Aasimir

Andraous (Discontinued)    Sentient Folk      Aasimir

A socially graceful and disarmingly personable folk.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Aasimirs are supernaturally beautiful humanoids that are born among the different Kinfolk. While they may be born to other folk, and bare a resemblance to their parents, Aasimir have many characteristics that set them apart. All have one or more of the following features; metallic hair, jewel-like eyes, and halos. Some individuals may also have feathered wings, antlers, a third eye, and/or markings all over their body.

Biological Traits

Aasimir tend to have extended lifespans, and often outlive their parents.

Genetics and Reproduction

Births of an Aasimir are a rare and seemingly random event. They can be born to any Kinfolk individuals, though Humans seem to have slightly more Aasimir born to them than other folk.

Ecology and Habitats

Can be found in any environment that Kinfolk live in.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

They often have uncommon eye colors.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

No matter what folk they are born to, they tend to have decent dark vision.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

• Female Names: Depends on parent folk.
• Male Names: Depends on parent folk.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Because they are so rare and are born to parents not like them, they tend to have no society of their own, instead being integrated into their parent's.
Values Many value honor, valor, protection, healing, refuge, community, family, art, music, and stories.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Often Aasimir are taken from their parents at birth and are raised to fulfill specific roles in society, such as religious leaders, diplomats, ect. They are often taught from a young age that their life is not their own, instead it is a gift given to the people by a god or spirit, and they must do everything that they can to protect and care for the community they were born to.
Most Aasimir end up taking on the mantle of guardian and caretaker of their community, using their status as Aasimir to fix injustices and ease suffering.
Some individuals will rebel against the future and expectations people have for them, hating that their life is not their own. Often they will take to a life of crime in order to gain control of their lives.

History

The origins of Aasimir and why they are randomly born to Kinfolk is a mystery that has been debated for eras and several theories have been proposed. One of the most common theories is that they are individuals that were blessed by a god or spirit at birth. Another theory is that they are created by the mysterious 'Angels' of the 'Gold Moon' as a way of trying to influence Kinfolk. A less popular theory is that they are just individuals with very strong 'Ancient Ones' characteristics.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

General Many Kinfolk believe they have some connection to the Gods or are mythical beings.
They tend to get along with hybrid Kinfolk.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They often have uncommon skin colors.