Playable Species

Humanoids consist of the Humans, Elves, and Kynn. They are some of the most populous people in the world of Ashenfall. Of note, Humans are the oldest of the humanoids – Elves and Kynn did not appear until the time of the Sundering.

The most populous people on Aldwa. Humans live in every corner of the world and are as varied as the places they hail from.

When the ashes fell, they changed everything they touched–even humans. Elves are an Ashtouched humanoid variant that appeared after the Sundering. They are distinguished by their long, pointed ears.

Like the Elves, the Kynn are an Ashtouched humanoid variant that appeared after the Sundering. They are born with tattoo-like marks on their skin and often tattoo prominent runic marks on their faces that carry deeply personal meanings. Some markings are specific to familial lines, while others represent personal values.

The chimeric people are bipedal creatures that feature some aspects similar to or directly connect to animals and mystical creatures. While they are similar in shape, they are not directly related to humanoids. They may have fins, fur, scales, and everything in between.

Tidewalkers emerged from the sea long ago; they are an ancient species that pre-dates the Sundering. These people are visibly aquatic or amphibian, often covered in scales or sporting fins. They are typically found in coastal or wet regions.

The Drakari are an ancient species descended from dragons. They are unmistakable in appearance: all Drakari have horns and are often covered in scales. Despite popular rumors, not all Drakari have tails.

Beastkin is a collective term for humanoids with animal features. In the beginning, some were humans twisted by the ashes; others were literal animals who were awakened by the Sundering. Known varieties include Avian (bird), Murine (Rodent), Canine (including wolf and fox), Feline (cat), Ursine (bear), and Hircine (goat).

Mothkin lived peacefully underground until the Sundering made their cavern homes uninhabitable. These bizarre, moth-like creatures may have wings, antennae, and soft fur. They are renowned for the beautiful silk spun from their cocoons.

The Aetherial people are rare, unusual, and magical in origin. They are the result of some intense magical forces such as the broken cycle of life-and-death or nature itself.

The undying are reanimated dead and stand out in contrast to typical undead. These creatures still retain some semblance of who they were before they died. Neither fully dead nor fully alive, this species appeared after the cycle of life and death was broken.

Sylvan are plantfolk attuned to the nature around them. Their bodies and dress are representative of the flora they are connected to. There are sylvan of all kinds; it isn’t unusual to see flowers, vegetables, trees, fungi, and even weeds.

A Soulforged is a construct inhabited by one or more souls. They can be anything from animated suits of armor to doll-like constructs and are always very obviously a fabricated body of some sort. They are created or forged by a spellcaster, not born.

Playable Species

Humanoids

Human

Elven

Kynn

Chimeric

Tidewalker

Drakari

Beastkin

Mothkin

Aetherials

Undying

Sylvan

Soulforged