This section has two purposes: to discuss the races existing on De'ru and their relations with one another, and to list the various races found upon De'Ru in detail for character making purposes.
It's pretty plain for now, but eventually will
be more detailed, with images and more in-depth descriptions.
While all characters require the approval of an op, some races are much more
complex than others, and will require discussing and working out details with an
op, as well as approval. For the majority of the "fantasy" races, I'm going by
the average AD&D style descriptions of them, though exceptions can be made.
As such, some of these races won't have much info of them; humans, for example,
are pretty self-explanatory. If
you wish to play a race you do not see here, please speak with an op.
** Indicates unique races. These races require more skillful
players. Requires op discussion.
* Indicates complex or difficult to play races. Requires op discussion.
| De'Rukai** |
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| Garroch** |
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| Shelsaire** |
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| Quareni** |
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Dre'ak** Dre'ak are very complex and powerful, and not suitable for a first-time character. Speak with an op if you have questions. |
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| Ferrea** |
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| Centaur |
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| Dwarf |
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| Elf (Sidhe) |
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| Giant* | |
| Gnome |
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| Goblin | |
| Halfling |
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| Terran (Human) |
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| Lizardman* |
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Lycanthrope* Lycanthropes vary greatly, so speak to an op about this one. |
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| Minotaur |
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| Ogre | |
| Orc | |
| Troll* | |
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Vampire* There are many different versions of vampires, so speak with an op. |
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In a tavern upon De’Ru, you may find any number of any one
of the races that exist upon the planet, coexisting with little to no animosity,
though there are exceptions.
• As a general rule, Sylvan races (Elves, Centaurs, Nymphs, Fairies, Sprites,
etc.) and the Dark races (orcs, trolls, ogres, goblins, lizardmen, etc) do NOT
get along, and though they will not engage in skirmishes within the borders of a
town, it is very likely they will adjourn to the nearby wilderness to put their
anger to rest, generally with a bloody outcome.
• Vampires and Lycanthropes are viewed by most other races, especially the
Sylvan races, with distaste and distrust. Often, if discovered, they will be
hunted down and killed immediately simply for the danger they pose.
• Dragons are viewed with fear and awe. Though they are intelligent, sentient
creatures, it is not uncommon for the “lesser” races to flee or cower before the
beasts simply due to their imposing size and power, whether or not the dragon
intends to do harm.
• Minotaurs are viewed with general mistrust by most, but are not outwardly disliked by
any one race. They tend to get along well with the viking-like Garroch
• Terrans, De’Rukai, Dre’ak, Shelsaire, Garroch, Ferrea, Halflings, Dwarves,
and Giants are neutral, for the most part, getting along at varied levels with
all of the other races present.
