Khaswei

An intelligent race of humanoids, that have merged their body with that of elementals, gaining powers based upon their heritage. They live in a tribal society with minor warfare between different breeds of Khaswei. There are 9 Different types of Khaswei; The Storm Khaswei, the Lava Khaswei, the Cloud Khaswei, the Glacial Khaswei, the Tidal Khaswei, the Bark Khaswei, the Dust Khaswei and the Mechanist Khaswei.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Roughly the same size as humans if perhaps a tiny bit thinner and lighter.

Growth Rate & Stages

A ritual is performed in which half the parent's body is sacrificed. The child shares some personality traits with its parent, but many are mutated and taken from creatures of the relevant Elemental Plane. It takes a day for both the parent and the offspring to reach maturity after the ritual is performed. They live for the same length of time as humans.

Ecology and Habitats

The Khaswei live in a habitat related to their element.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Typically foragers, particularly enjoying berries that grow in their natural range.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The Khaswei live in tribes of up to 50 people, usually consisting of only their element. The Tribal leader is typically the second born with the religious leader typically being the first born in the tribe. Often times newborns that look particularly strong are sent to join Waxaha to protect and balance their ancestral homelands.

Facial characteristics

No nose, ears or lips.

Average Intelligence

Only very slightly less intelligent than humans.

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

There are no genders.

Average Technological Level

Mostly stone age, with exceptions being technology relating to their element

History

Some time after the first era a tribe found the the Elemental Planes. Performing a series of rituals they merged their bodies with the parts of the Plane. This happened with all the core Elemental Planes.

Lifespan

80

Average Height

1.7-1.8

Average Weight

60-70KG

Average Physique

Slightly thinner and lighter than humans.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They often have tattoos based upon their tribe and element.