Men

Humans: an extremely hard-working and versatile race which dominate a large part of the continent, however it seems their potential to make great advances for their kind is combated with an equal potential to do acts of terrible evil, even amongst themselves. Humans aren't the strongest race, nor the smartest one either. They seem to teeter atop the precipice of normality, rather like an iron rod in the forge can be twisted and beaten into any shape, with the right conditioning; humans seem to able to adapt into any craft or trade. Such a gifted species, were they to forget their strife... they could bring ruin to us all.

The different varieties of humans are listed in the contents below:

Western Humans
The westerners are the race of humans that live near the western side of arcadia’s mainland, supported by the great bounty of the sea; the westerners have thrived, forming great maritime ports and harbours. The westerners themselves have a tall and wiry physique, being slightly larger than the average human; most of the people are tanned and weather beaten, this is due to the large amounts of weather exposure and hard labour many of the westerners are accustomed to. Other physical traits include: commonly lighter shades of hair and either have blue or green eyes. Besides their bustling ports, the western humans are well known for their acceptance of the unusual.. it’s not uncommon to spot the occasional thirioan or elf among the people in the bustling street. The nature of these people differs greatly from their fellow humans who live further inland, they are more connected to the outside world than any other race of humans… just the way they like it.

Common greetings:

Salutations

Bonjour, Salut.

Eastern humans
Funnily enough, it seems that the eastern humans (known as eastlings, to you or I )'' call the east side of arcadia home. Originating from Hosham, the easterners have spread little into neighbouring territories, preferring their own rich and diverse landscape which has served them for centuries. The easterners themselves have almond shaped eyes and light olive skin, standing at a small stature (in human terms) of around five to six feet tall. As a race, the eastlings hold honour high above any other virtue; some say it comes from their strong code of morals, others say it stems from religion… whatever the cause may be, it has certainly led to their military might being held in great esteem. The eastlings have and always will seek further ways to enhance their armed forces; the kings of the past have always searched the ancient texts, seeking affordable and effective sources of power to use against any enemies should they come to light. hosham is but a small bastion in a land of giants, he who strikes first… wins.

Common greetings:

Greetings stranger

Southerners
The southerners reside in the south of the continent, it’s no surprise that most of the southerners have centralised around the oasis’s. Although the area surrounding the oasis’s are incredibly fertile, the men of the south have still adapted to the sweltering heat. Their physique is still very similar to the average human, the only differences lie in their olive skin tone, hazel eyes and dark hair. Other variants are very rare, given the climate and recent lack of outsiders due to the vast desert that isolates them. The southerners value masonry and physical trades above all, even their mages have taken to using golems. Preferring the more practical uses of magic, rather than just a simple weapon. Normally to protect themselves from the high temperatures, southerners wear white cloaks over their undergarments, this white apparel is in fact rumoured to be enchanted with a simple fire resistance effect which protects against the most dangerous of the desert climates.

Common greetings:

Welcome traveller

Northern humans
The northerners, seem to reside in the northern part of the continent, making their homes in the icy wastes and lofty frozen peaks that make up Gratrincia. Due to the harsh and unforgiving terrain they are accustomed to, the humans have decided to hollow out large caverns underground and grow their produce under the light of natural glowing ore deposits and sustained by natural underground rivers which flow through the cities hidden deep below the ice and snow. The northerners at first glance don’t appear to be so different to you or I, the only difference lies in their eyes; the pupils are elongated, like that of a predators. Speculation leads us to believe the northerners have adapted to gain some kind of heat sensitive vision, to alert them of possible intruders or outsiders. The northerners are usually clad in heavy fur coats and full body wear to protect themselves from the intense cold which rages and roars outside of the caverns.

Common greetings:

Hail friend

West thu hal, Goddag