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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 Major Race (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans). 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.
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 Races must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race.
* 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* Minor Races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.
* Minor races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.
* A Minor Race cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race.
* 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 ===