K'nksh

K'nksh were first seen on Amaarion following the Rain of Amaars / Deaf Fall. They target settlements, abduct women and take them to the hska pyramids. No one can foresee their next victim. Some villages have tried to choose the sacrifice and present her to K’nksh, only for them to ignore the offering and abduct someone else.

K’nksh thrash with a distinct cracking noise, which they are named after. Their writhing movements are erratic, asymmetrical and lack repetition or rhythm. Their limbs continuously squirm and contort like worms.

Origin/Ancestry

Unknown

Lifespan

Unknown

Average Height

Both men and women - 1.75 - 1.8 metres

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

K'nksh have glimmering golden bodies.

Pillars of the Eternal Sleep

Neither magic nor weaponry can kill K’nksh, the only known exceptions being Pillars of the Eternal Sleep. They are spread throughout the K’nksh settlements and are made of an unknown material. Upon touching, the pillar engulfs a k’nksh, whose hardened flesh partially reemerges from the column. It is uncertain when or why a k’nksh chooses to depart.

Known Information

Anatomy

K'nksh possess four arms, the additional pair emerging from their backs. Men have a muscular physique, while women bodies are hidden beneath their robes. Women have long and thin tails with pink hair on the tips.

Facial characteristics

K'nksh lack noses and mouths. Their eyes are vibrant purple. Women have three eyes — two on the sides and one on the forehead, while men have four — two on each side. Many wear ornate make-up to accentuate their faces.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Considering K'nksh lack noses and mouths, they seemingly don't require air, food or water.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

K'nksh travel across Amaarion, especially through its sandless deserts.