Though seemingly mundane, Humans are as varied as the world itself, from those who conform to societal expectations to the few who burn brightly before fading. While many ignore the supernatural, those near The Wall embrace mysticism, clinging to their beliefs even as the Government ensures that no one strays too far from the norm.
Once a proud and independent people, the War Born were forcibly assimilated into a single nation by the Government. Despite their warrior heritage and resilience, their culture is slowly eroding. Some fight to preserve it, while others integrate into modern society, working as laborers, mercenaries, and traders.
Brilliant yet infamous, the Grey family is both revered and reviled. Innovators and architects of the modern world, they are also the ones who unleashed The Breach. Their obsessive pursuit of knowledge has made them indispensable, but they struggle to atone for past sins as history becomes open for scrutiny once more.
Aristocratic and calculating, the Ellsons have amassed their fortune through banking, mining, and industry. Cold and disciplined, they value logic over empathy, ensuring they remain among Acheron’s elite. However, with old secrets threatening to resurface, the family plays a dangerous game to maintain their power.
Born into the Church of the Twin Gods, Gripes are raised to serve its will, rarely questioning their place. Those born outside the faith—the Grievances—are either indoctrinated or transformed into instruments of the Church. As prehistory is uncovered, the Church seeks to control the narrative, sending its followers far and wide to spread its influence.
Once outcasts left to rot in the shadow of The Wall, the Exalted have been reshaped by its strange influence. Mutated and feared, they carve out a living in the margins of society. Though once restricted in movement, new laws allow them to walk freely among their former oppressors—for better or worse.
Colorful and lively, Fae Darkleechers are the most vibrant of their kin, both in appearance and spirit. With a natural affinity for fate, they revel in games of chance, communal celebrations, and life’s many uncertainties. Their whimsical nature belies a keen sense of intuition that shapes their every decision.
Spirit Darkleechers embody the untamed wild, their forms reflecting the flora and fauna of nature itself. As diverse in appearance as they are in temperament, some live as solitary wanderers, while others forge deep, unbreakable bonds. Their connection to the spirit realm grants them great empathy for all living things, yet this same bond can make them indifferent—if not cold—to humankind and even their own kin. Whether as hunters, healers, or something in between, they remain ever attuned to the pulse of the natural world.
Physically imposing and fiercely loyal, Demonic Darkleechers act as the foundation of Darkleecher society. Despite their fearsome appearance, they integrate well into human civilization, serving as the bridge between the two worlds. Strong in body and will, they uphold the balance in an ever-changing society.
The most alien of all Darkleechers, Eldritch kin exist on the fringes—whether within Darkleecher society or at the edges of human civilization, though rarely by choice. Marked by their unsettling features and deep connection to the unknown, they are both sly and suspicious, their ties to the Eldritch plane granting them eerie wisdom. With insight into people, places, and truths unseen by mortal eyes, they navigate the world as enigmatic seers, ever aware of the mysteries lurking beneath reality’s surface.
Rare and often unwanted, Half-Leechers struggle to find a place in either world. Their mixed heritage leaves them torn between human and Darkleecher society, facing mistrust from both. Despite the odds, those who survive navigate a world that was never meant to accept them.
Soulmenders are remnants of past lives, trapped within Soulmetal bodies after death, stripped of their former identities. Once a luxury for the wealthy seeking to preserve loved ones, they eventually fell out of favor as society realized these revived beings were never quite the same as their previous selves. Some were embraced as family, while others were discarded, left to forge new paths. Now, Soulmenders serve as historians, craftsmen, and even living machines—modified for labor, protection, or exploration. Though they no longer recall their past, echoes of their former selves linger, granting them unique insights and abilities. However, this existence comes at a cost, with many struggling against the weight of their lost humanity and the ever-present fragility of their artificial form.
