I'm creating an rpg setting and I want your commentary on it

This game is a continuation of a previous campaign and is set ~500 years after it. In the 1st game, a race of technologically advanced humanoids called "Theoclasts" captured a major deity and unleashed what can only be called the apocalypse upon the old continent of Pectus. Some of its inhabitants fled to the other side of the world and landed on the new continent on which chapter 2 will take place. I will begin with two of the seven races and will write more following your response The humans are a direct continuation of the Empire of Medietas, which dominated most of Pectus and was based on the Roman Empire. During the events of chapter 2, the humans reverse-engineered some of the Theoclast technology, acquiring cannons, guns, etc., becoming a steampunk-inspired culture. They live on the Republic of New Medietas, located to the west of the Sulcaic Empire, which is a territory granted in goodwill to them since they, too, gave the Sulkai the colony of Levantia in Pectus, the old continent The Renshi are one of the native races of the continent of Yuandi and are the most numerous. Most inhabit the Ozumi Empire (based on the Empire of Japan), with significant numbers in the Wildlands, the territory of the Followers of Ma'at, and the southern tip of Igirith. The Shun culture, named after the eponymous Shun Dynasty (based on Chinese culture), once almost dominated the entire continent, making them enemies of other races and cultures. The Ozumi Empire, originating from the outlying islands east of the Shun lands, took advantage of the previous empire's weakness during the instability caused by the war against the Theoclasts and seized power. The other cultures under Ozumi's rule consider them tyrants who imagine themselves superior to their own race. They are technologically advanced thanks to a partnership with the Republic of New Medietas. The Ozumi Empire is ruled by an empress who apparently takes direct orders from her divine ancestor, Susa-tsu-Nushi-no-Mikoto. There are several noble clans and a warrior caste that is in decline due to the use of firearms. There are still a few noble clans from other cultures who swore allegiance to Ozumi and were allowed to rule their ancestral lands. The "Wild Renshi" or "Barbarian Renshi" live outside of the Ozumi Empire's administration, mostly on the taiga and arctic climates of the far southern portion of the continent. They are mostly hunters, reindeer herders, and fishermen. They wear animal skins, live in tribes, and are very resistant to the cold (based on Inuit and Chukotko-Kamchatkan cultures)

Sulkai Since they originated from Yuandi, the logistics of returning most of the Sulkai population to Pectus were simpler. Their empire has remained stable for the ~500 years since the Theoclasm took place. They appreciate refined food and items and place great importance on money and nobility. A good portion of the sulkai settlers in Pectus were merchants. As a general rule, they are gentle, delicate and sometimes passively aggressive. Their society and technology used to be more sophisticated than Pectus's until the humans made incredible advances. Their ship models are still the most used to navigate what little ocean that was left around the continent of Yuandi. Their society is loosely divided into castes, but an individual can change social status relatively easily. There are the commoners, the merchants and artisans, the knights and soldiers, the burghers, the elite wizards and the nobility, with the imperial family at the top. Many of the sulkai who came to Pectus seeking to amass wealth returned to the Sulcaic Empire completely poor and in the condition of refugees. Noble families are divided into clans, similar to the old races of Pectus, with a semi-mythical ancestor being the founder of the house, a fundamental factor in legitimizing the relevance of a family. They have artifacts, which were supposedly forged by their ancestors, extremely similar to Pectus' relics. Their tales and stories often involve much more magic and the forces of nature. Superficially they look like pale humans with colored hair, but their bodies function in quite different ways. Their longevity is greater, as is the time between childhood and maturity (a 30-year-old sulkai is considered a teenager). Their bodies are lighter and metabolic processes seem to affect their bodies much more, for example it takes much less time for a sulkai to get drunk or for a medicine to take effect. In the rare cases where they interbreed with humanoid races, the resulting progeny are always born sulkai. The incidence of aptitude for magic is extremely high, with 4 out of 5 having the potential. Their susceptibility to cold iron stems from the fact that they are descendants of the same ancestral population that originated the humans of Pectus, who then interbred with faeries when they landed from the lost continent in the north of the world. While the nobility holds great importance, heads of banks and commercial enterprises, each with a personal army, and each locked in a constant struggle against all the others, hold great relevance and economic power. They have enough capital to resolve any foreign diplomatic quandaries with a well-placed sum of money or threat of withdrawal from trade. Thus, many conflicts in other nations were resolved by the economic influence of certain organizations and companies. Their religion differs drastically from the Church of YHVH. It is based on semi-mythical ancestor worship, who fulfill a similar role to saints. The existence of gods is recognized, but generally relegated to a secondary role, even if the Theoclasm made them inhabit the Barrier. Their fairy ancestors, or nature spirits, are worshiped instead. They are considered to be more sophisticated and superior to other races, sometimes attracting the hatred of some individuals. They get along especially well with the humans, whom they consider their allies for having granted the Colony of Levantia to the Sulcaic Empire. With the Theoclasm, it was the sulkai's turn to cede territory to their allies. Their aptitude for trade is always welcome in the farthest reaches, and even tribal chiefs seek out the sulkai for business. As mentioned earlier, it has been confirmed that sulkai descended from the union of proto-humans with fairies, or nature spirits. Namely naiads and haliads (water spirits), epigeia and dryads (nature spirits), aureads and boreads (wind spirits).

