Races

There are many different races that exist in Ara ranging from just the average human to a wide variety of anthropomorphic animals to beings crafted out of metal or wood or otherworldly beings long cut off from their home planes of existence.

For conceptual ease they are divided into different categories, though keep in mind that some races may sometimes have traits from another category (especially Mythical races or races with magical affinities).

Bestial
Races that are basically anthropomorphic, sentient, animals. Quite possibly the broadest category since it includes all manner of things.


 * Avians
 * Catfolk
 * Wolven

Draconic
Races that share an evolutionary history with modern dragons and instead of getting larger they got smarter. Modern dragons in Ara are very large but they are only a little bit smarter than animals.


 * Krynn
 * Kobolds
 * Naga

Humanoids
These races are generally humanoid in appearance with bare skin and hair on their heads and faces. Humans are the most obvious example, though elves, halflings, and a few others fall under this category.


 * Humans
 * Elves
 * Halflings

Mythical
Creatures that have magic infused into their very being and would likely cease to function if it was drained from their bodies. Due to high magic levels they either have unusual bodies, innate magical abilities, or both.


 * Centaurs
 * Fairies
 * Nymphs

Unused/Potential Categories
These categories currently have no races in them and there are no plans to use them soon.

They may or may not be used in the future and this list may change.


 * Aquatic: Races that live under in the water and are based off of existing aquatic creatures. Examples: Fish people, crab people, jellyfish people, etc.
 * Arthropods: Insect people.
 * Constructs: Beings that are not born, but crafted or manufactured. Includes all manner of golems and constructs.
 * Elemental/Deific: Races that are a step above the already magical Mythical races. They are made purely of a certain type of magical energy.
 * Outsiders: Races that originally hailed from another dimension or plane of existence long ago but are now much different than they used to be due to the Goddess sealing Ara off from other dimensions soon after they arrived.
 * Monstrous Humanoids: Races that are a step or so removed from Humanoids, but not quite Bestial. Includes things like goblins, orcs, or trolls.
 * Sylvans: Sentient plant people.

Racial Statistics
A series of tables for average weight, height, and age categories by race (so people don't make characters that are way off for their race, especially in the case of Mythical or Draconic races).

Note: Females are often a few inches shorter and a bit lighter than the numbers below for many races.

Note: Max age is generally only reachable with advanced healthcare (ie: a bunch of healers on call 24/7) and only for those who are quite healthy.