Human

Human
Race
Pronunciation	Heu-man
Archetype	Human
Nicknames	Humies, Brutes, War Mongers
Languages	Common
Vampiric Conversion	Possible
Aetherial Affinity	Level 3 - Can Cast Magic
Roleplay Difficulty	{{{roleplay}}}
Racial Traits
Aetheriality	Physical
Max Age	80 Years
Strengths	Adaptable
Weaknesses	Social Segregation, Selfish
Height	5' to 6'4"
Weight	100 to 280 lbs
Eye Colors	Brown, Hazel, Blue, Green, Silver, Amber
Hair Colors	Black, Brown, Blond, Gray, Red
Skin Tones	Ranging from Pale to Brown
Average Physique	Slender to Muscle-god
Aetherial Limit	Class 4 Delta
Significant Demographics
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Known across Amestria as the proponents of war and politics, humans are the most abundant and divided race. They pride themselves on commerce and a structured society with multiple levels of aristocracy. The origin of humanity is unknown, only that they have existed long since before recorded history. Humanity is resourceful and clever, able to exploit the weaknesses of others to further their own gains. Humans are very diverse and have taken on many cultural identities, some of which were influenced by non-human cultures.

Physical Characteristics

Humans have the most average appearance of any race, with no exaggerated features. Their height ranges from 5 to 6 feet and they have an average level of strength. Humans can have skin tones ranging from very pale pink or creamy olive to brown, and can also have yellowish or reddish tones in some cases. They can have hair colors ranging from black, brown, blonde, and red. Their eye colors can be brown, blue, green, hazel, and amber. The specific combinations of these characteristics will depend on which culture of humans are in question. Humans are noteworthy for their ability to adapt to foreign environments, which has allowed them to settle parts of the world that other races cannot tolerate. Humans have an average lifespan of 80 years, with children reaching maturity by 16 years old. They are very susceptible to diseases and as a result usually possess high levels of hygiene.

Mental Characteristics

Humans have a tendency to form social groups with others that they relate to. This extends from the smallest friend circle to the largest civilization, and will often result in a mosaic of differing factions that may not entirely agree with one another. They are often aggressive towards other factions with different views, and will actively oppose them if they feel their security is at risk. These numerous and complex social situations have given rise to a charisma and ingenuity that exceeds the other races in the areas of warfare and politics. Humans could be considered to be of an average intelligence, superior compared to beasts and mundane compared to the other sentient races. They are however, very creative and praised for their ability to think outside the box. Humans do tend to possess a lower empathy for others compared to most other races, with only Vampires being lower on the scale.

History

The origin of humanity is unknown, predating any form of recorded history. It is known that they appeared during the same time frame that the elves first came about, however is is uncertain which race was present first. For the longest time humanity lived in countless small villages scattered throughout Amestria. Then came the discovery of magic, and soon after a golden age was born. They would go on to create the great machina city known as Exodia, and reign supreme over the world. This golden era did not last long however, as their boundless greed and corruption would eventually lead to the destruction of their civilization and their great city. The remnants of their empire would become the foundation for every current human kingdom.

Despite the many collapses of human society that have happened throughout the ages, humanity has always managed to recover and prosper in very little time. TODO

Society

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Human society is known for it's diversity, however most societies have a structured hierarchy and some form of bureaucracy. Aristocracy is prevalent in almost all human civilizations, and hold a considerable amount of power. Humans love stratification of the social classes and are always looking for ways to elevate themselves from the people below them. The aristocracy will often take form as great houses or dynasties that compete with one another for power over the state. Humans tend to have a balance between magic and technology, not being superior at either.

Politics

Although humans can be found operating under a multitude of government forms, the preferred government types of humanity are monarchies and dictatorships. There are instances where republics and democracies are preferred, but these societies are more prone to instability then the standard autocracies that humans prefer. Aristocracy is very prevalent in governments and governance over various districts and fiefs are often assigned to these wealthy families in exchange for loyalty to the state.

Magic

Magic is more widely used in human cultures then any other race. Striking a balance between intricacy and power, humans can utilize aether to it's maximum potential. Most human societies maintain heavy use of magic, ranging from warfare to everyday use. The use of aether requires extensive training, but is recognized as a valid occupation and a respectable profession. There are many academies that operate just like universities, where students live on campus and practice the art on a daily basis. Due to the large scope of magic, disciples of this craft will often specialize in a specific field of the craft.

Religion

Religion among humans is as diverse as the people themselves. TODO

Interbreeding

Human + High Elves will result in a person that has less pointed ears and features between a human and an elf. They live up to 180 years and can have elven eye colors. They can cast slightly more intricate magic then humans but they cannot use as powerful spells. It is very easy for them to learn magic and they require little discipline to sense it.

Human + Dark Elves will result in a person who has physical characteristics between the two races. They will inherit human skin color and dark elven white hair color. Their eye colors may be dark elven or human. They have an easier time using magic then normal dark elves but still not as proficient as a normal human. They can live 120 years.