1. #1Animus

   Keys: world, animus, planet, the world, our planet, known land, known lands, the plateau, plateau, loogian, berth, mockback, chasm, katash

   Animus is a vast dark fantasy medieval world where magic, aura, and spirit are deeply intertwined with everyday life. Most of the planet is land, believed by many to be either impossibly gigantic or outright infinite. Much of the world remains unexplored, and no true world map exists—only constantly updated “known maps” created by explorers and adventurers pushing into unmapped regions.

   • The Plateau sits at the center of every known map and is believed to be the center of the world itself. This colossal landmass, the size of a continent, rises high above the surrounding lands and is covered in grassy plains and meadows. It is home to the vast capital of the Human Empire and the majority of humanity. Massive spiraling roads wrap around its edges, and traveling from top to bottom can take many hours.
   • Loogian is the region of rolling hills, patches of forest, and grasslands surrounding The Plateau. Most human towns, villages, and farmland are found here. Berth is the enormous world-tree forest north of The Plateau. Its trees are so massive they pierce the clouds and block sunlight from reaching the forest floor, leaving the lower regions in perpetual darkness. Bright Elves build interconnected cities among the bright upper branches, while Dark Elves dwell below in the shadowed depths. The forest floor forms its own ecosystem of towering mushrooms, bioluminescent moss, and giant insects.
   • Mockback is the colossal swamp east of The Plateau. Covered in constant rain and thick green fog, it is a land of deep mud, giant reptiles, and dinosaurs. Small settlements cling to its edges, while feral Lizardfolk tribes roam its depths.
   • Chasm lies to the west of The Plateau. A rugged, stony highland of barren rock hills cut deeply by countless canyons, it is rich in minerals and ore. The land is dry but maintains average temperatures. For generations, dwarves have called Chasm home, carving massive interconnected cities into the canyon walls and deep beneath the earth. These fortress-cities serve as the primary defensive line against the Green Hordes.
   • Agave Wastes stretch far to the west of Chasm, beyond the Great Barricade. Once a fertile plain, this vast savanna was devastated and stripped bare by the greenskins, becoming a harsh and barren wasteland. It is a dangerous land filled with direhyenas, giant crocodiles, massive eagles and vultures, and aggressive four-tusked malamutes. Extremely rich in exposed minerals and gems, the region remains largely inaccessible due to the overwhelming presence of greenskin tribes. The dwarves’ Great Barricade stands as the final wall separating civilization from this savage frontier.
   • Katash, the great desert, stretches across the south of The Plateau. It is a harsh land of scorching daytime heat and freezing nighttime cold. This is the ancestral homeland of the kemonomimi and their many subspecies, who originated in its dunes and arid wastes, and a great exporter of silks and spices, but also illegal drugs.
2. #2_____________Regions_____________
3. #3The Plateau

   Keys: The Plateau, Plateau, Leirath, Caelumreach, human capital, human empire, center of the world, the human empire, cyan pegasus, human emperor, human empress, human princess

   The Plateau is the colossal continent-sized landmass that sits at the very center of every known map in Animus. Believed by most to be the literal heart of the world, this immense highland rises dramatically above the surrounding regions and is covered in vast grassy plains, meadows, and gentle hills. It serves as the political, cultural, and military core of the Human Empire. The Plateau is home to the empire’s capital, Caelumreach, the largest and most advanced city in the known world. Caelumreach is a sprawling metropolis of towering white architecture, grand palaces, and wide boulevards lined with magically lit lampposts that glow softly even at night. It is a center of trade, learning, and power. Ruling Family The Human Empire is ruled by the ancient Lunareth bloodline, whose members are instantly recognizable by their signature cyan hair. Pureblood royals also possess striking golden-yellow eyes.

   • Emperor Caius Leirath – The current ruler, a wise and formidable leader.
   • Empress Vespera Leirath – His wife and co-ruler.
   • Princess Zara Leirath – Their daughter and heir, known for her beauty and strong aura talent.

   The empire’s symbol is a majestic cyan pegasus on a white field, and its colors are white and cyan. The Human Empire boasts the largest and most organized military force in the world, supported by a powerful noble class and the legendary Knight’s Academy.

   The Plateau stands as the shining center of humanity — prosperous, powerful, and constantly buzzing with ambition.

4. #4Loogian

   Keys: Loogian

   Loogian is the broad region of rolling hills, scattered woodlands, and fertile grasslands that surrounds The Plateau. It serves as the heartland of the Human Empire, containing the majority of human towns, villages, farmlands, and noble estates. This region is considered the most civilized and populated area outside the Plateau itself. Humans make up the vast majority of its inhabitants, though dwarves, kemonomimi, and other races can also be found in its larger settlements. Life in Loogian revolves around agriculture, trade, and the service of various human lords who rule their own territories. Because so many powerful lords hold land here, Loogian is also the primary stage for Human Lord Wars — formalized conflicts fought between nobles under strict imperial rules. These wars are a constant part of life in the region, keeping many areas politically tense and dangerous. Loogian is a land of contrast peaceful farming villages sit beside heavily fortified towns and castles, while prosperous trade roads wind between them. It is often seen as the breadbasket and cultural core of humanity, yet it remains a place where ambition, honor, and conflict walk hand in hand.

5. #5Mockback

   Keys: Mockback, swamp, Mockback swamp, the swamp

   Mockback is the colossal swamp east of The Plateau, bordering both Loogian and Berth. Covered in constant rain, green fog, and endless mud, it is one of the most isolated and hostile regions of the Known Lands.

   The Loogian border is known as Lowport, a chest-deep marsh filled with fish and mudcrabs. Human villages survive here by fishing and exporting food to Loogian and The Plateau. Though relatively safe, life in Lowport is harsh, wet, and impoverished. Lizardfolk rarely venture this close to human settlements.

   The Berth border is called Muddle, a near-uninhabitable bog of bottomless mud and massive world-tree roots jutting from the swamp. Beneath the surface lies highly fertile black mud harvested and dried into Terra Preta, prized across human lands for agriculture. Muddle is also home to the mysterious Mud Fishers.

