Faces of Paradisus, Part 1: Rising Civilizations (A Cultural Rebirth)

Long before, as well as shortly after, the Spore Diffusion Cataclysm, various Species, each with their own distinct culture & customs  have all called the continent of Paradisus home. These inhabitants can be classified according the various Ancestries.

Core Ancestries: Species whose origins are either native to Mirabilis, or whose lineage became fundamental after the Cataclysm. They represent the pure, foundational populations.

• Dhambwaluh: These are Giant-like or Ogre-like Species of Paradisus. Believed to be the Progenitor Species of Paradisus
• Khymeran: These are Anthropomorphic Animal Species of Paradisus. Their Origins are Unknown, but are believed to be almost as ancient as the Dhambwaluh. They come in five (5) Variants:
• Avia - Characterized by Bird-like features
• Amphibia - Characterized by Amphibian-like features
• Icthia - Characterized by Fish-like features
• Mammalia - Characterized by Mammal-like features
• Reptilia - Characterized by Reptile-like features
• Human: These are Quintessential Humanoid Species of Paradisus. While their Origins are Unclear, they are believed to have descended from a far away Star System
• Dwyndee: These are Dwarf-like or Gnome-like Species of Paradisus. Descended from mutated Humans during the Spore Diffusion Cataclysm
• Syreane: These are Elf-like Species of Paradisus. Descended from mutated Humans during the Spore Diffusion Cataclysm

Peculiar Ancestries: Species who trace their lineage to otherworldly planes of existence. They represent the external forces that disrupt the natural order.

• Angellius: These are Angel-like Species of Paradisus. Supposedly trace their origin to the Heavenly Dimension, Caelus. They come in three (3) Variants:
• Afshyra - Traditionally perceived as Messenger or Guide Types
• Serafym - Traditionally perceived as Enforcer or Protector Types
• Vhalkriye - Traditionally perceived as Reclaimer or Berserker Types
• Deimonus: These are Demon-like Species of Paradisus. Supposedly trace their origin to the Hellish Dimension, Infernus. They come in three (3) Variants:
• Bahnsydhe - Traditionally perceived as Channeller or Seer Types
• Qaryna - Traditionally perceived as Charmer or Enchanter Types
• Shayitahn - Traditionally perceived as Manipulator or Schemer Types

Hybrid Ancestries: Species that result from the union of two distinct categories. These are not independent species but rather a mix of bloodlines, who represent unique blends of physical or magical potential within the societies.

• Kambyoun: These are the offspring of any Humanoid Species & a Deimonus
• Nefylihm: These are the offspring of any Humanoid Species & an Angellius
• Sheidym: These are the offspring of a Kambyoun & a Nefylihm
• Mharydh: These are the offspring of an Angellius & a Deimonus

Despite the differences among the Species, they have a common unifying factor, their use of the Paradisian Calendar, an ancient calendar system, which was rediscovered after the Spore Diffusion Cataclysm, uniting the people of Paradisus, crossing cultural & societal boundaries.