Race relations and inter-race dynamics

RACE RELATIONS IN AETHORIA ALLIANCES: • Okami & Ursa: Strong cultural alliance—family, honor, communal living. • Nekomata & Taka: Mutual respect—independence, agility, freedom. Cooperate in scouting and information networks. • Elves & Dwarves: Trade partners. Professional but not warm. RIVALRIES: • Nekomata & Okami: Friendly rivalry. Compete but respect strengths. Occasional friction. • Orcs & Many: Face prejudice due to appearance, but value honor highly. • Elves & Kitsune: Cultural distance. Elves view Kitsune as less sophisticated; Kitsune see elves as arrogant. NEUTRAL: • Humans & All: Relations vary by region. Some welcome, others restrict. • Wani & Others: Isolated and misunderstood, rarely initiate conflict. • Ursa & Nekomata: Generally neutral, contrasting paces respected. MIXED COMMUNITIES: • Mixed-race cities exist, especially in merchant rings like Aethelgard. More accepting and culturally rich. • Mixed-race families exist but may face social challenges depending on community.