Half-Breed
Type | |
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"Low" Race | |
Region(s) | The Frostlands |
Average Height | Variable |
Average Weight | Variable |
Dietary Type | Variable |
Lifespan | Variable |
Languages | Variable |
General Information
The term 'Half-Breed' denotes the race of any individual who has a mixed heritage in terms of species. For example, somebody with a Human mother and a High Elven father would be considered a Half-Breed, though he or she may also go by the term 'Half-elf' instead. Half-Breeds are generally uncommon, but far from unheard of.
A Half-Breed does not have to be half one race, half another; the term can apply to one who is, for example, half-Human, quarter-Elf and quarter-Orc. Whether a given Half-Breed is considered a "High" race or a "Low" race is a very complex subject. Largely, if the individual is bred with half or more of a "Low" race's genetics, society will consider the individual to be "Low" racial.
Interspecies Relations
In some places, Half-Breeds are looked down upon as impure or degenerates. In other places, they are regarded no differently than anybody else. A Half-Breed's reception among a given society can also be different depending on his or her exact breed. For example, most Humans are likely to shun those who are half-"Low" race.
Magical Affinities
Halfbreeds have varying affinities for magic, based upon their exact breed.
Different Half-Breeds
There are several different possibilities for Half-Breeds. Only certain races can interbreed with one another, and as such, some racial combinations will not be seen in Half-Breeds. For example, Elves can cross-breed with Humans and Orcs, but not with Lepirians or Dwarves. Below is a list of all possible breeds.