Lore
More detailed race lore can be found at
http://soliniaonline.wikia.com/racesModern Human
Following the many years of interbreeding between races in Tsiyon and other areas of the world the human race consists of a mixture of Meroei, Eusebian, Endol and Chunel. Descended from the shipwrecked crew of Element 5sent to scout the western hemisphere they (after a great struggle) founded the city of Alaris which was to become the birthplace of the Modern Human Empire. Following the growth of the city they spread north found Northreach and eventually Meropis where they have built an empire to span much of the western world.
However, as the empire grew it had become bloated and many of it's citizens consistently suffered a gradually worser life year by year. Due to this, several renegade elements attacked the capital taking out the last steward of the empire sending the near by lands into chaos.
High Elves
This western hemisphere race originally descended from the Vishim , an ancient eastern elven race. Once a holy vishim order in the city of Alaris, the High Elves have become a noble and virtuous race seeking only to honour their gods. Their fanatical devotion has led them to discover all manners of new magic (which they are reluctant to share with non-believers, even their elven cousins) and their knights have been known to rival even the many paladin orders of Tsiyon .
Some consider the High Elves to be uppity and snooty but some of the more scholarly races such as the High Humans find their logical and determined mindset to be an appropriate modern trait.
Wood Elf
Following the construction of the city of Alaris , the Vishim survivors of Element 5 spent much of their time continuing old traditions from the eastern lands. During this period a subsect of the Vishim spent more and more time amongst the Eusebian survivors and created a community in reverence of the gods of nature.
The Wood Elves are naturally skilled in ranged combat and in close quarters with light weapons - they respect all things nature and take great care to ensure the safety of the creatures and the forests they call their home. They have given up the city life their Vishimdescendents gave them in Ravenholme and now favour living in and sometimes above the trees of their beloved forests.
Since the Vishim race began to branch off into Wood Elf and High Elf their differences have become ever more increasing although they still remain brethren to each other. Some might say however that the High Elves still look down on their lesser civilised cousins.
Dark Elf
The Dark Elf race is somewhat surrounded in mystery, but those that have delved into ancient Mysmaal lore have uncovered the truth of the origins of this race. It is not clear exactly how or when but it is certain the Mysmaal captured and tortured several Vishim during a midnight raid on the city of Alaris.
What followed was almost a decade of deformation and twisting of the Vishim prisoners in the persuit of creating an obedient mysmaalian slave - several of the Vishim died in the process but two were strong enough to survive and were bred, over many generations as servants, guardians and for even darker duties.
However, due to the kidnappings a Meroei by the name of Elarok Lightbringer (a daughter of one of the victims) finally uncovered the Mysmaal nest and slayed it's overfiend, Count Sythik D'Mirax who was promptly beheaded and quartered. Following the death of Sythik, the Vishim abominations finally became free and self aware and they butchered all remaining Mysmaal and even their rescuers.
The Mysmaal nest has since become a bastion of darkness and power of this newly born race who, despite their Vishim and Mysmaalian origins feel they have become elevated far above both. They fear nothing and are brutally dangerous in combat and exceptionally skilled with dark and light magic and solely worship the diety of hate and betrayal, Deuzulus.
Angels
Angels have been the subject of myths among the modern races of Solinia for countless aeons. Some believe they are holy beings and pay homage to them in various religious texts and others say they are merely stories told to give people hope and strength in times of turmoil.
The fact of the matter is that the Angels are alive and well and have been so for longer than any other race on Solinia, they are descended from the Tinai and are spoken of in the Ancient Texts surrounding the horrific events that took place during the Cataclysm.
The (very) ancient Genesis story of provides more information about this fabled race who have returned to bring their god Methabeht back to Solinia.
Barbarians
Centuries ago when the Vishim held their seat of power in Caer'Bedion on Asgarad , they had spoken of a barbaric race that shared traits similar to the Ancient Humans . They lived in the village of Faen Dan on the northern cliffs ofWinters Deep for as long as any of the Vishim can remember and were a peaceful people who had simple lives and were furious fighters. They held equillibrium with the wildlife around them, tamed wolves and fed off the gargantuan mammoths that stomped the great plains.
At some point, this race must have made their way over the western hemisphere as several tribes have been spotted among the many island chains. They are led by Cheiftans and are weary of outsiders but do not engage in open warefare unless provoked. Despite their simple lives this race should not be trifled with.
