About
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Relationships & Sexuality
● Korattka-Human Hybrids
Korattka are humanoid enough to be genetically compatible with humans, though the resulting offspring between human and Korattka have a high chance to be sterile - Much like a mule. However, with the low chance of a Korattka-human hybrid not being sterile, the hybrid's offspring will likely not survive; The child often either stillborn, or dying shortly after birth - Similar to the offspring between a goat and sheep.
In retrospect, sexual and/or romantic relations between human and Korattka is considered extremely taboo and looked-down upon by their social standards. Those found to be involved in such are often punished -- And in a worst case scenario -- Publicly shamed, followed by permanent exile. Hybrid children are equally taboo, if not worse, and tend to be treated with extreme discrimination. It isn't uncommon for a tribe to neuter a male hybrid child as early as possible so as to prevent any possibility of him passing on his "bad" genes to the next generation.
● Traditional Courtship
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● Estrus, Mating & Pregnancy
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● Same-sex Companionship
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Social Hierarchy
● Honored Elders
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● Patrons
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● Matrons
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● Teens & Young Adults
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● Children & Cubs
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Clothing, Accessories, Weapons
↣ Painting & Decoration
Korattka have an affinity for decorating their body. Most often seen are trinkets of feathers, bones and beads woven into the hair of their head or tail.
Painting and dyeing one's hair and fur is also a common practice - Especially concerning the subject's place in the social hierarchy. Warriors will have more symbolic and intimidating paintings as opposed to a village commoner who simply wants to express themselves.
↣ Clothing
Korattka clothing tends to be scant, though it usually depends on the weather and habitat. Those in warmer climates tend to wear very little at all, while many layer stitched furs and hides onto their bodies for added warmth in more frigid regions.
Traditionally, Korattka are not known for their cloth-making abilities, and as hunters, are better renowned for their ornate leather pieces. In short, if cloth is something to be desired, it is usually bought or traded for by those that have it or can craft it.
↣ Weapons
Although usually crude in fashion, Korattka weaponry is nothing short of functional. Whatever it's made for, it gets the job done.
DAGGERS --
Commonly crafted from a combination of stone and bone, sharpened to a smooth or jagged edge. Deadly if in the right hands. If the wielder is less skilled or depends less on lethal lacerations, poison may be used to coat the blade.
BOW & ARROWS --
Made from hardy saplings and wound twine. Decorations such as paint or feathers add a personal touch. Arrows are sometimes coated with poison.
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Religion & Spirituality
↣ Beliefs & Prayer
The Korattka are very superstitious people with a deep spiritual connection to nature. Their religion, although bearing no official title, has them to believe that all of nature and its collective creatures, plants, rocks, water and so on, have a soul.
Similar to Shintoism, Druidism or the Native American beliefs, the Korattka honor the plants and animals they devour, and further do so by ensuring nothing goes to waste. To waste is to bring bad luck for such carelessness.
A common ritual to honor an animal slain for food is to pray before or during the skinning and gutting process - Thanking the animal's spirit for its sacrifice and the nutrition it provides.
↣ Deities
In retrospect, the Korattka have no ruling god or gods and instead honor everything in the natural world, as well as a strong belief that their ancestors' spirits may guide, support or commune with them - Usually done through rituals.
↣ Shamanism
Most clans have a dedicated shaman who communes with the spirits, usually to offer advice, guidance for important decisions, and sometimes foresight. If the shaman is elderly, he or she will usually take on and train an apprentice to replace them upon the elder's death.
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Warriors, Combat & Berserkers
↣ Title
Coming soon.
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Magic & Abilities
↣ Shape-Shifting & Illusions
Coming soon.
↣ Beast-Speaking
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↣ Elemental Bending
Coming soon.
↣ Blood Magic
Coming soon.
