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-===== Races =====
+====== Races ======
-A multitude of intelligent beings coexist on [[:jaern|Jaern]] and [[settings:cahyali|Cahyali]], each physically and mentally different. These races are categorized into four general groups: [[lore:races:humanoids|Humanoids]], [[lore:races:lizards|Lizards]], [[lore:races:orcish|Orcish]], and [[lore:races:avians|Avians]].
+A multitude of intelligent beings coexist on [[settings:jaern|Jaern]] and [[settings:cahyali|Cahyali]], each physically and mentally different. These races are categorized into four general groups((For the biology nerds out there, each group is a fairly closely related genus: Homo, Dracus, Orkii, and Avos respectively.)): [[lore:races:humanoids|Humanoids]], [[lore:races:lizards|Lizards]], [[lore:races:orcish|Orcish]], and [[lore:races:avians|Avians]].
-=== Humanoids ===
+==== Humanoids ====
-The [[lore:races:humanoids|Humanoids]] include Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, Halflings, and Elementals.
+The [[lore:races:humanoids|Humanoids]] include Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, Gnomes, and Elementals. They are a diverse and hardy species, found everywhere across both Jaern and Cahyali. Strictly terrestrial, they make up the majority of both planets' sentient population.
-=== Lizards ===
+==== Lizards ====
-The [[lore:races:lizards|Lizards]] include Semi-Aquatics, Desert Sandtails, Kleemudor Purebloods, Draconics, and Shell-Bearers.
+The [[lore:races:lizards|Lizards]] include Semi-Aquatics, Desert Sandtails, Kleemudor Purebloods, Draconics, and Shell-Bearers. Mostly cold-blooded and scaly, some lizards can breathe water while others are terrestrial. They often live in more extreme environments, and are the second most populous species on Jaern and Cahyali.
-=== Orcish ===
+==== Orcish ====
-The [[lore:races:orcish|Orcish]] include Orcs, Goblinoids, Beasthides, and Giantkin.
+The [[lore:races:orcish|Orcish]] include Orcs, Goblinoids, Beasthides, and Giantkin. Each Orcish race differs significantly in appearance, leading some to doubt whether they are truly the same species. Regardless, the Orcish species lives in more temperate, forested regions of the world; usually in tight-knit family groups.
-=== Avians ===
+==== Avians ====
-The [[lore:races:avians|Avians]] include Eufalconi, Verraerians, Spheniscines, and Akvo'avians.
+The [[lore:races:avians|Avians]] include Harpidans (Eufalconi), Verraerians, Terravians (Spheniscines), and Tidefeathers (Akvo'avians). This species hails from the planet Chysyl on the plane of Jaern, and is a relatively new species on Cahyali. Despite being the rarest species on both planets, these feathered friends are unforgettable folk when they do appear.
 ==== Hybrid Races ====
-Through various physical and magical processes, hybrids between any of the races are possible. These range from more common mixed lineages such as Half-Elves and Half-Orcs, but also include rarer hybrids that cross categories, such as Dwarvish Goblins, or Draconic Sphenicines.
+Through various physical and magical processes, hybrids between any of the races are possible. These range from more common mixed lineages such as half-human, half-elf or half-orc, half-goblin - but also include rarer hybrids that cross species, such as dwarvish sandtails, or draconic terravians. (To hybridize across groups, the //Unique Parentage// perk is required on your character sheet.)
+==== Supernatural Origins ====
+From the varied planes of the world - particularly the Beneath, Dreaming, and Celestial Planes - have arrived a multitude of different, [[lore:races:supernatural|supernatural folk.]] Many of these people take up the adventuring trade, as it's a great way to find excitement, test the limits of mortals, or find a way home.
 ==== Onivero ====
-Jaern is additionally home to a race of intelligent and psionic beings called [[settings:jaern:onivero|Onivero]], native semi-aquatic mammals that visually appear similar to humans, who have more advanced technology than the other races of Jaern. The planet is in fact named for their ancient leader, Jaern.
+Jaern is additionally home to a race of intelligent and psionic beings called [[lore:races:onivero|Onivero]], native semi-aquatic mammals, who have more advanced technology than the other races of Jaern. Historically reclusive, the Onivero have just begun to reach out more to the rest of the world and interact with other folk.
+Onivero are very rare among adventurers, with next to none having engaged in the profession before the 2550s. However, they are out there; Onivero adventurers may simply believe in the value of connecting with others, have lost their villages, or are sent on a quest of some form by their community.