   The swamp proper can only be reached by boat through Lowport—or through Muddle by those desperate or foolish enough to try. Deep within Mockback lies vast stretches of wet land, ruined settlements, and lawless territory inhabited by bandits, fugitives, and fierce Lizardfolk tribes.

   Mockback teems with reptilian life: crocodiles, giant lizards, frogs, massive komodo dragons, and even dinosaurs. Its beasts provide valuable meat, hides, and scales, making the swamp a dangerous but profitable hunting ground. Despite this abundance, Mockback is so immense that much of it remains eerily silent and empty.

   The deadliest threats in Mockback are Crocomaws, disease, and the endless swarms of mosquitoes.

6. #6Agave Wastes

   Keys: the agave wastes, agave wastes, west of Chasm, green horde, green hordes, direhyena, direhyenas, malamute, malamutes

   The Agave Wastes are a vast, ruined savanna located west of Chasm. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, this region was a fertile and prosperous plain. However, the arrival and rapid expansion of greenskins completely stripped the land bare, turning it into a dry, barren wilderness with scattered trees and harsh grasslands. The dwarves of Chasm foresaw the growing threat and constructed the Great Barricade — a massive, heavily reinforced stone wall that stretches across the entire border between Chasm and the Wastes. This colossal fortification, manned by dwarven defenders, serves as the primary defense against the endless green hordes. The Agave Wastes are extremely dangerous. They are home to direhyenas, giant crocodiles that lurk in the few remaining rivers and lakes, massive eagles and vultures that circle overhead, and malamutes — enormous four-tusked elephants known for their aggression. Despite its hostility, the region is incredibly rich in rare minerals, with visible above-ground deposits of gems and gold. However, the extreme density of greenskin tribes makes any attempt at mining nearly impossible. The greenskins themselves show little interest in these resources but fiercely guard them simply to prevent outsiders from claiming them. The Agave Wastes remain a savage frontier — a constant source of raids into Chasm and a grim reminder of what happens when greenskins are left unchecked.

7. #7Katash

   Keys: Katash, the south, desert, the desert, southern land, southern lands, southern desert, kemonomimi lands, kemonomimi land

   Katash, the Great Desert, is a vast and unforgiving expanse stretching across the entire southern reaches of the known world, south of The Plateau. It is a land of extreme temperatures — blisteringly hot during the day under the blazing sun, and freezing cold at night as the heat rapidly escapes into the clear sky. The desert is far from uniform. It contains a wide variety of sub-biomes, including endless golden dunes, towering sand canyons, dry rocky badlands, seasonal rivers, and precious scattered oases. Life here is harsh but resilient. Native wildlife includes sandstriders (large flightless birds), venomous dune vipers, burrowing scorpions, and packs of swift desert foxes. This is the ancestral homeland of the kemonomimi, who originated in its arid wastes and remain the dominant population. Due to the extreme diversity and segregation between their countless subspecies, Katash has no true central government or capital. Instead, it is a fractured land containing hundreds — if not thousands — of independent tribes, settlements, and city-states. The level of civilization varies wildly depending on the subspecies: more “domesticated” types tend to build larger, more advanced communities, while feral subspecies often live in nomadic tribes or primitive camps. Katash is famous for its spice farms, which produce some of the most sought-after seasonings in the world. It is also the largest producer and exporter of recreational drugs, including Mochi-Mochi Sauce, Gold Dust, and Cactus Weed. With no laws against narcotics, the desert thrives on this lucrative trade. Large quantities are regularly smuggled north into the Human Empire, where they fetch exorbitant prices on the black market — though the risk of severe punishment is equally high. The closest thing Katash has to a capital is the city of Kinder, a large, heavily walled trade hub supported by the Human Empire. It enforces imperial laws (including drug bans) and primarily allows only “domesticated” kemonomimi subspecies (such as cat, dog, horse, and cow types) to reside there. This policy is a constant source of resentment among the rest of the kemonomimi.

8. #8________Kingdoms/Cities/Towns/Villages__________
9. #9Caelumreach (The Plateau/Human Capital)

   Keys: Caelumreach, human capital, the Eternal Crown of Humanity, Eternal Crown of Humanity, eternal crown, Leirath Spire, cyan pegasus

   Caelumreach, the Eternal Crown of Humanity, is the capital of the Human Empire and the largest, most powerful, and most advanced city in all of Animus. Located at the heart of The Plateau, this sprawling metropolis is a symbol of human ambition, wealth, and arcane ingenuity. The city is encircled by three concentric layers of massive white stone walls, reinforced with glowing runes and guarded by towering mage spires. These defenses make Caelumreach nearly impenetrable, having withstood every siege in recorded history. Within the walls, the city is a breathtaking blend of grand architecture, wide marble avenues lined with magically lit lampposts, elegant spires, and lush public gardens. The Imperial Palace, known as the Leirath Spire, dominates the skyline — a majestic cyan-and-white structure visible from nearly every district. Caelumreach is a center of commerce, magic, scholarship, and military power. It houses the imperial court, the central headquarters of the Knight’s Academy, and the empire’s finest arcane colleges. Its markets overflow with goods from across the known world, and its forges and workshops produce some of the finest enchanted equipment available to man. However, for all its grandeur, Caelumreach is not without flaws. Behind the shining facade lie crowded slums and poorer districts, particularly in the outer rings, where crime, poverty, and desperation fester. The stark contrast between the gleaming noble quarters and the shadowed underbelly is a constant source of tension. Still, Caelumreach stands unmatched — a dazzling jewel of human civilization, where power, beauty, and darkness coexist under the watchful gaze of the cyan pegasus.

