Chaktawe
From Mizahar Lore
(→Physical Appearance) |
|||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
===Physical Appearance=== | ===Physical Appearance=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Chaktawe are a humanoid desert people with copper skin. Travelers often comment that it is a hue reminiscent of the redstone formations that jut from the sands. Chaktawe hair is a glossy jet, recalling the crow they have come to venerate. Only with old age does their hair lighten to white. Their eyes are solid black and have a second pair of translucent eyelids. If the secondary pair is closed, the Chaktawe's vision becomes slightly cloudy. Male and female alike have long dark lashes, another protection against the irritating sand. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Chaktawe are long legged but otherwise average in height, and rarely wear shoes. Their feet are equipped for desert travel, with leathery pads on the bottom and webbing between the toes. When they step down, the webbing and pads spread to keep their feet from sinking into the sand. | ||
===Common Traits=== | ===Common Traits=== | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 7 April 2009
 They all look like this | |
| Height | 4.5' to 6.5' |
|---|---|
| Weight | 115-220 |
| Lifespan | up to 85 years |
| Major features | Copper skin, solid jet eyes, black hair |
| Abilities | Superior tracking skills, only need water every 10 days |
| Most common in | wandering the desert |
| Reputation | Guarded but peaceable |
| Racial gods | The goddess of Rivers and god of Crows. |
| Subraces | Halves, quarters, etc. |
The Chaktawe (Chock-ta-way) are a nomadic desert people who worship the god of crows and the goddess of rivers. Sacred storytellers, healers and trackers are venerated. They have copper skin, black hair and entirely jet eyes with long lashes and two sets of eyelids. They have specialized feet for the desert and are able to go ten days without water. Three tribes wander the desert each headed by a Chief.
Contents |
History
Biology
Physical Appearance
The Chaktawe are a humanoid desert people with copper skin. Travelers often comment that it is a hue reminiscent of the redstone formations that jut from the sands. Chaktawe hair is a glossy jet, recalling the crow they have come to venerate. Only with old age does their hair lighten to white. Their eyes are solid black and have a second pair of translucent eyelids. If the secondary pair is closed, the Chaktawe's vision becomes slightly cloudy. Male and female alike have long dark lashes, another protection against the irritating sand.
The Chaktawe are long legged but otherwise average in height, and rarely wear shoes. Their feet are equipped for desert travel, with leathery pads on the bottom and webbing between the toes. When they step down, the webbing and pads spread to keep their feet from sinking into the sand.