Rakshasa
Natives of the shadowlands, Evil spirits in man-flesh. They are similar to devils but do not mistake them, for they are made of man and beast flesh. And are not nearly as tightly bound as devils can be. A contract stating that devils cannot enter a church does not ward against a Rakshasa.
Three different breeds of Rakshasa can be distinguished:
Three different breeds of Rakshasa can be distinguished:
- Ak'chazar, a clan of Rakshasa with an affinity for magic
- Naytian, the most common Rakshasa.
- Naztharune, masters of the hunt and martial prowess.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Often mistakenly called tiger men, due to their true forms are a mixture of beasts, often tigers, and men. Their forms are by no means limited to tigers.
An often noteworthy trait is that they all possess switched hands, some believe that this was a cost of the contract they made to cross over to the material realm.
An often noteworthy trait is that they all possess switched hands, some believe that this was a cost of the contract they made to cross over to the material realm.
Genetics and Reproduction
Rakshasa is genetically compatible with most of the Genus Homo. However, their offspring often results in a species of Tieflings.
Rakshasa can reproduce amongst themselves the same way all of the Genus Homo do.
Rakshasa can reproduce amongst themselves the same way all of the Genus Homo do.
Dietary Needs and Habits
To the Rakshasa, human flesh is a delicacy they can hardly pass by.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Devilishclever and cunning.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
A Rakshasa can see through lies and deception like no other, their eyes possed true sight, and they possess the ability to read once mind.
Civilization and Culture
History
There are many conflicting tales as to the Rakshasa's origin, but all agree that they first appeared on the materiel realm in the The Shadow Lands of Asha.
Some say that the Rakshasa were humans once, descendent of the men that still dwell in Asha. Some say it was the evil within the land itself that warped them. Others claim that they performed evil rituals that tainted both the lands and themselves. And yet others believe that they were not men at all but devils that enter the world and took the guise of men.
Some say that the Rakshasa were humans once, descendent of the men that still dwell in Asha. Some say it was the evil within the land itself that warped them. Others claim that they performed evil rituals that tainted both the lands and themselves. And yet others believe that they were not men at all but devils that enter the world and took the guise of men.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Homo Daemonium (Devil Men)
Lifespan
1100 years
Conservation Status
Internal politics as well as hunters armed with holy bolts, keep the population of Rakshasa low even in there own homeland. Because of these threats a Rakshasa rarely ever reveals its true nature.
Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
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