Post by Oneriwien on Apr 2, 2015 7:48:48 GMT
The Mortal Races
‹~As acknowledged and classified by the Scholar-Knights of Aist~›
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A Note on Classification
----It is common knowledge to those of the Asdium that the races aligned to the Mortal Coil are beyond uncountable numbers thus we wish to convoy that the below races are that of which we have acknowledged, judged, and classified in honor our Lord Aist. Any races found that are not listed below should be treated as one would the Unjudged. Contact should not be made to these creatures except by those Lord Aist has deemed knowledgeable to do so.
Understanding the Civilized Races
----Though numerous creatures and beasts may be able to claim sentience in their own right certain creatures, known to the Asdium as the "Civilized Ones", have reached far beyond. For such a race to be classified as "Civilized" they must fulfill the Five Judgements of Civilization written by Lord Aist himself.
---------The Five Judgments of Civilization
--------I: They MUST possess knowledge on how to manipulate Mana around them.
--------II: They MUST possess knowledge to create sustainable food.
--------III: They MUST possess knowledge to form structured societies.
--------IV: They MUST possess knowledge of an advanced form of science.
--------V: They MUST possess knowledge of things above the Mortal Coil.
The Civilized Races
-Humankind (+)
----Considered the True Race by some and simply pests by others it is well known that Humans cover the entirety of the Aether. Their natural ability to overcome any sort of conflict, be it natural or supernatural, by adapting to the situation on a physical level has been credited with their major success throughout the Aether. This physical, and cultural, adaptability has made it complicated to classify them as specifically as other races. To deal with this those of the Asdium have come to classify "sub-races" below them by each plane of origin rather than based on physical difference in appearance.
------Sub-Races: Currently none acknowledged.
Understanding the Lower Races
----While a creature may be able to understand the land around them and manipulate it to their needs they can often be considered just overly smart beasts. These creatures, known to the Asdium as "Lower Ones", have been blessed with sentience but have not truly understood what great of gift that has been given to them.
OOC Note: Lower races are non-playable.--------
The Lower Races
-Trags
----Violent and greatly territorial creatures the Trag have mastered the art of the slaughter but their inability to communicate with one another has kept them far from being considered Civilized. The common Trag stands around eight feet tall and can weigh up to three thousand pounds of pure muscle and armor they are widely considered the most fearsome of creatures to walk the Aether. When created by the god Haarkon to be used as the ultimate challenge in his bloodied arenas the Lord of Bloodshed forgot to pass on more knowledge than that of killing and butchering of those he wishes. It is currently unknown how such a violent race has managed to successfully breed let alone leave trails of devestation across several planes.
------Sub-Races: Traglings.