Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-29522860-20160824041830/@comment-68.231.39.79-20160824202825

I think its safe to assume that typical biology does not apply in the Dark Souls universe. The biology in the series is similar to Greek mythology (Gwyn sired a tentacled hermaphrodite). That said, I can roughly classify three distinct humanoid species: Izalithians, Gods, and Humans. Izalithians were around 4 to 7 feet and had ashen white skin; likely now extinct. Gods are like Gwyn and his followers, ranging anywhere from 6 to 20 feet (Gwynevere doesn't count due to being a grand illusion). Humans are direct decendants of the Furtive Pygmy, being and average 5.5 feet tall and being a natural lure for humanity.