Humans

Humans (Homo sapiens) are a member of the Great Ape race, and are among the most unique primates of said species. They are the largest member of their entire group, and are the fastest growing and most numerous species in both Rathnir and Eldham.

Human origins are unclear, but hints to their origins goes to a tablet that was discovered in the library of Urnu-Arrak, the oldest Human settlement on Rathnir, that a common ancestor may as well come from the lands to the north, following the paths of the Brothian peoples, through some kind of loop. Ancient Human culture can be found throughout the land, hinting that habitation of the land is far older. It can also be theorized that humans migrated from all corners of the world, and had come to settle in various locations, including Rathnir and Eldham from an unknown source where they were at one point, on the brink of extinction.

Since the development of agriculture, humans saw themselves become one of the most powerful races in the world, especially with the discovery of magic and enchantment. They would go on to create various nation states that still stand today, however, also killing many species that once dominated the two continents. Humans also originate from Jagdas, which was said to have sank to the bottom of the ocean. However, tracing origins to Jadgas is extremely difficult, due to the trail going cold in several areas.

Ethnic Groups
Due to the wide spread distribution of humans various ethnic groups and cultures have been formed. The following is not a complete list as such a thing is impossible, but it should give an idea of the variety:


 * Brothian - A group originating from a continent to the Northwest of Rathnir. Believed to be the group the Bardons, Ryzani, and Olthiac people originate from.
 * Bardon - The first Brothian group to migrate from the Northwest settling in eastern Syltor.
 * Ryzani - The third Brothian group to migrate that was pushed further southeast by the Bardons and Olthiac, until encountering the Takkumakken Empire.
 * Olthiac - The second Brothien group to migrate settling on the northern coast of Syltor, just south east of the Wivamonties.
 * Wivamovians - An ethnic group native to the Wivamonties mountain range.
 * Geshemi - Originate from a group in the Mesa known as the Gesei. They would undergo a mass exodus, eventually settling on the Sea of Pearls in southern Alteniquia.
 * Audalad - A group of humans that supposedly migrated from the Yimmu-Audal of Jagdas.
 * Idan - A nomadic group originating from the deserts of Alteniquia. Many Idan have made permanent settlements and integrated into the society of Theios-Essukidal/Yimmu-Audal.
 * Niedene - A people group of made up of various tribes spread across the Sea of Pearls. They are known for the many empires and nations they've built, and their affinity for magic.
 * Pontaniedian - A Niedene people originating from the Pontani valley that migrated further south into Theios-Essukidal.
 * Anoshians - One of the Niedene tribes that migrated into Geshemi and Audalad lands pushing them out. The group would be brought into conflict with the Pontaniedian, when the Pontaniedian migrated into Theios-Essukidal.
 * Aurorans - Originaly from the Empire of Escharia as the Order of the Aurora. When the empire collapsed the order and other escharian citizens fled to the continent of Haven founding the Kingdom of Aurora.
 * Guren - The ancient human cultures of the Dawou, Yi'yen, Nû, and Fai that live in the region of the Velande before the arrival of the elves.
 * Aurlûnoren - The main human ethnic group within the Velande that are descended from the Guren cultures.
 * Silvish - Distantly related to the Guren. Lives in the Silvay Province of Viodoxa.
 * Shirûnic - A partially nomadic people that were forced to migrate to the Velande.
 * Nortfolk - A group spread across the northern reaches of Rathnir that, according to their legends, originate from a northern archipelago.
 * Valdic - A people originating from the eastern coast of Sorgliste, with migrations occuring west and south due to climate shifts. These migrations would bring them into conflict with the Kapalanan.
 * Huitca - A people that migrated from the east of Rathnir to settle on the island Cuiciloa.
 * Hiarlli - An ethnicity in northern Ummarnu that is a mix of Huitca settlers and Dune elves.
 * Zash People - Lived along the Quagero river north of The Eye in Ummarnu. The culture is now almost extinct, with remnants in Quagero City.
 * Salvionh - According to stories they migrated to the northern savanna of Haven. Heavily influenced by the Ragram, a now extinct species.
 * Irilani - A desert people from the Free Territory of Iringa that migrated to the land 5,000 years ago.