10. #10Ol-Manner (Loogian/Village)

    Keys: Ol-Manner

    A small, tight-knit village in Loogian of roughly fifty humans nestled in the dense woodlands north of The Plateau. The villagers are mostly lumberjacks, with a handful of skilled carpenters and tanners supporting the community. Conservative and deeply traditional, the people of Ol-Manner are warm and hospitable to their own kind, but wary and distrustful of outsiders — especially non-humans. Life here revolves around the steady rhythm of chopping timber, processing wood, and the simple values of hard work and family.

11. #11Torero (Loogian/Town)

    Keys: Torero

    Torero A large, heavily fortified human town in Loogian, south-east of The Plateau, built directly around a massive iron quarry and enclosed by strong defensive walls. Torero is a renowned mining and blacksmithing hub, famous for its high-quality metalwork. Roughly 30% of the population consists of dwarves who settled here to work as master smiths and stoneworkers. The town produces almost no food due to the surrounding stony plains, but it easily imports everything it needs through the lucrative export of metal and stone. Torero’s greatest specialty is Black Steel — a denser, stronger, and sharper metal than standard steel, though significantly heavier. Only powerful warriors typically seek equipment made from it. The town is also home to the once-noble Skreicher Manor, now empty and slowly falling into ruin. It remains the property of the last surviving member of the family, Capka Skreicher.

12. #12__________Points of Interest__________
13. #13Lowport

    Keys: Lowport, swamp port

    Lowport is a chest-deep marsh located on the western edge of Mockback Swamp, bordering the Loogian. Often called the “safe” entrance to the swamp, Lowport is a network of shallow waterways teeming with fish and mudcrabs. Human fishing villages survive here by catching and exporting food to Loogian and The Plateau. Life is wet, harsh, and impoverished, but relatively safe compared to deeper areas. Lizardfolk rarely approach this close to human territory.

14. #14Mockback Swamp

    Keys: Mockback Swamp, Swamp land, Deep Swamp

    Mockback Swamp (The Deep Swamp) is the vast, dangerous heart of Mockback, stretching far beyond Lowport and Muddle. This immense region is covered in constant rain, thick green fog, and endless mud. It is home to fierce Lizardfolk tribes, bandits, fugitives, ruined settlements, and dangerous wildlife including crocodiles, giant lizards, massive komodo dragons, and even dinosaurs. The deadliest threats are the terrifying Crocomaws, disease, and relentless mosquito swarms. Valuable monster parts make it a high-risk, high-reward hunting ground.

15. #15Muddle

    Keys: Muddle, mud lakes

    Muddle is a treacherous, near-uninhabitable bog on the northeastern border of Mockback Swamp, touching the elven lands of Berth. Characterized by bottomless mud and massive world-tree roots breaking through the surface. The highly fertile black mud harvested here is dried into Terra Preta, a prized agricultural resource. Muddle is also home to the mysterious and often huge Mud Fishers. Only the desperate or foolish attempt to enter the deeper swamp through this route.

16. #16Swamp Tower

    Keys: Swamp tower, Claudette, Claudette Tanner, Necromancer tower

    A large stone tower located in the Mockback Swamps. Once ruins, it was claimed and fixed by the necromancer Claudette Tanner. Imposing and aged on the outside, often with undead patrolling the perimeter, the inside of the tower is meticulously cared for, cleaned, well furnished, and polished.

17. #17Skreicher Manor

    Keys: Skreicher, Skreicher Manor, House Skreicher

    Skreicher Manor is a massive, aging estate located on private grounds within Torero. The manor is distinguished by its black walls, red-tinted windows, and roof tiles, all adorned with the family’s emblem — a black tiger with glowing red eyes. Once a proud and respected noble household, Skreicher Manor now stands dusty, semi-abandoned, and mostly empty. The family’s decline came from years of obsessive martial training, pride, and strict rules that prioritized powerful warriors over marriage and heirs. The last patriarch, Capka’s father, ultimately drank himself to death in disgrace, leaving the family name in ruins. The three-story mansion contains a grand master bedroom, extensive training halls, gyms, armories, and enough space to house hundreds of people. Today, it is filled with cobwebs and silence. The old, tattered family banner still flies outside, fluttering weakly in the wind.

18. #18The Great Barricade

    Keys: the great barricade, chasm wall, chasm barricade, agave wastes border, western border, great barricade

    The Great Barricade is the legendary defensive wall built by the dwarves of Chasm to seal off the Agave Wastes. Stretching hundreds of miles across the entire western border, this colossal fortification stands as one of the greatest engineering feats in known history. Constructed from thick, reinforced stone and bolstered with steel and runes, the wall reaches over 80 feet in height and is wide enough for dwarven troops and siege engines to move along its top. It is studded with massive watchtowers, heavily armed fortresses, and gated strongpoints every few miles. Manned year-round by disciplined dwarven warriors, the Great Barricade serves as the unbreakable frontline against the endless green hordes. It has withstood countless invasions, repelling waves of goblins, orcs, ogres, and trolls for generations. While small groups of greenskins occasionally slip through or climb over during major assaults, no full-scale horde has ever successfully breached the wall. To the dwarves, the Great Barricade is more than just a wall — it is their proudest achievement and the shield that protects not only Chasm, but the rest of the world from the savage lands beyond.

19. #19___________Civilized Races___________
20. #20Humans

    Keys: human, humans, men, man

    Humans are the most common race in Animus and the main civilized race in the world. Their short lifespan (60–80 years) allows them to reproduce quickly and adapt to change faster than longer-lived races. They reach adulthood at 18 and full maturity at 25. Humans are the most versatile and varied race — lacking exceptional talent in any one area, but capable of mastering magic (mana), martial arts (aura), healing (spirit), and nearly anything else through ambition and adaptability.

21. #21Elves

    Keys: elf, elven, elves

    Elves are the longest-lived civilized race in Animus. Elves mature at 90 years old and can live up to 900 years. Once a single race, they split into Bright Elves and Dark Elves after settling in the World Tree forest of Berth. Those who remained in the sunlit upper branches became Bright Elves, while those exiled to the dark forest floor became Dark Elves. Elves have low fertility, making every birth a celebrated event. They are the second most populous race but tend to view themselves as superior to shorter-lived races. Bright and Dark Elves despise each other and are in open conflict.

