The three races -- Lugian ,Tumerok and Human -- and the classes are just two forms of player identity. Players from all races can also ally themselves with a particular kingdom. The kingdoms represent philosophical ideologies. The kingdom of Order reveres Asheron and the rule of law. The Vivendi kingdom (or Dominion) takes this idea twenty or thirty steps further and perverts it into a new brand of fascism. Finally there's the kingdom of Shadow, which holds chaos and disorder in high regard.