Population Demographics of Aethoria

Post-Third Calamity, Circa 2000 Years After

Total Population: 20 Million Intelligent Beings

I. Magical Demographics

• Total Magic Users: 200,000 (1% of population)

• Formal Magic School Population: 12,000

  • 12 Schools × 1,000 members each

  • 5% Graduation Rate (600 exploring graduates)

  • Remaining 95% remain in academic/settled positions

II. Population Distribution by Race

Ancient Races (Low Reproduction)

1. Chromatic Dragons

   • Population: 2,000

   • Characteristics: Near-immortal, solitary

   • Distribution: Primarily in mountainous regions and ancient territories

2. Tree Ents

   • Population: 5,000

   • Characteristics: Extremely long-lived, minimal reproduction

   • Distribution: Ancient forests and sacred groves

3. Vampires

   • Population: 10,000

   • Characteristics: Undead, limited by feeding requirements

   • Distribution: Urban centers and isolated strongholds

Standard-Lived Races (Moderate Reproduction)

1. Dwarves

   • Population: 2,000,000

   • Characteristics: Underground civilizations, stable growth

   • Distribution: Mountain ranges and hill lands

2. Dragonkin

   • Population: 1,000,000

   • Characteristics: Disciplined society, controlled growth

   • Distribution: Varied, often near ancient dragon territories

3. Eastern Orks

   • Population: 1,500,000

   • Characteristics: Organized tribal structure

   • Distribution: Eastern steppes and forests

4. Western Orks

   • Population: 1,500,000

   • Characteristics: Different cultural practices from Eastern

   • Distribution: Western highlands and plains

Short-Lived Races (High Reproduction)

1. Humans

   • Population: 4,000,000

   • Characteristics: Highly adaptable, widespread

   • Distribution: All climate zones, primarily temperate regions

2. Civilized Goblins

   • Population: 2,000,000

   • Characteristics: Urban-focused, regulated growth

   • Distribution: City-states and trade centers

3. Small Folk Populations

   • Western: 1,500,000

   • Middle-Land: 1,500,000

   • Southern: 1,500,000

   • Characteristics: Community-oriented, agricultural

   • Distribution: Based on regional naming

Diverse Categories

1. Beastfolk

   • Population: 2,483,000

   • Characteristics: Multiple subspecies

   • Distribution: Varied by subspecies needs

2. Lizardmen

   • Population: 1,000,000

   • Characteristics: Tribal and organized societies

   • Distribution: Primarily tropical and subtropical regions

III. Geographic Distribution

Climate Zone Demographics

1. Temperate Zones

   • 35% of total population

   • Primary agricultural regions

   • Major urban centers

2. Subtropical/Mediterranean Zones

   • 40% of total population

   • Highest urban density

   • Major trade centers

3. Tropical Zone

   • 25% of total population

   • Varied population density

   • Unique architectural adaptations

Settlement Patterns

• 30% Urban Population

• 40% Rural Settled Population

• 30% Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic Population

IV. Population Growth Factors

1. Post-Calamity Recovery

   • Slow but steady growth

   • Focused around secure regions

   • Limited by available resources

2. Territorial Constraints

   • 70% of land unexplored/wild

   • Competition for prime territories

   • Natural barriers limiting expansion

3. Resource Management

   • Sustainable population levels

   • Guild system regulation

   • Magic user oversight

V. Special Considerations

1. Mixed Populations

   • Most urban centers have multiple races

   • Trade hubs show highest diversity

   • Some regions remain racially homogeneous

2. Unexplored Regions

   • Potential for undiscovered populations

   • Lost civilizations

   • Isolated communities

3. Population Mobility

   • Guild system facilitating movement

   • Trade routes enabling migration

   • Magical transport affecting distribution

Note: These figures represent known populations. Given the vast unexplored regions of Aethoria, actual numbers may vary by ±15%.