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[h1][u][i]Chiuq[/i][/u][/h1]

[u][i]Gerti[/i][/u]
The northmost continent, Gerti is a heavily forested landmass. Gerti has harsh winters and warm summers, as such it is home to some of the hardiest species on the planet. The dominant race on Gerti, however, are the Ceomsuri, who are relatively frail compared to the other species who live upon it.

[i]Erven[/i]
Erven is an island off the northeast of Gerti, uninhabited by the Ceomsuri, it is thought to be inhabited by elves, mystical and powerful creatures who are thought to have created Chiuq.

[u][i]Slahas[/i][/u]
Slahas is the easternmost continent. Slahas has multiple biomes, with most of them being too extreme for creatures to survive, however, the center of the continent is relatively mild all year round, and "The Hook" to the northeast is similar in biome to Gerti. This continent is home to multiple intelligent species, chief among them Drakanin and Humans. In the most recent war to shake the continent, the Drakanin kingdoms of the west were decimated by the human central kingdom known as Breybia, leaving the future of the race unknown. The human kingdom of the hook is wary of outsiders and has a policy of isolationism to the rest of the continent. To the southeast live the Slahasian Woodspeople, who are considered backwards by every other kingdom, especially the island Woodswomen.

[u][i]Southwestern Islands[/i][/u]

[i]Rweiss[/i]
Rwiess is a chain of islands to the south of Gerti, it is home to rainforests and spectacular volcanoes. Rwiess is under the control of the Rweissian kingdom, made up of Woodswomen. The kingdom is incredibly technologically savvy, creating devices to aid magic users and weapons in their own right.

[i]Swath[/i]
Swath is a small horseshoe shaped island to the west of Rwiess. Swath is a desert, all of it, no part of the island receives more than four inches of rain a year at most, as such there is little flora, and what fauna there is, is hardy to the extreme. Swath is dominated by the Lacaretay species, who live in caves to avoid the sweltering heat.

[h1][u][i]Species[/i][/u][/h1]

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Proud, ruthless warriors, humans pride themselves on being the closest looking species to the mystical elves. They are cunning, brutal, and determined, a common saying about humans is that you never know if they're dead until the insults stop flying. Humans are the most sexist species on Chiuq, with men taking over most of the positions in the society.[/hider] 

[hider=Woodspeople][img]http://img04.deviantart.net/47f2/i/2015/125/2/a/alex_werelion_2002_by_ricowolf-d1os75v.jpg[/img]

Dreaded opponents, woodspeople are shapeshifters who take the form of lion-like bipedal creatures. Incredibly hard to kill, and with the brainpower to back it up, woodspeople are some of the most powerful species on the planet, however, they are weak to magic and aren't skilled in it's use. Woodspeople run Matriarchys, with the royal dynasty running from daughter to daughter to son, rarely. Other than in royal families, the genders are equal.[/hider]  

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Short and hairy creatures, Lacaretay live to fight. Young Lacaretay are slim, with koala-like faces, while older specimens become bulky boar-like monstrosities. Lacaretay are skilled in both magic and close quarters combat, with an affinity towards lighting magic. A common saying in human military academies: "A lacaretay with a sword is just one that is so skilled in magic that he/she doesn't need an axe." Male Lacaretay fight, whilst females defend, attacking a Lacaretay military head on will lead to you being beaten by a woman, multiple if you're unlucky. Lacaretay don't have rulers, instead they rely on magic for guidence, with a shaman serving as the voice of reason.[/hider]

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Tall, muscular, greedy, and always angry, Drakanin are also known as the grey plague. Born out of an evil god's summon, (Human version) or simply being created by a fallen elf in his own image, (Drakanin version) Drakanin were the bane of human settlements in the early years of human civilization, attacking fast on horseback and then retreating with whatever loot they took. As humans gained in power, the Drakanin stagnated, and then the great war raged, with Drakanin being soundly defeated. Due to this, the Drakanin became fearful of humans, and are often taken advantage of. Drakanin are equal, gender or height, sexuality and all. Drakanin kingdoms are led by a skilled administrator, who had proven themselves through amassing wealth.[/hider]

[hider=Ceomsuri][img]http://orig13.deviantart.net/215c/f/2013/204/2/7/night_elf_hunter_by_gwhitehall-d6erzob.jpg[/img]

Ceomsuri are mystics, stoic and humorless. Ceomsuri consider themselves the elves last sons, as they were the last race on the planet to emerge. Ceomsuri are incredibly skilled magicians, with flashy displays that very few races can match, however, Ceomsuri are physically weak. Ceomsuri and Lacaretay fight often, however, as their abilities cancel each other's out, little is gained from these conflicts. Ceomsuri age slowly, but as they do, they become plump and sluglike, the oldest Ceomsuri serves as their leader, as long as they live, the rest follow his/her orders, meaning that Ceomsuri society is constantly changing.[/hider]

[h1][u][i]On the subject of hybrids[/i][/u][/h1]
Hybrids of the races are known for their unparalleled connection to the primal force of magic, creating some of the most powerful people on the planet, however, these hybrids are often sterile, or have horrible deformities, leaving them less powerful. Those who are powerful and yet still able to function are celebrated, with the most powerful of these living in Rweiss, as the "Halfling Council". Serving as peacemakers and diplomats.

[h1]Bad tidings[/h1]
Recently, a human-like man has appeared from the frozen north past the hook, with him he brings a group of Drakanin, or what used to be Drakanin, corrupted and turned into demons by the man's dark magic, it is unknown who he is, but the only people able to stop him are those who travel to all of the continents and collect the royal families treasures, only then, can this man be defeated.

((Whew, that took a bit, I'll lay down the rules in the actual RP if it gets to that, but for now, I'll answer any questions you have.))