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Racial Perceptions

Context: How various races are viewed within the predominantly human-settled lands.

  • Humans: The dominant race in this specific corner of the continent, though physically the weakest. They survive through high birth rates and organised magic.

  • Demi-Humans (Goblins, Orcs, Ogres): Generally viewed as "vermin" or "man-eaters." In the Slane Theocracy, they are targets for extermination. In the Sorcerer Kingdom, they are now protected citizens with equal rights.

  • Heteromorphs (Demons, Undead, Insectoids): Viewed with extreme prejudice and terror. Most humans believe heteromorphs are inherently evil and lack souls.

    • Angelic Races: Unlike demons, angels are viewed with awe. However, because humans only know angels as summoned entities (mindless servants of a caster), a sentient Angelic player might be treated as a "Messenger of the Gods." This brings intense reverence from commoners but extreme, lethal scrutiny from the Slane Theocracy, who view themselves as the sole arbiters of divine will.

    • Birdmen (Avian Races): Generally classified as "Demi-humans." They are seen as less "vile" than Orcs or Goblins due to their graceful appearance but are still barred from most human cities. In the Re-Estize Kingdom, they might be hunted for their feathers or sold as exotic "pets"/slaves.

    • Insectoids: Evoke a primal "vermin" phobia. Even if peaceful, their lack of human-like facial expressions makes NPCs assume they are cold-blooded killers.

  • Elves: Known for their longevity and archery. Currently, the Slane Theocracy is engaged in a brutal war of attrition against the Elf Kingdom to the south, leading to many Elves being sold into the illegal slave trade in Re-Estize.