Post by Sober on Jun 23, 2009 18:53:16 GMT -5
Angels
Brief Physical Description
The angels have wings, yes, but they do not have a heavenly glow of purity about them like some imagine them to have. They aren't 'fallen' angels either. They are another race from another realm of existence. Their wing color matches their hair color. There is no white haired gene so that is not an option for your character. They are often strong and tall, for they are a race of warriors. They wear armor most of the time. The armor they wear could be found in medieval times, for they are not a technologically advanced race. Like I said, this is brief.
Their World
They called it Recharack. Their world was small yet vast. The land they are accustomed to is desert-like with a few oasis dotting the plains of sand. There are bodies of water but not many clans tend to live too close. They use irrigation for their plants and drinking water. The clans are spread apart but because there were no things like telephones, they keep within enough distance for decent speed communication. That is the land they are familiar with.
Their Religion
There was once a time when it was only the gods who existed. It was a boring and uneventful existence. So to entertain themselves, they made the Cheraky and Dan'che first. They were weak and experimental creations. Then they created the Osth, a much more refined and stronger race. But these creatures soon began to bore the gods. They were peaceful and didn't have any conflict amongst each other.
And so the gods created the Angels, a brutish and warmongering race with a strong reserve and thirst for victory. It was easy for the angels to exterminate The Cheraky and Dan'che. At first the gods were pleased with their creations, but then they started to worry. As the angels continued and began to fight the Osth, who were a more formidable opponent, the gods began to see their flaw in their perfection. So the gods exiled the Angels to a barren land where there seemed to be only sand for miles and miles in every direction. It wasn't difficult for the angels to make a living in such circumstances. They are a resourceful race, for the gods made them that way.
The angels continued their conquest over the Osth, and it was too late for the gods when they tried to destroy the angels. They had multiplied and advanced and grew too strong for the gods to eradicate. And so it was the angels who defeated the gods. That is how the story goes. They worship no gods now, for they know who the true 'gods' are.
Their Government
You could say they have a Feudal government. There are clans/sects of angels. There is also a primary ruler of the angels. He rules over the leaders of the clans and the leaders of the clans rule over their own clan. You get the picture. Their ruler's name was Ganarae Dehala and his mate, Kala Dehala. There were 10 major clans of angels. These were the largest and most renowned. If you make an angel, you can pick a clan that your angel was a part of, or you could create your own clan, but the clan must have been small if not poverty struck. The Osth were their slaves. They'd use them for any work they deemed necessary: cooking, cleaning, farming, sewing, mining, etc. They'd breed the Osth and sell them and trade them.
Their Culture
They are a reserved race. They believe that emotion is a weakness. Of course they still feel, but public displays of rage, love, enjoyment is all frowned upon. The goal of every angel is to be a great warrior, a remembered angel that will go down in history. Not all angels are warriors. Some end up working with the slaves because they are too weak to be a grand fighter. They aren't stuck there however. Each angel has the option to challenge someone of a higher rank for their position. It is a fight to the death if the victor so chooses it to be. If the victor doesn't kill their opponent, it is often frowned upon and distasteful. You keep what you kill is an easy way to put their system of power. Names hold a lot of weight, but they are not impenetrable. Being the son or daughter of a feared and successful lord or warrior can strike awe into the hearts of other, but it doesn't make them immune to challenges or death. Marriages are mostly arranged. If a marriage is not arranged, then rumors start to spread about 'love' or 'affection' with disgust.
This all stems for a sense of purity and how their races must be kept clean. The strongest would often be paired with the strongest, for they are certain to birth grand children. Interracial breeding is highly disregarded and some clans will even kill the child and the mother. Slaves of course were sometimes used for pleasure, but a man never had to take responsibility if the woman were to get pregnant. If a slave were to have an unscheduled birth, the child would be killed, and sometimes the mother too if their owners wish it. If a female angel were to get pregnant with a bastard child, only the child would be killed. Of course the mother would suffer criticism and scolding for having picked her time unwisely, but the use of a slave is personal and private..
Their Powers and Abilities
Although they lack in the strength of the five senses that the other races possess, they have a sixth sense. They have the power to sense the auras of others, their presence so to speak. They make up for their lack of understanding in the technology of this world by their superior understanding of combat. They are exceptional warriors and their strength match that of the immortals, but their speed only matches that of a human's. They cannot transform like the werewolves and their bite isn't poisonous like the vampires. They are stealthy and highly skilled in the weapons they are familiar with. They are fast learners. They are most certainly something to be feared and never underestimated.
The 10 Clans
Each of the ten clans had a specialty, a trait they were known for.
They are as follows:
Rashieka - Elite Warriors, Exceptional Fighters
- Sadira, Daughter of Lord Danahue Rashieka
- Elysia, Daughter of Barri (Born Ka'rath)
Klaviss - Shadow Operators, Hitmen, Stealth
- Saeren-Nin, Son of Karrik
Aldpolum - Scholars, Historians, Inventors
- Ra'Lane, son of Ma’Raen
Aldaris - Royal Defenders, Strategists, Guards of the Rulers
- Aldiz-vor, son of Aldaris
- Kane, Son of Tariq (Born Ka'rath)
Ja'Quel - Blacksmiths, Craftsmen
- Vereni, Daughter of Herelio
Indahal - Archers, Runners, Endurance, Accuracy
Cerys - Warbringers, War Generals
- Omarion, Son of Zerek
- Kiyomori Muramai, Daughter of Damasc
Flaridar - Speed, Agility, Specializes mostly in small knives
- Andais, Daughter of Nydil
- Jordan, son of Aiolos
- Zeverae, Daughter of Tamerny
Mishal - Trainers, Sought out for training
Ka'rath - Hunters, Trackers, Animal Trainers
- Vaeryn, son of Kel'dyn
*When you make an angel, and your angel was part of one of these clans, please inform me and I will add your character's name to the list.