Aurea Bellator
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid, more muscular, taller, known for their gold eyes, hair color is usually various shades of red, black, white, or blonde, skin is almost always pale, distinctive markings.
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, Bellator mark appears on their skin marking them. Stage 2: Ut Resurgat- lasts from 3-8 in which their body adapts to fit the Bellator assignment often 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 the Bellator ranks 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; less reactive to the environment, more resistant to cold and heat, in short, better adapted to all environments and adapt quicker.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Same as humans, a little more carnivorous, can eat more raw foods
Biological Cycle
Same as humans; except as stated above seasonal changes are less effective against them and their bodies decay slower, atrophy doesn't happen, the body doesn't really decay or get affected by the length of time that passes, at least not noticeably. One day the body just stops can't take the strain of living anymore, never any warning other than the average life span.
Additional Information
Social Structure
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. Decided through ranking competitions every 5 years, top rankings usually don't change very often, but new soldiers are added frequently so the competition happens frequently. It's basically a week-month long tournament where the soldiers are split into age groups/levels and then compete against each other. 8-10-year-olds in one group, 11-15-year-olds in another, 16-20-year-olds in another, and then 21 up. The ranking is then established as the ranking of the 21 and ups followed by the ranking of each age group following it in age orders, so the lowest 8-10-year-old is the lowest ranked soldier and the highest 8-10-year-old is just under the lowest 11-15-year-old and so on. The highest ranked 20 are paired to the 20 most powerful Amets of the current generation of heirs (so the children of the current leaders and common folk).
Facial characteristics
Faces usually heart, square, 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
Dasdra usually, these are the only Aurea who will stay outside of Dasdra longer than a week, only wear Dasdra is in conflict or their needs are threatened.
Average Intelligence
Average not very high not very low, strategically inclined
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
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. Increased spatial awareness is able to sense the locations of others up to 30ft away.
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
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 last names: Avoliv, Yishan, Yarosuv, Chornev, Tserleti, Usoliv, Osoniv
Major Organizations
Dasdra, Aurea Army, Dasdran Army
Beauty Ideals
Paler the better, toned muscles, athletic but not overly so, the nobles they think the nobles are the prettiest.
Gender Ideals
Honestly, don't care about gender. If a woman is strong and/or deadly she gets the rank she deserves, same goes for men and non-binary as well.
Courtship Ideals
Top tier must remain in top tier mid and low tiers are allowed to mix because Bellator strength is a result of hard work. All marriages must first go through the family and there is always a dowry of 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. Defer to the commands of your leaders, but don't just hide your opinions speak them out and challenge if you so desire. To keep your opinion hidden is a sign of disrespect to both you and them because it discounts your own opinion and shows you aren't even willing to give them a chance to defend themselves and their plan.
Common Dress Code
Dress to your station, not above or below, top tier Bellators get more distinguished armor, better weapons, and helmets clearly depict status with emblems and patterns as well as other decorations. Higher you are the more embellished your equipment.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Tournament every 5 years. Battle victories, losses, and challenges each have their own distinct celebration/response.
Common Taboos
patricide, matricide, and infanticide. illness and imperfection. Murder of other soldiers when it's not as a punishment established by the general.
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. The Bellators are the descendants ofthe army of the ancient Aurea.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Hate pretty much every other species, very elitist and believe they are the best.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
atre minus minor
Origin/Ancestry
Dasdranian
Lifespan
150 years
Conservation Status
They kill all who would try to make them extinct
Average Height
6'0"-6'10"
Average Physique
Well built, strong, very athletic and fit
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. Marking develops in the first 3 years of life, black like a tattoo, only fades in a few situations, always sharp 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, the belief is that the larger it is the potential you have to gain a high rank.
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