Eidó̱n

Mankind was once of one body, one culture, and one mind. In the days of the proto-human, all of our ancestors were of related blood. Free to breed amongst each other, the many peoples mingled and remained similar to each other- never being geographically or culturally too different. The history of pre-man is actually rather well defined, it is only before and after the Blood Schism do the events become muddled. Due to the vastly differing conclusions made by the world's scientific community, these times are generally ignored when plotting humanity's history.

The times directly after, known today as the beginning of Ancient harmony, begin with the first written account by the Alpha Kingdom of the Angelous. The development of this civilization would go on to influence the treatment of race to this day- the most memorable being the racial hierarchy. It is known that the Angelous' strict eugenics program influenced their development, and their own evolution was guided. This ability to enforce a strict physical form suggests it is possible that the Blood Schism was by command, though many feel such an organized and prolonged experiment would be impossible in the presumed lawlessness of prehistory.

The other two high eidó̱n would go on to experience similar levels of planned development, such is the modern definition of a high race: a form of man that has been spawned by the guidance by one's own race or by another. For the longest time, the Angelous assumed a growing sphere of the higher eidó̱n's own making would eventually spill across the planet and destroy the lesser men; but the stagnation and eventually the collapse of the Angelous cult saw the Higher eidó̱n's culture alliance crumble as Babylon slew their false gods.

Sigils
The nine Eidon have Sigils to represent their blood, and in many nations it is illegal to misrepresent one's species. Sigils can be stamped onto identification papers or designate specific limitations on the movements of specific Eidon in some circumstances.

Noble Eidó̱n
Noble Eidon have led the world since ancient times, and have become both detested and venerated for this fact. Noble Eidom no longer occupy the top rungs of civilization, having been swept aside by the greater population growth of the common eidon. Noble Eidon have access to many of the best schools and resources due to their insular societies, but are undeserving of the assumption that they do so to undermine the common folk. Regardless of the complicated relationships with their former followers, Noble Eidon have found a role in the modern world through their high output of specialists and great scientific minds.

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The Angeleus are a tall race with strong sexual dimorphism. Male Angeleus possess a secondary pair of arms, which although smaller than the primary arms are quicker and more dexterous. Female Angeleus lack these secondary arms, instead bearing significant muscle mass on their limbs.

Artifex


Strong in aetheric abilities, the Artifex held a special place in the Alpha Kingdom as a fellow high eidó̱n, if still below the Angeleus. In modern times these roles have reversed, as the Artifex took many Angeleus under their protection during the Great Conquest. Possessing unique proteins in their blood to better carry the flow of nutirents needed throughout their body, the Artifex claim to have the greatest endurance and mental capacity on Harmony.

Primoris
First to attain civilization, the Primoris stood proud in also having the longest lasting. From the dawn of written history until its destruction during the End War, Babylon was identified as one continuing culture and rule. Few Primoris survivors persist in the modern day, although Babylonian refugees across Harmony have been rallying to keep their ancient culture alive.

Pereginus
Previously the Pereginus were seen as an obstacle to be overcome, a force of nature that was to be trimmed and controled by the High Eidon. This rather low look on these people stemmed from the fact that most of them were simple nomadic hunters. They were not classified as lower due to the fact they still had a very simple written language and had the semblance of an economomy when they were discovered. In a most ironic fashion, the Pereginus ended being described as a force of nature when they embarked on the Great Conquest. Their ability to adjust to almost any temperature (though they prefer the cold as a rule) made them capable of going anywhere, while their weaker but more common aetheric powers allowed them to outnumber the High Race's aetherists nearly 10 to 1.

Phobus
The Phobus were never very involved in the politics of the world. The largest populations once lived on islands, far away from the grasp of the High Eidon. While this isolation allowed them to exist in peace for over a thousand years, it made them extremely vulnerable when the Oric states expanded their trade spheres. A series of brutal wars and exterminations has forced all but the most isolated Phobus to new lands. In additon to the darker skinned, broad faced natives that left their island homes from Mekazi or Kamyria, there are also populations of Phobus in Eira and

Savage Eidó̱n
Savage Eidon have generally been on the fringes of society, unable to assimilate to the leader-follow dynamic that the noble and common Eidon shared. The last kingdoms of low eidon fell long ago, which has left these populations at the mercy of expanding common populations.Low Eidon have been relegated to the worst jobs in society, with particularly skilled or intelligent individuals being permitted to live in the middle classes. Perhaps most damning has been the Savage Eidon's heavy association with flawed Scientific Speciesism over the recent centuries. This and very high rates of violence among major populations leaves the path of the warrior for many unemployed young individuals.

Dead Eidó̱n
Many blood lines of man are known but no more. Some have died in recent history, while others are known only from legend and their bones.

Ogres
Large mountain-dwelling men, Ogres were once a race of petty conquerors. Ogre warlords and their immediate kin would once rule tracts of land, subjugating the people and eating them as the rulers saw fit. The nature of Ogres prevented enough organization for kingdoms to form, although one or two historical examples of proto-kingdoms exist. While Ogres had been wiped out in many regions prior, the Alpha Kingdom killed the last of them during its own conquests.

Cross Breeding
Some pairings of eidó̱n have a rare chance of reproducing. Even so, the vast majority of such pregnancies miscarry and most of those successful born do not survive long. Against all of these odds, some of the most powerful people in history have been children of two eidó̱n.