Human
Jun 26, 2014 21:21:14 GMT -8
Post by Dina Doo on Jun 26, 2014 21:21:14 GMT -8
Human
Region of Origin: Unknown
Basic Biology:
Humans in Altaira are exactly as we know them to be on Earth. They have the same anatomy and biology. Humans can have any natural skin color, though their eyes are limited to natural colors, such as greens, blues, and browns. Their hair is also restricted to natural colors like browns, blacks, reds, and blondes. Their ears are round and the average height is in the five foot range, though this is only the average. Unlike other races, humans are not as durable and are frail. They are susceptible to many diseases and an injury that would only slightly affect another race could prove fatal to a human. They possess no form of magic what so ever. Males of this race tend to be taller and more defined while females can be smaller. Though, this all depends on the individual’s genetics.
Lifespan: 80-90YRS
General Behavior:
Humans, as second class citizens, tend to remain reclusive but the behavior of humans are varied at best. Most know their status and respect the races, but there are some that are angry with their position on the earth. There are also a few who view humans as terrible and hate their own race because of what they have done. While there are many mixed feelings in humans, it is common feeling to not start sporting human love and waving signs stating that they are human.
Usual Habitat:
Many humans, those living in the bigger cities, live on the outskirts of town, usually in the slummier neighborhoods. However, the general population is as scattered as any race. They are disorganized, and some might even tend to stay away from populated areas. Though, humans cannot live in areas with extreme climate conditions mountains if they do not have the proper tools or supplies to do so.
Aliment:
Humans can eat just about anything they can get proper nutrients from, anything edible at least. However, they cannot consume raw/undercooked foods or any contaminated produce as they could become ill or even die, as food poisoning varies from person to person. Humans must drink a considerable amount of water each day, for women it's around 2.7 liters, and for men it is even more than that.
Basic Social Structure:
While humans were once composed large groups that were highly organized organized, this is not the case any longer. There is absolutely no social structure to humans, other than obeying other races because they are second class citizens. Humans now view themselves as all equal, since they are considered the same.
Family Life/Gender Roles:
Humans are second class citizens, so usually they stay in small groups and rarely often lose contact with family. It's not rare for humans to stick close to their families, but it is as equally as often that humans go off on their own to live their life. If humans wish to not receive the wrath of other races, it's usually safest to stick to small groups and keep hidden, or to be by themselves.
Procreation:
Humans are created via the union of a male and female. Hybrids of this race can easily exist, though the human gene is often recessive. There are at times in other races where the magic will cancel out and a human will be born, but this usually only occurs rarely, and only in some races.
Childbirth and Childcare:
Human women are with child for nine months. They are able to breast feed the child for some time. The male is needed in no way in childcare, unless it is to provide food for the mother. Due to being second class citizens, it is rare to get proper medical care, so the rate of defective childbirths is high. There are a few underground doctors who would go out of their way to take care of a human.
Magic and Abilities:
Humans possess no magic.
Legends and Folklore:
Part of what makes humans seem like a lesser race is because they believe in only two gods, one of them being Altaira, and the other being the dark dragon. They don't believe the dragon gods to be dragons at all, but to appear human-like. They believe Altaira to be in control of all five elements and possesses wings that are said to be so beautiful, that gazing upon them will cause someone to break into tears of joy. There is a large majority of humans that are atheist, simply because of how far their race has fallen and the conditions they live in.
History:
There was perhaps a time when humans were once considered to be important than some races as they once held a lot of power. They took over lands, destroyed forests and polluted the waters. Finally, they were driven back by other races and they’ve been considered second class citizens ever since. Even now, the status of a human is viewed relatively low. It is hard for humans to get jobs; why would they need to be hired if a race that’s stronger and has powerful magic could be hired instead? Today, they don’t have the full rights as someone of another race would and they’re struggling in a world that has no need of them.