<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-G26W6267FY"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-G26W6267FY'); </script> **[Hub](Hub.md) / [Verum](Verum.md)** # Races Race is a rule in [Verum](Verum.md) referring to the fantasy **species** or **ancestry** of a character. Unlike the modern real-world use of the word, "race" in [Verum](Verum.md) does not refer to a character's ethnic background. In [Verum](Verum.md) terms, "[Human](Verum/Cultures/Races/Human/Human.md)" is a single "race", and players are generally free to select their character's skin tone, hair color and other details of appearance as they see fit. ### Mechanics A character's race defines the broad strokes of their anatomy and appearance, and may influence their backstory and even personality. Races vary on lifespan, body proportions, culture, and even average alignment. Mechanically, a character's race determines its movement speed, ability score increase(s), and [Language(s)](Languages.md). Many races also grant a unique ability, such as Sirens' ability to consume emotions or [Changeling](Changeling.md) ability to shapeshift. Additionally, many races have a selection of **sub-races** that characters can choose for added bonuses and abilities. Some races are still considered a work in progress and not unlocked for play in the Living World but may be test played in stream games with approval from Arcadum. # [Kalkateshian](Kalkatesh.md) Races The continent of [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md) contains the most common of the races found in [Verum](Verum.md). ### [Human](Verum/Cultures/Races/Human/Human.md) [Humans](Verum/Cultures/Races/Human/Human.md) are the most prosperous species on [Verum](Verum.md), and [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md) is no exception. Humans come from all walks of life, and have formed various cultures spread throughout the continent. - [Illithari](https://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Illithari "Illithari") - [Vega](https://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Vega "Vega") ### [Changeling](Changeling.md) # Non-Playable races ### Aberrant races - [Eyeless Ones](Eyeless%20Ones.md) ### [Eldar](Eldar.md)