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There is a great variety of species (or "races") that can be found and played in Legends of the Aether: Tykonia. Some playable races are divided into subspecies, which further define a character's physicality, appearance, and sometimes their abilities.
*An old Thavàri word, introduced to Tykonia during the Karrimen migration. Used to refer to all sapient peoples without distinction. Subspecies are referred to as Kyndred, and are linked within each kynd's page.Half-species are known as Hafkynd, Partial Kynd or Bastard Kynd. They are accessible through the wiki sidebar or the kynd page.The Commonkynd typically resemble or share many traits with humans, and some of these species (humans, elves, and orcs) can inter-mingle with one another. These species are extremely common and can be found almost everywhere, including outside their respective regions.
For they share many common genetic traits, all the species which are designated "Commonkynd" may intermix, resulting in the affixed Hafkynd. Inversely, those individuals with bestial qualities—such dubbed "Beastkynd"—are much more constrained in their genetic freedom, only allowed to intermingle among those most compatible.
It is unwise to consider the Beastfolk mere beasts, inferior to commonkynd. Though oft physically representing commonkynd, the beastkynd's origins are dubious; however significant strides have been made in uncovering how they first gained sapience.