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About the Humans May 7, 2010 20:46:38 GMT -8

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Post by Litharia on May 7, 2010 20:46:38 GMT -8

The Book of Humans

Government

1. The humans are ruled by a king.
2. It is a patriarchal society where men hold dominion over their women.
3. Slavery is extremely common.
4. If you want to overthrow the government, stage a coup. Otherwise the king rules until he dies and then his closest in blood (preferably a son, but always a male) takes over in his stead.
5. A copper coin is the equivalent of 2 American dollars. One bronze coin is worth ten coppers. One silver coin is worth ten bronze. One gold coin is worth ten silver. Copper bits may be used as currency as well and are usually worth $.50 in American money. Smaller bits and larger bits may have a different value, at the sellers discretion.
6. There are policemen, called hounds, that patrol the city streets. It is not against the law for them to take bribes to look away from certain crimes…But only those crimes that will not disturb the greater peace. They tend to ignore abuse or crimes committed against non-humans.
7. Humans desire power. As a result, their government is corrupt. It is a fact, and a commonly known one.
8. There are two worlds; the political one and the poor one. The poor one mixes with shapeshifters and other unseemly characters. Crime rate is high and your life is constantly in danger. The political world is just as dangerous. Only those who exist in the middle (merchants, mostly) are relatively safe.

Spirituality

1. Humans do not care about the balance of nature. They care about themselves.
2. They do have faith in the gods of Litharia.
3. Rather than worshiping all of the gods, humans choose a patron god or goddess to pay homage to. The other gods, they simply respect. Disrespecting any god is bad luck.
4. Humans pray and burn incense to their patron god or goddess to give thanks and ask for blessings.
5. Each city has a temple for each god.
6. Gods have priests and goddesses have priestesses.
7. Temples are always neutral places. Anyone can go there for help and be kept safe. They are sanctuaries of peace. This is true even if you are a criminal, shapeshifter, or both.
8. Priests and priestesses may not couple with priests and priestesses of other gods.

Culture

1. Women MUST be covered at all times. Arms may show when the weather is hot, but only from their elbows down. No part of the leg or foot should ever be seen. Only a whore may do otherwise.
2. No woman or man should ever be left alone in a room unless they are related or married.
3. No physical contact should ever happen between a man and a woman unless they are married. A man may offer his arm to help a woman walk or he may kiss her hand in greeting. That is all. A woman is defined as any female who has started their period.
4. Marriages are most often arranged.
5. A woman should NEVER wear the clothing of a man.
6. A female slave is not considered a woman and is therefore exempt from all of the above.
7. A man is permitted to have emotions, but he is not permitted to show them.
8. The fae are evil. Daemons are barbaric. Shapeshifters are lower than dirt.

Biology

1. Humans have the shortest lifespan, but they breed like bunnies and therefore outnumber the other species by a lot.
2. They have an extremely malleable biology. It is possible for them to be changed into any of the other species.
3. They are weaker than the other species, but are more mentally stable.
4. They do not have magic built into them like the others do. Instead, they wield magic by using objects (usually wands, but others have been used such as swords, talismans, and staffs) made from fae blood. These artifacts are made at the temples and readily available for purchase.
5. Humans do not tire from using magic since it does not come from them.
6. They tend to be easier to kill.
7. Humans tend to be drawn towards a specific type of magic. They will feel a shock the first time they touch an artifact with that particular type of magic.
8. The physical endurance of a human is better than that of the fae, but less than that of the daemons and the shapeshifters.

The HumanLaws

1. Every man will pay taxes to the king.
2. Every noble mother will offer their first born son to serve the royal army. Any sons born after the first may join voluntarily. Only the elite will earn knighthood.
3. Do not steal.
4. Do not murder.
5. Do not rape that which does not belong to you.
6. If you damage another man’s property, you must repay him in kind. Property is a term that includes a man’s wife, children, and slaves.
7. No fae may enter the land we have conquered.
8. Do not make your own money. Money that is not stamped with the official sealed is illegal. Anyone using it is subject to arrest.

