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History
The Humans are probably the most
numerous and wide spread race on Norrath. They have no special abilities, no preferred religions
or professions and each is noticeably different in nature and opinions. With no
significant racial strengths they have no significant weaknesses and are capable
of becoming proficient in any profession they have guilds to accept and train
them in. Humans tend to lean towards the good and neutral rather than evil
deities and are granted entry to virtually every city in existence, the only
exceptions being the Iksar, Ogres and Trolls. Humans don't have any great hatred
or disagreement with any other race and are even willing to accept Dark Elves in
the Human city of Freeport. Unfortunately such Elves are unwilling to
demonstrate this tolerance in return, when a Human approaches their capital city
of Neriak.
Both Humans and Erudites share a
common ancestry with the Barbarians of Everfrost Peaks and the Gods credited
with their creation: Erollisi and Mithaniel Marr. While Barbarians favour
physical strength and prowess, the Erudites chose brain over brawn developing
their intellect and researching the Arcane. Humans hold the middle ground
between the two races, being exceptional in neither strength or intelligence but
being very capable as an expert of all trades but master of none. Not to say an
Erudite Mage or Barbarian Warrior is any more accomplished than a Human, only
that they will take to the training and find advancement easier than their Human
counterpart.
Humans,
perhaps well aided by their flexibility and self sufficiency, have expanded at a
rate not matched by any other race. They have two capital cities and depending
on their profession and religion, usually head towards to one of them to begin
training. Most often in one of the many guilds and temples within the city
walls. Both of the Human cities, Freeport and Qeynos have profitable and stable
trade connections with neighbouring continents. Their exports reach all corners
of Norrath and help to supply their outposts and expeditions in far away lands.
Humans place considerable value on the merits of exploration and discovery, with
great fame and fortune awaiting a successful parties return.
The Human spirit of free trade and co-operation has earnt them the respect of
even the Dwarves and High Elves. Deservingly they have achieved very favourable
connections with all the known good and neutral races. In lifestyle they vary as
much as their beliefs and abilities but are usually focused and well
disciplined. Despite their unremarkable racial strength and size, Human soldiers
are tough and effective. They are capable of not only building and holding their
outposts and settlements but developing them into prosperous trading
communities. It is Humans that are largely responsible for the creation and
operation of the popular trading centre of Shadow Haven, and its adventurers
trade station the Bazaar. There are very few items and artefacts that have not
passed through a Human trade centre or auction and the free and prosperous
economy Humans drive and encourage works to the benefit of all the residents of
Norrath.
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