Neradim

Overview
The Neradim, a mysterious aquatic race, are the guardians of the ocean, created by Aequor, to protect Arcadia for the next invasion by Abaddon. In contrast to other races however they are not a true race of them own, but rather the chosen faithful of Aequor who became Neradim. Or at least the Agan are. The Arenim, descendants of the Agan, are not always as fond of their duties as their parents and are following more their own desires. Though this distinction is however for most of the common folk unknown… - or purposely ignored for that matter, resulting in them usually just getting called Neradim.

History
The great war caused great damage for everyone. Not everything was Abaddons fault however. One of the greatest wounds of the war was the flood, an attempt of Aequor to rid the demons from Arcadia. And it was very effective too. But the destruction was like a meal for Abaddon, strengthening him, and in return he created even bigger legions of demons.

As the gods became aware, using their power directly was not an option, they began creating races to fight back the demons with as little harm as they could cause. Aequor however did not believe strength in numbers would be the solution to this problem and so he sought out people worthy of his blessings to become his champions and a weapon against Abaddon.

And his plan was indeed successful: Blessed with a portion of Aequors strength they were capable of defeating the beasts the other races could not withstand, pushing Abaddon back further and further until he was ultimately defeated. After the war was over they returned beneath the oceans wave and lived on, but never neglecting their duties to the world.