Dru'kiin
Ignis Given Life
The Dru'kiin have a fury like wildfire and willpower to match. Inately gifted with a control over Ignis, the Dru'kiin wield it with an excellence. Bristling with scales, horns & thorned protrusions, the Dru'kiin are rather intimidating at first glance, but have a great deal of Empathy for other creatures. This empathetic streak often drives the Dru'kiin to act quickly & without thought to protect the wellbeing of those around them or to lessen the suffering of the things they encounter.Distant, But Not Cold
The Dru'kiin prefer to live without any but their most cherished & beloved close by - a fact that many races attribute to a distant attitude. In actuality, the Dru'kiin isolate themselves out of a deeply ingrained survival instinct, driven away from concentrated living by their Empathy & a need for quiet contemplation.Masters of Werking
While not extraordinarily strong or fast, the Dru'kiin have an immense capacity for willpower. This willpower makes them incredibly hard to kill through conventional means but also makes them extraordinarily capable magicians. Capable of summoning great firestorms from their own willpower, their werks are often not as refined as other races - but what they lack in complexity, they make up for in scale & concentration.Basic Information
Anatomy
The Dru'kiin feature an assortment of tall horns; bony, thorn-like protrusions; elongated, sharpened nails & hooved feet; moderately tall, pointed ears; and a wide variety of tipped tails.
Biological Traits
The Dru'kiin have three destinct biological genders:
- Male - The male subject of the race is the stronger by a small margin & possesses the male reproductive organ.
- Female - The female subject of the race is the weaker by a small margin & possesses the female reproductive organ.
- Avitype - The avitype subject of the race can transit between both male and female genders over a period of 48 hours, or choose to remain in either androgenous or a truly hermaphroditic state.
Genetics and Reproduction
Dru'kiin mate in much the same method as Humans.
Ecology and Habitats
The Dru'kiin prefer to make their homes far away from any but their closest bonded partners. Their homes are usually quite warm, sitting between 27°-38°C (81-100°F) and feature an assortment of blankets, fireplaces, heaters & other elements to maintain a comfortable temperature.
The Dru'kiin are almost entirely immune to almost any form of natural heat, easily maintaining themselves when in direct contact with temperatures exceeding 4500°C (8132°F).
Dietary Needs and Habits
The Dru'kiin have no specifically different dietary needs when compared to Human-kind, but do have a habit of enjoying their food very, very hot. To the end of getting their food very very hot, many Dru'kiin prefer a diet of hot-pot, skillets & skewers, all incredibly hot when served.
Additional Information
Social Structure
The Dru'kiin favor enterprising individuals who pursue their fates with a fervour & hot inner fire. Individuals who are passionate, driven & successful are stacked at the top of the Dru'kiin social ladder:
- Magnates, Nobles, Sages
- Mercenaries, Successful Freelancers
- Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Hunters
- Teachers, Caregivers, Parents
- Farmers, The Undriven & Stagnant
Facial characteristics
The Dru'kiin often feature or decorate their face with additional markings, either through rituals or worldly means. The horns that protrude tall from a Dru'kiin's head will regularly be decorated with jewellery or other accessories. Dru'kiin have fiery eyes that burn with their inner willpower.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The Dru'kiin prefer tropical & subtropical locales, but can be found across all geographic areas.
Average Intelligence
The Dru'kiin are of average intelligence, no different than most Humans.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
The Dru'kiin have no notably different sensory or extrasensory capabilities when compared to Humans.
Civilization and Culture
Beauty Ideals
The Dru'kiin idealize athleticism in a variety of aways & believe that to pursue your fate with the utmost capability, you must hone your Shape.
Courtship Ideals
The Dru'kiin are a deeply passionate race, and this shows in their courtship. The Dru'kiin believe in immediately courting any individual that sparks their fire and are notoriously flirtatious. As a race of average intelligence this does not always go well, but the Dru'kiin do not easily have their flame extinguished - it will take more than a cold shoulder to throw them off.
In addition, the Dru'kiin use the courting process to determine dominance in a relationship.
- The Dru'kiin will take 'no' for 'no' but are not easily dissuaded in their pursuit of any individual.
- The Dru'kiin will happily try courting multiple people at the same time, some even prefer this approach.
- The Dru'kiin will use the courting process to establish who is the dominant partner.
- Heat sharing & physical touch
- Dances & rituals imbued with fire
- Acts of servitude
- Branding
Relationship Ideals
The Dru'kiin take their romantic Bonds quite seriously & maintain them with a fiery passion.
- The Dru'kiin have a tendency to Brand what is irrefutably theirs.
- If they can't Brand it, any other form of marking - scent, tattoo, scarification, etc, will do...for now.
- Once a Dru'kiin has BRANDED someone, they are bound for LIFE.
Common Taboos
The Dru'kiin do not believe in the study of or practice of any magic or technology that enables the needless or prolonged suffering of any creature.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The Dru'kiin are well-liked by most individuals that meet them but are generally thought of as distant or cold.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Homo Novus Ignis
Lifespan
129 Years
Conservation Status
The Dru'kiin are not under any special conservation status, no specific steps are being undertaken to ensure the growth or survival of their race.
Average Height
1.75 meters / 5'9"
Average Weight
73kg (161lb)
Average Physique
The Dru'kiin are only marginally stronger than the average Human of their same gender.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The Dru'kiin often feature dark red, pale red, black, dark tan or tan coloured flesh tones. It is not uncommon to find a Dru'kiin decorated with a variety of complicated tattoos or markings earned through worldly means or rituals.
Geographic Distribution
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