N'jari

Physical Attributes

• Bloodlines

  Kas'anji Australian-based birds. Carefully bred to keep ancient bloodlines (elder blood) and houses intact. Stronger houses (descendents of elder dragons) may have four to six horns (which is uncommon). Two smaller upon the frontal bone and two to four larger upon parietal bone. Black sclera extremely common trait.

  Hokoi Saudi Arabian-based birds. Dilute bloodlines from elderblood. Selective breeding varies among houses, but breed for power. Only possess one pair of horns on the parietal bone, though it is not uncommon for elder horns(four). Black sclera is a common trait.

  As'perne Indian-based birds. Less selective breeding. Known to have both Hokoi and Matah mixing. Extremely dilute bloodlines from elder blood. Only possess one pair of horns -- varies whether they are on the parietal or frontal bone. Rare for elder horns. Black sclera is a less common trait.

  Matah African-based birds. No selective breeding. Diffused bloodlines from elder blood. Only possess one pair of horns on the frontal bone. Extremely uncommon/rare for elder horns. Not likely. Black sclera is a rare trait.

• Gender

  N'jari recognize eight genders within their culture, but broken down into three types.
  
  The Asar
  These are your stereotypical cisgender males and females.
  

  Atta are cisgender males. All whom deem themselves Atta are clearly masculine and present themselves in that manner. Most fall into stereotypical masculine duties. All Atta are "ulu".

  Ikrol are cisgender females. All Ikrol are clearly feminine and present themselves in that manner. Most fall into stereotypical feminine duties. All Ikrol are "toka".

  
  
  The Juul
  are seen for what they are. The N'jari have two terms for them.
  

  Osun Osun is roughly translated to "soft man", which refers to a female that perceives themselves both in appearance and lifestyle, as a male. There is little argument about the lifestyle of an Osun, as they are seen as males and are not judged for the genitalia between their legs. It is not uncommon for an Osun to have their breasts removed or follow strict binding rituals. As far as mating comes, it is not uncommon for an Osun to become pregnant. N'jari use the term "toka", which merely means bearer. Since Osun have the correct genitalia, they are considered toka. It is strictly up to each Osun if they wish to bear a child or not. It is also not uncommon for a sibling known as "ulu" (creator) to step in a surrogate, but leaving the credit up to the Osun and disassociating themselves from offspring produced. Any child of an Osun will carry on their lineage and not the ulu's.

  Yerun Yerun are translated to "hard woman", which refers to a male that perceives themselves to both in appearance and lifestyle, as a female. Most Yerun take on female roles and without a question, are considered female. Yerun are "ulu" and most times, choose to impregnate "tokas", depending on the partnership they are in (if they choose to be with a male partner, they will allow the mate to impregnate the surrogate and take over dam duties).

  
  The Illuvig
  are hermaphrodites. There are two distinguishing terms for them, depending on how they are shaped.
  All Illuvig are seen as "gifted" and are often respected more than others.
  

  Kuutu Kuutu are very lithe, feminine in every aspect. Some Kuutu have breasts while others are flat chested. The distinguishing feature of a Kuutu is curvature of the hip, which is more round, childbearing, and subtle. However, just because an Illuvig contains both genders, does that mean they are completely fertile with both sexes. Most times only one sex is fertile, which would result in them being a "toka" or "ulu". If a Kuutu is a toka, they will have their testicles removed, as they are useless, and will remain uncircumcised. If there are an ulu, they will become circumcised. Kuutu normally take on feminine roles.

  Geerun All Geerun are built like Atta. It is hard to distinguish them from any other Atta unless they are exposed; this is what distinguishes them from Kuutu. However, they are sexually built the same as Kuutu. One sex is fertile while the other is sterile. If a Geerun is a toka, they will have their testicles removed, as they are useless, and will remain uncircumcised. If there are an ulu, they will become circumcised. Geerun normally take on masculine roles.

  Genitalia All Illuvig's genitals are roughly built the same, but like all species, size and shape vary. An Illuvig's genitals appear to look male, but upon closer inspection, they are more set up as a female. The penis is in the location of the clitoris, the labia hang with testicles within them, and the vaginal opening is in the normal location. Both are fully functional.

