The Great Civilizations

In the earliest history of Nosgoth, three species ruled the land.

The Humans The humans were a well-developed civilization but nonetheless the most primitive of Nosgoth's dominant species. Little is known of their activity during Nosgoth's earliest history.

The Hylden The Hylden were a powerful civilization. They were humanoid in shape with a mottled brown skin. However, they possessed a distinctive skeletal structure with large ridges of bone forming on their backs like wings. Their skulls were also unique, as rather than the clean dome shapes of human skulls, Hylden skulls extended out into various structures resembling helmets, crests and crowns. They were an advanced civilization with a great deal of technological prowess.

The Ancients A powerful race much like the Hylden, the Ancients were also of humanoid form but noticeably distinguished by their bright blue skin and large feathered wings, as well as clawed digits on both hands and feet. Intelligent and possessed of a noble air, their civilization was renowned for its wisdom and philosophical ideas. An architecturally advanced people, the Ancients nonetheless favored their great magical ability over technological advancement.