The Practices of the Humans

Sky Mages

1. Sky mages worship the god Sekme.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of silver jewelry, usually a bracelet.
3. Sky mages tend to be exceptionally kind or extraordinarily cold.
4. Any natural hair color is possible.
5. Blue, gray, and green eyes are the most common. You will never see a sky mage with brown eyes.
6. All sky mages are fair skinned.
7. The average height of a sky mage is 5’2.
8. Sky mages have elemental magic revolving around air.

Fire Mages

1. Fire mages worship the goddess Fayree.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of copper jewelry, usually an ear ring.
3. Fire mages tend to be exceptionally extroverted and/or extraordinarily moody.
4. Black, red, and blonde hair are the most common. You will never see a fire mage with brown hair.
5. Green and hazel are the possible eye colors.
6. All fire mages are fair skinned.
7. The average height of a fire mage is 4’9.
8. Fire mages have elemental magic revolving around fire.

Water Mages

1. Water mages worship the god Witavir.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of bronze jewelry, usually a necklace.
3. Water mages tend to be exceptionally emotional and/or extraordinarily sentimental.
4. Red, black, and brown hair are the most common. You will never see a water mage with blonde hair.
5. Brown and Green are the possible eye colors.
6. All skin colors are possible.
7. The average height of a water mage is 4’10.
8. Water mages have elemental magic revolving around water.

Earth Mages

1. Earth mages worship the goddess Emareth.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of gold jewelry, usually a ring.
3. Earth mages tend to be exceptionally calm and/or extraordinarily stubborn.
4. All earth mages have red hair.
5. All natural eye colors are possible.
6. All earth mages are ivory or olive skinned.
7. The average height of a earth mage is 5’4.
8. Earth mages have elemental magic revolving around earth.

White Sorcerers

1. White sorcerers worship the goddess Biodenae.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a crystal pendant.
3. White sorcerers tend to be exceptionally intellectual and/or extraordinarily superficial.
4. All white sorcerers have blonde hair.
5. Brown and green are the possible eye colors.
6. Ivory, fair, and mocha are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of a white sorcerer is 5’6.
8. White sorcerers have ambient magic revolving around the force of life.

Light Sorcerers

1. Light sorcerers worship the god Lemgarit.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a carnelian pendant.
3. Light sorcerers tend to be exceptionally rebellious and/or extraordinarily hot-tempered.
4. All hair colors are possible.
5.All eye colors are possible.
6. Mocha, fair, and ivory are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of a light sorcerer is 6’0.
8. Light sorcerers have ambient magic revolving around the force of light.

Black Sorcerers

1. Black sorcerers worship the god Sezorel.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a pearl pendant.
3. Black sorcerers tend to be exceptionally deep and/or extraordinarily over-sensitive.
4. Blonde and brown are the possible hair colors.
5.Brown and green are the possible eye colors.
6. All black sorcerers have mocha skin.
7. The average height of a black sorcerer is 5’6.
8. Black sorcerers have ambient magic revolving around the force of spirit.

Dark Sorcerers

1. Dark sorcerers worship the goddess Dalyknos.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of an onyx pendant.
3. Dark sorcerers tend to be exceptionally practical and/or extraordinarily possessive.
4. Black and red are the possible hair colors.
5. All dark sorcerers have brown eyes.
6. Fair, olive, and mocha are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of a black sorcerer is 5’4.
8. Dark sorcerers have ambient magic revolving around the force of darkness.

Avian Shamans

1. Avian shamans worship the goddess Reikuani.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of an feathered band, usually a headband.
3. Avian shamans tend to be exceptionally communicative and/or extraordinarily vicious.
4. All avian shamans have brown hair.
5. All eye colors are possible.
6. All avian shamans are olive skinned.
7. The average height of an avian shaman is 5’3.
8. Avian shamans have animal magic revolving around birds.

