Umi no Otoko

Basic Information

Anatomy

Their physiology internally is very similar to that of a human. Their bones are flexible to a degree and they have numerous tentacles protruding from their upper body and face.
Covered in a thick coating of mucus, this species can survive for a few days out of the water before drying up.
They can breathe both on land and in water due to their complex respiratory system, and are also immune to most toxins.

Genetics and Reproduction

Umi no Otoko Are mammals and produce live young in groups of 3-8 generally.

Ecology and Habitats

The deep sea at roughly 23,000 feet, tending to live in cave networks dig into the surrounding stone.
Masonry, animal taming and moss cultivation are the Umi no Otoko‘s most common professions.
Their cave entrances tend to be narrow and defended with imprisoned poisonous creatures in order to prevent predators gaining access.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Umi no Otoko Are omnivores and exist on a diet of moss and fish.
They hunt using spears and nets. Their food is stored deep within their cave system, usually in an area dedicated to food storage.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Umi no Otoko Exist in nearly all sea beds across the world, but rarely come to the surface.

Average Intelligence

Umi no Otoko Intelligence is on par with that of a dwarf or human.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Their vision in the light is reduced to 40 feet, however in the night they possess a dark vision of 300 feet. When in water they rely on their sonar capabilities and have a blindsense of 120 feet.
Even though they are often mistaken for mondflayers, they possess no psionic powers and share no ancestry.

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

Men and women are very much equal. Both maintain the same roles in society. Pregnancy is short and has much less of an impact on the females body. Therefore childbirth rarely prevents a female Umi no Otoko from continuing her manual duties.

Average Technological Level

Martial weaponry and armour, furnished from bone, plants and stone.
Water filtration, advanced medicine and written language.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Deep Aquan, Aquan, Squit, Squeesh, Aqad

Common Dress Code

Outside of combat Umi no Otoko never adorn themselves with any garments or trinkets.

Common Taboos

Cannibalism is a way of life and not seen as a crime. Enemy tribes and the dead are always consumed, unless they died of illness.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Rarely Umi no Otoko males have been able to impregnate the females of other humanoid races.
Due to the females complex organ structure, only their males have ever managed to achieve pregnancy.

Scientific Name

Quod homo maris

Lifespan

130-170 years

Average Height

When in their habitat they remain squat at heights of 3’-10’
When they come to the surface their body is under less stress therefore elongates to heights of 6’-20’.

Average Weight

60lbs-420lbs