In the world of Tempus, many people - Anthropos, Diablo, Kide, and Angelo alike - are capable of utilizing one of the six elements (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Dark, Light) due to a particular string of genetics that are largely responsible for granting the ability to manipulate the atoms in the air, the earth, and the energy within one's own body. For one such example, fire is created by igniting the oxygen in the atmosphere. Light and Darkness, however, are special cases due to their unique nature (being highly manipulative energy-based substances) and are largely exclusive to the Angelo and Diablo races. This makes those that can wield these elements especially powerful, as light and darkness are highly malleable and very damaging, but at a cost, as they are easily countered or even corrupted by one another.
 

     People are also capable of possessing one of several "Variant Class" abilities that are essentially unique modifiers to the user's already existing elemental style. (Such as poison water or blue fire) These are virtually exclusively determined by the individual's person's personality, as the resulting "Aura" mixes with the natural style present in one's genetic makeup. This makes no two styles truly alike. (However, as rare as it may be, it is actually possible for one not to possess a variant.)

 
 

 
 

The Races 

 The world of Tempus is home to about five major races: 

  

1) Anthropos

    Common elements: Water/Ice, Earth, Fire 

 
 

    Anthropos are believed to have been created by the ancient god, Locus, alongside the Kide and have existed for as long as anyone can remember. (however, not as long as the Demons or Angelo.) Since their creation, Anthropos have lived a checkered existence, fixing just as many problems as they create. Though, perhaps no conflict has been greater for them than the war with their sister race, later known as the "Cataclysm War". In general, Anthropos are known by the other races for their foolish actions, yet courageous hearts. (much like children, actually.) 

 
 

However, it should be noted that, unlike some fantasy universes, these Anthro generally have real-life hair and eye colors. (Some exceptions do apply, however. Such as if an Anthro's hair is dyed.)  

 
 

2) Kide (Ki-day)  

    Common elements: Fire, Wind, Water/Ice 

 
 

    These people are considered by many to be the sibling race to the Anthropos, and are believed to be the product of the ancient god, Era. The majority of the race occupies four major settlements around the world, the oldest of these being Shrade, the original capital of the Kide world. In the early years of the Cataclysm War, however, Shrade was abandoned in favor of a larger region that later became known as Emperia. The Kide are humanoid in structure, but tend to be slimmer in build. They also have long ears, pointed canine teeth, tails (in the style of a fox tail), and have a much wider range of hair and eye colors than Anthro. 

 
 

3) Diablo  

    Common elements: Darkness, Fire, Ice 

 
 

    The infamous diablo have existed for about as long as anyone can remember. This is a bit of wild card race, as they actually mainly occupy a sort of dimension parallel to the plane that Anthro and Kide exist on. They are also not inherently evil, but rather, behave in all manners of personality ranging from the happy-go-lucky to the psychopathic. They are largely characterized by their pale complexions and typically have either black or white hair and varying shades of eye colors ranging from red, to purple, to dark blue. The biggest giveaway, however, is the telltale dark aura that is given off by diablokind. 

 
 

4) Angelo  

    Common elements: Light, Earth, Wind 

 
 

An ancient race that been in existence for about as long as the diablo, and were the original protectors of the planet as the dominant race in an age that has been long forgotten. After the rise of Anthro and Kide,  the Angelo were forced to relocate what precious few remained to a new home, with the majority of their kind lost to the ages, as well as the power they once held so long ago. The Angelo are classified by their fair skin tones, light hair colors, inherent pride, and overall "angelic" appearance. It is also said that they can summon a pair of wings to aid in flight. 

 
 

5) Esper  

    Common elements: All elements, including three special types exclusive to their race. (Paradox, Void, and Genesis) 

 
 

    A very mysterious race that few know even exist, whose very existence are created from the last memory/thought of a person with regrets. Some believe that they are actually a living record of the world's memories rather than the reincarnations of the lost. If this is true, is there an esper that remembers the beginning and what happens if the world is reset/reborn? They can be born within any race, but always appear as an Anthropos, just with a larger variety of color 

based off of their element. Some are more obvious than others. (ex. Fire espers have actual flames for hair) 

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