Name: Kalaine Race: Age: 14 Height: Gender: Female Dominant Marital Status: Single Class: None [Elementalist or Soul Linker] Weapon: Location: Po'lua but starting to travel
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Base Traits: Naive, Aloof, Graceful Personality: Having been isolated for a while by her family, she's grown up rather sheltered. She's a bit naive, willing to believe almost any type of story since she doesn't know any better and is easily tempted by new things. Sometimes picking up items and dashing off despite being normally skittish around people she doesn't know. She's rather skittish though and it takes her a long time to get to know people because of this. It takes time, calm and patience for Kalaine to grow accustomed to someone, which makes her rather difficult to approach or befriend.
Around those she does know however Kalaine appears rather calm and elegant most of the time making graceful movements even because her grandparents taught her a bit of etiquette. So those that know her would consider her graceful and serene despite being rather naïve.
Kalaine can be a figure of grace, carrying herself as though she glides, this however is more from a distance, since if someone approaches too closely or she becomes startled she'll quickly flee. Kalaine is generally quiet and that makes her seem rather aloof, though it is just something she'd grown accustomed to. One of the exceptions of her approaching someone she doesn't know on her own is when Kalaine gets excited by something new. She loves new things and can often get carried away, throwing her usual gracefulness out the window for the moment's excitement which along with her naivety can get her into trouble if for example she can sometimes grab things without asking.
Kalaine is not worldly but curious, now that she has left her underground cavern. Kalaine can be easily frightened, she'll end up running away if she feels threatened or overwhelmed. Kalaine is also prone to avoiding others unless they tempt her with something interesting, because of her trust in what her grandparents had previously told her about outside dangers.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:08 pm
✪ History ✪ ~~~~~
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Kalanie's mother and grandparents were part of a small secluded village of kawena hunters that lived far north away from any of the major settlements. The group was deeply connected to nature and used it's signs to guide them. Kalaine's father however, was an adventurous hapuna, while traveling ran across the tiny village unintentionally. Kalaine's father was in face saved by her mother. Kalaine's father after earning their trust stayed with them for a while and eventually fell in love with Kalaine's mother joining the small family. Kalaine's father not having any current living family of his own was thrilled to be welcomed into the family.
A while latter, born under a lucky star Kalaine joined the world and the group took that as a sign of good luck relying on the celestial event they were going to have good fortune during their hunts, and health. For a while things were good, one day things changed abruptly. Kalaine's parents out hunting for the small tribe never returned, no bodies were found. Kalaine's parents had simply vanished.. Kalaine was still very young and her grandparents grew fearful of suddenly loosing their only granddaughter. What if someone had harmed their children and planned to do the same with their granddaughter? Or she could be killed by wild beasts. Consulting nature for signs and with such thoughts in mind Kalaine's grandparents hid their young grandchild away.
Kalaine's grandparents no longer trusted their peers after her parent's disappearance no longer wanting the young hybrid to be around the others. As luck would have it Kalaine's grandparents found a concealed cave nearby. Taking Kalaine to the cave unknown by the other residents of the small settlement her grandparents raised her there. concealed extremely well, the cave was close enough the grandparents could visit without arousing suspicion, while they relying on the tribe for supplies her grandparents didn't linger too long they brought in just enough. Going as far as buying books and toys from wandering traders for Kalaine to keep her occupied. Her grandparents did continue to teach her about the surrounding area, and how to avoid large predators and how to read the signs of nature. Some etiquette lessons were also mixed in Kalaine's Eventually planning to leave the tribe with their granddaughter however fear of the unknown kept them from following through until eventually both passed away. Unknown to Kalaine the tribe ended up relocating as some unknown natural disaster caused their home to become unsafe unknowingly leaviing the hidden Kalaine behind.
For a while the young hybrid survived off the remaining supplies her grandparents left her. She continued to wait, content as that's the life she'd lived for as long as she could remember. Kalaine had even made some friends with the crab like creatures in the caves. Eventually she grew lonely and her supplies dwindled forcing Kalaine from the only home she knew and she ventured out. Having also been trained to hunt by her grandparents she was able to take care of herself when she did eventually run out of supplies only taking what she needed. Since her tribe had relocated Kalaine never ran into anyone else, making it her own private island.
Eventually disaster struck her own cavern while she was out hunting, when she returned her cavern had collapsed. She salvaged what she could and started looking for a new home herself. Eventually she did pass other travelers but she remained hidden, she was admittedly curious but still fearful keeping her distance and running away before they caught sight of her. Kalaine is currently still looking for a new home.
The underground caves of Kahikina are home to the Kawena, an odd race that have evolved through generations of entombment underground. Originally a settlement as part of the Moakai, they share many traits with their common ancestors. Having only mild glowing traits thanks to their dark dwelling past, they have evolved into a race with bioluminescence in their markings. This glowing allows them to better navigate in the darkness of their home, along with other traits such as larger shaped eyes. They are naturally short, permitting them easier access to the underground caves and tunnels they call their home.
Originating from a single settlement that was cut-off from the rest of the Moakai thanks to a shifting of earth, the Kawena have branched out to fully explore the caves below Kahikina. They have clusters of settlements where they reside, with families claiming their own small cave system to live in. Their original home was abandoned after generations of attempting to reconnect with the Moakai. Now they live closer to the surface where they can easily hunt and access the limited exits to the caves.