Anglo-Elf: Elves and Weisslander humans, after fleeing Pectus during the Theoclasm, unexpectedly found themselves sharing the same land west of Yuandi. Despite the mutual dislike between both races, they ended up intermingling, resulting in the hybrid race known today as the Anglo-Elves. Even before the assimilation between both races, it was noted that children of elf-human couples always resulted in an appearance almost identical to that of humans, without the golden skin, pointed ears and light hair that the elves prized. Strangely enough, the offspring of such unions were always born with red, orange or pink hair, and blue, green, or golden eyes. Despite the miscegenation of these two races, there is still an elite of pure elves who govern the nation in a not so explicit way. Pure elves are considered noble by birth and they form the upper caste of Anglo-Elven society. They only marry among themselves to preserve the race, with only 5000 or so elves still existing in the nation of Igirith. They often rule over their hybrid subjects, who are all part of the same class. Prominent individuals, such as powerful mages and intelligent advisors or aides receive some privileges despite not being pure elves Culturally, the Anglo-Elves are a fusion of elven and weisslander cultures, with a simultaneous focus on battle and intellectualism, physical combat and magical combat, among other aspects. They speak a patois of Weisslandic and Alveglaanic, which became its own language with time (it's based on Scots and English). Their writing system is the same as the humans', though there are old books and ancient scrolls written in Alveglaanic that only the upper classes can read. There is also a significant number of Anglo-Elves descended from the eniyan of Pectus, who are called Black Anglo-Elves and have brown skin. They follow the faith of YHVH, a deity based on the Judeo-Christian God of the Old Testament. They also practice ancestor worship like the elves, with clans being able to trace their lineages to specific individuals that migrated from Pectus. Magic is highly valued by them. There are mage guilds to help guide young mages into the right path so that their power is not used for destruction. About 50% of the Anglo-Elves are able to use magic, though few become true mages able to cast powerful spells The Anglo-Elves have been at war with the Hazrun for a long time because of territorial claims over an island to the west of both nations. This island, called Hasealeen by the Anglo-Elves and Hasarin by the Hazrun, has one of the five pillars that maintain a protective barrier around the continent. The Anglo-Elves already have one of the towers, the Red Pillar, in their territory and want the Black Pillar, stating that the Hazrun can't be trusted to possess it.

Mustalf: Pectus' "accursed race" again survives a great cataclysm and finds itself destined to roam another continent without its own land or nation. Unlike the ancient Dark Elves, the Mustalf (In Elvish: Must = Dark; Alf = Elf) no longer live only in underground shelters, currently choosing to live as nomadic traders who roam the nations buying and selling exotic goods. They have a few autonomous territories in the 5 Nations, and a number of mustalf live in the territory of the Followers of Ma'at. They are considered a cursed race by the elves. Thousands of years ago, the "Bloodstained Emperor" murdered the other three members of the Quadrumvirate and fled from the Sonne Insel archipelago to Pectus' mainland with thousands of followers, who were later cursed by an unknown deity or altered by a powerful relic of the elves. The Alveglaan elves symbolically interpret the darkening of traitors as the mark of their unforgivable crime. Everyone is expected to work for the good of society, including children, the elderly and women. The Mustalf are trained from childhood to perform certain tasks or jobs and continue to contribute until they are unable to in some way. Their ears are movable and expressive, just like an elf's. They have no body and facial hair (except eyebrows and eyelashes), which they consider a sign of barbarity. Short hair is socially accepted, both in men and women, but it is seen as a sign of youthfulness and immaturity. Probably as a result of their ancestors living underground, their hearing is sharper and their eyes are sensitive to light. The Mustalf have a strong sense of community and place a high value on loyalty and solidarity with their own kind. They have a tendency to put the needs of the community above the needs of the individual. Many of them consider it essential to learn at least one foreign language, to play at least one instrument, and to know at least one trade, since most of their livelihood depends on trading with different races.

