Akitu

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Mystical Elegance

The akitu are tall insectoids that resemble dragonflies. Their thin, almost frail bodies stand tall at 6 to 7 feet in height. In sunlight, their chitin shimmers in iridescent colors of yellow, red, blue, or green. Paired with four long and translucent wings on their backs, they appear mystical and otherworldly.
Akitu may have a thin frame, but their wings are strong. Together with their little weight, they can soar to the skies at incredible speed. Their elegance and speed in the air are unrivaled compared to other insectoids. As such, akitu that work in their empires make excellent messengers.

Life in the Present

Akitu have very short lifespans and, as such, live only in the here and now. Therefore, most akitu rarely plan further ahead than the next season and would instead enjoy each day to the fullest. They seek out adventure and fun in even the most mundane tasks without any care of possible consequences. For that reason, most akitu indulge in more shallow pleasures and value exterior traits like beauty over intelligence.

Guidance from the Flittermarsh

Many believe the origin of the akitu to be somewhere in the Flittermarsh, a mystical extradimensional plane where the fey reside. This belief seems to be confirmed through the strong ties akitu holds to certain beings from that place. Societies of akitu tend to gather in small tribes, often close to ponds and marshes with a spiritual connection to the Flittermarsh. These tribes are usually led by the elder of the tribe, who takes up the mantle of a sage.
This elder sage confers with spirits of the Flittermarsh or even the guardian archfey of the tribe for guidance. But, since akitu would rather dance all day than worry about their tribe's survival, they lay all of their trust in their patron fey. Though the fragile nature of the fey makes akituan tribes unpredictable and chaotic, much to the dismay of other denizens of the area they occupy.