Reptilian Shamans

1. Reptilian shamans worship the Goddess.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of snakeskin gloves or boots.
3. Reptilian shamans tend to be exceptionally passionate and/or extraordinarily snappy.
4. All reptilian shamans have black hair.
5. All eye colors are possible.
6. All skin colors are possible.
7. The average height of a reptilian shaman is 4’11.
8. Reptilian shamans have animal magic revolving around reptiles.

Aquatic Shamans

1. Aquatic shamans worship the goddess Reimee.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a seal hide clothing item or shark tooth pendent.
3. Aquatic shamans tend to be exceptionally nurturing and many are escapists.
4. Blonde, brown, and red are the possible hair colors.
5. All aquatic shamans have blue eyes.
6. All aquatic shamans have ivory skin.
7. The average height of an aquatic shaman is 5’6.
8. Aquatic shamans have animal magic revolving around aquatic creatures.

Mammalian Shamans

1. Mammalian shamans worship the God.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of stuffed tails.
3. Mammalian shamans tend to be exceptionally hard working and/or extraordinarily jealous.
4. All hair colors are possible for this breed.
5. Brown and green are the possible eye colors.
6. All skin colors are possible.
7. The average height of a mammalian shaman is 5’9.
8. Mammalian shamans have animal magic revolving around mammals.

Scholars

1. Scholars worship the goddess Seree (Fate).
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a quill.
3. Scholars tend to be exceptionally social or extraordinarily insensitive.
4. All scholars have blonde hair
5. Gray and brown are the possible eye colors.
6. Ivory and fair are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of a scholar is 5’8.
8. Scholars have skill magic revolving around the scholarly arts.

Warriors

1. Warriors worship the god Ortalisen.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a sword.
3. Warriors tend to be exceptionally enthusiastic and/or extraordinarily uncontrollable.
4. Black and brown are the possible hair colors.
5. All warriors have hazel eyes.
6. All skin colors are possible.
7. The average height of a warrior is 6’1.
8. Warriors have skill magic revolving around the battle arts.

Bards

1. Bards worship the god Tataryn.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a mask or instrument.
3. Bards tend to be exceptionally sympathetic and/or extraordinarily irrational.
4. All hair colors are possible.
5. All eye colors are possible.
6. Mocha and ivory are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of a bard is 5’10.
8. Bards have skill magic revolving around the entertainment arts.

Artisans

1. Artisans worship the god Illusen.
2. Their artifacts tend to come in the form of a knife.
3. Artisans tend to be exceptionally wise or extraordinarily nearsighted.
4. Brown and red are the possible hair colors.
5. All eye colors are possible.
6. Ivory, fair and mocha are the possible skin colors.
7. The average height of an artisan is 5’3.
8. Artisan have skill magic revolving around the crafting arts.

The Magical Abilities of the Humans

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Sky Mages

At character creation, choose one of the following:
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Fire Mages

Water Mages

Earth Mages

White Sorcerers

At character creation, choose one of the following:
Natural Vitality: The character is immune from feeling the effects of tiredness.
At 50 posts, choose one of the following:
All Better: The character may pinch wounds closed.
At 100 posts, choose one of the following:
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Light Sorcerers

Black Sorcerers

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The Sight: Allows the character to see (but not hear or talk to) ghosts. All communication must be visual at this level.
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Dark Sorcerers

Avian Shamans

At character creation, choose one of the following:
Sharp Eye: The character has the keen eyesight of an eagle.
At 50 posts, choose one of the following:
Passeridae Speech: Allows the character to communicate with species within the family Passeridae (sparrows).
At 100 posts, choose one of the following:
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Reptilian Shamans

Aquatic Shamans

Mammalian Shamans

Scholars

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Jack Of All Trades: Gives the character insight into the tools, weapons, and general culture of all species.
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Warriors

At character creation, choose one of the following:
Swordplay Finesse: This character can only lose a sword fight to a character with a sword fighting ability with a higher post count.
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Bards

At character creation, choose one of the following:
Charm: Allows the user to naturally charm those with a lower post count.
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Artisans