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| - When the world of Calithmer was created, there were many species of human. Of them, there were three of which were to receive the natural gift of flight: The grapiens, the harlarks and the yavarrah. These three were judged and given their resulted territories of the land. Each was given specific traits to be able to survive in their lands. The yavarrah, the least worthy, were given bat-like traits with wings for arms and claws in the middle joint. :They were given reign over the caves of the earth. The harlarks, the ones with fair results, were given wings on their backs and brawny builds and ruled the mountain tops. The grapiens, the most worthy, rule the skies. They were given the ability to grow feathers from their arms, forming wings. The grapiens do not need to breathe due to high altitudes but have lungs for that option. The grapiens live in a kingdom atop a cloud called Emorthae. The royals are able to navigate this cloud in its eternal movement. They have extremely long lives (the grapien year is equivalent to 10 human years) and a fantastic memory. The Celvor dynasty currently reigns over these people. The yavarrah ruled the caves for centuries, but found that it wasn't enough to be confined. They became jealous of the grapiens high abilities and living conditions. They started to war with Emorthae. For years did they fight Emorthae with no success, for the yavarrah can go without breath and withhold under the sun for so long. They would cast sorcery upon themselves to stop the need for breath. The limit has expanded time after time, but they have never succeeded in overthrowing Emorthae.
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