Orcs
Orcs are one of the three oldest mortal peoples of Vareth. They are powerfully built, athletic, and distinguished by exceptional explosive performance, rapid recovery from intense exertion, strong heat tolerance,...
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Trolls
Trolls are one of the three oldest mortal peoples of Vareth. They are tall, lean, long-limbed, and distinguished by exceptional tissue resilience and regenerative healing.
Ogres
Ogres are one of the three oldest mortal peoples of Vareth. Their defining biological advantage is sheer physical mass and raw strength.
Goblins
Goblins belong to the second major related branch of mortal peoples, younger than the orc–troll–ogre lineage and older than the independent gnoll, akkari, and ossur lineages.
Tsekesh
Tsekesh belong to the same ancestral branch as goblins and kobolds. They are nocturnal sensory specialists distinguished by exceptional hearing, vibration awareness, low-light vision, and quiet movement.
Kobolds
Kobolds belong to the same ancestral branch as goblins and tsekesh. They are the smallest and most primitive-looking of the three, with a furry, vermin-like body plan specialized for tunnels, rubble, shafts,...
Gnolls
Gnolls are an independent mortal lineage that appeared after goblins, tsekesh, and kobolds but before humans, dwarves, and elves.
Akkari
Akkari are an independent mortal lineage that appeared after goblins, tsekesh, and kobolds but before humans, dwarves, and elves.
Ossur
Ossur are an independent mortal lineage that appeared after goblins, tsekesh, and kobolds but before humans, dwarves, and elves.
Humans
Humans are one of the three youngest major peoples of Vareth and share ancestry with dwarves and elves.
Dwarves
Dwarves are one of the three youngest major peoples of Vareth and share ancestry with humans and elves.
Elves
Elves are one of the three youngest major peoples of Vareth and share ancestry with humans and dwarves.