Hazrun: One of the races native to the continent and the third most numerous. The hazrun were dominated for centuries by the Shun Dynasty. With the collapse of the old empire and its subsequent takeover by Ozumi, the hazrun found themselves finally free and slaughtered the remaining Renshi in their territory, later joining the few free hazrun that remained, creating hybrid cultures with aspects of the culture of their former masters. To prevent another invasion and the enslavement of their people, the Hazrun militarized and today have large armies with highly efficient units, the result of their domestication of draconic species, such as drakes, wyverns, sauroids and avioserps. Many have returned to their old ways of life as reindeer herders, hunters and fishermen to forget their hateful past under another race's rule. Their nation, known as the United Hordes of Jirkaeriya, is ruled by a Soho (Hazrunic: leader, ruler, king), who must be of "divine ancestry". In case the next leader is not elected peacefully, pretenders can unify the cultures/tribes. The current Hazrun nation is the result of the conquest of Tazkiairga and his wife Huzur, who fought against Tazkiairga's siblings to unify the Hazrun race. Hazrun culture is diverse, with multiple "peoples" within the same nation. The biggest ones are Berihazrun ("Plain Hazrun"), Keiozhazrun ("River Hazrun") and Damohazrun ("Mountain Hazrun"). Generally, women have short hair, letting it grow only after marriage, while the opposite occurs with men, who may also cut their hair during military service as a symbol of their "marriage to the nation". Like the ancient elves, they have no body or facial hair. Women walk with midriff-revealing clothes while single to indicate they are available, but cover them up once they get boyfriends or husbands. The Hazrun wear earrings, necklaces, and body paint with various symbols that other races do not understand. Wars and battles are mostly fought only by men, as hazrun women are naturally physically smaller and weaker. Some hordes have women who specialize in magic and assassination. The most peculiar feature of the hazrun is certainly the presence of horns, which are highly prized in all their cultures. They also have four fingers on each hand and foot, harder nails, and sharper fangs. Individuals with branched horns like those of a deer, called Adarkahazrun ("Branched Horn"), make up the "upper caste" of the hazrun, i.e., clan chiefs, rulers, and military leaders. The hazrun see hornless races as unworthy or dishonorable. They are not able to breed with other races, so it is more accurate to refer to them as another species. It is noted that they are very resistant to alcohol and cannot feel spicy tastes very well.

