Evolution
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The Humans
Three Species
All races developed in relative isolation from each other. Thus, there are three races of human on Minerva, each with their own culture and religion. They mix now, but there is still tension as hard and fast divisions between the civilizations become blurred.
The Ferrans
The Ferrans came into full development on the continent of Avellia. Owing to the extreme temperatures on that continent, they developed their cities in the form of underground structures, coming out into the open only at night. They have evolved from the proto-human to look somewhat similar to Earth dogs, but stand upright and have opposable thumbs, hence their technological development. They are commonly known as The Endless. The origins of the name are lost to antiquity.
They worship Irith, but have three different sects of Irithism:
- the Khish-Ty - who worship: Khishtar, Tyla, Phaerith, and Jh'tiseh
- the Blestites - who worship: Calishul, Towash, Haerin, and Blesto
- the Chi-taera - who worship: Chisha, Ch'taera, Relowar, and Chaith
(for explanation of deities, click: The Endless)
The Khish-Ty are the true scientists among the Ferrans. Beginning with Astronomy and Astrology, they emerged as the keepers of all scientific knowledge. They are arrogant, but they also freely offer their assistance in any endeavour provided one asks very politely.
The Blestites tend to be the mystics, worshipping the four basic elements: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. They're "spells" tend to be merely wishful thinking rather than true magic. But they are good at reading signs and omens.
the Chi-taera practice the practical matter: war, poverty, the Hunt, and the Harvest. They are mostly farmers, but they have developed a long-standing tradition of martial arts and are among the more dangerous people when angered.
The Ferrans see themselves as superior to other kinds of humans, but condescend to help they with their civilizationsa because compassion, in it's proper form, is part of their code. Besides, they seek to learn the other races' disciplines, as they aspire to develop as spiritual beings.
