Vorn
The Vorn are a sturdy and militaristic race in the Mozesian province.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Vorn are a bipedal race that resemble rhinos. They are incredibly think skinned, sturdy, and muscular by nature.
Ecology and Habitats
They are native to the savannahs of the north west of the Mozesian Province. They are hardy and do not require much from their homelands.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are vegetarian, importing most of their food source from the Trenlodge Province as they are not very agriculturally minded.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Their entire society is built much like a military organization. They put an emphasis on martial capability and prowess on the battle field.
Facial characteristics
Their heads resemble that of a rhino.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
While their homeland in in the Mozesian Province, a large number of them can be found at every imperial militaristic base as well as the capital city of Etherian.
Average Intelligence
Imperial average, though much more tactically minded than most.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
The Vorn have a love of strong, commanding, names often pulling them from all languages and cultures without discrimination.
Beauty Ideals
The Vorn favor strength above most other features, resulting in an appreciation for muscles and combat prowess. Often resulting in beauty being enhanced by one's battle scars. The other feature they consider to be of importance in beauty are their horns, which they often polish and sharpen. They also insure the protection of their horns by investing in intricate bladed armor for them.
Gender Ideals
As they put a focus on combat and defense overall they do not really concern themselves with the notion of gender roles.
Courtship Ideals
To other races courtship among the Vorn seems unnecessarily brutal and violent as such things are often decided through combat trials and duels.
Relationship Ideals
The roles of the relationship are determined by strength, with the weaker party being the one to care for the home and the domestic needs of the pair.
Average Technological Level
The Vorn are innovators of military might, often being the source of new militaristic tech.
Common Dress Code
The Vorn favor form fitting vests and well fitting pants that facilitate ease of movement and have pouches to carry an array of tools. They also make use of tactical harnesses and belts. All in all keeping pristine and near uniform appearance despite indulging in bright colors and eye catching patterns.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
The Vorn culture is seen as a brutal one do to the main pastime being combat tournaments and trials. Even celebrations of achievement or birth often have a combat component. They value strength, respect, and honor above all other principles.
Common Taboos
Cheap shots on an honorable battle field.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The Vorn are highly respected for their contributions to the safety and security of the empire as well their honorable nature. They generally have rather genial relations with most others though there is a definite animosity between them and Shoqen due to a history of being hunted for sport.
Lifespan
100
Average Height
seven to ten feet tall
Average Weight
between 3,080 and 7,920 pounds
Average Physique
The Vorn are incredibly tall, muscular and stocky by nature. In fact it is common to compare one to a stone house.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
They are typically of grey, white, or brown coloring though they do practice the art of war paint often decorating themselves in vibrant hues and patterns.
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