Each of the Races of Ivalice is very unique, no two are simmilar, which creates an interesting and varied social structure for Ivalice. The main races are the Humes who most resemble our own race, Bangaa who are lizard men, Viera the bunny people of the trees and the Moogle who are the engineers. Many other races live in Ivalice, the most interesting being the Uratan Yensa a people who live in the sand, and the Helgas - Gran Kiltias Anastasis being the only one to have appeared.
Hume |  | |
| Likeness: | Human | |
| Description: | The Humes are the most dominant race in Ivalice, though their lifespan is shorter in comparison to many of the others. They closely resemble our race, just with slightly upturned noses. As like our society they generally live in cities and live under self imposed laws and rules. | |
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Bangaa | |||
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| Likeness: | Reptiles | Average Life Expectancy: | 132.24 Years |
| Description: | The Bangaa contrary to popular belief are a very socially and cognitively advanced race, and are probably the most integrated into Hume society of all the races. Because of this, they regard any referance to them being "lizards" quite offencive. They are a very physically capable race, very agile and strong race, with a heighten sense of smell and hearing. They make excellent Fighters and Hunters, though their eyesight is very poor, some even wear blind folds as part of their attire. Their mouth renders spell chanting almost impossible, though there are a number of Bangaa exclusive spells because of this. | ||
Viera | |||
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| Likeness: | Rabbits | Average Life Expectancy: | 198.36 |
| Description: | There are two sub-races of the Viera, the light furred Veena and the dark furred Raava, Viera with white hair are said to be blessed by the Wood. Amongst the games there has never been a male Viera, there are many theories to this including that they live separately or that Viera are born from the forrest. They are a slender race, known for being very agile and precise, making them perfect marksmen and fencers, because of the way their feet are shaped, they have to wear high heels, but this doesn't seem to slow them down or disadvantage them in any way. Viera are tied to nature and The Wood, and are able to communicate with it. Though some Viera have been known to turn their back on The Wood and coincide in Hume Society. Once they leave they are exiled and over time loose the ability to commune with nature. | ||
Moogle | |||
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| Description: | Moogles are the Engineering race of Ivalice, they were pioneers in the invention of the Airship and are known for their resourcefulness. They have long ears and a Pompom that sits over the back of their heads. | ||
Seeq | |||
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| Likeness: | Porcine | ||
| Description: | The Seeq are a cowardly race, though many of them are hired as mercenaries or hunters because they throw their weight around. They are of little intelect and can barely speak a language humes can understand. They are attracted to shiny objects, and are often picked up for thivery. | ||
Garif |  | |
| Description: | The Garif are a peaceful race that respect nature over the desire of convenience. They do not use any kind of machinery, and use very little metal in their culture. They are a furred race that don a mask that is given to them at birth that they wear until death. Along with their masks, they wear crafted animal bone and stone as ornaments. They have acute sense of smell and hearing making them good hunters, they also appreciate the art of war - though have no desire for violence. They are known for their knowlage of magicite. In ancient times they were given Nethicite by the Occuia, though they had no desire to use it, for their detest of violence. | |
Nu Mou |  | |
| Description: | The Nu Mou are a short race, about half the size of a Hume. They serve as Acolytes at Mt. Bur Omisace, and are said to be able to talk to monsters. | |
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Uratan Yensa | |
| Description: | The Uratan Yensa are a race that live in the Yensa. Known as the Lords and Masters of the Great Sea, for living in such harsh conditions and taming the Yensa fish for use as steeds for traversing the Sand Sea. According to the Bestiary they are a crustacean race that hides it body under cloth to either protect it from the conditions or to possibly hide their hideous bodies, the Bestiary also mentions the Uratan Exile - who has been banished for being too violent. A tribe of Uratan Yensa are ruled by a Queen who's word is law. The tribe is extremely territorial and is aggressive towards any intruder, seeking help from outside the tribe is punishable by death |
Occuria |  | |
| Description: | The Occuria consider themselves deities of Ivalice, contolling the populous of Ivalice. They created the Espers to be their servants, though the Espers then began to believe they were as powerful as their creators and turned on them - this was lead by Ultima. Zodiark was not part of this revolt. The Occuria controlled Ivalice by granting someone Nethicite, or taking it away. They live atop the highest point of Giruvegan, and lead by an Occuria named Gerun. | |
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