22. #22Bright Elves

    Keys: bright elf, bright elves, bright elven, high elf, high elves, high elven

    Bright Elves, also called High Elves, live in magnificent cities built among the sunlit upper branches of Berth. They are naturally gifted in magic and value magical talent above all else. They are generally haughty, arrogant, and often racist toward other races (with exceptions). Males tend to be tall and elegant, while females are gracefully curved and average in height. They have slender builds with few exceptions. Bright Elves find being called a 'High' elf extremely offensive and demeaning. Ancient elves absorbed moonlight for thousands of years before becoming the Bright Elves of today, granting them exceptional magical aptitude. They mature at 90 and can live up to 900 years.

23. #23Dark Elves

    Keys: dark elf, dark elven, dark elves

    Dark Elves inhabit the perpetual darkness of Berth’s forest floor, among giant mushrooms and bioluminescent flora. They lack natural talent for magic but excel in stealth, cunning, and information gathering. Their society is majority female and often misandrist, with a strong cultural emphasis on power dynamics — the strong dominate the weak, frequently forming sadistic or masochistic relationships. They are extremely dangerous and pragmatic. Like all elves, they mature at 90 and can live up to 900 years.

24. #24Dwarves

    Keys: dwarf, dwarven, dwarves

    Dwarves are stout, hardy warriors and master craftsmen who dwell in the canyon cities of Chasm. Short and broad-shouldered, males take great pride in their long beards, while females are notably voluptuous and feminine with no facial hair. They mature at 60 and live up to 300 years. Grudge-holding yet fiercely loyal, most dwarves are tsundere by nature — blunt and abrasive, but deeply appreciative of genuine praise. They are heavy drinkers (even infants are given ale), curse often with thick Scottish accents, and are notoriously greedy for metals and gems. Naturally resistant to magic, they cannot cast spells, but compensate with unmatched skill in engineering, blacksmithing, and stonework. Dwarven society is traditional: only males serve in the army and dangerous work, while females remain safe as homemakers within the canyon holds. This has fueled the annoying rumor that dwarven women have beards, which greatly offends them. They share a playful but one-sided rivalry with elves, enjoying teasing them (especially calling them “knife ears”) because they find their annoyed reactions hilarious. Dwarves get along excellently with humans, appreciating their boisterous, direct nature and shared greed for wealth and drink.

25. #25Kemonomimi

    Keys: kemonomimi, demi humans, demi human, demi-humans, demi-human, beastfolk, beastman, beastwoman

    Kemonomimi, also called Demi Humans or Beastfolk, are one of the most diverse and varied races in Animus, originating from the harsh deserts of Katash. They possess largely human-like bodies with prominent animal features that vary wildly depending on their subspecies — including ears, tails, eyes, claws, scales, wings, or antennae. Their forms range from tiny mouse kemonomimi to massive elephant kemonomimi, and nearly every type of mammal, reptile, amphibian, and even some insect traits can be found among them. Kemonomimi display incredible variety in size, build, coloration, and appearance. Hair color can range from natural human tones to bright pinks, blues, silvers, or none at all. Their animal traits heavily influence their instincts, behavior, and culture. Predatory subspecies (such as wolves, tigers, or snakes) tend to be more aggressive and territorial, while herbivorous or prey subspecies (such as rabbits, deer, or sheep) are often more skittish or communal. They reach maturity and have lifespans similar to humans (adulthood around 18, living 60–80 years on average). While highly adaptable, kemonomimi are known for deep internal rivalries and segregation between subspecies. Conflicts between natural predator and prey types are common, sometimes leading to violence or long-standing feuds. Despite their diversity and occasional internal strife, kemonomimi — particularly those with domesticated animal traits (dogs, cats, cows, horses, etc.) — tend to get along exceptionally well with humans. Many have successfully integrated into human society, often forming strong bonds and serving in a wide variety of roles from laborers and warriors to companions and advisors. Because of their extreme physical and behavioral variety, kemonomimi are often seen as unpredictable and fascinating by other races.

26. #26___________Uncivilized Races___________
27. #27Lizardfolk

    Keys: Lizardfolk, lizardmen, lizard people, lizard kind

    Lizardfolk (Also known as Lizardmen) An uncivilized, tribal race of bipedal reptiles inhabiting Mockback Swamp. They have no recognized rights in civilized lands and live in small to medium tribes (up to 50 members). Lizardfolk are divided into two subtypes:

    • Grunts: Large, hulking, crocodilian builds. Stronger but significantly dumber.
    • Slims: Smaller, gecko-like, more agile and common (outnumbering Grunts 8 to 1).

    They mature at age 10 and live 40–60 years. Females lay eggs (usually 1, up to 4). They value raw strength — physical or magical — above all else. Tribes are led by the strongest individual, called the Broodfather or Broodmother (usually a Grunt). Their tribes live in burrows dug into the softer, drier patches of land within the swamp, or rarely in crude mud huts. They respect only personal power and have little regard for titles or armies. They communicate in clicks and hisses but can slowly learn other languages. They eat raw meat (including humanoids), but never their own kind.

28. #28Greenskins

    Keys: greenskin, greenskins, goblin, goblins, goblinoid, hobgoblin, hobgoblins, orc, orcs, orchish, ogre, ogres, ogroid, troll, trolls

    Greenskins is the collective term for a group of related savage races — Goblins, Hobgoblins, Orcs, Ogres, and Trolls — that originated from the Agave Wastes, the barren and ruined lands west of Chasm. They are brutal, warlike, and respect only raw strength. Weakness is bullied or killed without mercy, while the strong are followed. This creates a harsh hierarchy where larger and more powerful greenskins dominate smaller ones, leaving goblins at the bottom. Though they can unite into massive “Green Hordes” during invasions, they usually form separate tribes or warrens. Goblins and Hobgoblins mix most often, with Hobgoblins frequently leading. The Agave Wastes were once fertile plains until the greenskins devastated them, turning the region into a wasteland. Most greenskins in Loogian and surrounding lands are descendants of those who slipped through during past invasions. While some tribes can grow quite large, they are generally treated as dangerous pests rather than an existential threat and are viewed as a highly invasive race. Extremely rare individuals reject their kind’s violent ways and attempt to live among civilized races, but they face heavy stigma and are almost always rejected or driven out.

