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The Nuians are a human race aligned with the Western faction, the Nuian Alliance. Tall, fair-skinned, and fair-haired, their physical appearance has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Their culture centers on the worship of Goddess Nui, the Goddess of the Hereafter, and they carry the motto: "We fear no death."

History

When Auroria collapsed during the war between the new gods, Nui opened a portal to the White Forest (White Arden), saving the survivors who would become the Nuians. The continent where they settled was named Nuia in her honor.

Around Year 50, the "Rise of the Crescent" established a unified Nuian state with a distinctive political system: rulers were tested in a Labyrinth rather than inheriting power through bloodlines. In Year 88, the founding of Thessaloniki (later the Fortress of Two Crowns) established a major trading port. By Year 395, the conqueror Illion had expanded Nuian territory into the Two Crown kingdom. Centuries of war, both internal and against other races, forged the Nuians into a resilient people, quick to rebuild after defeat.

The Eclipse War

The defining moment in Nuian politics came with the Eclipse War, a civil war between the rival Illion and Sallium families. The Illion family won. The defeated Sallium family fled across the sea to the eastern continent, where they founded the Harani nation and named their new territory "Harihara." This split created the two-continent political division that still shapes the world of Erenor today.

Culture

Nuian culture is deeply spiritual, built around reverence for Goddess Nui and the traditions of their fallen kingdom on Auroria. They value beauty, harmony, and the legacy of their ancestors. Despite centuries of conflict, these ideals persist. Nuians fight fearlessly in part because their goddess literally governs the afterlife; death is not an ending to them but a transition to Nui's domain.

Starting area and mount

Nuian players begin in the Solzreed Peninsula near the White Arden region. Their racial mount is the Horse, a practical and swift companion suited to the open farmlands and rolling hills of western Nuia.

Racial abilities

From the original ArcheAge, Nuians possessed two racial abilities:

• Nui's Blessing: Increases core stats (Strength, Spirit, Intelligence, Stamina, Agility) by 8% for 5 minutes, matching the goddess's protection

• Explosive Expert: Boosts ship and tank cannon damage by 3%. This reflects their long history of military engineering and naval warfare

These abilities may be modified or replaced in ArcheAge Chronicles.