Halflings
NotesBecause Halflings are outlawed by some, disgust almost all, and difficult to bring into the world/have a hard time surviving they are rare. As such, Halfling characters will be fairly limited. PLEASE ASK BEFORE MAKING A HALFLING CHARACTER.
- Humans are the most likely to be able to produce with other races and are not as offensive as other combinations as it seems to simply water down the other race's traits rather than create a real notable mix. However, it is still frowned upon by most and will see varying reactions and responses. - Different combinations of races can face different health related issues due to their crossbred genetics. - Halfbreeds are nearly all infertile. Even if not, they would be unable to reproduce with any race outside of their parentage. |
In the world of Irithia, those of mixed blood are not only very rare but highly frowned upon- in most areas, they are even illegal and actually hunted. Still, though it is difficult for a couple of mixed race to conceive at all, some DO still come to exist. If they survive their infanthood, they usually live in hiding and on the run from those who would have them put to death.
Halflings can only ever be a mix of two races, and most take on most of their genes from one race- usually that of their mother- with a few traits from the other sprinkled in. Most find their lives to be incredibly difficult, not only from the constant persecution they face but also due to the many complications they may develop because of their genetics. Different races take different approaches to handling Halflings. Some may execute them and their parents as soon as the status is discovered, others may signal people of their shame by having them and or their parents marked permanently. In general, Human hybrids are a bit more acceptable and punished a bit less harshly. However, this is mostly because it is more difficult to spot them and their features are far less mixed. |