Long, pointed ears, black, bug-like eyes, and antennae characterize this completely female species. Their skin is a consistent pale yellow blending into green extremities, with blue markings. They loom above most Earthlings, standing at around a head taller than most. Their antennae are much like those belonging to an insect's. They're long and flexible, but not muscular; although they can twitch and be moved slightly, they are not strong enough to be maneuvered to any great degrees. They are, however, capable of picking up trace vibrations in the environment, which is what makes the Alkidikes such excellent hunters.
This unique band of sisters originates from Chibale Island. At the center of the island is Aisha, the shimmering, brilliantly blue tree from whose rich, pink, lotus-like flowers every Alkidike is born. A strong-willed tribe of warriors and mystics, they consider themselves to be the oldest species and, thus, have deemed it their duty to explore the entirety of Tendaji.
Although they return to Chibale to breed and perform spiritual rites, the Alkidikes have settled in Jauhar, the rainforest on the mainland. They primarily dwell within the smooth, violet trunks of the tallest, straightest, most awe-inspiring emergent trees in the region. Entrances to their vertical homes are often hidden underground amongst the trees’ deep, intricate networks of roots. The Alkidikes can travel easily through their trees, allowing them to access the upper canopy, where food is particularly abundant.
These women feel entitled to the land and do not appreciate having to share their home with the Shifters. A tension has been created through this dissension that has turned Jauhar into a bloody battle field on more than one occasion.
Religion: The Alkidikes worship the great tree Aisha as their mother and creator. While they might recognize other deities as the creators of other species, they find the pantheons of the other tribes to be foolish. They believe Aisha to be the supreme ruler. After all, she is a living, tangible part of Tendaji from which every one of their people is born. To them, this alone is enough proof of their racial superiority and entitlement to the entirety of Tendaji, not just Jauhar.
Government: The Alkidikes are run by a group of matriarchs, the Elders. There is no set number of Elders, nor is there a specific age at which one may obtain this rank; Alkidike women obtain this status by proving themselves as leaders within the tribe. Every so often, an Alkidike will show great spiritual promise. These few are the only ones not required to follow the warrior path. Although the Elders have a say, the tribe looks to their spiritual leader and mystic (currently Eshe) for guidance in dire situations or in things on which the Elders disagree.
List of Physical Traits || Pale yellow skin shifting to green extremities with solid blue markings || Antennae from top of head || Black bug-like eyes || Short, thick rounded eyebrows || Black dreaded hair || Long, pointed ears || Clothes are typically pale tan and browns, and occasionally deep or pale green with vibrant blue and blue-green accessories || At least a head taller than all earthlings (average height: 6' - 7') || Alkidike do NOT have reproductive organs!
After the exiled Alkidike were banished from the mainlands of Tendaji and sent to the Island of Yael, their leaders planted the hidden seed of Aisha in Yael's soil. Though the tree grew quickly the Alkidike had to wait before it was ready to bear lotuses. The tree quickly adapted to the soil it grew in, altering its color and shape to suit the environment. The Alkidike wouldn't have guessed that this would have effected the unborn children yet to form within her flowers.
The all female race Elaria born from the new mother tree Elzira had changed. Their skin was a dark gray, with light pink extremities and cream colors markings. Their eyes were no longer the black of the Alkidike but a light green, so light it was mistaken as a glow upon first sight. The once black hair had lightened to a maroon red, and the antennae that had made the Alkidike so proud were the strangest sight of all. Their antennae had curled on itself, and new extra sets of antennae had grown from the sides of their head.
Born to Alkidike mothers, the Elaria have stuck true to their roots and have grown knowing the ways of the Alkidike. Proud of their heritage, they choose to change nothing and continue to be the Cousins of their original race, holding their ideals and beliefs strong and training under the Alkidike to become blades and warriors.
Knowing same sex relationships with other Elaria to be the norm and most accepted, they frown upon hybrids, knowing it is a disgrace to their great race and their Cousins in the north.
Religion: The Elaria, having been born from Aisha's sister tree, worship and revere their own mother Elzira. Elzira is considered the true daughter of Aisha by the Elaria and the Alkidike alike, having come from a seed of Aisha. The Alkidike refer to the Elaria as their Cousins, rather than Sisters, but their feelings toward their own mother trees are very similar having split from the original Alkidike but carrying on their ways.
Government: Like the Alkidike, the Elaria are run by a group of matriarchs, the Elders. There is no set number of Elders, nor is there a specific age at which one may obtain this rank; Elaria women obtain this status by proving themselves as leaders within the tribe. Having left the Alkidike and evolved into their own, the Elaria still carry on the ideals and lifestyle of the original Alkidike. As the Elaria have grown in numbers and the Alkidike that had established Zinris have gotten older, the Elders council has become nearly all elaria, leaving a rare few Alkidike to help council them through their race's maturity.
List of Physical Traits || Dark gray skin shifting to light pink extremities with cream markings || One curly set of antennae from top of head and two sets from the side || Light green, bug-like eyes || Short, thick eyebrows || Maroon dreaded hair || Long, pointed ears || Clothes are typically pale tans, browns, olives, white and blacks with red accents || At least a head taller than all earthlings (average height: 6' - 7')
When Aisha bore another seed years after Elzira was sown, the Alkidike sisterhood moved quickly to plant another tree in the newly discovered Belrean continent. The tree grew quickly and the Alkidike sisters were hopeful it too would bear lotuses. The tree quickly adapted to the soil it grew in, altering its color and shape to suit the environment. The Alkidike sisters swore on the first flowers bloomed that they would do right this time around and raise a sisterhood with their values.
