Achlys

The Ghostly Makhai

The Achlys are genderless Makhai, the second iteration of the race, which is asexual. As an obscure member of the Makhai races, they were few during The First War, since then their numbers haven't changed much.
The Achlys have been known to be very vulnerable to the Taint, often changing wildly if they do not properly manage their magic use.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They have semi-corporeal forms consisting of what can be best described as smoke or black mist. Often they will change from their largely formless tendril mass to a mimicry of an anthropomorphic form when interacting with other races.

Genetics and Reproduction

Achlys reproduce asexually, splitting into two Achlys. This is typically only done when another Achlys dies, effectively keeping their number at a constant.

Growth Rate & Stages

There are few noticeable stages to the maturing of an Achlys, younger ones are typically smaller, but they quickly grow to a normal size.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Achlys are carnivorous but they have learnt to draw nutrients from just about any source, from plants to each other.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

While they have no distinguishable physical sensory organs, their primary senses are on par with most mortal races, with the addition of having 360 vision and a sense of taste, which is so strong they can taste blood and sweat in the air from over 500m.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The Achlys' names are based in their native language of Křalug.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Křalug

• Altûŕic

History

The Achlys were Křacos' second attempt at creating a mortal race that can breed, an important factor since the mortal race needed to be able to replenish its ranks during the war. Experimenting with something new, Křacos modelled them after the Wisps and while the results were promising, Křacos ultimately took what it learnt and applied it to the creation of the Charun. While they were created close to the end of the First War, they still had a noticeable impact on the other mortal races, killing numerous and even drawing blood from many of the Menaðíos. At the start of the new era, they and their kin left seeking themselves a home, eventually ending up in Ersetu. Since then many have returned to Domus and settled a colony in the southern reaches by the nations of the orcs.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Achlys have little aversion towards the other mortal races and are often open to creating relations with them. However, they usually intend the relations to benefit them; otherwise, it's considered a waste of their time. On the other hand, most races distrust them and see them as monsters.

Origin/Ancestry

Daemons

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Height

0.7m

Average Weight

Indeterminable

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Unlike the Wisps from which they were modelled after, the Achlys don't vary much in colour. They mostly consist of dark greys, reds and purples.

Racial Group

• Charun

• Deimos

• Succubus

• Achlys