The Hybrids

Have you seen any animal-like humanoids? They’re the hybrids, falling in the more human side of the spectrum. These beings are not bound biologically by much, and their cultures stay separate unless they had some historical influence between them. There are many types of hybrids, and you will be able to find them under this post or on the next hyperlinks.

• Keishiko
  
• Sióquic
  
• Pelaukikui
  

General characteristics of a hybrid               While all hybrids are different, there are certain criteria that make a hybrid different from a sentient or anthropomorphic animal. In terms of physical attributes, when taking away their animalistic traits, they look like normal humans. You could think of it as a human with added features, like wings, or tails. Although in general, they do not have to have any specific relation to them apart from appearance. Furthermore, all hybrids have some sort of magical proficiency, like those who breathe underwater or see as clear as day in the dark.

Legends have been heard of hazardous birds of enormous sizes, though legends tend to do a lot of hyperbole. The Keishiko used to be one species only, through time they developed into contrasting beings that adapted to different environments. It is uncommon for the Keishiko communities to interact with others, that is why most other races know little of them, only hearing legends and stories.

Appearance At first glance, a Keishiko looks like a normal human, though of course that would be if you omit the wings they carry on their back. They have clawed hands and feet, and certain patches around their figure that grow feathers instead of hair. Their wing patterns develop to mix themselves with birds around their area, having them be more colorful on jungle biomes and more brownish on the desert biomes. Their hair colors tend to match their wings, skin and eye colors do not differ from humans. Though uncommon, it is not weird to see a keishiko with a beak, those being more prevalent on males.

Personality

While there are no specific or homogeneous set of personality traits, the keishiko tend to be proficient in the technological, but also on the magical, creating a bridge between those worlds that has made some of the best artifacts. As such, most of the greatest inventors are of the keishiko race. They are prone to be independent and prefer smaller groups of people rather than bigger crowds.  

Names

Keishiko names do not follow any gender system. Their names are a union of their name and a Lineage name, the latter usually refers to their family’s history, either by a title, a family business or any remarkable aspect of them. The Lineage names work like a surname and in marriage, it is the couple who decide what happens to their Lineage names and which one do their children take, this is a spoken agreement done during the union but discussed before.

Traits

Size

The Keishiko are a bit smaller than a normal human, having their average at 1,64m(5 ft 4.5 inch). Their height ranges from 1.69m (5ft 6.5inch) to 1.58 (5ft 2inch).
While their wingspan depends on the type of environment they have adapted to, they have a minimum of 75cm (2ft 5.5inch) or,being a bit bigger than their arms if splayed out.

Age they can age up to 130 years, reaching adulthood at 29 and elderhood at 100. Those milestones mark the start and end of their ability to use their wings safely. Language They used to have a language where their names come from, but currently all Keishiko speak Common, the human tongue, due to their scattering through the world. Gliding Because of their wings, they are capable of gliding through the air and landing safely, though they are not able to fly as their wings are not strong enough to elevate them from the ground.

Origin

Their origin is mostly heard of through myths and tales of "the great aerial one" or "the greater one". This being is supposed to be the original flying hybrid, from whom the rest of them come from. Nowadays, they are scattered all over the world.

Hiding in the forests, red spots around a berry bush can be seen, the Sióquic are sly creatures that have taken cold forests as their homes. With their fox-like appearance, it is not strange for them to have a closer bond with those under the varsic umbrella.

Appearance The Sióquic share many aesthetic features with foxes. They have similar looking ears and tails, having their fur ranging from dark red to light orange. The most common eye colors are deep blacks and amber tones, there are no Sióquic with blue or green eyes. In terms of skin, they don't differ from human tones, but it is common for them to be hairier, covering that skin in certain areas.

They aren’t too big, usually smaller than a human. When talking about tails, female Sióquic have up to 4 tails, while males can have up to 7, this originates from an ancient dynamic in the species where females would have to choose the male she would find the prettiest(or the one with most tails). This tradition is not commonly followed anymore.

Personality

These hybrids are quite clever, being known for pulling off surprising strategies and doing the most impressive business. Though not all of them use their wits for money or a personal gain, it is not a thing that leaves their mind easily.
This does not mean all their culture is based on economics, as they have been known for their feats in battle with their striking strategies and improvised planning.

Names Sióquic names are simple, they do not rely on surnames and they are usually one word. While this is their traditional naming, it is common for them to adapt to the varsic naming conventions (they can be found on the siovarshi page) Some examples of traditional sioquic names include, Neriulad Vovtash Bakhad Deweulad Gulad Sylran Sylran Balyarus Elhice Sórbh Naeven Sarmaer

Traits

Size The Sióquic have developed as a medium-sized race, with a 1.64m average, ranging from 1.66m to 1.53m. Their tail length can range from as long as their torso to being twice their height, though this can be uncommon on multiple tailed beings. Age These hybrids age up to 65 years old, reaching adulthood at 10 and elderhood at 55. When aging, elder Sióquic might have their fur turn white in some or all of their limbs. Language They commonly speak a dialect of Varshaadi, not too different from the base language but very influenced by the structures or vocabulary in Common, with such they are also able to speak Common fluently.

Origin

This race developed in cold taigas and regions, though a big portion of their history happens next to the varsic swamps. This then influenced their culture greatly, as can be read through above. Currently, it is very likely to see abandoned or random settlements around forests, their distinct architecture will show you that they are, in fact, created by these foxy creatures, who have a knack for traveling, leaving their projects behind.