Kara
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Kara are less common than the Mori, their planetary cousins. They have natural armour in the form of thick ceratinous plates, which often form spikes at the joints. The threats the ancient Kara evolved to survive no longer exist, but their existence is evident in Kara physiology.
The Kara can be divided into rough subgroups, each with their own specialities suitable for their native enviroment. Natatorial Kara evolved around the coasts of Mercury, and have flatter and broader limbs to aid in swimming. Some Natatorial Kara have manes of coarse bristles along their limbs, which can look almost fin-like. The Cursorial Kara are from the plains, and are known to be taller and slender, and very fast runners. Some believe it would be accurate to consider the Mori another subgroup of the Kara. This might be more scientifically accurate, but doesn't really take into consideration the cultural and socio-economic differences.
Physiology
The hard shells are not true exoskeletons. The Kara still have an internal skeleton, except in their hands and feet. The hard shell of their extremities are instead held together with an inner membrane. A similar membrane can be found in their joints and helping to bind the plates together. Some Kara are capable of independently moving even their binding membrane, or train to learn it. Oscillating plates are a key component of some traditional Mercurian dances. Kara are not born with the plates. Their skin hardens as they come into adulthood. Some Kara will deliberately agitate or scar their plates to make them grow in stronger, while others use balms to make theirs smooth and glossy. Young Kara, whose skin is still soft, experience much more sensation than older Kara. Their nervous systems aren't well adapted to this level of sensation, and so young Kara are easily overwhelmed.| Humanoids | Kara · Mori · Fei · Human · Lysa · Minos · Harpid · Sirenes · Oceanid |
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Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
Distinctive Features
Antennae, Kara antennae are usually tough and club-like.
Ceratinous Plates, Thick, segmented plates cover much of their skin.
Antennae, Kara antennae are usually tough and club-like.
Ceratinous Plates, Thick, segmented plates cover much of their skin.
Coloration
Common
Rare
Common
Rare
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"The threats the ancient Kara evolved to survive no longer exist, but their existence is evident in Kara physiology. " It's like pronghorns being too fast for current land predators of their region.
Ooh I'll need to read about them!