The origin of humanity is shrouded in the mists of time. Wizardly lore tells of a time when primitive human hunter-gatherer bands were lifted up and civilized by the Eldar of old, learning language, culture and even magic from their mystical mentors. These bands were diverse in appearance, with wildly varying skintones, hair colors and facial characteristics. It is said that small quirks such as the size of the eyes or slant of the ears were determined by what tribe one was born into - hard to imagine in the modern time melting pot that is the Sovereignty.
The Ecclesiastical Codex tellst of the Seven Sons of Phaeton, perfect male humans fathered by the Bringer of Light to tame the wilds and bring culture to Aedes. Each of Phaeton's Sons would go on to found a tribe in eastern lands of Paradise.
Adunas was fair of hair, with stark blue eyes and white complexion. He is the archfather of the Adunai Tribe.
Bard with the red hair, archfather of the Bardings whose white skin and grey, green and blue eyes was said to blend with the northern reaches of the eastern lands.
Harad was black of hair and black of skin, with dark eyes. He is the archfather of the Haradi Tribe.
Khand had olive skin and green eyes, with aquiline features and curly dark hair. He is the archfather of the Khandi.
Lossoth, archfather of the Lossothi, was of pale yellow complexion with dark hair and dark slanted eyes.
Rhun had brown skin and dark hair, with shifting eyecolor. He is the archfather of the Rhunai.
Woses, archfather of the Woses, had white skin but black hair and black eyes.
According to the Codex, every tribe had its own realm in Paradise, led by prophets inspired by Phaeton. During and after the Exodus, the tribes mingled, intermarried, made alliances and the distinct lineages of humanity found a common future in the Sovereignty.
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