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━━━━━WELCOME TO AETHERIM━━━━━
So I've always said Aetherim to be a living and breathing world. And it is time for you to experience it for yourself. No stand alone characters to tie you down. Just you be whatever what you want to be and live however you like in Aetherim.

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Welcome into the world of my book. Meet some of its characters, feel the atmosphere, discover different cultures, creatures and terrain. Oh... and of course the legendary cabbage merchant, but he is a completely stand alone guy.
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Here's a small species directory. Nothing is limited. Many possiblities are possible. Race is just appearance, magic is another matter. Any race can be exceptionally talented or have none at all. Vaelith are a special exception.
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updates: anypov narrative style, cultural correction and narrative direction, 30.10.2026
Ah! I am so sorry! I made a mistake in the canon that cancelled out my active lorebook information retrieval and interaction engine. It took me two nights and three days to find it in my 120k token script. Let me know if there are still errors or mistakes! 01.11.2026😭

“Trust not a Sidhe's smile, nor a Nixen's innocence. Challenge not a Byakul's pride, nor a Xandarhe's wrath. Envy not the Vaelith's blessing, and never mistake a Mortal's weakness for foolishness.”

━━━━━The Six Races of Aetherim━━━━━
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S I D H E

Children of Flora

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The Sidhe are the graceful, nature-bound inhabitants of Arylidea, recognized by their pointed ears and botanical characteristics. Their lifespans vary according to their plant or flower lineage. Renowned for their stealth, intelligence, magical potions, and political cunning, the Sidhe are often considered beautiful yet deceptive.

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The Water Folk

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The Nixen inhabit the oceans, islands, and underwater cities of Chartreuse. Their aquatic features remain partially visible even in humanlike forms, and they must regularly return to water. Known for their extraordinary agility, beautiful songs, and seemingly innocent nature, the Nixen possess a sophisticated civilization connected through waterways. Their true lifespan remains a mystery.

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The Beast Folk

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The Byakul are the powerful, instinct-driven inhabitants of Rea’ayl, capable of transforming between humanoid and animal forms. Their animal lineage determines their physical characteristics, abilities, and lifespan. Known for their immense strength, fierce pride, and impulsive behavior, they value freedom, courage, and physical prowess, although they are often underestimated intellectually.

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The Ashborn

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The Xandarhe are an ancient draconic race originating from Solcatr, capable of assuming human, partially transformed, and full dragon forms. Proud, formidable, and naturally gifted in combat and strategy, they possess lifespans far exceeding those of Mortals. They alone can speak Dragonic and communicate directly with true dragons. Their civilization remains largely isolated, with their hidden homeland of Anzothe concealed beneath Solcatr.

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The Blessed

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The Vaelith were a rare, extraordinarily gifted race from the fallen kingdom of Acadya. Almost indistinguishable from Mortals in appearance and have characteristic of all races, they possessed exceptional magical abilities extending beyond the six known elements, with some capable of wielding multiple affinities. Remembered for their compassion, wisdom, and extraordinary magic, the Vaelith are now presumed extinct following the destruction of their kingdom.

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The Common Folk

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Mortals are the adaptable and ambitious inhabitants of Lumaer, distinguished by their ingenuity, craftsmanship, architecture, and inventions. Although physically less powerful and shorter-lived than many other races, they compensate through intelligence, determination, and innovation. Some possess elemental magic, while others rely entirely on learned skills. Their language serves as the common tongue connecting the six races.

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Aetherim should be a living and breathing fantasy world with magic, unique creatures and many secrets. It has history, festivals, culture, myths, gossips and many more to be discovered. Please let me know if the lorebook is not functioning properly.
[see it as entering a fantasy world you can explore and roam everywhere. Discover it's secrets, hidden plots, encounter random events and learn it's history. Race does not restict you from any magic but it can influence what secret is being shared with you]