Hyur

The Hyur are a race with the largest population in Eorzea, coming from neighboring continents and islands in three great migratory waves. With them they brought a sophisticated technology and complex ethos tempered by the breadth of the outside world. In The First, they are known as Humes.

Background

The Hyur are said to have first traveled to Eorzea from her surrounding continents and islands. Three great migratory waves later, they are now the most populous of all the civilized races. They exhibit a relatively modest physique, both in height and build, and are known for their peculiarly short, rounded ears. Hyurs are well suited for traveling long distances by foot, a trait thought to account for their swift proliferation. Their espousal of an eclectic variety of languages and traditions is a legacy of their diverse heritage - as is their resulting lack of a unified cultural identity.

Identity

They rapidly became a driving force behind cultural progress, and are now widely attributed with spearheading advances in Eorzean culture. One of the Hyur's strengths is in the staggering variety of languages and social institutions they exhibit. This is said to account for their firm conviction in individual freedoms, though it also results in a relative lack of solidarity and group cohesion.

Language and Culture

Historically, many Eorzean peoples spoke countless tongues and dialects. A universal language emerged, easing the strain of communication between various peoples, as migration and cultural interchange between races increased. The vast majority of people who live in the realm now speak this language, which became known as the common tongue. Though the specifics have been lost to history, it is thought that Hyuran priests were also crucial in the development of the Eorzean alphabet at the conclusion of the Fourth Astral Era.

The typical gear worn by Hyuran explorers is made of cotton materials reinforced with leather for a straightforward yet effective design. The Hyur also prefer leather highboots, which are frequently cited as being a holdover from the past when their forefathers traversed the arid hills and snow-covered plains of central Ilsabard.

Clans

Two distinct groups now exist among the Hyur: Highlanders, denizens of mountainous areas, and Midlanders, who reside in lower elevations. Outside of Eorzea, Hyur can be found in Ilsabard in the north, Othard in the east, and even in the New World, with their numerous clans as countless as the night sky's stars.

Midland Hyur

The Midlander clan comprises over half of the total population of Eorzea's Hyur. They have established themselves throughout every city in the realm and lead lives as diverse as their heritage. Trained in letters from infancy, the Midlanders are generally more educated than many of the other races and clans. Despite the fact that males tend to be slightly taller than females, there are no significant differences between the genders.

Highland Hyur

The Highlanders were the first of the Hyur to reach Eorzea. Their name derives from their long tradition of building strongholds in the mountains. Compared to their Midland brethren, the Highlanders are noticeably larger in build. Of late, Highlanders have become an increasingly rare sight in Eorzea, their number represented almost exclusively by those who fled Ala Mhigo after its fall and now work in the desert city-state of Ul'dah and in the greater Thanalan region as mercenaries and sellswords.

Initial stats

Attributes
Name	Midlander	Highlander
Strength	22	23
Vitality	20	22
Dexterity	19	20
Intelligence	23	18
Mind	19	20
Piety	21	17
Resistances
Name	Midlander	Highlander
Lightning	15	18
Fire	16	15
Earth	15	14
Ice	13	16
Water	16	13
Wind	15	14

Face type

Male	Female

Interviews & articles

From Dengeki Games, September 2009: They have the closest looks to human and have the biggest population in Eorzea. They have moved to Eorzea over three big immigrations, and their technology and knowledge helped Eorzea a lot to develop its culture. They have little sense of unity and love freedom.

References

• Final Fantasy XIV Official Site Final Fantasy XIV Online. Square Enix Co., Ltd., 2009. Web. 11 Dec. 2009.
• Dengeki Games Sept. 2009: 72. Print.