Humans

The race of men is more varied and diverse than any other on Erasis, their origins shrouded in myth and legend. Unlike the Elves and Dwarves, who while varied in subspecies and cultures all agree on their origins, the origin of man remains something of a mystery, as each culture has its own stories describing their creation and rise to power. This is exacerbated by the fact that human-kind seems to exist on every continent with each claiming origins in those portions of the world. It is no small wonder that it is mankind which has come to dominate much of the world and become the most numerous and prolific amongst all the races of the world.

 There are four main ethnic categories for humans, as described by Imperial scholars: the Austurian, the Aquilan, Favonian (Naipanese), and the Eurusian or Xhaanite men. These categories are imposed by imperial scholars, and often times lack true understanding of ethnicity and history, particularly concerning the native humans of Xhaan which while categorized together by Damasians consider themselves to be composed of at least three main ethnic branches.

 Native to Damasia, Austurian peoples draw their origins to the Austurian Peninsula and the Gulf of Eamon coast. They tend to have brown or black hair and brown or hazel eyes, and light tan or olive complexions. (For a Real World Comparison: Austurian peoples resemble mediterranean or spanish/portugese peoples).

Also native to Damasia, Aquilan peoples draw their origins to the northlands of Frostridge. They tend to have extremely fair skin, hair, and eyes, and are taller than Austurian peoples on average. (For a Real World Comparison: Aquilan peoples resemble nordic or germanic peoples).

Favonian peoples draw their origins to the Continent of Spirits, Naipan. They tend to have dark hair with light tan complexions. Their distinctly almond-shaped eyes tend to be dark as well. (For a Real World Comparison:Favonian peoples resemble east and southeast asian peoples).

Eurusian people draw their origins to the Misty Continent, Xhaan. Their skin colors vary the most, granting credence to the idea that these classifications by Damasian scholars are ethnocentric at best. What all Xhaanite peoples do share in common is an overall darker skin tone than their Damasian counterparts. Their skin color ranges from deep chocolate to dark olive to a dark-reddish brown. They also all tend to have dark hair and eyes, with fair shades being essentially unheard of. (For a Real World Comparison: Eurusian peoples range in similar appearance from across Africa, the Arabian peninsula, and native American peoples.)

In addition to these, there are numerous other minor ethnic groups recognized by Damasian scholars, the Vistani being one of the most well known and paradoxically mysterious.