The Kawena know of their past connection with the above-ground dwellers, but generations of living in seclusion have left them as a distrustful and recluse race. They understand that, with their world opening to the sky that they have the opportunity to move above ground, yet resist. Because of their evolution, they find it difficult to adapt and prefer to stay within their caves as they grow used to the concept of being a part of Kahikina once more.
Religion The Kawena have expanded their faith beyond their Moakai ancestors, although the foundations are quite similar. Because they live in the depths of the underground caves, they are intimate with the mystery and danger that lurks there. They know the source of the water is the Mother Ocean, Iokaila, but the distance of the ocean dangers have transformed her into more of a caregiver than a dangerous being. Instead, they fear the nameless beings of danger that hide deep in the seemingly never ending caves.
The Kawena religion has taught its people to be strong and vigilant, respecting that balance is required so they don't fall prey to the dangers of a spiraling path. There is no pressure in their religion to pray or follow any sort of rules, but simply to listen to nature, respect the dangers of their caves, and be aware of the world and power around them.
Government
Forced to adapt quickly to their new environment, the Kawena have adapted to an elder/chief system. Starting with only a few, after generations and growth they have extended to multiple settlements with leaders throughout the caves. The elders will come together when needed, but often they respect the settlements and allow each elder to control their own groups. It is an understanding that everyone must work together to ensure survival, and as a result experienced Kawena are expected to mentor the youth, and everyone contributes to providing for their tribe. Those who refuse to contribute are judged by the elders and sent for punishment by the gods. Often, they are forced into the cavernous deep water pits of the far caves where the gods reside, and rarely return.
List of Physical Traits || Dark, black and grey skin color || Pale marking colors that do not have patterns and are located on the forearms and hands, the chest, cheeks, and feet || Various pale shades of color eyes that match the markings with dark small pupils || Very large eyes with no visible sclera || Dark hair with soft highlights that match the markings || Markings are softly bioluminescent || Small forehead horn || Clothing is typically harvested from moss and cave plants, and ornamented with the crystals and stones found deep in the cave || Kawena are a naturally shorter race, averaging between 4’ 4” and 5’ 7” with strong worker bodies
Hapuna
The smallest of all the races in Kahikina, these beach dwellers are known for their colorful bodies and playful personalities. The Hapuna have warm, sun kissed skin that is a backdrop for their colorful eyes, hair, and striped markings. If the coloring wasn’t enough, they also have flashy fins that have grown longer than most other races, giving them a fae-like appearance thanks to their tiny bodies. They don’t tend to wander away from their reef structures, and would rather sunbathe than worry about hiding from others.
The main home to the Hapuna is the Great Inland Reef, a place the use to relax and a boundary from their neighbors. Although this reef land is located in a somewhat shallow, inland sea, the Hapuna use the reef to anchor their platforms they use to sunbathe on the waters.
The Hapuna's homes line the coasts of the inlet beach and stretch across the light colored sands. They use the nature around them to build light, breezy homes that allow for the Hapuna to avoid the harsh sun and dry out. Their lifestyle has evolved the Hapuna to be efficient swimmers and one of the more water-living races of Kahikina, spending equal amounts of time in and out of the water.
The Hapuna are playful and carefree, and are one of the most peaceful and friendly races in Kahikina. Although they don’t tend to wander, they are swift swimmers thanks to years of living in the tides and can easily navigate the shallow lands of the reef. In the past, they have been the main communicators between the seawater and freshwater races, however, whenever any conflict would arise, they were the first to hide away in their sun-soaked homes.
Religion: The Hapuna have developed their faith around the tides of the ocean. Because they live in the reefs, they are intimate with the impact that nature has on their life. Water is seen as the life and energy of the world, and the tides are the breath of the world that brings life to the land. Many Hapuna venture into the waves during high tide, contemplating life as they settle into the gentle embrace of "Mother Ocean". From a young age, Hapuna children are taught to understand that the 'chaos' of the tides is not something to fear, but to enjoy and master.
Because of this almost meditative practice, the Hapuna religion has taught its people to relax, breath, and embrace the waves of life, all while taking time to look beyond the chaos and see the beauty in the source of the waves of life. There is no pressure in their religion to pray or follow any sort of rules, but simply to listen to nature, respect "Mother Ocean", and be at peace with oneself.
Government: There is no set government among the Hapuna, as they aren't ones known to fight or join in conflict. Often, they will avoid any fights and hide away in their reef, but if they have to make any major decisions they generally will come together in a sort of democracy discussion. There are no major leaders making decisions on behalf of the colony, but most Hapuna tend to lean on elders who have found 'nirvana', or have embraced the tides and speak the 'language of the ocean'.
List of Physical Traits || Warm colored skin ranging from yellow to red || Striped markings with one color spanning the range of the rainbow and the other a bright white, located on face and stomach || Various colored eyes from reds, to oranges, to yellows, to purples || Bright vibrant hair that match the markings and fade to white at the tips || Extended decorative fins on the ears, sides of calves, and side of forearms || Clothing is light and loose and harvested from the seaweed, often decorated with collected shells from the sand || Hapuna are a naturally short race, ranging between 4’ and 5’ 3” with petite swimmer’s bodies
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