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Races
A multitude of intelligent beings coexist on Jaern and Cahyali, each physically and mentally different. These races are categorized into four general groups, or species: Humanoids, Lizards, Orcish, and Avians.
Humanoids
The Humanoids include Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, Halflings, 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
The 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
The 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
The Avians include Eufalconi, Verraerians, Spheniscines, and 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 species, such as Dwarvish Goblins, or Draconic Spheniscines. (To hybridize across species, the Unique Parentage perk is required on your character sheet.)
Onivero
Jaern is additionally home to a race of intelligent and psionic beings called 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.