Hazrun Culture and Society 1. Historical Roots: Hazrun society is deeply influenced by their origin myth, which states that the horned Hazrun race is superior to hornless races. This belief drives their intense focus on unity and martial culture, rooted in their desire to protect their freedom and preserve their culture. 2. Horn Symbolism: Horns hold great significance within Hazrun society. They symbolize a person's "humanity" and are associated with their gods. Hazrun have taboos against killing and consuming horned animals, as they view horns as a mark of divinity. 3. Martial Traditions: Hazrun warriors prefer using bows and spears, which symbolize the horns of their nation. They also employ mounted units that ride draconic animals, known for their fierceness in combat. 4. Subgroup Differences: The three Hazrun subgroups--Berihazrun, Keiozhazrun, and Damohazrun--differ in dialect, clothing, diet, and lifestyle. They maintain friendly rivalries and stereotypes, akin to regional distinctions in real-world cultures. 5. Gender Roles: While males dominate roles related to war and direct hunting, Hazrun society values gender equality. Women have significant roles, often focusing on strategic aspects like laying traps and contributing to the cultural and economic life of Hazrun communities. 6. Leadership Selection: The process for selecting or confirming a new Soho (leader) in Hazrun society remains to be developed. 7. Taste and Diet: Hazrun have unique taste preferences, with their food tasting spicier to other races. They consume a wide variety of animals but avoid horned creatures. Root vegetables, particularly sweet potatoes, are a staple in their diet. 8. Social Hierarchy: Social hierarchy in Hazrun society is influenced by horn type and leadership roles. The Adarkahazrun are expected to be prominent, but individuals from all tribes can rise to positions of recognition and honor. 9. Clothing and Adornments: Hazrun decorate their bodies with specific patterns symbolizing various qualities such as wisdom, courage, and strength. Women commonly wear hoop earrings and bracelets, while Damohazrun women wear hair veils and long braided hair. 10. Intolerance Toward Hornless Races: Hazrun are wary of hornless races but don't openly discriminate against them. They resent the Renshi due to past mistreatment. Their interactions with hornless races are based on simple language and can evolve into cooperation and equality if the worth of hornless individuals is proven. 13. Religious Beliefs: Hazrun religion centers around the belief that stars are deities born from the union of the Sun (a mother goddess) and the Wind. They have an animistic worldview, seeing various aspects of the world as manifestations of deities. 14. Art and Aesthetics: Hazrun excel in art forms reminiscent of Ainu and Jomon-style pottery and clothing. These artistic styles may hold cultural significance and are likely characterized by intricate designs. 15. Education and Knowledge: Young Hazrun are encouraged to follow in their parents' footsteps, but they have the freedom to learn other crafts by negotiating with masters. Public classes in larger settlements, sponsored by the upper castes, also facilitate education. 16. Trade and Commerce: Hazrun engage in trade primarily for fabric, jewels, and metals with other races. They also seek goods not found in their territory, enhancing their connections with neighboring communities. 17. Festivals and Celebrations: Fertility festivals play a significant role in Hazrun culture, celebrated around the time when women are fertile, symbolizing the importance of procreation. 18. Laws and Justice: Disputes among the Hazrun are resolved through the wisdom of elders who carefully consider both sides and give their verdict. Serious crimes, such as murder, extortion, or theft, result in horn-cutting punishment. 19. Relationships with Other Races: Hazrun maintain adversarial relations with the Anglo-Elves and the Shun Renshi while fostering neutral to slightly friendly relations with other races. 20. Cultural Evolution: Post-liberation, Hazrun culture has evolved as they strive to rediscover their past through oral traditions, ancient tales, and written history. 21. Cultural Signifiers: Symbols and motifs of the dragon, ox, reindeer, narwhal, and rhinoceros beetle are believed to have protective qualities against evil. 22. Role of Elders: Elders hold a position of respect in Hazrun society as keepers of ancient knowledge and are often consulted during disputes. 23. Cultural Taboos: Close relatives engaging in casual sexual activities are not criminal, but conceiving a child with close relatives is punished with horn-chipping and exile, while murder, especially of children or elders, is considered a grave crime.

Physical Characteristics of Hazrun: Hair: Hazrun individuals typically have hair colors that include black, grey, and white. Eyes: Eye colors among Hazrun range from brown, red, orange, yellow. Skin: Their natural skin color is marble white, which can darken to grey and black with sun exposure. Other Features: Hazrun exhibit distinct physical traits such as sharper canines, four digits on each hand instead of five, women tend to be more petite, their eyebrows are short, and their horns are covered by skin, akin to the traditional depictions of Oni in Japanese folklore. Biological Characteristics of Hazrun: Menstruation: Female Hazrun typically experience their first menstruation around the age of 15, which is relatively late compared to other humanoid species. Fertility: Hazrun females have a unique fertility pattern. They are fertile for only 8 days a year, typically between June and August, though variations can occur based on the individual. Gestation: Hazrun pregnancies last for a duration of 8 months. Spice Sensitivity: Hazrun tongues have fewer receptors for capsaicin, explaining why they do not perceive spicy tastes as strongly as other races. Female Fertility Hormones: During their fertile periods, female Hazrun experience hormonal changes, resulting in a higher body temperature, increased skin sensitivity, breast enlargement, and easier weight gain to prepare for potential pregnancy. Women who do not wish to conceive during this time often follow diets or fasting. Birth Period: Most Hazrun are born between February, March, and April, making this period particularly significant in their culture. Twins: Twin births are extremely rare among the Hazrun, and when they do occur, they are believed to have a special connection to the world of spirits. Incest and Relationships: While not illegal, the Hazrun do not recommend sexual relationships with close relatives.