JadedSidhe
Minstrel
I've gone back and forth more than a few times on this question.
To make a long history into a very short background setting. Even though these non-humans have no desire to be human or to be compared to humans, there were more than a few humans in the gene pool during their evolution.
One of my main protagonists is reflecting on her life. She's a warrior, seen battle, lost friends, etc and she's 'seen humanity at its best and its worst.'
I don't see her using the word 'humanity' to describe morals or lack there of, however I'm at a loss of any other word to use. In using 'humanity' it doesn't leave the reader with a 'huh?' moment.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
To make a long history into a very short background setting. Even though these non-humans have no desire to be human or to be compared to humans, there were more than a few humans in the gene pool during their evolution.
One of my main protagonists is reflecting on her life. She's a warrior, seen battle, lost friends, etc and she's 'seen humanity at its best and its worst.'
I don't see her using the word 'humanity' to describe morals or lack there of, however I'm at a loss of any other word to use. In using 'humanity' it doesn't leave the reader with a 'huh?' moment.
Any thoughts or suggestions?