Races

These are the major races of Asmythe. These are general descriptions of the most common features of each race; societies in different parts of Asmythe may vary significantly from these descriptions.

Dwarves

Classic fantasy dwarf. Dwarves live a few hundred years.

Elves

Classic fantasy elf. Elves live a few hundred years.

Orcs

Orcs, or more accurately "Goblinoids", are a society of three similar races. Hobgoblins are large and smart and tough. Hobgoblins are the leaders of Orc society and the only race permitted to have magical ability. (Any magical ability that appears in the other races is immediately destroyed.) Orcs are medium size and very tough. Orcs are the warriors of Orc society. Goblins are small and nimble and strong. Goblins are the laborers and craftsmen of Orc society.

Humans

Classic fantasy human.

Ilthids

The Ilthids are an old race that inhabited Asmythe during the first era. They disappeared long ago but left behind ruins and artifacts of their civilization.

Half-kin

Crossbreeding between races is impossible, because each is a distinct genetic race and even if conception was biologically possible, the offspring would not be viable. There are no "Half-elves", "Half-orcs", or any other half-anything.

Exotic races like Halflings, Gnomes, Tieflings (half-demon), and such could fit in the world as a fallen remnant of an ancient Ilthid slave-race. But they are not common to the world and may not be welcome in common society, even if they exist.