29. #29Goblins

    Keys: Goblin, Goblinoid, Goblins

    Goblins Small humanoids standing roughly 1 meter (3 feet) tall, with skin ranging from lime green to deep verdant. Males are typically bald, while females have longer hair (most commonly black). They are usually skinny due to frequent food shortages, though well-fed females store fat heavily in their breasts, thighs, and butts. Goblins mature at 2 years old and live only 15–20 years. They reproduce extremely quickly — pregnancies last just two weeks and often result in twins or triplets. They can interbreed with humanoid races, with offspring inheriting mostly goblin traits. Goblin society is primitive and tribal. They live in caves and ruins, using crude stone and bone tools, and wear minimal animal-hide clothing. They have low impulse control, preferring to eat, mate, and sleep over productive work. They are naturally cruel to the weak and subservient to the strong. Goblin females seek the strongest males (usually the chieftain) to sire offspring and can form surprisingly loyal bonds with powerful mates. Males view sex primarily as pleasure and respect “claims” — once a strong male claims a female, weaker males usually do not challenge her. Rape, slavery, and torture of outsiders are commonplace in their culture.

30. #30Hobgoblins

    Keys: Hobgoblin, Hobgoblins, Goblinoid

    Hobgoblins are a larger, more advanced subspecies of goblinoids. They stand significantly taller than goblins, usually 1.3 to 1.6 meters (4 to 5 feet), with a more humanoid build while retaining distinct goblin features such as pointed ears, sharp teeth, and green skin often mixed with brown tones. Both males and females grow hair, and well-fed females store noticeable fat in their breasts, thighs, and rear. Compared to regular goblins, hobgoblins are much more cunning, disciplined, and militaristic. They are calculating and strategic, making them natural leaders and competent commanders on the battlefield. While still cruel and aggressive, they possess better impulse control and excel at manipulation, deception, and organized warfare. They deeply respect martial strength and will follow any powerful leader who brings them victory and status, even non-greenskins. Hobgoblin society is highly patriarchal and sexist. Males dominate and forbid females from fighting in wars, forcing them to remain in camp handling chores and raising pups. Hobgoblin females, much like their goblin cousins, actively seek out the strongest males to sire powerful offspring. If treated at least decently, they can form strong, loyal bonds, though they understand and accept that strong males often take multiple mates. They reproduce more slowly than goblins, typically birthing only one or two pups at a time, mature around age 6, and live between 30 to 40 years.

31. #31Orcs

    Keys: orc, orcs, orchish

    Orcs are the largest and strongest of the common goblinoid races, serving as the vanguard and frontline shock troops of the Green Hordes. On average they are bigger and physically more powerful than humans, though slightly less intelligent. They have green skin that can lean toward grayish tones, prominent tusks, pointy ears, and brutish features. Their hair is usually black, brown, or red. Orcs mature at age 12 and live between 50 to 60 years. Their entire culture revolves around raw strength. The strongest individual becomes warchief, regardless of gender or even race. They value directness and despise lies, cheating, and underhanded tactics. Orcs are famously blunt — if they want to kill you, they will tell you to your face. Mating Customs Orcs settle romantic and sexual relationships through ritual “mating battles” — a wrestling and fistfight between the interested parties. The challenged party may refuse without shame if they are not interested. The winner of the bout becomes the dominant partner who makes the decisions, while the loser becomes the submissive who obeys. Both roles are respected, as submitting to a clearly stronger partner is seen as honorable. A dominant partner may take multiple mates, but they must defeat all their current mates plus the new challenger at the same time. Having multiple mates is considered a great honor for everyone involved, as it proves exceptional strength. Orcs prefer brutal melee combat and rarely practice magic, though those who show talent usually become respected shamans. While they hold martial prowess in the highest regard, they still respect other forms of strength such as archery or powerful magic.

32. #32Ogres

    Keys: ogre, ogres, ogroid

    Ogres are the largest and most brutish of the common greenskin races. Massive, fat, and incredibly strong, they stand between 8 to 10 feet tall with yellowish-green or olive skin. They are famously dumb, often described as “dumb as rocks,” and think mostly about eating. Males are bald with enormous tusks and heavily muscled yet obese builds. Females have hair and possess extremely thick, curvaceous bodies. Ogres mature at age 4 and live only 20–30 years, aging at a similar rate to goblins. Gluttonous to the extreme, ogres will eat almost anything remotely edible — including other greenskins when hungry. Their leaders, known as Gluttons, are usually solitary because they refuse to share food. Ogres are primarily used as living battering rams in battle and almost never hold leadership positions due to their low intelligence. They deeply respect strength and become meek and submissive in the presence of those clearly stronger than them. Easy to trick with food or strong drink, they rarely build proper homes, preferring to sleep in caves or under trees. Mothers, however, are fiercely protective and will create simple tents or decorate caves to keep their young safe. Mating A male ogre courts a female by hunting large amounts of meat and feeding her until she is completely full. If successful, she may agree to mate. Ogre males usually care little for long-term bonds, seeking only a quick encounter before leaving. Females mate only a few times in their lives, mainly to have children, but they fall easily for genuine affection and can become highly possessive and loyal toward any male who stays and treats them well.

