I haven’t explained the challenge yet, have I? No? Ok. Basically, I’m going to create a bunch of sentient species on Earth and have the deities govern them. I’ll give them ten thousand years to do something cool, or I’ll kill them all. Fear is a great motivator!

It’s not going to be very easy, though. The various species will be made with different strengths and weaknesses, so only by uniting them can they reach their full potential. I’ll put keep them far apart so their different cultures can evolve and they become intolerant of strangers.

I decided Earth would have one giant continent, split into several chunks by giant rivers, chasms and mountain chains. I called it Unguis. Dunno why, it just seems right. Unguis looks a bit like a triangle pointing up, with a scattering of islands surrounding it. I gave it various biomes with their corresponding inhabitants.

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Good? You understand? Ok. Now for the people! Let’s see, I’ll make:

Elves; long-lived humanoid; limited control over atoms (can use magic)

Dwarves; short humanoids; lots of upper body strength

Centaurs; humanoid torsos attached to equine bodies; lots of lower body strength

Lizardmen; humanoid lizards; can swim very well

Avians; humanoids with bird wings; can fly

Giants; giant humanoids; very strong

The other species except giants (they’re to OP) can also use ‘magic’, but not as well as the elves.

My idea is that I put a deity in charge of a species, and have them lead them indirectly. Meaning, they can’t just force everyone to get along; no, they’ll operate in dreams and prayers and blessings. This is going to be a very religious planet.

Now, I was going to tell you about the deities’ reactions, but it was pretty boring. Some disbelief, some anger (at my threat) and then some sighs. Not the kind of stuff you want to read.

Well, I’m going to head to my castle of relaxation for a bit, and then tell the deities to start.