Since this site is not based on any form of literature, there is absolutely no backstory. I have written a very basic foundation for the site and will continue to build onto that foundation, but I cannot fabricate every aspect of the backstory. This is where you come in. Think of this site like a tree, as the tree grows taller, the roots must grow deeper. The roots being the backstory and everything above ground is the roleplaying. I encourage users to contribute their own ideas for additional backstory. If you have an idea, create a topic explaining the idea, and if I like it, I’ll add it to the back story. Just remember, the official lore will ONLY be located within stickied topics.

Humans are the shortest-lived and least magically adept race in all of Terra Immortales. Adult humans have an average height of 1.7m and have a wide variety of body types. Their skin tone varies from white to black. With an average lifespan of 85 to 90 years, they have a drastically shorter life span than the other races.

Elves are the longest-lived and most magically adept race in all of Terra Immortales. Adult elves are slightly taller than humans (≈2m) and have a slightly different build (i.e. thinner with average weight of 70kg), but have strength similar to a human. They have fair skin with deviations be extremely rare. The most noticeable characteristic that distinguishes an elf from a human are their pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes.  When an elf reaches physical maturity (≈20 years old), they stop aging. It is unknown whether or not an elf can die of old age as they are usually killed before such a thing can occur.

Dwarves are ingenious as humans and knowledgeable in the art of magic. Adult dwarves have an average height of 1.2m and unlike humans afflicted with dwarfism have a proportionally larger upper body than their lower bodies when compared to humans. Their skin colors vary similar to humans, with skin colors ranging from white to black. A remarkable characteristic is despite a dwarf’s size, their strength is, on average, greater than a humans. The average life expectancy of a dwarf is 500 years old.

Orcs are brilliant tacticians and fearsome warriors. Adult orcs are slightly taller than elves with an average height of 2.1m. Their skin color varies between red, green, and gray which makes them easily distinguishable from the other races. Their ears are slightly pointed similar to an elf’s ears. The average life expectancy of a orc is 400 years.

Trolls are the strongest race and most brutish race in Terra Immortales. Adult trolls are extremely tall with an average height of 2.7m which adds to their hulking physique. Their skin does not deviate from a light brown color and is extremely tough, able to withstand small caliber bullets (<=9mm) and temperatures up to 500°C. Another remarkable characteristic that trolls possess are cow-like horns. The average life expectancy of a troll is 700 years.

Magic in Terra Immortales is a complex and confusing mystical force that allows for the manipulation of the world near a user. In order for one to control magic, they must have a specific gene within their DNA. The percentage of that gene within a race’s population determines how knowledgeable or adept that race is in the magical arts. There are many specializations within the category of magical arts, and each person can only learn one. The decision for which specialization a person follows is typically made when that person is young and they show a natural affinity for that specialization. This affinity can be influenced by cultural factors in that person’s life. Orcs/Trolls have a warlike culture so they typically use magic to enhance their efficiency in combat, Dwarves and Humans have the most varied use for magic so there is not average use, and Elves typically use magic to protect or increase their affinity with nature. The ways that magic can be used depends on the ingenuity of the user (e.g. blocking small caliber rounds). Magic is the means of survival for all non-human races.

There are two main types of technology in Terra Immortales, human and dwarven technology. The other races didn’t advance technologically because they preferred to use magic. Dwarven technology isn’t as advanced as human technology and is mainly steam-powered. Unfortunately for the other races, the dwarves do not share their technology. Humans on the other hand advanced much further than dwarves reaching a technological level similar to our reality (21st century Earth). This resulted in many technologies that we have today (i.e. computers and mobile phones) as well as some more advanced technology. The humans were forced to advance technologically in order to survive after the purge wiped out 99% of human magic-users. There hasn’t been widespread adoption of human technology outside of the Republic of Humanity with each race taking select technologies. Carvarei adopted some human weapon technology, Gilv'rock adopted computers for use within dwarven technology, and Malatu adopted agricultural technology. Since humans were the only ones to develop firearms (dwarven cannons are the exception), the non-human races still use medieval-style weapons.

The one thousand year war between the Coalition and the Orc-Troll Alliance in which every race on Terra Immortales fought. Commonly referred to as the 1,000 Year War by non-human races.

The purge of magical users and non-human races within the human's nation which resulted in the death of 99% of human magical users and the Treaty of Human Isolation.

The meeting of delegates from all five races met to create a treaty that forbid magic and non-human races within human territory as well as non-human interference in human affairs. Magical barriers were established to keep humans separated. The Treaty was later nullified on October 31st, 1986 AGW after human expeditions broke through the decaying barriers.

The expansionistic Alliance Warchief whom started the Great War and plunge Terra Immortales into a millennia of chaos and turmoil. He dreamt of enslaving all of Terra Immortales. He’s respected by all Orcs and Trolls for his legendary combat prowess and granting several generations the privilege of dying in honorable combat.

The human king who purged the magic users and non-human races of the human nation’s lands. He felt that they viewed themselves as superior and wished for a more equal society. His intentions were noble but many atrocities were committed as the means.

The 72nd King of Gilv’rock. He was slained by a pack of Orcs whilst leading his army in rebuffing a siege on Hath; exact circumstances of his death are unknown, his mutilated body was only found after the siege had ended. King Kehrak became his successor.

The current King of Gilv'rock. He was a famous and skilled tactican during the Great War, acting as the nation's second in command. The source of his longevity is unknown and has led to many conspiracy theories. Succeeded King Grorak.

The third King of Malatu and the only leader of the five races to have lived through the entirety of the Great War; he died after contracting an unknown illness. Since he was beloved by all his people, after his death, the nation held a six month long requiem in his honor.

The current King of Malatu, rising to the throne after his brother succumbed to an unknown illness. His policies on reducing the military and building bridges with the Elves’ old enemies have caused some in the older generation to become disgruntled with the leadership.

The current Warchief of Carvarei. He became leader of Carvarei seventy-five years ago after slaying the previous leader in honorable combat.

The 9th elected President of the Republic of Humanity. Known as the people’s President, he won the popular vote with an overwhelming majority in the last election but that hasn’t stopped him from butting heads with other popular elected officials and military advisors when passing his agenda.

A highly regarded organization for those who are naturally inclined to magical usage and wish to learn more about it. Having existed for thousands of years, the Children have accepted members from every race, with a brief exception of humans during the Purge and period of human isolation. They sponsor and fund the major of academic studies about magic.

The Elven version of a police form; their job is to keep the peace and enforce the Royal family’s bidding. Evil doers beware! A Sentinel’s combat prowess is legendary and their reputation to use whatever means necessary resounds throughout the land.

Death Hunters are one of the two forms of police within the Orc-Troll Alliance’s land of Carvarei. Its forces are mainly composed of Orcs; which is attributed to their cunning use of tactics rather than brute force. They usually stick to the Crimson Citadel, Bloodwood, and surrounding areas, but will travel outside of these areas when necessary.

The Skull Breakers are the other form of police within the Orc-Troll Alliance. Its reputation for using brute force can be attributed to the fact that its ranks consists almost entirely of Trolls. While usually confined to the area of Mercenia, they’ve been known to supplement the Death Hunter’s garrison in Bloodwood.