Siren
The native denizens of the Siren Realm.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Sirens are bipedal with avian legs. They are too heavy for true flight but have wings that allow them to glide. They have two eyes, two arms, and fused front teeth that form a point similar to a beak tip.
Genetics and Reproduction
Sirens reproduce sexually, and pregnancy usually lasts around nine months.
Besides other sirnes, they can reproduce with humans and kinfolk.
Growth Rate & Stages
- Early childhood: 0-7 years
- Middle childhood: 7-12 years
- Late childhood: 12-18 years
- Adolescence: 18-22 years
- Young Adulthood: 22-40 years
- Middle Adulthood: 40-65 years
- Late Adulthood: 65-90 years
- Elderly: 90-120 years
Ecology and Habitats
As the Dwarven Realm is a high-energy environment, sirens thrive in partially aerial environments with thinner air and slightly heavier gravity.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivorous - main food supply comes from hydroponic gardens on ships and in individual homes, supplemented by hunting and animal husbandry.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Sirens have excellent eyesight, but only in daylight conditions.
Civilization and Culture
History
Sirens started as very small communities - the ever-shifting nature of their environment made large-scale settlements almost impossible. Very early forms of long distance travel included an individual wearing a straightening frame and being shot out of a catapault to glide, but this was only moderately accurate.
Over time, however, they began building airships - much more reliable than gliding, and less tiring. From there, dwarven technology began to grow - from floating cities on stabilized landmasses and gigantic ships to small craft, intercity zipline networks, and even magnetically powered weaponry and defenses.
They also developed hydroponic farming methods for a stable food supply aboard ships, and other auxiliary technologies not found in other realms.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Sirens often form relationships with Human and Kinfolk partners, due to the close relationship of their Realms. These are not seen as particularly special for being commonplace.
Due to a distrust of magic - and cultural derision decrying it as the easy way to accomplish a goal compared to more difficult engineering solutions - sirens tend to frown on relationships with Elf, Fae, and Dragon partners.
Sirens rarely interact with members of the Strength Triad, and so see relationships between any of those species as novel.
Lifespan
120 years
Average Height
3.5-5ft
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Siren skin comes in various shades of gray to black. Some have dappled patterns.
Feathers tend towards purples, pinks, reds, and blues.
Geographic Distribution
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