Races
There are four major races in Oathkeep, calling themselves the "Four Great Races". Some would argue that this term is misrepresentative and self-serving; in any case, it is often still used amongst its constituents, and less so everywhere else.
Four Great Races
| Race | Great Race | Favored Magic | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Man |
Arcane |
Arabians of a great desert kingdom, inheritors of the "most civilized" title. | |
|
Man |
Divine |
People of Old Oathkeep, a chivalric and warlike race. | |
|
Man |
Primal |
An old race, with knowledge of ages far older than Oathkeep, friendly to elves. | |
|
Man |
Shadow |
Once a subject people, these horsebound nomads are a terror to their neighbors. | |
|
Man |
Artifice |
Contenders with the Ahrimids for foremost position among humans. | |
|
Elf |
Arcane |
Subjects of the Undying Queen, xenophobic and vindictive, masters of wizardry. | |
|
Elf |
Divine |
Elves whose homeland was mostly destroyed, they dwell primarily at sea. | |
|
Elf |
Primal |
A wide array of feytouched humanoids, generally flighty and curious. | |
|
Elf |
Shadow |
Long ago they were slaves to the High Elves, and they haven't forgotten. | |
|
Elf |
Artifice |
Fey creatures who befriend easily, possessing a vast intellect, consummate engineers. | |
|
Dwarf |
Arcane |
Giantkin who dwell in aerial fortresses; they don't come down much. | |
|
Dwarf |
Divine |
Cousins and mortal enemies to storm dwarves; they live atop clouds. | |
|
Dwarf |
Primal |
Tallest among dwarf-kin, these peace-loving folk are often misjudged. | |
|
Dwarf |
Shadow |
These bargainers have sold their souls to evil dragons for power. | |
|
Dwarf |
Artifice |
The many clans of fortress-dwelling dwarves outnumber other dwarf-kin. | |
|
Dragon |
Arcane |
Dragons of the line of Auldellise, they are friendly and wise. | |
|
Dragon |
Divine |
Old-fashioned and strict, the scions of Zefira are ultimately good. | |
|
Dragon |
Primal |
The magnificent verdant dwellings of the sons of Majora are a sight to behold. | |
|
Dragon |
Shadow |
The disciples of Ankhanis are dedicated to the pursuit of power at any cost. | |
|
Dragon |
Artifice |
A rare breed, the dragons of Tianinin are loremasters and alchemists. | |
|
Outsider |
Arcane |
Humans infused with infernal essence seem to have a knack for arcane magic. | |
|
Outsider |
Divine |
Sometimes called "the Exalted", these half-celestials usually quest for good. | |
|
Outsider |
Primal |
In recent times, a dark new race has emerged from Faerie. | |
|
Outsider |
Shadow |
These strange folk claim to come from another world in peace. Hmm. | |
|
Outsider |
Artifice |
Products of deranged experiments in a lost age, golems are living constructs. |