Human Races

Though, in Riiga, race is generally classified as belonging to one of numerous clear subdivisions within three primary classes -- animal hybrids, mostly animal and part human; human hybrids, mostly human and part anumal; and humans -- there are refined races within the term "human". Keid, technically, are not considered to be human because they are from Buroba and not a descendant of Lord Renin. Human races can be identified primarily by simply ovserving their appearance, as generalisations can be made. However, the more time that passes, the harder it becomes to generalise races, as people travel around the world and the races become blended to a degree. Below are established generalised races with rough descriptions.

Vasteans

Also called first-borns, Vasteans are humans who are ancestors of the first humans who lived with Renin in North Tasif and Temanea and have not travelled anywhere else. Therefore, they have been around since the earliest years; approximately since 13,000BD. Vasteans have blue eyes, average complexion, and fair or blond hair, just as Renin did. They are of average build, though often slightly chubby -- especially in the face -- and are accustomed to pleasant, mild, and temperate climates. They often boast about their humble farmer origins under Renin's watchful eye and enjoy working hard, construction, making a living on life itself, and good food with accompanying celebration. They are presumed to be honest and trustworthy people.

Nelrens

Nelrens, or imperials, are humans who are ancestors of the first humans to travel to South Ideitess, where the climate was considerably less warm than their homes in North Tasif. They first reached South Ideitess around 5800BD. Nelrens have black or very dark brown hair and eyes, average complexion, and are generally on the short side, with many boasting bony or gaunt features and the remainder merely considered overweight. Nelrens are often self-righteous and racist -- even towards other humans. Their society emphasises authority and control, and they are widely disliked.

Ideitens

Ideitens are arguably one of the most respected human races in Riiga because of their constant fighting off whatever comes out of Central Ideitess. Ideitens are from North Ideitess and moved up there with Nicolas Carson around the year 5000BD. They are often of slightly pale complexion due to their colder climate and their hair is dark to mid brown. Their eyes, like Nelrens, are often black. Contrasting with their Nelren ancestors to the south, Ideitens strive to defeat the great threat of Central Ideitess to try to establish freedom for all humans. They are quick to go to arms and get their hands dirty but are quicker to rejoice in any victory they can find.

Alceans

Also known as northerners, Alceans cover the largest area of land compared with all other races, as they are descendants of the Vasteans who moved northward to Huirnon around the year 4800BD. Their hair is anything from mid brown to shades of red and ginger and their eyes are often green, complimented with a pale complexion. Despite living in the coldest places in Riiga, Alceans are often stocky or of a slightly thicker build, but not so much that they appear unhealthy. They are often more reserved than other races, but enjoy knowledge, invention, and using their hands to create things. They also love cooking hot meals like soup and roast meat.

Nidoens

One of the most common races are the Nidoens from North Nidonn, whose origins can be traced back to the first humans who travelled there around the year 3800BD. Their hair is brown in varying shades, though mostly dark, and their eyes are often a brown-green variant of hazel. They have average complexion as their climate ranges from temperate to slightly dry, and they enjoy sunshine and fresh air. They are like Vasteans in that they like hard work and honest living, but are more ambitious in that they pride themselves in their well-established and ordered military orders, unique provinces, powerful defences, and strong sense of economy.

Simbeans

Though considered by Nidoens by outsiders, Simbeans -- people from Laurondirin -- are so unlike the rest of the Nidoens that they consider themselves a separate race, though they verily declare complete loyalty to the king of Duracia. As they have only been around as long as the province of Laurondirin, the origins of the race can be traced back to about 3550BD. Simbeans live in the Simbea Desert that is Laurondirin's land, and therefore have a darker complexion and lighter hair than Nidoens. As Laurindrians emphasise physical strength, Simbeans are often well-built and athletic. Of all human races, they are unrivalled in their general physical strength. They enjoy spices and meat, often at the same time, and also like to prove their strength through games, sports like FistFighting, competitions, and even warfare.

Scarcens

Oddly enough, Scarcens are from South Tasif, whose capital city is Scarcus. They are like Simbeans in that they live in a warm and dry climate, and so have dark skin, fair hair, and brown eyes. Scarcens have existed since before 3300BD, when humans finally successfully settled down near the deserts of South Tasif. They have lean build, tough skin due to the harsh desert weather, and narrow eyes. Because of the corrupt reputation of their region, Scarcens are often seen as likely bandits. This is very true in the case of Raiders -- who are indeed a more desert-hardy variation of the average Scarcen -- but most Scarcens are harmless and simply enjoy dealing with money and people.

Katrekri

Also called wisers, or sand mages, katrekri are considered the youngest yet most mysterious race. They reside only on the desert island of Tekrikri, southeast of South Tasif, and are known to be practicing users of earth and fire magic. It's not known who begun to taught them how to use magic, but they pass it on to their children, and are proven to be efficient at using this magic to defend their way of life, so little is known about them. Their skin is very dark, as is their wirey hair, and they are often tall and have angular, strong, and pointed facial features. They first sighted around 3100BD, though it's not known how long they were residing their before this date. It's believed that they could have come from Scarcens, or possibly even from Vasteans who sailed to the island in secret long ago.