Dranomyr (/dranoːˈmər/
listen) are one of the major species of the
Sora. Originating on
Dranotir, the dranomyr have traversed the Sora before recorded history, their oldest empire known as the
Dranomyr Archive. Known for their long lives, mysterious magical prowess, and thirst for knowledge, the dranomyr have had an immense impact on the development of the Sora.
Physical Description
To outsiders, dranomyr often appear indistinguishable from one another. The typical dranomyr is tall and thin, weighing less than an average
human while being about the same height. Dranonyd (male dranomyr) are slightly taller and heavier than dranowyd (female dranomyr), though not significantly so. Despite their wiry frames, dranomyr are about as strong as other species. Rather than lack muscle, they instead have barely any body fat. Most dranomyr do not retain fat at all, despite how much they eat. They are less healthy than others because of this, prone to sickness and physical injury. Their limbs and digits are longer than normal, with arms reaching to their knees, while their torsos are comparatively compact.
Dranomyr are often described as colorless, as their skin ranges from nearly pure white to dusky gray. All dranomyr have large, ovular eyes which appear pure black at first glance. However, their irises are actually filled with glistening color that only comes out in bright light. The exact pattern of color is unique to individual dranomyr. The sclera on the eye is often hidden unless a dranomyr opens its eyes fully; the sclera is a solid color runs from dark yellow through red and into dark purples. Most dranomyr have rather gaunt appearing features, with sallow cheeks and pointed chins. The skull bones are often prominent, particularly around the brows. They lack noses, instead having two nostril slits on the front of their face. Their lips are very thin and turned in toward their mouths, making them almost invisible. They have no ear lobes, instead possessing two cupped indentations on the sides of the head with ear canals in the center. They completely lack hair.
Senses
Dranomyr possess senses mostly comparable to the average species, with the main outlier being their sight. Dranomyr are well-adapted to bright days, being able to see in ordinary daylight twice as far as the average human. In bright light, they are able to see nearly three times as far. They have such an affinity for bright light that they are virtually impossible to flash blind and can even stare at most bright
photopartum without damaging their eyes. Conversely, dranomyr are virtually blind in dim light.
Life Cycle
Dranowyd are capable of being impregnated at virtually any time, while dranonyd are only fertile once a year. Babies are carried for just under two years, but miscarriages are common. Children are often born sickly and weak; only a small number survive past the first year, which mean dranowyd who desire children often attempt to become pregnant as often as possible. Those who do survive are still mostly helpless and must be cared after closely until their teens, at which point they learn to walk and speak.
Dranomyr develop slowly, not reaching puberty until their late twenties and finally adulthood in their early forties. They are the longest lived of all the civilized species in the Sora. As dranomyr reach old age, they tend to grow more robust, unlike most other species. Their muscles grow larger and more well-defined, while their limbs shorten and their torsos lengthen. However, this physicality comes at the cost of mental sturdiness. Older dranomyr begin to lose control of their mental faculties as a rule, becoming more forgetful, prone to emotional swings, and weak-willed. A dranomyr who was a brilliant scholar in his youth may become more suited to physical labor or combat as he ages. In addition, their eye coloration grows duller over time, before eventually fading to near complete blackness at the ends of their lives. Most dranomyr live to their mid to late-200s, with some living into their 300s.
Diet
Dranomyr are herbivores and mainly eat leafy greens and root vegetables. They enjoy fruit, though tend not to make it a major part of their diets. They are unable to consume meat at all, becoming sick as if suffering from food poison if they try. Some dranomyr do eat dairy products without suffering any ill effects.
Distribution
Dranomyr prefer hot, dry climates with long, bright days. Thus they tend to seek out realms with bright, powerful photopartum. While they can tolerate a wide variety of environments, they are ill-suited to dark realms or underground locations. They also dislike places with long nights, dim photopartum, or heavy cloud cover. Dranomyr can become listless and depressed if they go too long without spending at least 12 hours a day in sunlight.
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