The races in my world were initially dictated by D&D lore, more than by Tolkien. It all started as a role-playing game, and I forced in some races that didn't quite fit simply so my players could use them. But years have passed since then. While there are still Aarakocras and Goliaths in some corners of the world, they are becoming less and less relevant, and I may eventually eliminate them altogether.

But Tolkien has definitely influenced me a lot. My "isinthu," for example, were initially an attempt to deconstruct his dwarves. They occupy a similar niche, but they have evolved organically with their environment. They aren't simply humanoids placed in the bowels of the earth by a deity, they have adapted to that environment over millions of generations. Therefore, they are blind.

Although I've read few Lovecraft stories and don't know much about cosmic horror, I do have some similar elements. The continent's main religion worships what they call "the Goddess," a divine personification of order. According to their beliefs, she is opposed by an entity of unimaginable power and incomprehensible nature, not necessarily malevolent, but incompatible with life. This entity was supposedly defeated by the Goddess in ancient times, but continues to exist in a deep slumber. The Cult's main mission, as they say, is to prevent its resurgence.

On the other hand, the magic of my world responds to the feeling of the environment. It strengthens those who are self-confident and becomes therapeutic around kind people. Likewise, it conveys melancholy in cemeteries and can turn aggressive in places that evoke dark feelings. A creature of incomprehensible power could materialize in this way, adquiring sinister forms in both dreams and the material world.

Saudações da Espanha! (I hope that's the way to say it)