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Article: Races of Erde, part one
Orc: Orcs are a large, powerfully built race native to the central plains of the Silver Continent. Their tough, leathery skin ranges from green to dark red, and the males have tusks that grow from their lower jaw. Because of their brutish appearance, many wrongfully consider orcs to be stupid. In fact, they can be as intelligent as any human or elf.
Goblin: A small, green race often found living in the refuse piles of cities around the world. Because of this, many consider them to be nothing more than vermin. Goblins are known for being extremely cunning, though if this is because of their true intelligence or the fact that many tend to underestimate them is unknown.
Human: The most numerous race on the planet. Very hardy and adaptable, and can be found on almost every continent. They have been enslaved by the elves numerous times throughout the Ages, and evidence of this can be seen in the modern era through the fact that the largest populations of humans are found in the elven nations.
Elf: Beautiful, swift, immortal. Elves are the masters of the science of magic. They are the undisputed rulers of Erde, as elves control all the major nations in the world. Unlike other races, elves can tap into the Aethernet without the need of devices. They can then access all the information within and cast spells with the greatest of ease. Elves are thin, graceful, and shorter than most races. They are always pale, and their eyes have cat-like, slitted pupils. Elves are also not very sexually dimorphic; other races find it almost impossible to tell the males from the females.
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Aethereal Network: Also known colloquially as the Aethernet. A vast, unlimited network of information systems, one that exists on a separate wavelength from the physical world. It is here where all information is kept, from private files to historical documents to government systems. Vast reams of commerce and entertainment are also available through the Aethernet, and all this can be acquired through the use of devices called grimoires. It is unknown how long the Aethernet has been around, though many speculate that it was constructed some time during the First Age.
Spirits: Sentient programming that oversees various sections and systems within the Aethereal Network. see also Angels and Demons.
Mikkusu: A dish originating from Malkovis in Pfeil. It consists of rice, noodles, and meat fried then baked inside an egg flour roll. Very popular due to its quick preparation and cheap ingredients.
Credit Bit: Also known colloquially as bits. A form of digital currency, most often used to pay for large purchases that make paying with gold, silver, or bronze difficult or inefficient. Though amounts may fluctuate, one bit usually equals one silver.
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Akashic Rune Channeler: also known as arc weaponry. Weapons that use akashic runes to cast recorded spells. Because of the use of runes, the operator of the weapon does not need to be a mage. Although the most common spell used by most arc weapons is plasma bolt, others may also be utilized; some examples include: lightning, ice shard, and fireball. Larger, rifle-sized arc weapons are called arc lances. The smaller, pistol-sized variety are called arc wands.
Akashic Rune: Hard drives that are capable of writing and reading aethereal programming. These runes allow those not versed in the science of magic to cast spells. The typical akashic rune drive can hold about 100 zettabytes of information, or one to two spells.
Pfeil Syndicate: A large criminal organization that originates from the Pfeil Empire. Their territory encompasses most of the empire's major cities and they are responsible for the vast majority of criminal activity within its borders. The Syndicate was originally an all-human organization, but in recent years they have allowed other races, such as orcs and dwarves, to join their ranks. The Syndicate's symbol is the black dragon's wing, and many of its members tattoo themselves with it in order to show their devotion to the organization.
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Freelance Guild: An organization started thirty years ago whose aim was to unite and represent all Freelancers. It started up in the city of Brenner's Hold, Aegis, before eventually going national. As the Guild's membership and influence grew, they eventually set up offices in other nations such as Machado and Pfeil. Through the Guild, Freelancers are offered jobs at standardized rates and will legally go after any client that refuses to pay after a job is done. Freelancers are also offered health care, equipment and support on their jobs, all of which are paid for through the Guild's collected dues and fees. Because of such benefits, most Freelancers choose to join the Guild, many especially joining when they first start out. Membership is open to anyone, regardless of race, sex, or religion, a fact that has made the Guild's numbers swell. More often than not, any Freelancer you hire is a member of the Freelance Guild.
The Guild ranks its members by experience, which is represented by a badge color. From lowest to highest, the ranks are: Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, then Platinum. Administrators within the guild dole out work to each rank depending on how difficult they deem the job to be. Copper members may be given simple jobs such as courier or pest killing duties, while Platinum members are usually hired by government agencies for nigh-impossible tasks.
