====== Races of Volaire ======
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Volaire is a realm of rich ancestry, forgotten pacts, and deeply rooted mysticism. Below is a list of all available player races, divided by access type. Some are open to all, while others must be unlocked through approval or in-play discovery.

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===== 🧑‍🌾 Open Races =====
These races are available to all players during character creation.

  * **Human** – Versatile and unrestricted.
  * **Beastkin** – Animalistic humanoids; excellent survivalists.
  * **Dwarf** – Hardy miners with a penchant for crafting.
  * **High Elf** – Elegant and magical, but fragile.
  * **Half-Orc** – Tough and talented with toxins.
  * **Half-Ogre** – Massive strength, low intellect.

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===== 🌘 Limited Races =====
Limited races are rare in the world of Volaire and may only be played with current availability.

  * **Pixie** – Small, dangerous fey with powerful rages.
  * **Wild Elf** – Nature-bound traditionalists who reject magic.
  * **Haltija** – Death-touched lorekeepers of the undead.
  * **Faerie** – Elemental spirits of whimsy and power.

To inquire about a limited slot, contact staff via a [[https://volairelarp.org/index.php?option=com_ats&view=ticket&layout=newticket&id=0&Itemid=210|Support Ticket]].

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===== ⛔ Restricted Races =====
Restricted races require advanced roleplay and staff approval. Not available for first-time characters.

  * **Chaos Fae** – Unstable fey infused with every element at once.
  * **Drow** – Cursed deep elves with dark powers and darker pasts.
  * **Ramtovi** – Nomadic mystics bound by cultural honor.
  * **Half-Celestial** – Guardians of planar balance; harmed by silver.
  * **Half-Fiend** – Power-seekers tainted by darkness and vulnerable to light.

To request approval for a restricted race, you must first establish yourself through consistent roleplay and character growth.

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===== 🎭 Playing a Race =====
Each race comes with:
  * Mechanical **advantages and disadvantages**
  * **Costuming requirements** to match the world’s aesthetic
  * Built-in **roleplay themes** and cultural influences

You can view the full mechanics, lore, and visual expectations for each by visiting the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:races:race_index|Full Race Index]].

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===== ⚠️ Important Notes =====

  * All races must be approved during your initial character creation meeting.
  * Players are encouraged to **commit to their race's themes** for immersive roleplay.
  * Playing a Limited or Restricted race without approval may result in your character being retconned.

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To explore each race’s details, advantages, drawbacks, and guidelines, visit the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:races:race_index|Race Index]].