The all female race Vandrea were born from the new mother tree Azehra. They too had unique looks compared to their Alkidike Cousins. Their skin was brown like the earth, with even darker extremities and mossy colored markings. Their eyes were a bright golden yellow and the once black hair had taken on leafy green coloring. Unlike their Elaria cousins, their antennae shape and number matched those of the Alkidikes.
Born to Alkidike mothers, the Vandrea have stuck true to their roots and have grown knowing the ways of the Alkidike. Proud of their heritage, they choose to change nothing and continue to be the Cousins of their original race, holding their ideals and beliefs strong and training under the Alkidike to become blades and warriors.
Knowing same sex relationships with other Vandrea to be the norm and most accepted, they frown upon hybrids as they are unable to be produced by their young mother tree. Their current focus is to grow their sisterhood so they can protect their great mother tree.
Religion: The Vandrea, having been born from Aisha's sister tree, worship the great tree Azehra as their mother and creator. Azehra, much like Elzira, is considered the true daughter of Aisha by the Vandrea and Alkidike alike, having come from a seed of Aisha. The other Aishans refer to the Vandrea as their Cousins, rather than Sisters. In that extent, they do respect the power of Aisha, Elzira, and Esena, but do not feel a deep connection with them compared to the one they have with Azehra.
Government: The Vandrea have a government matching those of the Alkidike sisterhood. They too are run by a group of matriarchs, the Elders, consisting currently of Alkidike sisters. There is no set number of Elders, nor is there a specific age at which one may obtain this rank; Alkidike/Vandrea women obtain this status by proving themselves as leaders within the tribe. Every so often, a sister will show great spiritual promise. These few are the only ones not required to follow the warrior path, and instead are trained as the Vandrea's mystics. Although the Elders have a say, the tribe looks to their spiritual leaders for guidance in dire situations or in things on which the Elders disagree.
Because Azehra can only bloom Vandrea, it is expected that Chiume will soon be run by a government of mostly Vandrea sisters.
List of Physical Traits || Mossy brown skin shifting to dark extremities with solid green markings || Antennae from top of head || Golden bug-like eyes || Short, thick rounded eyebrows || Green dreaded hair || Long, pointed ears || Clothes are typically pale tan and browns, and occasionally pale greens with yellow and orange accessories || At least a head taller than all earthlings (average height: 6' - 7') || Vandrea do NOT have reproductive organs!
When Elzira bore her first seed, a group of Alkidike and Elaria sisters took it in secret across the sea to Kahikina. They planted the seed away from prying eyes and protected it as it grew. The sisters were hopeful it too would bear lotuses. The tree quickly adapted to the soil it grew in, altering its color and shape to suit the environment. The sisters swore on the first flowers bloomed that this was their chance to make amends. They would raise a sisterhood true to the Aishan ways, but not as extreme as the Elarian one had become.
The all female race Elidae were born from the new mother tree Esena. They too had unique looks compared to their Aishan Cousins. Their skin was light grey with soft pink extremities and pale yellow markings. Their eyes were emerald green, vibrant compared to their other cousins. Their hair had taken on shades of teal. Much like those bloomed from Elzira, their antennae shape matched those of the Elaria.
Born to Alkidike and Elaria mothers, the Elidae have stuck true to their roots and have grown knowing the ways of the Aishans. Proud of their heritage, they choose to continue to be the Cousins of their original race, holding their ideals and beliefs strong and training to become blades and warriors.
Knowing same sex relationships with other Elidae to be the norm and most accepted, they frown upon hybrids as they are unable to be produced by their young mother tree. Their current focus is to grow their sisterhood so they can protect their great mother tree.
Religion: The Elidae worship the great tree Esena as their mother and creator. Esena is considered the true daughter of Elzira by the Esena and those on Isle Kiros, having come from a seed of Elzira. The other Aishans refer to the Elidae as their Cousins, rather than Sisters. In that extent, they do respect the power of Aisha, Elzira, and Azehra, but do not feel a deep connection with them compared to the one they have with Esena.
Government: The Elidae have a government matching those of the other Aishan sisterhoods. They too are run by a group of matriarchs, the Elders, consisting currently of Alkidike and some Elaria sisters. There is no set number of Elders, nor is there a specific age at which one may obtain this rank; Aishan women obtain this status by proving themselves as leaders within the tribe. Every so often, an sister will show great spiritual promise and are trained as mystics. These few are the only ones not required to follow the warrior path. Although the Elders have a say, the tribe looks to their spiritual leaders for guidance in dire situations or in things on which the Elders disagree.
The council is considered the most diverse out of the Aishan races so far, but because Esena can only bloom Elidae, it is expected that Kiros will soon be run by a government of mostly Elidae sisters.
List of Physical Traits || Light gray skin shifting to dull pink extremities with yellow markings || One curly set of antennae from top of head and two sets from the side || Emerald green, bug-like eyes || Short, thick eyebrows || Teal dreaded hair || Long, pointed ears || Clothes are typically pale peaches, oranges, olives, greens with red and cream accents || At least a head taller than all earthlings (average height: 6' - 7') || Elidae do NOT have reproductive organs!
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