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Over the next few days, we'll have profiles for each of the three main races in ArchLord. We've already taken a look at the Moon Elves and Orcs and are ending our feature today with a look at the humans. Make sure to take a look at the video section to get a look at each of the three races in motion!
The Human race first appeared in Chantra 1000 years after the Orcs had settled. Following the dramatic sinking of their land, key pioneers in Human society initially established a foothold in the Western part of the continent known as Chantra. History suggests they were able to do so due to their ability of handling fire. In the early stages, Humans lived in relative peace, however, they soon began to realize that Orcs had landed on the Eastern part of the continent and before long tensions were raised as the Humans became protective over their territory.
Humans have a relatively short lifespan, with 80 years considered to be long. Humans also have an inferior breeding capacity when compared to Orcs, with the average number of offspring being 3.
With an average height of 175cm, the Human race is by no means the tallest of the Chantra. However, the Humans are a race whose immediate surroundings impact their physical features; for example, skin tone, hair & eye color vary greatly dependant on factors such as their role in society, weather and diet.
Human's are fully aware of their frailties, and so put a lot of emphasis on their armor and housing. This has resulted in some of the most spectacular armor sets ever seen in Chantra as well as substantial housing developments, in which they have clustered together for protection.
Humans are a complex race, which share many similar traits, however each Human relies on their individual presence of mind. Very stubborn and often envious off those with superior power and strength, they also have limited patience. Humans enjoy war but are also known for their incredible generosity and kindness. Their love of drinking, singing and dancing guarantees regular festivals wherever they reside.
Human's familiarity with fire led them to make use of iron. Human weapon smiths are sought throughout the land for their superior skill. Yet these are not the only skills that the Human race has acquired. They were also quick to develop other creative skills including tailoring, armor making and economics.
Utilizing these skills has allowed the Human race to carve themselves a niche role in Chantra's larger society. This has helped ensure their survival and development over the years.
Humans place a strong degree of emphasis on status, protocol and structure. Over time they have developed a society based on a monarchy system.
Humanity places strong emphasis on status, protocol and structure. Over time they evolved from a society in which the strongest held the highest social position to a Monarchy based society. This can be further elaborated on:
Human's Social Structure
The social structures found throughout the lands in which humans have settled share many traits. Stronger Humans and those with influence are normally held in a position of dominance. In order to keep relative peace within their culture, when Humans age and die their descendants inherit their position, regardless of their abilities.
To outsiders, the Human society appears equal with warriors, mages, merchants and peasants all being treated the same. However, this isn't always the case, as wealth, honor and age go a long way to determining how someone is treated. Consequently human society tends to divide its self into classes, with Nobles (those that hold the most wealth and power) to Laborers (those that carry out most of the manual work and are considered the lowest class in Human society).
Unlike other races in Chantra, the Humans have established a structured education system. They use education to determine social position with only the most financially privileged receiving a complete education.
However those that choose to pursue the warrior arts, whether Mage, Knight or Hunter, all receive extensive education in their chosen positions. The education structure for these warriors relies on those that live long enough, taking the time to pass on their knowledge to those beneath them.Continues