Vasati

Vasati are very similar to Humans, to an extent where they could be considered a subspecies. They come in the same shapes, sizes, colors, etc. The main difference between Humans and the Vasati is the Vasati's ability to form telepathic bonds with each other and with sentient animal companions. They are native only to Westra, specifically the Western half, though being indistinguisable physically from humans they could be hiding amongst them anywhere.

Biological Characteristics

Like the humans of this planet, the Vasati are remarkably similar to the familiar Homo sapiens sapiens, but the differences could be most easily described by saying they are a little bit More in every category. For every trait from lifespan to height, from skin color to build, Homo sapiens vinculum fall into a slightly larger range of possibilities than humans from Earth.

Perception & Sensory/Extrasensory Capabilities

With the More or perhaps with the Magic that fills most of the planet, also comes enhanced perception, sensory, and extrasensory capabilities. Even Vasati with no magical aptitude to speak of might have enhanced or changed eyesight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, or even 'other' or sixth senses. These traits are often culture- or habitat-specific, and Vasati rarely have more than one or two enhanced senses. Furthermore, the more enhanced a sense is, the more likely a different sense will be diminished, and Vasati with more than two enhanced senses will almost certainly have diminished capacity in their un-enhanced senses.

Genetics and Reproduction

Vasati are dimorphic, and naturally require a biologically male and biologically female partner for reproduction. Some magic systems on this planet have mechanisms for the creation of a child from two parents of the same biological sex or from the shared genetics of more than two parents, but no system has eliminated the need for a host womb.

Vasati are also able to reproduce with all of the other species on the planet, with offspring characteristics depending on the different genetic crosses and varying greatly. Due to the similarities between Vasati and humans, those who are half-vasati are usually quite similar to those who are half-human. A half-Vasati with a Vasati parent will, like their Vasati parent, be essentially human.

Growth Rate and Maturity

Because the Vasati tend to live longer (the average lifespan is 180 years), they also mature slightly slower. In most cultures one is considered a child until they are 13, and a teen until they are 20. They are then considered young adults until 55, and seniors after 115. Social "adulthood" amongst the tribes is usually awarded to those who are closer to 55 than 20.

Mannerisms & Social Structure

The Vasati are a reserved and secretive society. From the outside, their culture is virtually indistiguishable from that of the Tribes with whom they cohabitate.

Interspecies Relations

Vasati attitude towards the other sentient species on the planet is generally the same, which is to say with the exception of the humans of their own Tribes, they avoid others and keep to themselves. They don't hold any particular hostility towards other species, but rather save their animosity for individuals who violate the things they hold dear.

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Vasati

pronounced vah-sah-tee

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Scientific Classification

Homo sapiens vinculum

Average Lifespan

150 Years

Average Height

5'2" - 6'2"

Geographic Distribution

Western Westra

Related Ethnicities

Jungle Tribes
Plains Tribes

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• The Folk