#codonia

WIP I’ve had for a long while

Qetzli (Dragon Elves) - Qetzli represent the arcane element of Heat. Closely related to drakes, the Qetzli share many characteristics with their draken cousins with the exception of wings as an extra appendage. They have leathery skin and patterns of scales similar to alligators and typically a pair or crown of horns. Lineages of Qetzli also follow the species of sentient dragons with changes to typical skin shades and horn shapes. Their complexion can be across the entire rainbow. With their leathery skin, the Qetzli are immune to contact with extreme temperatures that are hazardous to other beings. There are records that fire-based lineages have been able to withstand temperatures of above 400 Celsius without any pain or burns, but most tend to draw the line at 150-190 Celsius before feeling any pain.

Arboriani (Forest) - Arboriani represent the arcane element of existence. Most Arboriani find city life to be suffocating, tending to mingle in small towns far into the wilds and countryside, incredibly in tune with their surroundings and possibly the most superstitious of any race. It’s no wonder since the Arboriani have a link with nature that no other could compete. It’s best that what they can see is unknown to the rest. Beasts and entities far beyond any human’s concept of perception are glimmers of auras hiding behind trees and street lamps to the Arboriani. Nearly every urban legend spawned from the gossip of Arboriani communities. Some mages can even see the lingering fog of death around those who’s time is limited. Others that brave the cities are known for their craftiness and agility to slip through alleys unseen. Rats and insects guide them through the underbelly to hide from the horrors that dwell within. Other are employed as smugglers or other more unsavory jobs that need the sixth sense to avoid detection. There is a large business in monster-hunting that Arboriani are commonly trackers for.

Meriani (Ocean) - Meriani represent the arcane element of moisture. With amphibian-like qualities, Meriani have adaptive lungs/gills that can switch between land and water. Most stay to fresh water but exposure training can allow for Meriani to breathe in salt water. Webbing only lies to their elongated, frog-like feet as their hands remain dexterous for grabbing. Most aquatic movement is made with their thick and buoyant tails but cannot maintain speed. Without proper fins, Meriani use their energy to force the water around them to move them along, like personal jet streams. Body patterns typically reflect the environment they were born rather than direct lineages, reflecting colors and patterns of aquatic /amphibian creatures in the region. Most families will pilgrimage to previous birthplaces so that their children will reflect similar patterns.

Darman (Dwarf) - Distinctive in their short stature, stout build, and elongated earlobes the Darmans are the technologically advanced sibling to the standard human. They have a knack of imbuing magic into inorganic substances and machinations and being the pioneers of arcaneology (the practice of imbuing technology with magic to enhance it). Pure and Half-blooded Darmans have an inherent understanding of how the forces that create magic interact with the world and use it to their advantage.

Centaur - Centaurs were an attempt to create a beast of burden with the high intelligence and stamina of a human for long distance travel into the uninhabitable areas where vehicles could not traverse. Scientists dug deep into the Greek mythos to create most of their GMSBs, the most obvious of them being the centaur. Multiple failed attempts lead to the common Centaur with the torso of a human and the body of a equine. The creation of this lineage of HGMSB remains under great scrutiny as the form of this body is not suited for the bipedal society it was created for and led to many issues revolving around the comfort and freedoms such people have. There’s a high population of centaurs in rural communities as their beast of burden work help with tending to the fields.

Slef Portrate

Delta works as the lead ship technician in Kai’s crew and keeps the rust bucket in the air. She dabbles in all sorts of tinkering but mechanical is where her degree is. Delta also is the one that mods the other two’s (Gaitemis and Kai) variety of weapons for travel out in the wastes.