[@Brithwyr] Orcs are non-existent and Giants are present only on the continent of Shingsheng. 

The playable races are:

Humans: Self explanatory. To continents have humans as the dominant species, Formaroth which is based of medieval Europe (the main setting and where practically everyone is human) and Seikatsu based off feudal Japan (again most are human).
Elves: Short, pointed ears,blue skinned. Most powerful race and have enslaved the Mao and Avem. Very advanced with magic.
Mao: Feline species under the control of the elves, based off Chinese culture.
Avem: Avian species that lives in mountain cities and have a great love for art and culture. Currently enslaved by the elves.
Fu: Small stocky species with squashed faces and huge ears. Extremely gifted with magic but only a couple hundred of them around
Vogani: Reptile race that lives in rain-forests and currently at war with the elves. They have a tribal society that has recently banded together.
Sa Yuta: Haven't gone into much detail about them yet but are the second most powerful species in the world. Concept art for them:
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Forsaken: 'Secret race'