Hume

"Few things in this world are worth fighting for... But when you find one, there's no greater fight!"

Humes are a bipedal species notable for their territorial instincts, great resourcefulness, and capacity for aggression. Humes are natural denizens of the surface world, though some have adapted to living underground or underwater. They comprise the largest and most dominant species on Ea, and their kingdoms span all corners of the world.

Physiology
They come in an array of skin tones and pigments generally determined by their proximity to the equator. They also display light and dark hair colors, as well as a variety of physiques.

History
Prior to the Age of Man and after the Age of Chaos, humes lived a nomadic life.

Humes have, during much of their history, held a xenophobic attitude toward other species. They fought wars of extermination against non-humes, among them Jotun, Dragons, Fae, and Oni. In more recent times, they have made peace with many of the races they once fought, notably the Oni, Beast Tribes and the Fae, under the reigns of Empress Valiana, King Fyrionn, and King Thadrian.

Humes have done a fair share of warring among themselves, as well.

Races
Humes have raised many countless civilizations, but there are four "racial templates" that have been identified: Asgardian | Istáni | Sidonian | Valencian

Humes are noted for their strong individualism -- some desire to invent and build, others seek strength and power, while others seek knowledge. Some humes are deeply spiritual, while others show a knack for learning powers that were thought forgotten. Their governments are in a state of constant evolution, while every individual is of their own mind. Aztani | Cestra | Bahari | Duralian | Highlander | Midlander | Ronso | Sidonian | Silvani | Zephirim | Drei

Aztani
Aztani are from Aztlánt, an island isolated from the rest of the world. It is said Aztlantis was founded by seven brothers:

Eliab, Abinad, Shimea, Nethanel, Raddai, Ozem, and Davi. Other notable city: Quivira

Bahari
Bahari live in the Sidonian Archipelago and are raiders and corsairs.

Dural
Duralians are an offshoot of Cestra that took to the deep underground a long time ago, and are known for their knack with alchemurgy and their smithing techniques.

Sidonian
Xi Don is a naturally beautiful island nation full of ancient trees, tall mountains and tranquil rivers. The entire landscape is covered with large patches of forests teeming with life.

Silvani
Silvani are another offshoot of Cestra that inhabit the Sylfan forest region in colonies built in the branches and trunks of gigantic trees. They are wardens of nature and excellent archers and beast tamers.

Zephirim
They live in and on the side of the steep ravine walls of Reddegash Canyon. They have developed a special bond with giant birds (stymphalian, simargh, roc, great owl); their enemies are the garuda.

Both males and females are of average height and slender build, and are known to be quick and agile.

Drei
The Drei are a race of nocturnal humans.