The Peoples of the First World
The Three Creations
According to ancient texts and the Book of Enoch, three distinct orders of beings exist in the antediluvian world:
- The First Creation - Angels (Watchers): Created before the foundation of the earth, spiritual beings of immense power.
- The Second Creation - Humanity (Adam's Line): Made in the image of God, given dominion over the earth.
- The Third Creation - Nephilim (Forbidden Union): Offspring of Watchers and humans. Unnatural, powerful, and corrupted.
Classification System
Descendants of Adam through Seth or Cain. Shortest-lived but most blessed.
- Sethites (Righteous)
- Cainites (Corrupted)
- Wanderers (Nomadic)
Offspring of Watchers. Supernatural size and strength.
- Nephilim (1st Gen)
- Rephaim (2nd Gen)
- Anakim (Noble Giants)
Mixed bloodlines and corrupted arts.
- Gibborim (Mighty Men)
- Horim (Cave Dwellers)
- Sorcerer Clans
Animals twisted by experiments or possession.
- Chimera (Mixed Beasts)
- Dragons/Serpents
- Demonic Fauna
Population Distribution
| People Group | Est. Population | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Sethites | ~500,000 | Highlands, Sacred Sites |
| Cainites | ~2,000,000 | Great Cities (Enoch, Irad) |
| Nephilim | ~3,000 | Mountain Strongholds |
| Hybrids/Giants | ~350,000 | Borderlands, Wastes |
Human Bloodlines
The descendants of Seth maintained the worship of God and preserved the history of the pre-fall world.
Attributes: +2 WIS, +1 Other
Starting Cost: 2 RP / 0 CP
Blessed Heritage: Advantage on Religion checks; easier prayer checks.
Divine Favor: 1/Long Rest, turn a failed save into a success.
Descendants of the first murderer, builders of the first cities, masters of metallurgy and music.
Attributes: +2 Any, +1 Any
Starting Cost: 0 RP / 1 CP
Mark of Cain: Cannot be killed in single combat by vengeance seekers.
City Born: Advantage on social checks in urban settings.
Builder's Heritage: Proficiency with two artisan tools.
Those who rejected both the cities of Cain and the strictures of Seth, living in the wilds.
Attributes: +2 DEX, +1 WIS
Starting Cost: Variable
Survivalist: Advantage on finding food/water.
Swift Footed: Base speed 35 ft.
The Giant Races
The Watcher Bloodlines
Nephilim traits depend on their Watcher sire. Semjaza's line are kings; Azazel's are warriors and smiths.
Direct offspring of Angels and Humans. Titans of the ancient world.
Size: Large (12-15 ft)
Attributes: +4 STR, +2 CON, -2 DEX
Starting Cost: 0 RP / 3-5 CP
Angelic Resistance: Resistance to Radiant damage.
Insatiable Hunger: Must eat 4x normal food or gain Corruption.
Powerful Build: Count as Huge for lifting/grappling.
Watchers & Angels
The 200 angels who descended on Mount Hermon. Most are now bound in the earth, but their influence remains.
| Name | Forbidden Teaching | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Azazel | Warfare, Weapons, Cosmetics | Endless War, Vanity |
| Semjaza | Enchantments, Root-cutting | Sorcery, Poison |
| Baraqel | Astrology | Fate-reading |
| Tamiel | Seeing Spirits | Demon Trafficking |
Agents of judgment and revelation.
- Michael: The Warrior, binder of Semjaza.
- Raphael: The Healer, binder of Azazel.
- Gabriel: The Messenger, destroyer of the Nephilim.
- Uriel: The Jailor, guardian of Tartarus.
Hybrid Peoples
The "Mighty Men of Old." Several generations removed from pure Nephilim, appearing as massive humans.
Attributes: +2 STR, +1 CON
Powerful Build: Count as one size larger.
Mighty Warrior: Proficiency with all martial weapons.
Heroic Feat: Perform incredible strength feats (GM discretion).
Giant-kin adapted to underground life.
Attributes: +2 DEX, +1 WIS
Superior Darkvision: See 120ft in dark.
Sunlight Sensitivity: Disadvantage in direct sun.
Stone Cunning: Expertise in stone-related history/investigation.
Humans initiated into Watcher mysteries, altering their bloodlines forever.
Attributes: +2 INT, +1 CHA
Dark Insight: Passive Detect Magic.
Blood Magic: Sacrifice HP to cast spells without slots.
Watcher's Mark: Angels can sense you from 1 mile away.
Corrupted Beasts
Dinosaurs & Dragons
In this era, dinosaurs (Behemoth) and dragons (Leviathan) coexist, often twisted by Watcher experiments.
"His scales are his pride... out of his mouth go burning lamps." - Job 41
AC: 22 (Natural)
HP: 600+
Abilities: Fire Breath, Swallow Whole, Boiling Water Aura.
Historical Timeline
Creation
The perfect world.
The Fall
Exile from Eden. Death enters the world.
The Watchers Descend
The 200 arrive on Mt. Hermon. The Corruption begins.
Nephilim Born
Giants begin to dominate the earth.
The Ark
Noah begins construction. 100 year countdown.
THE FLOOD
The Great Reset. All flesh destroyed.
Cultures & Society
Monotheism, Patriarchal Authority, Separation from Corruption, Preservation of Pre-Fall History.
Urbanization, Metalworking, Music, Personal Glory ("Making a Name"), Syncretism.
Might Makes Right. The strong eat the weak. Trophy taking, cannibalism, and god-king worship.