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Races
 Hume
It is known as the ‘dominant race’. Many of the Humes have a long-lasting attraction to power. The attraction is more then any other race in Ivalice. The Hume’s greedy will to control could be a cause of the rising fury that threatens to devour Ivalice. This race makes up about 40% of the population in Ivalice.
There is a up side of being a Hume. The race’s curiosity and craving for knowledge has driven the creation of new ways and technology. Complicated and stable domestic political systems, eye-catching and fine distinct architecture and the determined search of a better more secure life are the height of the Hume race.
The most Hume concentrated area is the Imperial City of Archades. Most of the Humes that live in this city looked down upon other races and hate being in their presence. It is not the same outside Archades. The Humes in Dalmasca live with other races such as the Seeqs and Bangaa. Even the nomadic Humes trade with races such as the Garif.
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 Viera
The Viera live a life of isolation away from the world. This race has stayed away from any political and cultural contact with any of the other races for many years. There history may go back hundreds of years but it is very uneventful and simple. The Viera have always lived in the central forests of Ivalice.
The reason for this is that the Viera think they are part of ‘the Wood’ and a component of a greater life form. They also believe that any type of contact with the outside world is a sin against the will of the Wood. But those who leave the forest are banished and rejected from their race. But, more recently, the Viera have been questioning their isolation since much of the forest has been burnt down and many villages destroyed.
The Viera have a very unique appearance and they can be easily spotted in a crowd. There most known features are their long ‘rabbit like’ ears. This allows the Viera to have amazing hearing but it also helps them with hunting. All the Viera have the same hair color, silver. For those who have left to live with the Humes, they often dye their hair another color. Also, the Viera have naturally pointed feet. So the best shoes for a Viera would be stilettos which will maintain their balance.
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 Bangaa
There are many Bangaa in the world of Ivalice and each has a very unique hue to it. Many hundreds of years back, some believe that each color determined the personality and physical abilities of each Bangaa. The yellow skinned ‘Rugua Bangaa’ was said very friendly and smart, although a blue skinned “Fierce Bangaa’ has a strong sense of justice and amazing physical strength. The red skinned ‘Bista Bangaa’ and the steel gray skinned ‘Sanga Bangaa’ are more social then the rest. Since many years have passed and many Bangaa have mixed blood, these featured don’t come into play anymore.
Bangaa look a lot a like a huge lizard though they hate hearing that term. Their faces have a more lizard appearance with tiny eyes. Since they don’t have the greatest eyesight, some would actually wear blindfolds as everyday clothing. The Bangaa ears are split into two and hang on each side of their face. Their ears can either be short or long. Bangaa naturally have muscle and a great physic.
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 Moogles
Moogles may be cute and cuddly but they are also very smart and handy. They have a great tradition of mastering the art of engineering since it is a big part of Ivalice. Since they are quite small, having the engineering skill allows them to be equal to the other races. Most of the time, they excel at the making and repairs of airships but they can also be chocobo breeders and merchants.
When it comes down to it each Moogle does look a like, but to tell the difference between one and the other is the color of their Pom-Pom. Each Moogle has a uniquely colored Pom-Pom. Also, every Moogle has a pair of small wings. Because of the proportion of the wings to their body isn’t right, only a few can actually use them to fly. Moogles have very skillful hands that allow them to do delicate technical work or play instruments. Moogle musicians are known to be one of the best in Ivalice.
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 Seeq
Seeq are the more traditional race in Ivalice. They were little clothing and they don’t seem to be very smart thought they love anything that shines or looks shiny. They like to show off their shiny jewels on their body, most of the time, Seeqs look like a very pathetic with the lack of speech, sense of style and balance.
Seeq are only known to be merchants. Since gil is very shiny, as soon as they get their hands on it they tend to spent it on other shiny items. Because of this poor habit, no Seeq can every save gil or even any success or higher status.
This pig like is known for its struggle in speaking. Since their facial appearance is unique, it limits them of speaking quickly and for a long time. There were original only three main types of skin color for the Seeq, but because of interbreeding there are a lot more hues. Seeq may look fat or over weight but it’s mainly muscle and power. There is a slight difference between male and female apparence.
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 Garif
Garifs tend to be larger than a normal Hume and have a excellent physic that is covered in thick fur. Some of their senses are more heightened than most races which allow them to be excellent hunters. It is not in a Garifs nature to be violent. The most common jobs that Garifs tend to be are Nanabeast herders, geomancers and merchants.
The Garif village is located in the Bancour Region of Ivalice. It is normal for each village to be led by a high elder. They are quite neutral with other races but it is not often that a member of another race to be in their village. Though a lot of trades happen between the nomad people and the Dalmascans.
The Garifs are one of the few races that actually respect nature. They use everything down to even the bones of animals to decorate themselves or make objects. Each Garif wears a mask, each masks is worn from the day they are born to the day they die.
Urutan-Yensa
The Urutan-Yensa are a very territorial race. They will attack any one that enters their territory even if it’s their own kind. It is still unknown if they were their many layers of clothing to hide their bodies or to hide from the sun. Their language is very hard to understand and even to learn since they are not very fond of outsiders. Since they are not very smart, it is hard for them to master machinery or technical instruments. Thought they have the ability to tame the creatures that live in the Sandsea.
The Urutan-Yensa are very proud people but they are most proud about their heritage. They are divided into two tribes that are both ruled by a queen. In the tribe, if any of the Urutan-Yensa show any sign of weakness, it is not uncommon for the queen to punish him with death. They are very harsh on each but it shows the other races that they are not to be messed with.
Nu Mou
The Nu Mou’s lifespan tends to be three times long than that of a normal Hume. They are quite short and tend to hunch over. So they appear to be half the height of an adult Hume. No Mou are very intelligent and they have amazing control over Mist which makes them master high leveled magick very easy. Most of the Nu Mou live on Mt. Bur-Omisace and pursue is being members of the Kiltian teachings.
Baknamy
The Baknamy are often seen inside the Necrohol of Nabudis. Since a full grown Baknamy is the size of a Hume child, they prefer to travel is large groups. They have green skin and resemble little goblins.
After the destruction of Nabudis, the Baknamy have made the Necrohol of Nabudis their home. Since the air is polluted all of them wear gas masks. This shows that they are a very intelligent race and that allows them to use weapons and magicks. Though the less fortunate Baknamy go around targeting unsuspecting adventures and tell everything. So to many races, the Baknamy aren’t a very appealing race.
Rebe
The Rebe race only appears in the game for a short period of time. They are a very cultural and noble. They take pride in what they do. In the game, they are consultants and the council for the Marquis in the Skycity of Bhujerba.
Helgas
The Helgas are a very advanced race. They surpass the Humes in intelligence. They are quite tall and thin with white hair. They are known to have very long arms, legs and fingers. The Helgas are so advanced that they can communicate telepathically while asleep and also look into the dreams of others. There is only one Helga that appears in the game, the Gran Kiltias Anastasis who lives on Mt. Bur-Omisace.
Occuria
The Occuria are also known as ‘the Undying.’ They are immortal beings that are sometime referred to as gods, though it is still unknown if they play a major religious role or not. For the storyline of the game, they play a huge role in the history of Ivalice. They created all the Espers and and gave the Dawn, Dusk and Midlight shards to King Raithwall for taking control over Ivalice.
The Occuria want complete control over the history and future of Ivalice. Since they cannot directly influence, they created many sources of powers, such as the Sun-Cryst, to give to their ‘chosen one’ so they could do their bidding for the Occuria.
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