Chapter 186: Wildkin
CH186 Wildkin
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Wildkin...
It’s a term—often used derogatorily—by the humans of the Pangea Realm to describe humanoid or demi-human races who, in their view, display more savagery than civilised intellect.
The usage of the term is incredibly loose, often hinging on the speaker’s personal bias or subjective interpretation of what constitutes "savagery".
Orcs, Ogres, Trolls, Goblins, Snakekin, Goatmen, Taurus... as long as a race was perceived to possess more primal aggression than cultured sophistication—at least by human standards—they were labelled as Wildkin.
Supporters of the term argue that it aptly encapsulates the primal essence of these beast-like peoples. However, more often than not, it obscures the fact that these races are not monolithic. Not all members of these races are mindless savages.
In truth, many individuals and tribes among these so-called Wildkin are highly intelligent and civilised.
Just as humans evolved from primitive beginnings as cavemen to their current state, so too are these races progressing—each at their own pace and in their own way.
In truly cosmopolitan regions like the Elven Elarion Empire, and even the DragonHold Enclave, one can find these so-called Wildkin living, working, and thriving alongside humans, elves, and dwarves.
Take the Orcs, for example.
In the DragonHold Enclave, Orc Shamans and Orc Blacksmiths are revered masters of their fields.