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There are a variety of races in Arcadia. It is likely that, whatever race you would like to play, it likely exists somewhere in the world of Arcadia. The most common races in Arcadia are the following: |
High Elves |
High Elves, or Light Elves, or any of a number of other names, are the most well-known and immediately approachable of the Elves. They are usually what anyone is talking about if they should say only "Elves", typically fair and nimble. Often beings of many talents, High Elves tend towards archery and magic, but they are excellent with swords and polearms as well. Elves do not consume the flesh of anything and can become seriously ill from doing so. High Elves also tend not to like being underground or in the earth for any significant length of time, and they can become claustrophobic. |
Dusk Elves |
Dusk Elves are dark in complexion, from simply tan skin to jet black, with some shades of dark blues and purples uncommon but occasionally occurring. Dusk Elves are notoriously antisocial, and they tend to shun any sort of outside interaction. However, through the years, some have come to the surface or joined other societies. While they may not be particularly eager to welcome anyone else to their own domains, no other race bears them any particular ill will, and Dusk Elves tend to find themselves readily enough accepted wherever they go.However, there are some places that are less accepting than others, and there are also people of the belief that Dusk Elves can be used for powerful magic. Some groups of magicians insist that any substance from a Dusk Elf is inherently powerful, and so any part of a Dusk Elf is sought after by these odd magicians.Dusk Elves are especially good at stealth, and they can see in low light, almost complete darkness. Bright lights tend to frustrate them and irritate them, making them prone to headaches. They are also gifted in dark magics such as necromancy. |
Humans |
Humans are among the most common races in Arcadia, and they tend to be the most widely-distributed. Anywhere a person can go, it is likely that some humans will be there. No certain tendencies exist for humans, although many of the other races regard them with suspicion due to their societies' tendencies for self-deception and trickery. High Elves tend to regard them as one would children, since humans have been around relatively much less time than the Elves, or any of the other races. The rest have mixed opinions. Humans are one of the only races on Arcadia who are not immortal by default; humans typically live only a couple of hundred years at most. However, there are some who have lived much longer, and others who have found means of extending their lives by magic and other means. Some humans, however, maintain that their mortality drives them to accomplish more, and greater, in the time they have to them. |
Dwarves |
Dwarves are uncommonly-seen outside of their mountain kingdoms and mines but nonetheless have a large population. There are various kinds of Dwarves; although the stereotype is that they are all long-bearded miners, in actuality there are plenty of Dwarves who do not mine and have no interest in it, and plenty who have no beards either. Naturally, depending on the trends of the specific Dwarf-settlement, some fashions will be more prevalent than others. Dwarves do tend to be fairly insular, even between their own people's separate cities. There is little communication between them, and only occasional. Although there are Dwarves who venture out, typically in their youths to find adventure, or to trade with the other races, most Dwarves remain in their mountain realms. |
Fair Folk |
The Fair Folk, or Faeries, of Arcadia are always a force to be reckoned with. They also tend to be the most reclusive and difficult to find, although a number have and do interact with the other races. They are closest to the Elves, but it is said that the Fair Folk were around even when the Elves were young. Fae in Arcadia are almost godlike figures, and some do take responsibility for certain areas, features of nature such as pools and groves, and so forth. There are many areas in Arcadia where the Fair Folk are worshipped, in a way, and most Arcadians always leave an offering at certain festivals of the year. It is always preferable to call them "Fair Folk" or some other complimentary term such as Lords, Ladies, the Bright Ones, and so forth. Most Arcadians of any race would be aware of the courtesy and not willing to incur the wrath of any Fae listening in. |
Beastmen |
Beastmen are a curiosity in Arcadia, and although there are some whole societies of similar types, they mostly seem widely varied. It is uncertain where this curious race came from originally, but they can be seen all over Arcadia. They all share certain traits, which are that they are typically like an animal and a human combined. Most of them will form societies that develop along lines similar to their most prevalent animal features. Since there are so many types, they do not have a singular tendency, but instead they usually choose pastimes appropriate to their personality, which can correspond to their animal features. |