Rashalan
Basic Information
Anatomy
General shiil Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes. They have the characteristics of both male and female genders. They are capable of both kinds of reproduction as they are fully functional.
General neuter Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes. They have no gender characteristics whatsoever. They aren't capable of any manner of reproduction.
General female Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.
General male Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.
General neuter Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes. They have no gender characteristics whatsoever. They aren't capable of any manner of reproduction.
General female Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.
General male Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The human name for the star their planet orbits around is Al Kaphrah. They call it Ukhad. Their world is called Ikutka.
Civilization and Culture
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Clergy
All genders welcome, but it's made up primarily of neuters and shiil. They function mostly as healers of the sick and a connection to spirits/deceased. They have a surprisingly luxurious lifestyle. They rarely have families as celibacy is encouraged.They're distinguished by special jewellery.
Cultural Aspects
Symbol: a representation of horns and involves repeated shapesHoly Color: saffron
Passed Down: via one holy book and some oral tradition
Creation Myth Type: world-parent
Mortals' Origin: dust
Major Myth/Symbol(s): the labyrinth
Deadly Sins: irresponsibility, indifference, apostasy and neglect
High Virtues: responsibility, loyalty, piety and humility
Associated Art form: chanting
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Marriage is based on love. Marriage rites are performed by clergy.
Coming of Age: 16 years old. Rites involve personal meditation.
Death Rites sometimes involve sacrificing the deceased's pet(s).
Coming of Age: 16 years old. Rites involve personal meditation.
Death Rites sometimes involve sacrificing the deceased's pet(s).
Common Taboos
Major Taboo: consuming alcohol
Common Myths and Legends
Rashalan are polytheistic. They don't believe in any kind of afterlife. Supernatural things are considered dangerous and are to be avoided. They have very few holidays and those few celebrate the solstices, historical events, and prophets. Worship is generally done in private home shrines.
Ruling Deities: The God of Earth and Autumn and the Goddess of Wisdom
Important Deities: the God of Rivers, the Goddess of Secrets, the Goddess of Politics, the Goddess of Runaways, the God of Forests, the Goddess of Snow
Ruling Deities: The God of Earth and Autumn and the Goddess of Wisdom
Important Deities: the God of Rivers, the Goddess of Secrets, the Goddess of Politics, the Goddess of Runaways, the God of Forests, the Goddess of Snow
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