Dalis (Daɬ-iiš)
The Dalis.
Also know as "Dralas"", Daa'zay, "Duhar" and "Faern" are an ancient and proud race that hails from Western Ardean and are considered the de facto rulers of Eleann.
This powerful race has spread their influence all over Ardean and even on Oroi.
However, the shadow of the Greater Dalis loom over the race and they have never reached the same level of culture and scientific understanding as their ancestors did.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
They are sometimes mockingly called the "hybrid race" as they have influences from mammalian races like humans and reptilian races like Naazey. Most Dalis from the "purer" lineages often feature lizard-like pupils, dark metallic hues on their skin and even small fins at end of their ears. It is unknown which of these features were added by the Greater Dalis and which are not.
Civilization and Culture
Average Technological Level
They are, along with the Stargazer humans among the most technologically advanced people on the planet. However, most of it is jealously hoarded by the nobles for it to ever have a real effect on the population at large.
History
Despite being as powerful as they are. Nearly nothing is known of their origins. Too much has been lost and even their genetic heritage is a mystery, as the Greater Dalis heavily modified their own genome.
Most of the early Dalis history was lost during the early civil wars. However, the Naazay have records that talk about the early colonization of Oroii and they even have a copy of the Codex Draliscas brought there by the ancient Dalis scholars, now kept at the Red Library of Saah. This codex is the only source of information on ancient Dalis culture and how they used to live.
The early history tells stories of mighty warlords and constant civil war. Something happened however, something stopped the infighting and made them unified and look for outwards for expansion. They went west, over the ever stormy sea and found Oroii and some went east and eventually found the Great Maelstrom Islands and inside, Caran. During this time they made alliances with multiple different races and Azyrian Alliance was born.
Yet, something happened. To this day scholars debate what happened. As the Dalis started a fast evolution of technological advancement. Some say that, it was gods who took a more personal interest with them, that allowed them to progress so fast. Some say that their scholars uncovered something powerful in the mountains. Either way, within the next two hundred years, they modified their own genes, to better suit their own ideals, both cultural and religious. Effects of which can be seen to this day.
Even today, the scholars are puzzled by what happened that day.
After the Dalian Cataclysm, the surviving Dalis slowly managed to re-capture the areas around the present day Amaran. The Dalis started their culture anew. Around these times, the noble house of Davirnar rose to power and managed to subjugate the northern humans under their rule. Cementing their place in the Dalian politics for years to come.
Now, the Dalis still stand, a relic from the past. They have remained a proud and headstrong, yet stagnant. They yearn for the power of yesteryear. But unlike the Naazey, they are too stuck up on the past to ever move forward and progress.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
The Dalis live a lot longer that most other races. The average Dalis reach maturity around age 20 and usually lives up to 240 years old.
Average Height
The Dalis usually grow up to 1.8 - 2.2 meters tall. However those with more older and noble bloodlines can reach the heights of 2.5 - 2.8 m.
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