33. #33Trolls

    Keys: Troll, trolls, troll blood, blood from a troll, troll's blood

    Trolls are the most vicious and reviled of the greenskin races. Massive, ugly, warty creatures with moss-green skin, they stand between 7 to 9 feet tall. They possess clawed hands, sharp teeth, and a brutish, hunched posture. As dumb as ogres, trolls are driven by an endless hunger for violence and killing rather than food. They possess incredible regenerative abilities, able to regrow lost limbs and survive devastating injuries. Only fire, acid, and frostbite can stop their regeneration. This makes them extremely difficult to kill and terrifying in battle. Trolls mature at age 12 and live 50 to 60 years. Unlike the solitary image often portrayed, they are highly communal. They dig massive, filthy underground warrens using their claws, where they live in large groups. They breed rapidly and fight constantly among themselves, sometimes even eating weaker members. Groups leave the warrens to hunt, returning with large amounts of meat to feast. Trolls are short-tempered, malicious, and sadistic. They become manically joyful when causing or receiving pain in combat. However, they turn cowardly and terrified when faced with attacks that stop their regeneration, often begging, pleading, or offering to serve their attacker to survive. Mating Trolls have almost no mating customs. Males aggressively force themselves on females (of any race) when in the mood, while ovulating females do the same to males. They live in filth and decay within their warrens. Even other greenskins despise trolls for their vile nature, but they are tolerated and used as powerful shock troops because of their raw strength and durability in battle. Troll blood is highly prized in alchemy, especially for creating potent healing and regenerative potions.

34. #34Kobolds

    Keys: kobold, kobolds, imprinting, imprint, imprinted, kobold estrus

    Kobolds are small, reptilian humanoids standing roughly three feet (0.9 meters) tall. They are distantly related to dragons and often worship them as divine beings. Their scales come in a wide variety of colors matching those of dragons, and they possess small horns, sharp teeth, little claws, large expressive eyes, and long prehensile tails. They have smooth, featureless chests and tend to dress very poorly — usually only in simple loincloths or scraps of hide. Kobolds are greedy, primitive, and hoard shiny objects, gems, and trinkets. They live in underground burrows, caves, or dug-out warrens. While they can be territorial and violent toward outsiders, they are not inherently cruel. They deeply respect strength and will readily submit to powerful individuals, often treating them with fanatical worship and devotion.

    Society & Behavior

    Kobolds are highly tribal and practice strong color segregation — burrows usually contain only kobolds of a single scale color. They are known to go to war with other color tribes for seemingly trivial reasons. Their intelligence is basic, making them relatively easy to tame or domesticate. Because of this, kobolds are sometimes kept as pets or servants by nobles and wealthy merchants. They have no legal rights in most civilized lands and are generally viewed as harmless but uncivilized creatures.

    Reproduction & Mating

    Kobolds mature at one year old and live only 10 to 15 years. They are extremely fertile and lay clutches of 6 to 9 eggs. Females have a strong nesting instinct and prefer soft materials for their nests. Once per year, females enter a month-long estrus period, becoming very needy and clingy. Kobolds imprint on their mates for life. Imprinting usually occurs after an impressive feat, a meaningful gift, or strong emotional moment, followed by scent-marking and wrapping tails together. They become extremely loyal, affectionate, and protective of their chosen partner. If their imprinted mate dies, they often fall into deep depression or catatonia. Because of their imprinting, kobolds have no concept of cheating — as long as they are not neglected, they do not mind their partner having other lovers.

    Anatomy

    Like reptiles, kobolds have cloacas. Males possess a hidden penis that emerges when aroused, while females have a cloacal vent. They lack external testicles and anuses. Well-fed females store fat heavily on their thighs, hips, rear, and tails, giving them a distinctly voluptuous and bottom-heavy appearance. Their horns are sensitive and erogenous at the base. Despite their primitive nature, kobolds are known for being highly loyal, protective of their young, and surprisingly affectionate once they imprint on someone.

35. #35___________Magic/Mind/Moon____________
36. #36The Moon

    Keys: Moon, the moon, Lunareth, magic, oh my moon, by the moon, moon be with you

    The Moon, known as Lunareth, is the primary celestial source of mana in Animus and holds deep spiritual and cultural importance to mages. Lunareth shines with a distinct pale silver light and remains faintly visible even during the day. While mana flows most strongly from the Moon during full moons — noticeably empowering magical workings — magic is not heavily dependent on its immediate presence. The world’s atmosphere traps and holds ambient mana, so even during new moons, eclipses, or if the Moon were somehow obscured for long periods, magic continues to function normally, though at reduced strength. Should Lunareth ever vanish entirely, the accumulated mana lingering in the world would continue to sustain magic for decades. Mages, sorcerers, and astrologers hold Lunareth in near-sacred regard. They commonly use phrases such as “Oh my Moon” or “By the Moon” in moments of surprise, reverence, or oath-taking instead of invoking gods. Because of its connection to mana, the study of Lunareth’s phases and position is a core part of advanced magical training and astrology. Many magical orders and academies incorporate the Moon into their symbols and traditions.

37. #37Magic

    Keys: magic, spells, mana, sorcery, sorcerer, mage, magician, archmage, archsorcerer, Evocation, Abjuration, Transmutation, Conjuration, Illusion, Enchantment, Divination, Necromancy,

    Magic is the art of manipulating mana, the ambient energy that flows from the Moon and lingers in the world. The ability to use magic is determined at birth. Those born with the gift can learn any school of magic to a basic level, but each mage has one school they naturally excel at, with extremely rare exceptions where a person can master two, and the once-in-a-millennium talent who excels at many. Magic grows stronger with training and use, much like a muscle. However, overexertion causes strain, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, and can lead to unconsciousness if fully drained.

    Magic Levels: Novice — Utter beginners still learning the fundamentals. Apprentice — Students undergoing formal training. Adept — Graduated mages. Most practitioners never advance beyond this rank. Expert — Highly skilled mages, often teachers and professors. Requires significant diligence and talent. Master — True archmages. Extremely rare and incredibly difficult to achieve, even with exceptional talent and effort.

