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Half-species

by The Dark Traveler

Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Half-species are the direct result of one species breeding with another, normally humans, but not always. Dragonkin could be considered half-dragonborn. Half-elves and half-orcs are the most common, as these species have cultural links to humans. Elves often consider humans as th...

Beastfolk

by The Dark Traveler

Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Beastfolk is an umbrella term for humanoids with animal traits. Some, resembling particular animals, have their own group names, whereas others do not. This can range from humans with animal parts to full anthropomorphic animals. There are some features that all beastfolk share....

revison notes

by The Dark Traveler

Chapter 19 in Modern Fantasy

You should all be familiar with human anatomy. This was the basic requirements tested to gain access to this course. We study humans first as they are the basic body plan for all humanoids. The following are notes on lessons that cover the differences between the human anatomy a...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Centaurs

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Centaurs have a humanoid torso and equine body. However, their internal organs are arranged differently. Their Humanoid torso contains extra-large heat and lungs compared to humans. This helps them meet greater oxygen demand. Their esophagus runs through their torso and into thei...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Hobgoblins

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Hobgoblins share the same physical characteristics as goblins, but their size and skin tone differ. They have an average height in line with the average humanoid, rather than the taller bugbears and the shorter goblins. Their bones and muscles also match those of average humanoid...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Goliath

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Goliath, like Firbolg have giant ancestry, descending from half-giants. They descend specifically from Stone Giants. They have thick white skin and hairless bodies. They have large denser bones and a larger skeletal structure and thick muscle density. This makes them bigger and s...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Goblins

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Goblins have similar anatomy to Gnomes, but without the magical enhancement to strength. This makes them light and nimble but not physically strong. Their large noses are also more pointed than gnomes' and their ears broader, giving them better senses of smell and hearing. Despit...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Gnomes

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

gnomes are similar in physiology to elves. They have similar physiology in the ears, bones, muscles, life span, and eyes. However, their size is closer to that of halflings. Gnomes, unlike elves, grow pubic hair, including beards. Gnomes have large noses compared to elves. Gnome...

Elves

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

There are a variety of different elf species. There are some psychological features that all elves share. Most prevalent is the pointed ears. The longer the ears, the closer their lineage is to their fey ancestry. Eladrin, for example, have very long ears and are the closest in e...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Firbolg

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Firbolg have giant ancestry. They are descended from half-giants and have distinctive, large ears and large noses, denser bones, and a large skeletal structure. They grow thick, fuller pubic hair, particularly beards for males and arm and leg hair for both sexes. They have innate...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Fey

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

There are two main types of Fey: fairies and Archfey. Fairies come in two distinct sizes, small and tiny; however, their anatomy is the same. Their anatomy mostly resembles that of humanoids, but at a scale that would normally cause problems with natural laws such as diffusion a...

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Chapter 21 in Modern Fantasy

Bugbears

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Chapter 20 in Modern Fantasy

Bugbears' limbs are longer, and their muscles are denser, giving them the potential for greater strength than most humanoids. However, this strength needs to be built and maintained through regular exercise and training. They also grow hair all over their body. They have larger j...