TABLE OF CONTENTS
HUMANS
The salt of the earth, humans are ubiquitous and the majority in nearly every continent. Their traits are as diverse as their societies and cultures, manifesting in their remarkable ability to persevere through adversity. With such cultural and geographical differences, humans are not generalized into one category, but instead have a wide variety of strengths and weaknesses based on culture, religion, nation, faction, and/or where in the world they are from. Remember that the classifications and names of classifications are written in the perspective of the people from the primary region of the setting, in which the typical stories take place, that being Renavia and its adjacent areas.
SOUTHERN RENAVIANS
A human who is from or whose ancestors are from the Heart of Humanity, a sun-drenched land where olive groves stretch across rolling hills, kissed by the salty breeze from vivid turquoise seawater. Rugged mountains watch over quaint terracotta-roofed villages nestled among ancient ruins, vineyards and citrus orchards.
Southern Renavians often have brown, blonde or black hair and fair, tanned or dark tan skin.
Southern Renavians hail from the sparkling coastal nations of the south, like the Kingdom of Valeria and The Sovereignty of Castegleón
A pair of Southern Renavians. The left is a swordsman from the Kingdom of Valeria, and the right a swordsman from the Kingdom of Castegleón.
WESTERN RENAVIANS
A human whose ancestors are from the western half of Renavia, known as the Cradle of Kingdoms. This region is a picturesque expanse of lush meadows and vast farmland dotted with ancient forests and tranquil rivers. Quaint villages with timbered houses lay nestled among fertile valleys, offering glimpses of whitewashed castles perched atop distant hills.
A typical Western Renavian often has brown, orange, blonde or black hair and fair or tanned skin. In general, they tend to identify more with their home kingdom rather than factions, and are very religious and superstitious.
Western Renavians hail from countries such as The Kingdom of Chauncey, and The Holy Imperial Gottesreich.
A pair of Western Renavians. The left is a knight from the Kingdom of Chauncey, and the right a landsknecht from the Holy Imperial Gottesreich.
EASTERN RENAVIANS
A human whose ancestors are from the vast, boreal eastern half of Renavia, and those who were never conquered by the Iron Empire. Eastern Renavia is a rugged expanse of ancient woodlands blanketing the undulating terrain, where untamed wilderness gives way to scattered farms and quaint hamlets which endure harsh winters amidst the timeless beauty of the landscape. Red brick castles peek over temperate forest canopy, watching over the land as stalwart guardians of the hardy people who live there.
An eastern Renavian often has brown, blonde or black hair and fair or pale skin. These humans have a strong sense of community and absolutely love pickled vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, turnips, radishes, and onions. They are very religious and superstitious.
Eastern Renavians hail from the Kingdom of Ruthovia, the Kingdom of Ludland and parts of the Northern Wastes.
A pair of Eastern Renavians. The left is a soldier from the Kingdom of Ludland, and the right a Man-at-Arms from the Kingdom of Ruthenia.
SASSARS
A human whose ancestors hail from the vast deserts and tranquil oases of Northern Terramosa, a dream-like expanse of lush tropical forests scattered within harsh, never-ending deserts. The humans who live here are a resilient and mostly nomadic people, shaped by the unforgiving heat of the sun and the life-giving waters hidden deep within the sands. Known as Sassars, they have inherited a proud legacy of survival, ingenuity, and a deep connection to the ever-changing dunes. Proud pale-bricked cities stand as bastions of life among the shifting sands, offering shady respite to weary travellers.
A typical Sassar often has dark brown or black hair and tan, dark tan or dark skin. These humans have a strong sense of community and are either nomadic or call great cities their home.
Sassars hail from the Emirate of Al-Sassarin, a nation which spans the vast northern seaboard of the Terramosian Continent.
Two Sassar soldiers from the Emirate of Al-Sassarin
MOSABIANS
A human whose ancestors hail from the vast jungles and lush savannahs of Southern Terramosa, a mysterious and unexplored expanse largely unknown to the outside world. Known as Mosabians, they are a proud and resourceful people whose lives are intricately tied to the mighty Mosa River—a lifeline that cuts through their verdant homeland, providing sustenance, transport, and spiritual significance.
A typical Mosabian often has dark brown or black hair and dark or very dark skin. These humans are proud warriors, hunters and exceedingly skilled trackers.
Mosabians hail from anywhere south of Al-Sassarin, but are best known for the Kingdom of Zarambezi
A pair of Mosabians. The left is a nomadic swordsman, and the right a soldier from the Kingdom of Zarambezi.
SERESINES
A human whose ancestors hail from the mist-veiled archipelagos and expansive, fertile valleys of Seresia, a land steeped in ancient mystery and renowned for its rich cultural heritage and strict adherence to tradition. Known as Seresians, they are a people of enduring resilience, their lives intertwined with the celestial mountains and serene rivers that define their homeland, both as vital sources of sustenance and as sacred paths to spiritual enlightenment.
A typical Seresine often has black or very dark brown hair and pale, fair, tan or dark tan skin. In general, they tend to identify most with their local warlords and factions, and are very religious superstitious, and conservative.
Seresines hail from isolationist nations like the Shogunate of Hinomoto, the Gyeongseon Dynasty, or the Lingzhou Empire.
The lands of Seresia is located to the far east, beyond the point at which any Renavian nation has travelled. It is mysterious and unmapped.
A pair of Seresines from the Shogunate of Hinomoto. The left is a rōnin known as the Loan-Sword, and the right is a Samurai.