WoW RaceNotes: Humans

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Introduction: The Humans of Stormwind are a resilient breed, having survived an invasion by the savage Orcs during the First War. During the Second War, the armies of Stormwind rallied with the Alliance to reclaim their homeland of Azeroth.

After the success of the Second War, Stormwind was rebuilt and Human civilization began to flourish once again throughout the southlands. With the recent invasion of the Burning Legion – which left the northern kingdom of Lordaeron in ruins – Stormwind now stands as the last bastion of human civilization.

Following the heroic examples of the legendary Sir Lothar and King Llane, the defenders of Stormwind are considered to be among the fiercest warriors in the land. They stand resolute in their charge to maintain the honor and might of humanity in an ever-darkening world.

Human Information

Affilation: Alliance
http://www.wowwiki.com/Alliance

Additional Intro: Humans are a young race, and thus highly versatile, mastering the arts of combat, craftsmanship and magic with stunning efficiency. The Humans’ valor and optimism have led them to build some of the world’s greatest kingdoms. In this troubled era, after generations of conflict, humanity seeks to rekindle it’s former glory and forge a shining new future.

Leader: King Varian Wrynn (still missing as of Burning Crusade) Highlord Bolvar Fordragon acting as protector to young King Anduin Wrynn
http://www.wowwiki.com/Varian_Wrynn
http://www.wowwiki.com/Bolvar_Fordragon
http://www.wowwiki.com/Anduin_Wrynn

Capitol: Stormwind
http://www.wowwiki.com/Stormwind_City

Main Language: Common
http://www.wowwiki.com/Common_(language)

IC RP “Speak”: “English”, from crude to proper -  – some Scottish/Irish, accents may vary.

Main Faith/Philosophy: The Holy Light (philosophy)
http://www.wowwiki.com/Light

Allies: Dwarves, Night Elves, Draenei, Gnomes

Racial Enemy: Scourge (Forsaken are sometimes lumped into that list), Burning Legion (Also shaky truce – enemies with Horde forces)

Basic Height, Weight & Age:
Male Height: 5′-6′8″
Female Height: 4′7″-6′3″

Male Weight: 124-280 lb.
Female Weight: 89-245 lb.

Adulthood: 20 years.
Middle Age: 35 years.
Old: 53 years.
Venerable: 70 years.
Life Expectancy: 72-90 (~110?) years.

OOC Culture Reference: A mix of European with a dash of North American culture.

Additional RP/Information Links:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/races/humans.html
http://www.wowwiki.com/Human
http://lore.dramatis-personae.com/worldofwarcraft/wowrace/human.php
http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/08/18/all-the-worlds-a-stage-so-you-want-to-be-a-human/
http://www.blizzplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=462
http://www.wowwiki.com/Human_nation
http://www.wowwiki.com/Stormwind_human
http://www.wowwiki.com/Kingdom_of_Lordaeron
http://www.wowwiki.com/Silver_Hand
http://www.answers.com/topic/human-warcraft
http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/06/07/know-your-lore-jaina-proudmoore/
http://www.wowwiki.com/Jaina

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