My'leke
The My'leke are a species native to Eskelia, they view humans as invaders due to them taking all of their land during the colonization process, but due in large part to their numbers having been diminished in their war against the Daemon they have had no choice but to co-exist alongside humanity. However, due to their psionic abilities, they view Aurelian as being more allies.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The species bares resemblance to tigers, with an elongated head, four legs, and a tail. It has three eyes.
Tails
Their tails are often at the ends bushy with a variety of color streaks, from silver, black, orange, red and blue. They can grow to anywhere from four to ten feet long or roughly the size of their bodies length, their tails are also Prehensile, which allows them to grip objects and move them. Their tail, however, also doubles as a means of transferring information between two My'leke, or even to a Shukaren after they've completed the Rite of Honor. Their tails originally didn't have this ability until eons earlier when an appendage in their bodies grew to take over the tail and gave them this ability, however, because the tail is directly connected to the brain - an electric shock can be lethal.Paws
Their paws are just as varied as their tails, some My'leke have four claws while others have three not including the 'toe' claw which is the shortest of the group. The reason for this is due entirely to the environment and the family that the My'leke is born into. Most My'leke are coordinated enough that they can use their paws to pick things up, although this depends on the My'leke.Fur
Although it may not appear to be, the My'leke do have a fur coat. The density of the coat varies greatly on where they were born and lived during the time of maturing, a My'leke who lived in a very cold area will have developed a rather dense coat of fur and while one that was born and lived in a hot, humid, area will have instead developed a much lighter coat. Their fur can also have streaks through it, the color of which is always different from that of their fur's color, the actual color itself can vary greatly. All My'leke do have a coat however, even those who aren't born in cold or dry areas, the fur can grow to anywhere from half an inch to almost three to four inches long.Eyes
Most My'leke are heterochromia and thus possess different eye colors. It's rare to find someone with the same color eyes, but it's also rare to find someone with a very wide margin in eye color. Usually if one eye is a lighter color, the other eye will be the darker of that color. For example, the left eye is light blue while the right eye is dark blue. Some My'leke have a third eye, but this eye is often closed unless its needed.Genetics and Reproduction
The My'leke, despite their large feline nature, actually give birth much the same way mammals do. A child grows within a womb, inside of this womb is an appendage that allows them to keep an eye on and check to make certain the unborn child is alright.
This appendage also serves to transfer racial memories to the child, though most of the stuff the child has to learn on their own. Originally, this appendage was restricted to just the womb, but as the ages passed, it evolved into the form of their current tail.
Growth Rate & Stages
My'leke grow once every couple years, making them a long aging species. Their initial size is small at birth but after thirty years they grow to their max.
Ecology and Habitats
Because there are so few of them, My'leke have banded together in small enclaves guarded by the only people they trust. They prefer tropical conditions with lots of rain, as it hides their scent.
Dietary Needs and Habits
My'leke can live off of plants and animals.
Biological Cycle
As a person get's older, they start to sleep longer and longer, their skin also begins to shed and new skin forms.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
They are largely found in the Askin Empire, but can be found in smaller numbers throughout the world.
Average Intelligence
Above average intelligence, based largely upon their education.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Due to its three eyes, it has very good perception and is capable of seeing objects at great distances. It posses psionic powers thanks in large part to a previous race experimenting on them. Due to being nocturnal, they are able to see better at night than during the day. This influences where they live.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
They are hidden by the Askin Empire with the dense forests that surround the Empire. They travel throughout the country using an underground network of tunnels, or through the use psionic gates.
Gender Ideals
All My'leke are female, there are no males.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
- My'leke do not drink, Alcohol is actually deadly to them
- They tend to nod their head respectively when they address others
- They observe others around them, but their main concern is humanity due to the mistreatment of the past.
- Typically they wear a scarf around their necks when out in public.They eat with their tail, which are prehensile.
History
My'leke have existed on the planet of Eskelia since its creation hundreds of thousands of years prior to the arrival of humanity. It used to have a very large, thriving, civilization but when the Daemon's came that civilization was plunged into chaos with most of its number killed off or taken to be used as food and fodder.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
They consider themselves at odds with Human's while they view Majikkuyūzā with a certain amount of respect.
Lifespan
60 Years
Conservation Status
My'leke are considered an endangered species by the Majikkuyūzā and thus live in small enclaves.
Average Height
0.9 Meters - 1.2 Meters
Average Length
1.8 - 2.1 Meter
Geographic Distribution
