Aurian
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Aurians are a diverse race of reptilian humanoids who were once the dominant species of Arcturia. While generally bigger, stronger, and faster than their less evolved brethren, aurians do share similarities with snakes such as a flexible lower jaw, similar locomotion movement for Aurians with snake-like tails instead of legs, and venom. Their bodies consist of a larger brain capable of more precise, faster execution for their strong, agile bodies. In addition, most aurians are capable of infrared-sensitive receptors, allowing them to "see" the radiated heat of warm-blooded species.
Aurians are a cold-blooded species, thus making it difficult for them to adapt in cold climates around the world. Furthermore, they generally suffer from poor eyesight in comparison to other species and are more vulnerable to foreign diseases.
Several variants, or ethnic groups, of Aurians exist in the form of "[INSERT ISLAND NAME] Ait Aurians" of which six exist. While each Ait Aurians possess unique characteristics, they are able to breed with other Ait Aurians, thus creating several sub-Ait Aurians. However, aurians coming from such unions are often looked down upon in their society.
Contents
Aurian Anatomy and Physiology
Aurian Aits Variants
Ar Ait Aurians
Chasm Ait Aurians
Stelahl Ait Aurians
Qraz Ait Aurians
Zuls Ait Aurians
Ros Ait Aurians
Sub Ait Aurians
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Aurian Anatomy
The Aurian Body and Culture
While originally forbidden for aurian males and females to alter their bodies unless they held specific positions, the practice of modifying one's body has slowly become more and more accepted in aurian society has time moves on. A unique example of this is the rising trend when female aurians dye their teeth black. The reasoning behind this was that objects that were pitch black were often seen as beautiful, but it also holds some ties to the aurian goddess, Aura, as the color was often associated with the darkness, the main dominan of Aura. Tattoos and piercings are often hold as significant for their religious or ceremonial purposes, and in some cases, significant aurians adorn colored gem plates on their forehead and chest. However, this practice is mostly reserved for the Ar Ait Aurians.
For aurians with snake-like tails instead of legs, their tails are generally left alone as they are strongly held as a higher status of one's position and power in society. However, for aurians with legs, they often decorated their long tails with mostly tattoos, and for thoses that lost a portion of their tail, a blade is often placed at the end to dually serve for both looks and self defence.
The Aurian Definition of Beauty
As with most other species, many common traits of beauty from human definitions were passed down to aurians: symmetry, hygiene, youthful appearances, and bodies capable of reproduction were examples of such traits. However, the aurians added in their cultural tastes as well. The most desirable trait for aurians was that one must have scarlet eyes as they were revered to be the same eyes as Auras. The most popular skin colors for Aurians were commonly purple, blue, or red. Long fangs and unique body markings are also favorable.