• Physical Attributes

  Atta Typical height ranges from 6' to 7'5" It is rare for them to exceed 7'5", but not uncommon. Most are Mesomorph, but can be Endomorph or Ectomorph All Atta attempt to strive for peak physical conditions, as they tend to prepare for conflict. As they get older, it wanes, like most races.

  Ikrol Typical height ranges from 5'5" to 6'5". It is very rare they exceed 6'5". Most are Endomorph, but can be Ectomorph. Mesomorph is rare. Most Ikrol are full bodied.

  Osun Typical height ranges from 5'5" to 6'5". It is uncommon that they exceed 6'5". Most Osun are the rare few that are Mesomorph, but can be Ectomorph and Endomorph. Like Atta, they strive for peak physical conditions.

  Yerun Typical height ranges from 5'7" to 7'5" It is rare for them to exceed 7'5", but not uncommon. Most Yerun are Ectomorph and strive for feminine physique.

  Kuutu Typically range from 5' to 6', being the shortest. All Kuutu are Endomorph and rarely Ectomorph. Kuutu (who have breasts) typically have smaller to average sized chests. Kuutu are often mistaken for Ikrol or Yerun.

  Geerun Range 5'7" to 7' All Geerun are Mesomorph or Ectomorph. Geerun are often mistaken for Atta or Osun.

  Humanoid attributes
  All N'jari have horns, just all depends on which subspecies they are.
  Humanoid vessels do not have wings. Please see Abilities.
  
  Feet are normally beastial. They can range from appearing more Tyrannosaurus, Raptor, or Bird like.
  Normally they do have four digits with a declaw that often times, are exaggerated and long.
  Some feet have accenting flight feathers that run down the back of the calf. Others are lined with dense velvet fur.
  It is very rare that underscaling is exposed, unless there is a genetic defect or disease.
  
  Patches of feathers and fur can occur on a N'jari and is unique to them.
  
  Tails are typical long and much like a feathered raptor at the tip. However, due to breeding and evolutions of certain bloodlines, tails have evolved/changed. Tails maybe be docked/short with a small bit of plumage, to double body lengths.
  Defensive spikes can grow out of the the tail and range in shape and size.
  
  A common trait N'jari are pointed ears.
  Ears can be human sized with a slight pointed tip to extremely exaggerated and long.
  Some ears are barren and just are flesh.
  Others 'don small feathers.
  
  
  Dragon Attributes
  All dragon forms have a combination of fur and feathers. Horns also carry over from humanoid forms.
  Fur normally lines the underbellies and portions of the body that do not need feathers.
  Feathers typicall emcompass the torso, backs of forearms, buttocks, and back of hindlegs, as well as along the spine to the tip of the tail.
  Tips of the tails will have flight feathers as well as defensive horns.
  All dragons are not a cookie cutter -- they are diverse and different.
  Body shapes normally are designed around a certain birds qualities.
  
  For example:
  
  Black-browed Albatross have a compact bodies, short neck, but a large wingspan. A dragon's body would follow the same concept.
  
  Banks' Black Cockatoo (Tariq would be the example) are a heavier, dense bird. They have a mohawk like plumage and elongated tails. His body as a dragon translates to that style.
  
  N'jari do not have beaked faces. Snouts and ear shapes all vary, as well as body densities and wingspans.
  
  

• Elements

  All N'jari hold magical abilities, but it all depends on the subspecies of dragon they are.
  All elements are based off of the scaling that is hidden under dense fur and feathers.
  It is most common that the N'jari would have one color within their feathering to decipher their subspecies, however, they can be mixed; they can be multiple elements depending on their lineage.
  
  

  Obsidian Black underscaling. Psychic abilities. Umbrakinesis. Seen as beacons of death.

  Ruby Red underscaling. Fire manipulation.

  Peridot Green underscaling. Geokinesis. Terrakinesis.

  Sapphire Medium to dark blue underscaling. Hydrokinesis. Aquatic Respiration. Water Generation.

  Zircon Light to bright blue underscaling. Aerokinesis. Wind Generation.

  Maghogany Brown underscaling. Granulation. Koniokinesis. Psammokinesis. Terrakinesis.

  Citrine Yellow underscaling. Photokinesis. Invisibility. Dynamokinesis.

  Opal White underscaling. Photokinesis. Invisibility. Light Absorption. Regeneration. Mana Maniuplation.

  Amethyst Purple underscaling. Quintessence Force. Electicity Manipulation.