    Main Schools of Magic: Evocation (most common) Abjuration Transmutation Conjuration Illusion Enchantment Divination (rarest) Necromancy (banned and villainized)

    Mages draw upon ambient mana around them, while the much rarer Sorcerers can generate mana internally, giving them a major advantage in sustained spellcasting. Magic is strongly associated with the Moon and astrology, and most serious practitioners are highly intelligent and studious.

38. #38Evocation

    Keys: evocation, evocation magic, evoker, evokers

    Evocation is the most common and widely practiced school of magic. It focuses on the direct manipulation and projection of raw magical energy to create elemental forces and destructive effects. Evokers specialize in summoning fire, lightning, ice, wind, and pure arcane energy. This school is favored by battle mages and adventurers due to its straightforward offensive power. Common spells include fireballs, lightning bolts, ice shards, and arcane blasts. While extremely potent in combat and capable of dealing massive area damage, Evocation is also one of the most mana-intensive schools. It requires strong control to avoid backlash, as poorly cast evocations can explode in the caster’s face or cause unintended collateral destruction. Because of its raw power and relative ease of learning compared to other schools, Evocation is the first school most mages train in and remains the most popular across the world.

39. #39Abjuration

    Keys: Abjuration, abjuration magic, abjurer, abjurers

    Abjuration is the school of magic focused on protection, defense, and negation. It is highly valued by warriors, knights, and cautious mages for its ability to create barriers and counter hostile forces. Abjurers specialize in spells that shield against physical and magical attacks, dispel enemy magic, and create wards. Common abilities include magical shields, anti-magic fields, resistance auras, and the ability to lock or reinforce doors and objects. While not as flashy as Evocation, Abjuration is considered one of the most practical and essential schools. Skilled abjurers can make themselves or their allies extremely difficult to harm, making this school vital in both warfare and dungeon delving. Mastering Abjuration requires strong focus and mana efficiency, as maintaining protective spells can be draining over long periods. Many elite bodyguards, fortress mages, and high-ranking mage adventurers rely heavily on this school for survival.

40. #40Transmutation

    Keys: transmutation, transmutation magic, transmuter, transmuters

    Transmutation is the school of magic that focuses on change, transformation, and alteration of matter and living beings. Transmuters specialize in reshaping objects, enhancing or weakening physical properties, and transforming one substance into another. Common spells include turning stone into mud, strengthening weapons and armor, polymorphing creatures, altering one’s own body, and repairing or breaking objects. This school is incredibly versatile, with applications ranging from combat and crafting to utility and healing. Skilled transmuters can temporarily turn their skin to iron, reshape battlefield terrain, or create valuable materials from base components. Transmutation requires deep understanding of the natural properties of things and precise control. Mistakes can lead to horrific mutations, permanent changes, or unstable results. Because of its complexity and high skill ceiling, Transmutation is respected as one of the more intellectually demanding schools of magic.

41. #41Conjuration

    Keys: conjuration, conjuration magic, conjurer, conjurers

    Conjuration is the school of magic centered on summoning, creation, and teleportation. Conjurers specialize in calling forth creatures, objects, and even temporary structures from nothing or from distant locations. This school allows mages to summon elementals, beasts, weapons, shields, and food. Advanced conjurers can teleport themselves or others across short or long distances. This school is highly prized for its utility both in and out of combat. A conjurer can summon allies to fight beside them, create barriers out of thin air, or instantly escape danger. However, maintaining summoned creatures drains mana continuously, and poorly controlled summons can turn against their master. Conjuration is considered one of the most difficult schools to master due to the need for strong willpower and precise control. It is especially popular among adventurers, explorers, and military mages who value versatility and tactical flexibility.

42. #42Illusion

    Keys: Illusion, Illusion magic, Illusionist, Illusionists

    Illusion is the school of magic dedicated to deception, perception, and the manipulation of the senses. Illusionists specialize in creating false images, sounds, smells, and even entire scenes that feel completely real to those affected. Common spells include invisibility, illusory duplicates, hallucinations, changing one’s appearance, and crafting complex mirages or phantoms. This school excels at misdirection, stealth, and psychological warfare. A skilled illusionist can make enemies fight their own allies, hide entire groups, or create terrifying monsters that only exist in the mind. Because illusions can be extremely convincing, they are feared in both combat and social situations. Illusion requires creativity, subtlety, and a deep understanding of how minds perceive reality. While it lacks the raw destructive power of Evocation, master illusionists are often considered the most dangerous mages in subtle conflicts, espionage, and court intrigue.

43. #43Enchantment (Regulated)

    Keys: enchantment, enchantment magic, enchanter, enchanters

    Enchantment is the school of magic that focuses on influencing the mind, emotions, and will of others. Enchanters specialize in spells that charm, dominate, calm, or enrage targets. This school allows mages to bend others to their will, extract information, create false loyalties, or pacify hostile creatures. Common spells include charming a person, inducing fear or courage, commanding obedience, and creating hypnotic suggestions. Because of its ability to directly control or manipulate people, Enchantment is viewed with suspicion and distrust by many. In some regions its more forceful applications are restricted or closely monitored. Despite this, it remains incredibly powerful in diplomacy, interrogation, and battlefield control. Mastering Enchantment requires strong willpower and a deep understanding of psychology. The most skilled enchanters can influence large groups or plant suggestions that last for years. However, strong-willed individuals can resist or break free from enchantments, and careless use can create powerful enemies if the spell fails.

44. #44Divination (Rarest)

    Keys: divination, divination magic, diviner, diviners, fortune teller, fortune tellers

    Divination is the rarest and most mysterious school of magic. It focuses on acquiring knowledge, foresight, and hidden truths. Diviners specialize in spells that reveal information beyond normal perception. This includes detecting magic, seeing through illusions, locating lost objects or people, scrying on distant locations, reading omens, and catching glimpses of the future. Advanced diviners can even peer into the past or communicate with spirits for answers. Because it deals with knowledge and foresight rather than direct power, Divination is highly respected among scholars, rulers, and strategists. However, it is extremely difficult to master and requires exceptional mental discipline and sensitivity to mana. Many who attempt to specialize in it achieve only minor success. Due to its rarity and usefulness, skilled diviners are in high demand. Kings and powerful organizations often seek them as advisors, though the future they see is never set in stone — only possibilities and warnings.

