Aurea
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid, known for their gold eyes, average height is taller than the average human height tend to range from 5'10"-6'8", hair color is usually various shades of red, black, white, or blonde, skin is almost always pale, naturally more muscular than the average human, have more muscles in general, atrophy of muscles is always limited.
Genetics and Reproduction
same reproduction methods as a human, however, pregnancy lasts a little longer, 11 months instead of 9
Growth Rate & Stages
same as human growth rate but live longer, four stages; stage 1: Ad Personam- the child is born and over the next 3 years, a tattoo-like mark appears on their skin marking them as one of the two sub-species of Aurea. Stage 2: Ut Resurgat- lasts from 3-8 in which their body adapts to fit the sub-species they've now been assigned, can be very painful. Stage 3: Vici- from 8 until roughly 30, it varies person to person, they take on their assigned role and simply behave as a member of this sub-species they've been assigned slowly but surely getting used to the role and discovering their place. Stage 4: Campestris- full adoption and ultimately stagnation of role they have reached peak performance and have started to plateau, lasts the rest of their lives.
Ecology and Habitats
Same as humans
Dietary Needs and Habits
Same as humans, a little more carnivorous, can eat more raw foods
Biological Cycle
Same as humans
Additional Information
Social Structure
The two subspecies Bellator and Amet each have their own social structure that then pairs with the social structure of the other. If you are a Bellator ranking has no familial connection it is entirely based on your own strength and ability to kill, the more deadly you are and the fewer emotions you have the higher in the ranks you are. On the other side of the coin, Amet ranking does have a familial connection in that each family is given a rank as opposed to each person is given a rank. This familial rank is decided by taking the average power of each Amet in the family tree currently alive. Part of being an Aurea is the ability to sense others of your kind, each Amet has a distinctive aura unique to them that displays their power to others of their kind it is not visible but sensed. An unclassified band of elder Aurea is in charge of determining the average for the family and ranking is carried out every 10 years. In other words, every 10 years the band of elders visits each Aurea home gathers the Amet together and by reading their combined aura places them in the ranks. This is how they determine who is the Royal Family, who are the nobles, and who are the common folk. Once that is determined each of the noble families including the royal family send out all Amets aged older than 10 for individual ranking based once again on auras, a noble family's child can be ranked higher than the child of the king and queen, this ranking merely establishes a linkage to the Bellators as all top 20 most power noble Amets receive a partner Bellator who is their personal guard and closest advisor, the most powerful pair, in other words, the number 1 of each species are the generals of the army and thus command the entire Bellator species. 5 years after each ranking of the Amets the commoner children aged older than 10 are allowed a chance to alter the ranking of the noble Amet children. Once again it is established by the aura. (Sidenote: All Bellators have the same power level aura, however, they are still unique to each person but no Bellators power is innately higher, they all start the same and strength is derived from their own hard work, perseverance, and natural skills and talents.)
Facial characteristics
Thin pointed faces usually heart or diamond shape, strong and prominent features like jawlines and cheekbones, straight upturned noses, usually almond-shaped eyes, and almost all have a widow's peak.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Live in Dasdra, pretty much just Dasdra
Average Intelligence
High
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Slight enhanced hearing and sight, some possess a sensitivity to death/ability to sense death past, present, or near future, and an ability to "sense" or recognize when others of their kind are near.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
symbiotic and parasitic species resemble those of humans, however, they do have a peculiar bond with animals known as Morirayush in the Aurea dialect it means "creature of the dying plague" the higher class warriors are known to bond with their own Morirayush while another peculiar bond takes place for the highest and most powerful nobles with creatures known as Proliniye which means "beasts of the kings" in the Aurea dialect. The most powerful nobles have unique bonds with one of these.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Common Bellator first names: Alex, Alexis, Alexander, Alexandra, Axle, Alexai, Warrick, Warden, Blair, Cahira, Indra, Jelani, Zander, Zandra, Zandris, Zandri
Common Amet First Names: Connal, Kimball, Zachariah, Ezekiel, Rona, Reina, Reyna, Rein, Rayner, Reiner, Isolde, Konrad, Enzo, Ash, Asher, Ashra, Azure, Cyrus
Common last names: Rivi, Moterri, Banichi, Zoti, Tresivani, Sibatani, Avoliv, Yishan, Yarosuv, Chornev, Tserleti, Usoliv, Osoniv
Major Organizations
Dasdra
Beauty Ideals
Paler the better, toned muscles, athletic but not overly so
Gender Ideals
Honestly, don't care about gender. If a woman is strong and/or powerful she gets the rank she deserves, same goes for men and non-binary as well.
Courtship Ideals
Top tier must remain in the top tier cannot date outside their tier. Mid-tier and low-tier can mix but it doesn't usually happen in the Amet race do to ranking as family groups, happens all the time in Bellator. All marriages must first go through the family and there is always a dowry of either wealth or weapons depending on whether you're Bellator or Amet, Amets give wealth or high-quality items, Bellators give weapons. Bellators and Amets can mix.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Dasdranian and Aurean Dasdranian
Common Etiquette Rules
Respect those of higher positions, if you choose to challenge someone it is a sign of respect for both your own and their abilities, do not go easy or hold back.
Common Dress Code
Dress to your station, not above or below, top tier Bellators get more distinguished armor, top tier Amets get higher-quality clothing with more embellishments.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Traditions include the ranking festival every 10 years and the challenger festival every 5 years after a ranking festival. Also coming of age parties for the nobles once they reach the age of 8 and begin to take on their role.
Common Taboos
patricide, matricide, and infanticide. illness and imperfection.
History
Said to be descended from the ancient Dasdranian gods they are held in high regard and are the rulers of Dasdra, though by no means the only species. It is said they were sent by the gods to punish the human rulers of Dasdra who had led the nation to disarray, they descended from the mountains along the border between Dasdra and Wesjwadvan and entered the then capital Resvi. After taking the city and seizing control of the nation they moved the capital to a more secure location and named it Rastva. They learned the common tongue of the Dasdranians but continued to speak to each other in their own dialect of the language, a dialect that only they know so as to better contain secrets. They have ruled ever since.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Hate pretty much every other species, very elitist and believe they are the best.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
atre minus major
Origin/Ancestry
Dasdranian
Lifespan
150 years
Conservation Status
This species is under its own protection and is very tightly held and secretive, wary of all outsiders.
Average Height
5'10"-6'8"
Average Physique
Athletic, strong, toned, well-muscled
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
very fair, very pale skin, it is rare but a few will have a slight pink tint that's more prominent than the usual pink tones in the skin. Two types of markings that develop over the course of the first 3 years of life, resemble a tattoo always in black, the sharper images usually involving animals such as dragons, scorpions, wolves, bears, etc. (violent animals usually associated with danger, death, or war) and/or weapons of war mark you as an Aurea Bellator a warrior and soldier of the Aurea species. On the other hand, more delicate, regal, or elegant designs usually containing a bird or animal often associated with royals and/or flowers or other symbols of peace, leadership, nobility mark you as an Aurea Amet.
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