Races of Kreatora
- Here are some Racial origins and descriptions. At this moment, there are no Dwarfs, Halflings, or Gnomes, though there might be later on. I'll also be adding more races later on, such as the Valenzarii (Vampiric humanoids created by the Fallen Magi), Sylvans (Dryads and Naiads), and more info about Lycanthropy. If you missed Part 1, you might want to check that out before reading this. Click HERE to read some background information about Kreatora. Enjoy, and tell me what you think! Seriously, I can use all the help I can get.
- Humans, The most common race of Kreatora: The first Mortal race to walk the land, most Men stood meekly beside the Immortal Magi, Dragon Lords, and Elementals. However, some men decided to forge a place of their own next to these colossi despite their short lives and lack of magical talent, and thus broke the mold. These men became the Lords and Ladies of the land, and their children became the mighty Kings and the gentle Queens of legend. Man is born to be good, and yet their mortality tempts them to cheat, steal, and kill to reach their goals. As with many races, Man is fallible, but they are not without guidance, for Seers, Oracles, and Prophets are born to walk among them, and show them which path to walk.
- Elves, Magically Long-Lived: When a Magi became a consort to a human ruler, their union resulted in Elven Children. While the Elves born of Kings of Men generally were accepted into society and weren't treated all that differently, Elves born to the Fallen Magi and human concubines were cast out as unwanted. The Great Moon Queen Luna took pity on these outcasts, and guided them to safe homes in the Moonlit Meadows. When the Meadows were destroyed by the corrupt spells cast at Mount Solace by the desperate Fallen Magi, the majority of Elves left Kreatora's continent. Some sailed west, and with the help of the Moon Queen, created a new island for the Elves. Others simply disappeared, rumored to have left the world altogether and joined the Moon Queen and her entourage in the great night sky. The remaining Elves walked the land, some settling down to live in peace, and some remaining homeless, trekking across the continent and doing great deeds with the guidance of the Moon Queen. Elves share the ability to use magic with their Magi ancestors, and their mortality with their human parentage. While they cannot die from old age, Elves can be killed by enemies, rivals, or unfortunate accidents. However, they do have something that most humans don't: Magic. With practice, an Elf can weave spells as powerful as any Magi's. As such, many of the remaining Elves become Court Wizards or Advisers to the Kings of Man.
- Illenzarii (Tiefling), Accursed Men: Many Fallen Magi wished to "perfect" men and make them their slaves; one outcome of this was the Illenzarii. After a Magi (whose name has been lost to time) built his home in a dormant volcano, he became obsessed with fire. He desperately tried to replicate the Pheonix Firebird's elemental fire, performing twisted magic on his cult of followers, who became the first Illenzarii. The children of this first generation are forever marked by the curse of the Magi, and only find peace when they are near a fire. They hate the cold with a passion, and will avoid a Frost Elemental or Elementalist at all costs. They are treated with suspicion by most communities, and when a barn-fire or other arson occurs, they are immediately indicated. Illenzarii lead difficult lives in the Kingdoms of Man, but can live happily with others of their kind, among Dragon Clans or Elemental Forces, or other outcasts such as orcs.
- Orcs, Twisted Warriors: Many of the strongest of the Wild Men suffered the same fate as the Illenzarii. When their tribes were dominated by Fallen Magi, the best fighters were immediately singled out. They were made to fight each other, kill each other, and feast on each other's raw flesh until they started to change from man into beast. When the weak were culled from the roster, the Fallen Magi cast their spells. The survivors' flesh was darkened, their lower canines grew to tusks, and their eyes were tinted yellow and red. The victims screamed in agony as they changed, as they became twisted and murderous in appearance as well as in act. They cried out for mercy, but there was none for them, for they had chosen to kill each other, and to cannibalize their own friends and brothers. Once the deed was done, some accepted their fate, and devoted themselves to their Fallen Magi Overlords. Other, however, rebelled, and tried to fight their way to freedom. Many died in the process, but some made it out, and did their best to create new homes and atone for their misdeeds. After the Magi were banished beyond the Veil, the orcs loyal to them lost their purpose,and began to raid and pillage to sate their blood-lust. They earned a reputation as savage murderers, and any orc that was spotted by the town watch or militia was chased away, regardless of intent. Only the remnants of their old clans accepted the atoning orcs, and they survive together in the corrupted lands that they call home.
- Dragons, Legendary Creatures: The Dragon Lords were placed on Kreatora's continent to keep the great monsters that threaten man in check. Their children (Normal Dragons) share in their mission, squaring off against krakens, giants, and other monsters, keeping them occupied while the heroes they were made to test are ready to face them. Dragons are able to use magic similar to the Magi's, and have the natural ability to polymorph into humanoid form. Sometimes, Dragons fall in love with Noble Warriors or Powerful Kings. They appear in humanoid form to court this mortal, and only reveal themselves as Dragons when their chosen one comes to love them back. Any children this type of couple has is a Dragonite (Dragonborn). These Dragonites look like whatever race their humanoid parent is from, with the addition of scales on their neck, back, and forearms. They are able to use magic, breath their Dragon Parent's element, and can learn how to sprout wings. Some of the greatest Dragonites are even able to take on Dragon Form, with the correct training.
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