#goruk-mao

Edit: Accidentally posted this too early, so I may or may not skip Tuesday.

Overview The Goruk-Tai, or simply the Tai, are ape-like humanoids that rule Karikos. They are among the strongest of the races, though they generally keep to themselves. Though a few subraces exist, they all refer to themselves as Goruk-Tai. MIDOS Score Magic 6 - The Goruk-Tai are above average in their magical ability, adept in both earth and water magic, as well as alchemy and light magic. Their healing salves and herbal remedies are second to none, and even Lobaas covet the knowledge of their creation. Intelligence 7 - Goruk-Tai are surprisingly intelligent despite their strength, and have vast libraries filled with knowledge in their canopy cities. In their rivalry with the Quastani, they often use this knowledge in their attempts to outwit the avian race. Defense 6.5 - Tai have thick bones and hides that protect them from falling great heights while climbing. These also protect them from many conventional weaponry. Offense 9 - Built with powerful muscles, Goruk-Tai, particularly the Goruk-Nali, are capable of truly spectacular physical feats. A small unit can even take down a Bukushar Wartusk with no casualties. Speed 6.5 - The Tai use their natural agility and acrobatics to swing from tree to tree and avoid the deadly predators on the forest floor. While on the ground, they’re a fairly average speed, when in an environment that permits a multitude of hand and footholds they reign supreme. Biology Goruk-Gua An orangutan-like subrace. Far more rare than the others, and typically hold leadership positions. Goruk-Nali A gorilla-like subrace. Generally act as enforcers due to their stronger bodies, but are welcome in almost any position. Goruk-Mao A chimpanzee-like subrace. The most numerous of the Goruk-Tai, and often the ones encountered outside the kingdom. Generally the most empathetic of the Goruk-Tai, and will rarely utilize Kurot-Nor. Politics Despite keeping to themselves, the Goruk-Tai have a few notable relationships with the other kingdoms. The Goruk-Tai and the Quastani have had an intellectual rivalry for centuries, always seeking to one-up each other in the pursuit of knowledge. The Sakumo had remained relatively peaceful with the ape-race, until the fish-people began to use the term “Shinshin” as a nickname for the Goruk-Gua due to the similarities between the two creatures; an act that nearly sparked a war. The Bukushar make regular attempts to attack Karikos, but remain unsuccessful. Between Goruk-Tai, there is a general hierarchy for political positions; Goruk-Gua are at the top, Goruk-Mao are in the middle, and Goruk-Nali are at the bottom. This is not a set-in-stone ruling, however, and many Tai villages have been and are led by Nali and Mao over the Gua. Regardless of the political atmosphere, the one thing that remains the same is that the Kurot-Nor remain slaves.