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'''Humanity''' is the most widespread race of the [[Warhammer World]].  
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'''Humanity''' is the most widespread race of the [[Warhammer world]].
  
Humanity is presumably the final creation of the [[Old Ones]]. It's likely that its development was left incomplete, leaving humanity as whole somewhat susceptible to the influences of Chaos.
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==World-that-was==
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When the civilisation of the [[Old One]]s fell, humans were still a new experiment. They were among the last creations of the Old Ones, and presumably the development of the human race was left incomplete, leaving it as a whole susceptible to the influences of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|1}}
  
Humans are organized in several competing states, nations, and tribes.
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At the time of collapse of the warp gates, the ancestors of humans were living in the equatorial regions of the world. They existed in the most primal state, barely above the level of apes. Undeveloped culturally, the humans were the most vulnerable of the creations of the Old Ones to the [[warpstone|Chaos dust]] which rained down on the world. The most far reaching effects were the acceleration of physical and cultural progress, and the shaping of the human mind.{{Fn|1}}
  
Humans inhabit nearly all regions from the [[Old World]] to [[Araby]] and the far eastern [[Cathay]] and [[Nippon]]. Humans are also the favoured tools of the [[Chaos Gods]] and many brutal tribes roam the northern [[Chaos Wastes]]
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Unlike the elder races, humanity possessed a vigour and mental adaptability derived from Chaos. Humanity grew swiftly and strongly, in time surpassing the elder races.{{Fn|1}}
  
==Notes and sources==
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===Human nations and groups===
Within [[Warhammer Fantasy Battles|the game]] there are several human armies available to field, notably [[The Empire]], [[Bretonnia]], and the largely human [[Dogs of War]] and [[Hordes of Chaos]]. [[Arabian Army List|Armies of Araby]] are also available in the game [[Warmaster]].
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The [[Old World]] is primarily ruled by humans.{{Fn|1}}
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* [[The Empire]], formed from tribes such as Unberogens, Jeutones and Tutogens. Now divided politically into various provinces such as [[Stirland]] (Stirlanders) and [[Reikland]] (Reiklanders).{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Bretonnia]], formed from the [[Bretonni]] tribes united by [[Gilles le Breton]].{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Kislev]], formed from tribes such as Ungols, Ropsmenn and Gospodars. Known as Kislevites.{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Tilea]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Estalia]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Albion]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Border Princes]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Sartosa]]{{Fn|1}}
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The Southlands{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Araby]], a loose collection of city states and desert nomads who owe allegiance to a Sultan.{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Nehekhara]], the first great human civilization. The Nehekharans are credited with inventing writing and organized government. However they are now all [[undead]].{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Strygos]], a human civilization ruled by [[Strigoi]] [[vampire]]s, which was destroyed long ago by a [[Waaagh!]] and centered on the city of [[Mourkain]].{{Fn|1}}
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Far North and [[Chaos Wastes]].{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Warriors of Chaos]] - human members are typically [[Northmen]] and mainly belong to the Norse, Kurgan or Hung groups. However some, such as [[Archaon]], were originally from other regions.{{Fn|1}}
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The Far East also contains human nations.{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Cathay]], said to be a powerful empire{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Nippon]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Kingdoms of Ind]]{{Fn|1}}
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* [[Hinterlands of Khuresh]]{{Fn|1}}
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New World
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* There are reportedly primitive human tribes in western [[Naggaroth]], which the [[Dark Elves]] hunt and enslave.{{Fn|1}}
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* Large amounts of humans from all over the world serve as slaves in Naggaroth.{{Fn|1}}
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* In previous editions, there was mention of a tribe of [[Amazon]]s who lived in [[Lustria]].{{Fn|1}}
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* One of the Slann Mage Priests reportedly uses captured lobotomized humans.{{Fn|1}}
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==Mortal Realms==
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==Sources==
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* {{Endn|1}}: Warhammer Fantasy Battle, 3rd edition, p. 197
  
 
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Revision as of 02:27, 25 June 2017

Humanity is the most widespread race of the Warhammer world.

World-that-was

When the civilisation of the Old Ones fell, humans were still a new experiment. They were among the last creations of the Old Ones, and presumably the development of the human race was left incomplete, leaving it as a whole susceptible to the influences of Chaos.[1]

At the time of collapse of the warp gates, the ancestors of humans were living in the equatorial regions of the world. They existed in the most primal state, barely above the level of apes. Undeveloped culturally, the humans were the most vulnerable of the creations of the Old Ones to the Chaos dust which rained down on the world. The most far reaching effects were the acceleration of physical and cultural progress, and the shaping of the human mind.[1]

Unlike the elder races, humanity possessed a vigour and mental adaptability derived from Chaos. Humanity grew swiftly and strongly, in time surpassing the elder races.[1]

Human nations and groups

The Old World is primarily ruled by humans.[1]

The Southlands[1]

  • Araby, a loose collection of city states and desert nomads who owe allegiance to a Sultan.[1]
  • Nehekhara, the first great human civilization. The Nehekharans are credited with inventing writing and organized government. However they are now all undead.[1]
  • Strygos, a human civilization ruled by Strigoi vampires, which was destroyed long ago by a Waaagh! and centered on the city of Mourkain.[1]

Far North and Chaos Wastes.[1]

  • Warriors of Chaos - human members are typically Northmen and mainly belong to the Norse, Kurgan or Hung groups. However some, such as Archaon, were originally from other regions.[1]

The Far East also contains human nations.[1]

New World

  • There are reportedly primitive human tribes in western Naggaroth, which the Dark Elves hunt and enslave.[1]
  • Large amounts of humans from all over the world serve as slaves in Naggaroth.[1]
  • In previous editions, there was mention of a tribe of Amazons who lived in Lustria.[1]
  • One of the Slann Mage Priests reportedly uses captured lobotomized humans.[1]

Mortal Realms

Sources

  • 1: Warhammer Fantasy Battle, 3rd edition, p. 197