Humans are the most numerable race of Askanir. They built the Empire, and settled the smaller continents of Dai Trahn and Hrathfelt. They are farmers, craftsmen, merchants, soldiers and nobles. They can be heroes and villains, and everything between.
There are several distinct cultures of humans on Askanir.

Imperials

Those, that claim to be descendants of the humans that built the Empire, call themselves Imperials. Though their ancestors came from the south, most of them nowadays live in the remnants of what was the Northern Empire.
In Edesus and Naxeia, they form the majority of people, while they still are the nobility in Olbomenus. In the country, most people may be of a more mixed stock, but still proudly call themselves Imperials.
Imperials are of a darker complexion, with brown eyes and brown or black hair. They rarely reach 6’ and tend to be lean, though especially in the nobility, there are a lot of fat men and women.

Kythians

The Plains of Dakhara are the traditional home of a people, that were called Kythians by the scholars of the Empire. They call themselves not by a single name, as they live in tribes that roam the land. Those tribes can number from 30 to about 300 souls, the largest ones often consisting of many smaller tribes that lost their leaders and united under the leadership of another tribe.
Kythians are nomads, keeping herds of sheep, goat and Saurids. Their Ironheads are famous, and ensured their freedom even under Imperial rule. They paid for their land and freedom with Ironheads for the Imperial Cavalry.
Kythians are of a lighter complexion, with dark eyes and black hair. They have high cheekbones and most have bent legs from growing up on sauridback. They rarely grow taller than 5’5“, and most are lean and strong. When they get older, some can grow rather fat, which is seen as a sign of good fortune and wealth.

Murong

The earliest settlers to reach the continent of Dan Trahn were kin to the humans that would build the Empire. They settled in the fertile plains, fought the monsters that inhabited the land and built the first towns. In the following centuries, the people grew to be a race and finally, a kingdom.
The capital, Atamgarong, is a wonder to behold, with its colourful rooftops and white walls. The palace stands atop a rock, towering above the city - showing the difference between nobility and common folk on first sight.
The Murong are born into a caste, and it is almost impossible to change it. Only exceptional deeds may lead to an advancement of social standing. For the most part, they die in the caste they were born in.
The easiest way to flee this system, is to become a sailor. On a ship, caste is of no meaning. It is no wonder than, that Murong has become the dominant sea-power, with ships that sail from Suya to Naxeia - if they make it past the Shattered Isles, that is. For here, the outcasts and the rebellious have formed sort of a pirate nation.
Murong rarely grow taller than 5’ and are of a dark complexion. They have almond-shaped eyes, mostly brown, seldom grey, and black hair. They tend to be lean, and for the common folk, it is hard to find someone on the chubby side.

Northlanders

To the scholars of the Empire, all the people that lived along the northern coast, were Northlanders. To them, they were just people of different tribes, like the Kythians. And, what was most important to them: they would not bend their knee to the Emperor.
Life is hard in the north of Maltabir, and it forms a hardy folk. It is a proud, strong race of men that lives here, and when the Imperial army marched into their territory, they gave battle. Their fierceness became legend, their power struck terror into the hearts of veterans, and after a number of lost battles, the Emperor decided that it was not worth the trouble. They built Pyliada as a trading town, the northernmost settlement of the Empire, after buying the land from its former inhabitants, paved a road - and left.
The town sits in the shadow of the Barrow Heath, where a lot of clans have buried their fallen heroes and chieftains over the millenia in barrows. This keeps it safe from raiding parties, as the land is sacred to most people.
Northlanders see themselves as members of a clan, a kind of extended family, where not everyone is bound by blood, but by oath. Some of the clan-leaders call themselves ‘king’, others ‘Theign’, but they all demand loyalty from their subjects.
Northlanders are tall and strong, easily growing over 6’ tall. They are of a fair complexion, with blonde oder auburn hair and blue or grey eyes. The men grow thick beards, which they sometimes wear in braids. The men tend to grow fat without excercise, which is seen as a sign of a good life in older men - and of laziness in younger.



Created as guardians over the Runemaster’s legacy, the Winged have performed their duties until humanity drove them off to the island of Guthland. There, their clans have established rookeries upon the mountains, where they live under the rule of the Council.
Winged look similar to humans in most regards, but for their frail frame and slightly elongated and pointed ears. Their hair is mostly dark, their skin pale and they do not grow facial hair. Eyes tend to be grey and blue.
And, of course, they sprout a pair of feathered wings from their backs. Those wings have spans up to 13 feet, with strong muscles that attach to their back.
Winged are not really good flyers in comparison to some birds like falcons and hawks or even crows. Their flight resembles more the flight of vultures and eagles, gliding on thermal winds for long periods of time. Taking to the air is no trivial matter for them, and that is probably one reason for them to build their homes in higher altitudes.
Winged are seldom seen in the world anymore. To most humans, they are creatures of legend, sometimes even seen as a kind of divine beings, closely associated to the Runemasters of myth. As they are often stoic and lack the emotionality of humans, to those that get to know them, they are cold and strange.

WINGED TRAITS

Age. Winged reach maturity by age 12. Winged can live up to 200 years, but due to the harsh environment in which they live, they seldom get older than 100.
Size. Winged are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Fly Speed (30 ft). When flying you can't use or wear armour that isn't light or use or wear a shield that is not light or medium. If, for whatever reason, your movement speed becomes zero, then you may no longer fly and fall to the ground which may cause you to take falling damage. Your carrying capacity is reduced to twice your Strength score and you may not fly either upwards or horizontally whilst encumbered. Whenever you spend 3 full consecutive rounds airborne without landing, you gain a level of fatigue. Any fatigue gained in this way is removed upon finishing a short or long rest.

Winged Gifts
Flyby Attack
As long as you are airborne, you can make one attack action and move away from the target without provoking an Attack of Opportunity. To do this, you must move at least 20 feet in a straight line towards the target before the attack, and at least 10 feet after the attack.

Soaring
You have mastered the art of soaring like a bird of prey. When you fly, you can climb to great heights and use thermal winds to carry you. When flying in this way, you gain one level of fatigue per hour.

Touch of Magic
You may choose a cantrip from the Bard, or Wizard spell lists.

Winged Paragon
When you reach 10th level you are an exemplar of the Winged, and you gain one paragon gift from the following list.

Airborne Agility
Your flying carrying capacity now matches your regular capacity and, as a reaction, you may add 1d4 to your AC.

Soaring Champion
You double your fly Speed, which stacks as normal with other Speed granting effects. In addition you gain an expertise die to your maneuver DC when attempting the grapple and knockdown basic maneuvers against flying creatures.