Amphibanne (Ahmfee bahnyae)
Amphibanne are a race of amphibians that live in the swamps, bayou, plains, forests, and rivers of Eveynjar. Due to their amphibian nature, they are considered to be one of the most unique races of Evenea. They range from the more common varieties, such as the frog-like Ranabane and Toad-esc Bufobane, to the exotic and unusual Leposbane, mud-puppy like Axolobane, and worm-like Caecibane.
Like the Scorpaeus, Amphibanne go through multiple stages of life, starting out as tadpole infants, then becoming full adults after an in-between phase.
Due to their amphibian nature, Amphibanne have to worry about drying out. Each subrace has to worry about different problems, but they nevertheless are what they are. Though this is a problem, it also presents a unique bonus. Whenever water is needed as a medium for a spell, they can whip some of the moisture from their skin.
Their skin has other special properties. One is that due to the relative thinness of the skin, they can breathe through it, even underwater. The other amazing thing is that it can protect them from the heatsense of predatory creatures and Naagaea.
Distribution wise, Amphibanne are found in Yllithr, Kalukkenjar, the Kalth, and Hallojar. Though they are often an uncommon sight, they are welcome as performers, often more agile and skilled than most other races. With their high level of affinity for shadow magic, this makes them terrifying assassins, as they often look too cute to do any lasting damage.
Basic Information
Anatomy
All Amphibanne possess thin, wet skin and covered ears, however morphology varies between ethnicity:
- Axalobanne have an appearance similar to axolotls, mudpuppies, sirens, or hellbenders and live mostly aquatic lives, coming on land only for trade or adventure.
- Bufobanne have an appearance similar to toads, they have poison-filled warts that they can use to deal extra poison damage when damaged.
- Caecibanne have a noodle-y appearance similar to caecilians, including secreting a mucus from their bodies that nauseates their enemies.
- Leposbanne have an appearance similar to prehistoric amphibians like diplocaulus, microbrachis, adelospodylus, diceratosaurus, oestocephalus
- Ranabanne have an appearance similar to frogs and have the ability to jump across large distances.
- Salabanne have an appearance similar to salamanders and have an immunity to fire damage.
- Temnobanne have an appearance similar to Eryops, Prionosuchus, Siderops, Mastodonosuchus, Koolasuchus, or Gerrothorax, Temnobanne are often more muscular and bony than their kith.
Growth Rate & Stages
Amphibanne lay eggs that hatch in approximately 1 month as tadpoles, which transform into an adult at about two years of age.
Ecology and Habitats
Amphibanne require a source of fresh water so they can wet down every so often.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Human
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Most names sound very similarly to common Japanese names with long vowels and short consonants. For example, the name Iori Yoshihito would be pronounced EEoohrII Yoooohsheeehiiitoooh.
Major Organizations
Isles of Zuraor
Beauty Ideals
They have an appreciation for beautiful voices and bright colors.
Courtship Ideals
Ranabanne and Bufobanne are known to sing for most of their courtships.
History
The Amphibanne are descended from Shacken immigrants to Eveynjar that landed in Zuraor 5000 years ago. The ancestors of the Amphibanne were Shacken that had refused to manifest their draconic powers, and as such their latent magic reacted with the natural magic of Zuraor, transforming their descendants into the Amphibial folk they are today.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Primigenihomo bestia amphibis
Origin/Ancestry
Shacken Descent
Lifespan
50-60
Average Height
2-4ft
Average Weight
30-50
Geographic Distribution
