homo Sapiens Sapiens

Lifespan

60 years

Conservation Status

This species is an invasive species with an exponentially growing population.

Average Height

5-6ft

Average Weight

160-180lbs

Average Physique

Can range from wiry to flabby to musclebound adoni.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

various shades of brown, from an almost pitch black, to a caramel tan, to a nearly translucent pale white.