Our scholars have decreed upon the realm, some changes of names for some of the races of the realm. Half-Elf at one time denoted one of Anthros(Human) and Elf blood and this is true nine stones out of ten. However, not all are equally half of each race and NOR are all kin of Fae folk, part Anthros. There are pure Fae folk or Elves and there are Faeshagh or Elfkin, who are part Elf and part some other civilized race. The variety that is part sturdy Anthros and part fair Elf, is the by far the most common Faeshagh or Elfkin face.

We have also uncovered the ancient name for humans in this enchanted time. As well, we have chosen to refer to the halfbreed Orks, as Orkin. Please read below for more notes.
- Mallorn

Elf
Spirits from the Meta Planes came into the lands for purposes unknown and to do so, they needed to manifest themselves into corporeal forms. A few of those mist beings stayed behind and in time were the Elves. Many believe they came directly from the shining stars above and feel that they will one day return when they tire of living on this plane. The Elves are immortal in the sense that most of the olden blood Elves, don't fall to old age or disease. They can still be slain, but physical old age is foreign to them.

The Elve's beauty only refines with age and never will they see the wrinkled skin or stooped bodies of crones in their lineage. They are as tall, but not as broad as most of the Anthros(Humans). Their glowing countenances are eerily beautiful in a most magical way. The Elven folk are striking in appearance with well proportioned and straight bodies and gently noble foreheads framed by fine silky hair of golden shades, mahogany, roan and or sometimes silvery shades. Their eyes, more long than round see far and their slightly pointed almost lobeless ears hear with a delicacy and care unknown to most of the other folks.

It is said the Fae folk always walk in the light of the stars. Most see it as a "presence", but the trained eye can see the bright brilliant aura of these angelic beings. It is a wonder for any to see them celebratig the music they so love. Magic is also their friend and they work well with nature and nature works it's magic bye and bye for the Elves.

Dwarves soon became masters of Smithery and Mechanics and after many a moon working in those trades they became a strong, pragmatic, taciturn and sturdy folk. Nothing of mehcnical wonder has ever been built without the hands of a Dwarven master being involved. They are marvelous smiths, craftsman and warriors, but never cared much for otherwordly magic.

The Dwarves have heavier facial features. The forehead is lower and heavier in the brow than a Anthros and almost the opposite of the Elves. It is supported a thick nose bridge and a large boned face. The Skull is thicker, giving them a slight advantage in fighting. Common blunt head blows don't budge them much. Dwarven hair is usually dark shades or red and grows thick and low on the forehead, though some males are dramatically bald on top. In all, there visage is usually like it was carved out of stone by a fine sculptor not able to afford delicacy in the shape. While the face is sturdy an not delicate is has grown refined and not like wild feral men of long ago.

Dwarves are also hairier than most of the races, save the Senrats who is a different kind of hairy. The Men pride themsleves on growing long beards that they may braid like they sometimes do with their dark coarse hair above. Facial hair is not uncommon in the females, though most who stay in contact with the Anthros folk, tend to control it so they may blend in with the ever growing Anthros population.

Because of the infusion of these arcane Spirits that started the Elves long ago, the Anthros share as much of a special kinship with that older race as they do with their cousin race of Dwarves. The new beings were at once comfortable in the Earth plane for the Spirits had picked the most fruitful of gardens to live in and eat from but they soon became restless. Many left the gardens and roamed about to freely breed.
They eventually formed loose tribes of enormous varieties that spread across many lands.

The Anthros are now the most prevalent race and the most culturally influential and well rounded of the races. They exhibit more variety in physical characteristics and culture than any other race. Later in my day, we came to call the new breed of Anthros, "Human" or somtimes "Man".

The difference in Half-Elf and Elf lies mostly in the hair color and facial build. The face is more "Anthros" looking and the hair is sometimes just as varied as Anthros though mostly shades of blonde, brown and roan auburn. The sturdier body also betrays them as Half-breeds though they are still undeniably Elven in origin.

Though many sometimes find it hard to "fit in" with Anthros or Elven societies, they manage and are usually met with success. They are strong in both Anthros and Elven lore and good with a song to boot!

The Gnome is more attuned to nature and they are equally at home in trees, boggy swamps, underground and in stone houses. They either live alone or in small groups like Beggans do. Gnome kingdoms are very rare.

They also love to dabble in magic and devote much of their time to scholarly pursuits. Because of their need and love of books, they are more apt than their distant Dwarf cousins, to be found in villages large and small. They seem to get along with most of the races and many become wise teachers and sages later in life.

Beggans are a little smaller than the Gnome people and have a look all their own. Their hair is usually brown shades in males and blonde to brown in females and full of curly locks. The thick curly hair is the perfect frame for their round cherubic faces and fills the heart with joy to look at them. Their big round eyes and easy smiles reminds them of youth and of the joy of children.

Beggans lead a simple agrarian lifestyle and while most live in tree dwellings, some have begun to build houses into the hillsides.

They have a scaled hide that protects them from all sorts of harm. The hide acts as a natural armor, which is a good thing since most armorers don't make anything that could fit the Saurian body type. the only armor they can find to fit are shields and bracers. Their weapons are limited too. The way their claws are formed makes it hard to weild anything but pole arms, cross bows, war hammers and war axes.

The Saurians are part of a very ancient and outland race, whose elite fighters, the 'Red Claws' are in high demand as adventurers. Some say they are possibly the oldest of the World's descendants, while others think them a bad Arcanist experiment. Saurians who study the Warrior profession with Anthros seldom learn how to take advantage of their natural racial skills such as poison spray attacks and poisonous bites. They also can't quite match the agility with arms that a more Anthros warrior can attain.

Their agility is unmatched. They can fall from heights that would break most men and land on their feet. This ability has been put to great use, though the motives are always questionable. In the underground, they are at the heart of any rogueish activity in the realm.