Scortet
"His skin was covered in something that resembled an exoskeleton, and he had a long thin tail with a stinger on the end. Other than these details, I swear he was human." - Traveller describing his encounter with a Scortet traveller
Basic Information
Anatomy
Resembling humans in build, but with differences. They possess a thin layer of chitin on the outside of their skin, and a long thin stinger.
Growth Rate & Stages
They grow to maturity at the age of 15
Ecology and Habitats
They are particularly suited to survival in desert environments, but have few issues living in other environments
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivores who only need to eat every two days
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Human-like faces covered in chitin, lacking hair.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
There are roving tribes of them in the Xertz desert, but there are individuals scattered throughout the land
Average Intelligence
This varies from individual to individual
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Average abilities of hearing and sight, with no special senses.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
A child is referred to only as "Ag-Tir" until they reach the age of 3, where they are given a tribal name, which are only used by members of the tribe, and close friends. When they reach the age of 10 they choose a travelling name, one to be used with strangers and acquaintances.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship often involves sparring repeatedly for a month, and then a trip into the wilds with nothing but a knife and each other.
Average Technological Level
The groups of them are at a tribal level, but some of them have traded for useful technological items when they get the chance.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
They all speak a language known as Scordes, which shares some similarities to the Xertian language.
Common Etiquette Rules
Food and water should not be turned away, as they are scarce
Food and water is to be shared with guests
Speaking out of turn when talking with an elder
Food and water is to be shared with guests
Speaking out of turn when talking with an elder
Common Dress Code
They dress for practicality, wearing clothes that help stave off the heat of the desert without sacrificing fighting capability
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
There is a tradition of using acid to mark a warrior's chitin after a great hunt or battle.
Whenever a large surplus of food is gathered, there is a stop to all the work in the tribe and a feast is held.
Whenever a large surplus of food is gathered, there is a stop to all the work in the tribe and a feast is held.
Common Taboos
Water is not too be wasted, to do so is punishable with lashes
History
These people are a mystery to the world. They appeared after the Division, wondering the deserts of Xertz in tribes. Their own legends offer little explanation besides mentions of a curse that created them.
Common Myths and Legends
Each tribe has a legend about how their kind came into existence, but each tribe has a different tale. The only common thread among each and every version, is that the original Scortet's came about through a curse.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
While mostly solitary, this is due to their nomadic lifestyles, and not to hostility towards outsiders. They will trade with outsiders, and there have been cases of outsiders even being accepted into their tribes.
There are a few tribes that are more hostile towards outsiders, but they are few.
There are a few tribes that are more hostile towards outsiders, but they are few.
Lifespan
80
Average Height
5'5"
Average Weight
130lbs
Average Physique
Their desert living has made them hardy and strong
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their bodies are usually colors from tan to crimson, done possess markings on their chitin coverings
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