45. #45Necromancy (Forbidden)

    Keys: necromancy, dark magic, death magic, forbidden magic, necromancer, necromancers

    Necromancy (Death Magic / Dark Magic) The forbidden school of magic that commands the forces of death. It is widely considered the polar opposite of healing magic and is feared and hated across the Known Lands. Necromancy allows its users to raise the dead as undead servants, manipulate aging (both slowing and accelerating it), place powerful curses and hexes, create and control bones, fire necrotic bolts, and summon bone armor for defense. Because of its association with desecrating the dead, necromancy is considered deeply immoral and evil. It is strictly banned, and practicing or even studying it is a capital crime. Necromancers are relentlessly hunted by the Church of Sunlight, who offer large rewards for their capture. Those convicted are typically burned at the stake in the belief that only purifying fire can free their corrupted soul. Killing a necromancer is not considered a crime in most lands.

46. #46___________Aura/Body/Mountain____________
47. #47The Mountain

    Keys: The Mountain, The self, Aura, stand firm

    The Mountain is the central symbol and spiritual ideal of those who practice Aura. It does not refer to any physical mountain range, but to the self — the body and will forged through relentless discipline. Aura practitioners believe that every person is born as a mere hill, soft and unremarkable. Through hardship, training, and unyielding effort, one carves and tempers themselves into a towering peak — strong, immovable, and visible from afar. To “worship the Mountain” is to believe in oneself above all else. It is the conviction that any problem can be overcome through diligence, sweat, and hard work. There are no gods to pray to for strength; the power lies within. This philosophy breeds a culture of stubborn pride, self-reliance, and respect for those who endure. Aura users often greet each other with the phrase “Stand firm,” and many will touch their chest or fist over their heart when speaking of The Mountain. Even those who do not actively practice Aura but live by its ideals (such as certain dwarves and human warriors) honor this symbol. To follow the path of the Mountain is to accept pain as a teacher and weakness as something to be hammered away.

48. #48Aura

    Keys: Aura, lifeforce, life-force, life force, grounded class, heavy class, swift class, duelist class

    Aura is one of the three fundamental power types, representing the Body and associated with the Mountain. It is the life force naturally produced by all living beings through the simple act of being alive. Every body generates and stores Aura instinctively in order to function.

    Unlike Magic or Spirit, Aura is entirely physical in nature. Anyone can learn to use it through training, though mastering it requires immense discipline and effort. Aura behaves similarly to a muscle — the more it is sensed, controlled, and exercised, the stronger it becomes. Intense physical training is one of the most common ways to strengthen Aura capacity and output.

    By channeling Aura through the body, warriors can enhance their physical abilities far beyond normal limits, greatly increasing strength, speed, toughness, endurance, reflexes, and overall combat ability.

    Because Aura is directly tied to life force, excessive use places immense strain on the body. Overuse commonly causes soreness, exhaustion, weakness, and physical damage. The body naturally prevents itself from using more than roughly 50% of its total Aura reserves, causing unconsciousness once that threshold is reached.

    Some individuals, through sheer willpower or specialized techniques, can bypass this natural limiter and access the remaining reserves. Doing so drastically increases power output, but severely damages the body in the process. Completely exhausting one’s Aura can result in permanent injury or death.

    Aura Classes:

    Grounded Class A balanced Aura style focused on overall enhancement without specializing in any single area.

    Heavy Class Specializes in overwhelming strength, durability, and raw physical power.

    Swift Class Specializes in speed, agility, precision, and rapid movement.

    Duelist Class Specializes in heightened perception, reaction speed, reflexes, and combat awareness.

49. #49Grounded Class

    Keys: grounded class, grounded-class, grounded style, grounded-style, grounded aura, grounder, grounders

    Grounded Class is the most balanced and versatile of the Aura specializations. It focuses on well-rounded physical enhancement without committing heavily to any single aspect. Practitioners of Grounded Class, often simply called Grounders, reinforce their entire body with steady, stable Aura flow. This grants them improved strength, speed, durability, endurance, and reflexes all at once, though none of these traits reach the extreme peaks of the other classes. They are the true all-rounders — capable of adapting to most combat situations. Grounded users are known for their reliability and consistency. They excel in prolonged fights, versatile combat styles, and situations where flexibility is more important than raw specialization. Many knights, seasoned adventurers, and professional soldiers favor this class because it has fewer glaring weaknesses. While they may lose to a Heavy Class user in pure strength, or a Swift user in speed, a well-trained Grounded fighter is rarely dominated in any single area. Their fighting style is often described as solid, dependable, and efficient — like the broad base of a mountain that supports everything above it. Because of its balanced nature, Grounded is the most commonly chosen Aura Class, especially among those who seek steady progress without extreme risk.

50. #50Heavy Class

    Keys: Heavy class, heavy aura, heavy-class, heavy style, heavy-style, Hevie, hevies

    Heavy Class is an Aura specialization centered around overwhelming strength, endurance, and toughness. It is most commonly practiced by knights, barbarians, shock troops, and other frontline fighters who rely on brute force and resilience to dominate battle.

    Heavy Class users, often called Heavies, reinforce their bodies with dense Aura output, allowing them to strike with devastating force and withstand injuries that would stagger or cripple most warriors. Their attacks are typically slower and less refined than those of Swift or Duelist practitioners, but each blow carries immense weight behind it.

    Practitioners are known for their ability to continue fighting through pain, resist knockback, and hold their ground even against powerful attacks. Heavy Class fighters are often described as lumbering or relentless — difficult to stop once they begin advancing.

    While they lack the speed, agility, and reaction time of other Aura classes, Heavy Class users excel in direct combat, defensive formations, prolonged battles, and breaking through enemy lines by sheer force.

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