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== What is a Minor Race? == | == What is a Minor Race? == | ||
A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing | A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing major race (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans), you cannot make a minor race of another minor race. It must have meaningful differences in traits, biology, culture, or history. Players creating a minor race are responsible for its lore and proper documentation on the Alathra Wiki. | ||
Creating a Minor Race allows for creative freedom, but comes with responsibility: | Creating a Minor Race allows for creative freedom, but comes with responsibility: | ||
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== General Requirements == | == General Requirements == | ||
* Minor races must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race. | |||
* Minor | |||
* Cosmetic only changes (e.g., hair color, slight aesthetic differences) are not allowed. | * Cosmetic only changes (e.g., hair color, slight aesthetic differences) are not allowed. | ||
* Minor | * Minor races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant. | ||
* A Minor | * A Minor race cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race. | ||
* Trait stacking (combining all positive traits of the major race + new ones) is not allowed. | * Trait stacking (combining all positive traits of the major race + new ones) is not allowed. | ||
* Must include a MC Skin, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin. | |||
* Must be a minor race of a major race. '''Cannot''' be a minor race of another minor race. | |||
* The maximum allowable height for any race is 5 meters. While races can be shorter, they must not exceed this limit. | |||
== Balance & Limitations == | == Balance & Limitations == | ||
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=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
Describe distinctive physical features: height, body type, skin tone, markings, clothing styles, etc. | Describe distinctive physical features: height, body type, skin tone, markings, clothing styles, etc. | ||
Must include a MC Skin image, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin image. | |||
=== Abilities & Behaviors === | === Abilities & Behaviors === |