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CHAPTER 30

As Kyren delved deeper into the ancient texts, he became increasingly captivated by the origins of each race, particularly the lesser-known Babe race, a term that had initially caught him off guard. He flipped through the dusty pages with growing curiosity, quickly immersing himself in the histories of the world’s inhabitants and their connections to Lady Arramaya, the revered figure believed to be the progenitor of all life.

One section described Lady Arramaya’s two children, whose roles in creation were instrumental to the world’s diversity. The first, Elyss, was responsible for bringing the Fairy Race into existence—a revelation that surprised Kyren, as he’d never heard of the fairy origins until now. The text recounted how Elyss had harnessed mystical abilities to create these ethereal beings, instilling them with the power to wield natural magic known as Roots, giving them a profound connection to nature.

The second child, Ahng, had inherited what was called the Creation Roots, a gift that enabled him to mold and create sentient life from the simplest elements. Fascinated, Kyren read how Ahng first sculpted mud into the form of a living creature, thereby creating the Human Race. Inspired by his success, he used a leaf to birth the Elf Race, endowing them with an innate connection to forests and earth, and ignited wild flames to fashion the Demon Race, infusing them with fire’s untamed spirit. Yet Kyren’s curiosity lingered on a single question: why had humans, unique among the races, not inherited any natural roots?

He kept reading, hoping to find answers, when he stumbled upon a passage about the aftermath of Lady Arramaya and Ahng’s deaths. It explained that, with their passing, natural reproduction evolved, unlocking the potential for mixed-race offspring. The unexpected emergence of these hybrids, possessing a blend of traits and, often, unique powers from both parent races, redefined the world’s understanding of heritage.

For instance, the offspring of a human and an elf, known as a Pix, combined the physical resilience of humans with the mystical intelligence of elves, creating a unique balance. This blending of attributes led to the phenomenon of Mixed Races, where children inherited the best—and sometimes unexpected—traits of each parent. Kyren marveled at how different races could forge bonds that enriched and diversified each lineage, leading to offspring with abilities unseen in either parent.

Intrigued, he turned back to the elusive Babe Race. After scanning the pages, he finally found the explanation he sought. According to the text, The Fairy Race, unlike the three Major Races, originated solely from Lady Arramaya’s first child, Elyss. Though fairies possessed great power, Elyss soon realized a grave limitation: fairies aged faster than other beings and only lived up to 45 years. She foresaw that this short lifespan would endanger their survival, especially as they struggled to keep pace with other races.

To counter this, Elyss devised a way for fairies to share their lifespan with elves, who were their closest allies. This bond allowed fairies to extend their lives, though they shied away from similar connections with humans, remaining a secretive and reserved race. The text hinted that fairies could share their blood with humans to grant temporary strength, though Elyss forbade any ties with demons due to the simmering tensions that would eventually erupt into the First Racial War.

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Closing the book, Kyren reflected on all he’d learned. The Fairy Race’s origins, the reasons behind their unique abilities and short lives, and the racial tensions that had shaped the world’s history revealed a depth to their world that he had never known. Yet, his thoughts lingered on humanity’s lack of roots. Perhaps there was a hidden strength within humans—one he had yet to discover.

Kyren leaned back, absorbing the complexity of the races and their origins. He murmured to himself, organizing his thoughts.

"So, it goes like this…"

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Major Races:

1. Human Race

* Power Level: 150

* IQ: 135

* Lifespan: 100 Years

* Root Inheritance: None

2. Elf Race

* Power Level: 300

* IQ: 116

* Lifespan: 120 Years

* Root Inheritance: 80% Water, 25% Wind, 3% Wood, 1% Stone

3. Demon Race

* Power Level: 1,500

* IQ: 80

* Lifespan: 250 Years

* Root Inheritance: 95% Fire, 25% Electric, 5% Earth, 1% Stone & Magma, <1% Dark

4. Fairy Race

* Power Level: 50,000

* IQ: 132

* Lifespan: 45 Years

* Root Inheritance: 99% Water, Light, Wind, Ice

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Mixed Races:

1. Imp Race (Human + Demon)

* Power Level: 500

* IQ: 116

* Lifespan: 150 Years

* Root Inheritance: 30% Fire, 5% Electric, 1% Earth, <0.1% Dark

2. Pix Race (Human + Elf)

* Power Level: 250

* IQ: 120

* Lifespan: 100 Years

* Root Inheritance: 50% Water, 5% Wind

3. Orc Race (Elf + Demon)

* Power Level: 1,000

* IQ: 85

* Lifespan: 200 Years

* Root Inheritance: 60% Fire, 10% Water & Electric, 5% Earth, 1% Wind, Earth, Stone, Magma, <0.1% Dark

4. Divvy Race (Fairy + Elf)

* Power Level: 25,000

* IQ: 125

* Lifespan: 80 Years

* Root Inheritance: 90% Water, 50% Wind, 30% Light, Ice, Wood, Stone

5. Babe Race (Fairy + Human)

* Power Level: 25,000

* IQ: 130

* Lifespan: 85 Years

* Root Inheritance: 50% Water, Wind, Light, Ice, Wood, Stone

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Complex Mixed Races:

1. Dwarf Race (Pix + Imp)

* Power Level: 400

* IQ: 95

* Lifespan: 120 Years

* Root Inheritance: 5% chance of Regular Roots, <1% chance of Mixed Roots

2. Troll Race (Orc + Pix)

* Power Level: 1,200

* IQ: 55

* Lifespan: 150 Years

* Root Inheritance: 50% chance of Regular Roots, 1% chance of Mixed Roots

3. Goblin Race (Imp + Orc)

* Power Level: 750

* IQ: 65

* Lifespan: 125 Years

* Root Inheritance: 1% chance of Regular Roots, <0.001% chance of Mixed Roots

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Root Tiers:

* Regular Roots: Earth, Electric, Fire, Water, Wind

* Mixed Roots: Wood, Stone, Ice, Magma/Lava

* Rare Roots: Light, Dark, Toxic/Poison, Shadow, Destruction/Explosion

* Ruler Roots: Creation, Disguise (incomplete list)

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Kyren thought about the power, lifespans, and abilities woven into each race. Their attributes, strengths, and limitations painted a fascinating picture of the realm. Yet his mind returned to humans, unique in their lack of roots yet resilient in ways other races weren’t.

He closed the book, feeling a newfound sense of purpose. If he and Hiro were to survive, they’d need to use everything they had—and maybe even uncover a hidden strength in the Human Race that no one else had recognized.