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First and foremost, you must understand a few things:
. Lahkians are anthropomorphic wolf-like creatures who value and respect nature. One of the best interpretations I can provide for you would be Sugarpoultry's: Winter Howl
F.A.Q.
Q. Can Lahkians walk on two legs or four?
A. Yes, and yes! Lahkians are born with a double-jointed hip bone. This allows them to be on all fours or stand on two legs. Typically, adults prefer to walk on two's except when running, and children like to stay on all fours most of the time.
Q. Do they wear anything at all?
A. Typically, most Lahkians will wear a 'belt' of sorts. You can think of it like a loincloth without the middle section. It typically has a small pocket in the side, and hunters usually carry their hunting blade there. Hunters in particular may have a belt they wear specially for carrying a few hunting tools.
Who's Who?
Modern Characters
1. Azura:
Basic
Azura is the human equivalent of age 12/13. She has white fur, blue eyes, and a black nose. She is of average weight. Her fur texture can be described as thick, but it doesn't overwhelm her face/muzzle. She doesn't have any unique markings.
Personality
Azura is curious, a bit klutzy, concerned, and attentive. She wants most of all to be a healer and isn't very happy about having to inherit her mother's position as ruler of Lahkia.
2. Koja
Basic
Koja is the human equivalent of age 18/19. He has an outer coat of auburn fur, but his inner coat is brown. Although he has beautiful golden eyes, Lahkian culture considers golden eyes a curse inherited by illegitimate children. Meaning, according to superstition, Koja's mother was a harlot/adulturer.
He has a strong build, but is not considered stocky. It's likely that he has a fur scratches here and there, because Koja is (as he likes to call himself) a "trapper".
Personality
Koja is determined to prove his worth, and he pretends to not care what othes think of him. He has a fairly happy outlook on life and believes in doing the right thing, but he's not sure that others in society will ever care how much he achieves. Regardless, Koja works hard to buy the medicine his father needs to keep him well.
3. Zainah-
Basic The Queen of Lahkia used to have fur that was as prestine as Azura's, but time and aging have had their effects. She's the human equivalent of age 48, and the stress of her life is starting to show. Her body is perfectly chiseled, and her long fur hides most of her age-incuded imperfections, but if you look closely you can see that the fur is starting to thin around her elbows.She has creulean eyes and a black nose.
Personality Zainah as a very strong, self assured personality. She has to - she's Raemus's mate and she's in charge of all of Lahkia. Her eyes show her strength, btu they also show that she's tired, battle worn almost, like she's been carrying around a weight for too long but refuses to let go.
4. Roan
Basic Human age equivalent of 38, Roan is the head-hunter of the Nikiran Plains. A little tubby for his frame, he still is rather impressive in size. He is, however, just shorter than Raemus. His claws and eyes are dark brown. As for the style of his fur....
....You know how when you have a REALLY bad hair day, and no matter what you do, you can't tame your hair? Roan's fur is like that, but it's also a little muddy near his legs.Medium length fur.
Raemus
Basic: Human equivalent of age 44, Raemus has smooth black fur and emerald eyes. He is tall, broad, and looks a little wild. Which makes sense, considering he's both the mate of Queen Zainah and in charge of hunting. He has a black nose and black claws. Medium length fur.
Personality Raemus is best described as aloof with a high level of intelligence.
Historic Lahkians
Kalia-
History First Ruler of Lahkia, she united the four Lahkian territories and named the land what it is called today (Lahkia). Kalia was young when she came into power. Because of the physical strain on her body, she's of medium height (she would have been tall), and she has dark blue eyes. Her fur is off-white, almost grey.
Personality In her youth, Kalia was brave, and it was this bravery that led her to unite the Lahkian territories under her reign. Despite being a child, she created peace in the land. Later, she would battle against Zorgroth and his Saghki army.
Zorgroth
History
Zorgroth was a Lahkian who lived thousands of years ago. He is responsible for the creation of the Saghki army and he opposed the first ruler of Lahkia, Kalia. He was greedy for power, a liar, and secretly desperate for his father's approval. This desire overtook him and he became the human version of a mad-man.
Basic We do not know much about Zorgroth's physical form because Lahkians do not often record physical descriptions in historic scrolls. However, we do know Zorgroth likely had red eyes whenever he was in control of the Saghki. It should be assumed that he was large statured, reasonably muscular, and had a thick frame.
Azura's Brothers- Oldest to Youngest
Azura's brothers in order from oldest to youngest
- Calzor
-Dako
-Jehri/Jahka (identical twins)
-Leui
-Xoran
Where are we again? (Scenes)
1. I would like an image of Azura hunched beneath some floorboards looking up. She is listening in on a private meeting between leaders of her world. She's a little cramped, but there's firelight coming down from the torches hanging on the wall above the floors.
2. Some sort of creepy image of Garthru's eyes in the background with a forest-village burning below him. Dramatic, I know, but he was a dramatic sort of Lahkian- what can I say?
3. A forest of red/yellow eyes/ shadowy figures, Azura standing there in terror.
4. Azura having fun. This is a pretty loose interpretation. You can draw her by herself or with her brothers.
5. A scene where Koja and Azura are meeting for the first time. She's on all fours, looking up at him with a slight tilt of her head in uncertain curiosity. Her front paw is lifted (think of a dog 'pointing'). Koja is standing, smiling down at her and offering her his paw.
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