❇ Race Information ❇
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Ice
Although their society does not possess a true aristocracy, the people of the Ice Tribe certainly give off a regal vibe. They live in the mountainous area of Zena, towards the boundary of Sauti, where it is cold and often snowy. Therefore, their clothing is often lined in fur, protecting them, to an extent, from the harsher elements.
These Earthlings have light blue skin. Their hair is usually a darker shade of blue, but can sometimes be mistaken as having a slight tinge or purple, or be dark enough to be considered black. Their eyes range from yellow to amber to gold, but all seem to possess a radiant, almost glowing quality. Like all Earthlings, the Ice Tribe sports crystals. Theirs, however, seem to have an almost rockier quality. They are a dark, bluish purple and can usually be found in bulk around these peoples’ necks, front torso, and inner thighs.
Many (although not all) of the Ice Tribe members consider themselves superior to other Earthlings, especially the nomadic Wind Tribe. Due to the structure of their government, some Ice Tribe members feel that they rule over the Wind Tribe, although their relationship has never degenerated to the level of slavery.
Religion: Like the Wind Tribe, the Ice Tribe worships Bergchi, or “Chi”, the goddess of the mountains. Bergchi is their creator and mother, although not necessarily the highest power in Tendaji. When a person passes on, they meet Bergchi in the next world. Their sacred mountain, far to the east of Zena, is called Mount Xi’i. There, a secluded group of female oracles live, protecting the mountain.
They also believe in the sun god Ault (See "Bringer of Fire" ), although he is not their primary deity.
The Ice Tribe also believes in the existence of lesser gods (i.e. of rain, of tides, of forests, etc.), but the names of these lesser deities vary and are often quite personal to individuals. The earthlings recognize that others may call these same deities by different names, and accept them as the same gods with different titles.
Government: The Wind Tribe of Sauti and the Ice Tribe of Zena share a council-style government. Both tribes have a varying number of council members; however many each group deems worthy of the position. All members of the council sit in on meetings and vote on any matters that come up. The Ice Tribe, however, has a heavier hand, and their decisions are weighed more heavily than those of the Wind Tribe. The nomadic Wind Tribe, however, doesn't seem too discouraged by the arrangement.
List of Physical Traits|| Pale blue skin
|| Dark blue-purple crystals on necks, front torso, and inner thighs
|| Light yellow, golden, or amber eyes
|| Deep blue hair, can occasionally look black or purple-ish
|| Long, pointed ears
|| Clothes are typically various shades of blue, dull green, black, and warm darker browns with furs that are tan or white in color and light blue or orange accessories
|| Earthlings stand much smaller than the humans of the past. (average height: 4' - 5'6" )
Leaf
This race of long, pointy-eared people has developed a chiefdom level society in Tale, Tendaji’s Savanna. The men and women of the Leaf Tribe possess pale, sand-colored skin and large eyes that come in various shades of green. Pink crystals can be found glittering on their stomach, face, and shoulder blades. Like most Earthlings, the people of the Leaf Tribe stand shorter than the Alkidike and have evolved in such a way as to blend in with their surroundings.
Although Tale is comprised primarily of dirt and sand, large, strangely twisted blue, green, and yellow trees can be found here and there, growing abundantly in small clusters. Within these tiny forests, the Leaf Earthlings have made their home.
The Leaf Tribe has created a network of roofed platforms within their trees as well as on the ground. The simple homes are protective during the warm, rainy winters and open during the dry, hot summers, allowing what little breeze there is to pass through. Although the tribe hunts on occasion, their main nutrients come from the strange, liquid-filled bulbs found throughout the Savanna.
Life in Tale can be trying and rough. As a result, this race has developed a profoundly deep, unwavering respect for the land on which they live. They are not always accepting of the occasional visitors who make it to their home. Strangers threaten their way of life and the precious resources that maintain their livelihood.
Religion: The Leaf Tribe is a very spiritual people. They believe themselves to be connected to and a part of the earth, in so much that the earth feeds them, clothes them, shelters them, and when they die, becomes their home. As such, their respect for the land that provides for them is deep and uncompromising. To them, everything that comes from the earth has some sort of spiritual quality. As the earth protects them, so should they protect it.
The Leaf Tribe's religion is very similar to animism. They do not have names for their gods, but believe everything in nature to be filled with a spirit.
Government: These Earthlings are part of a Chief-type tribe. Since, in Tale, the clusters of trees in which the Leaf Tribe lives can be rather far-spread, each individual settlement has a primary Chief who also functions as their Spiritual Leader. It is a hard environment in which to live and so, while the different sections of the Leaf Tribe work flawlessly together, they do not take kindly to strangers infringing upon their land.
List of Physical Traits
|| Typically pale tan, sand colored skin no darker than medium range
|| Cool pink or purple crystals on stomach, face, and shoulder blades
|| Various shades of green eyes
|| Medium to dark brown hair
|| Long, pointed ears
|| Clothes are typically all shades of greens and browns with pale pink and yellow accents and accessories
|| Earthlings stand much smaller than the humans of the past. (average height: 4' - 5'6" )
Hybrids
General|| Crystals and markings are not genetically the same. They cannot exist where they do not belong:
xxxxx|| Markings cannot show up where markings do not exist on the race with markings.
xxxxx|| Crystals cannot show up where crystals do not exist on the race with crystals.
xxxxx(ex to the above: an Ice x Matori hybrid would only have crystals located where ice earthlings have crystals, not where Matori have markings and vice versa)
|| Colors cannot blend together to create a new color in most cases. This includes hair, crystals, and eyes. (any exceptions will be listed below in the specific race)
|| Hybrids with less than 1/4 of a race cannot have that race for their skin tone. The heritage is too diluted for something as covering as the skin (ex: if they are 1/8 ice, they would not have ice colored skin, it would be one of their other parent's races)
|| Crystal shape for hybrids of two crystal bearing races can come from either side or be mixed on the character.
|| Crystal placement can come from either side, or be a mix of both.
|| Crystal color comes from only one race
|| Marking style comes from only one race.
|| Hair color only comes from one race.
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