Introduction
Humans are probably the most powerful race on Agon, and definitely the most numerous. Their power is concentrated in the great kingdom of Mercia, which dominates the south-eastern part of Agon’s mainland.
Mercia is a realm of knights and castles, and it is a place where the priesthood wields great power. It is also a land where nobles live in splendid luxury, supported by thralls who suffer through miserable lives.
Officially, all Mercians worship Morgaine, who is seen as the bringer of order and light into a dark and chaotic world. In reality, however, many decadent nobles have fallen under the influence of a demon prince called Malaut, while the native Imric secretly worship their own ancient gods.
One reason for the dominant position of the human race on Agon is their adaptability. In addition to being mentally resourceful, humans are equipped with a flexible physique, and genetic material that responds quickly to changing conditions.
As a result of their genetic flexibility, humans are the least homogenous of all the races. They vary greatly in height, for instance, with everything from 210 cm to 155 cm being considered normal. Female individuals tend to be shorter than males, but exceptions to this rule are plentiful.
In general, humans are more stoutly built than the mirdain and alfar, but slighter than orks and mahirim. However, since the human body is so malleable, a well-trained warrior can be as muscular as a young ork, while an untrained individual might be as slight as an alfar.
