Halfbreeds

"Halfbreed" is a derogative term Olmarin inhabitants use for a person whose parentage is split between two or more different races (for example, a half-Olmarin human/half-dragon). Technically speaking, one is considered a halfbreed only if their parents are different races. However, due to stigma against intermarrying races, many still consider someone a halfbreed even if the differing races occurred several generations ago. The history of labeling "halfbreeds" may seem unusual, as on the surface it would seem that many people of Olmarin, especially in Remara, encourage interracial relations and appear to discourage racism.

There are some cases of interracial marrying that are more frequently stigmatized as bad, as well as some that are considered less so. For instance, as werewolves are constantly looked down upon by society, many people consider anyone who is half-werewolf to be particularly distasteful.

By contrast, those who are born half-human/half-Zelmeon or half-elf/half-Zelmeon are not actually considered halfbreeds at all, though they still technically qualify. In the first case, this is due to the marriage of Queen Rielle of Remara, a Zelmeon, and King Tenem, a human. In the second case, it is due to the extreme similarities and strong alliances between elves and Zelmeons.

For a list of Halfbreed characters, click here.