Selkie (Sell-key)
The Selkies are a humanoid species that inhabits the coastal regions of the Bitterlands in the south of a continent. They are known for their ability to transform from a human form to a seal-like form by shedding their skin. They are solitary creatures and exhibit strong bonds with their families. The Selkies are a hunter-gatherer society with a diet consisting mainly of fish and other seafood. They possess several biological adaptations, including enhanced underwater vision, sharp hearing, a keen sense of smell, sensitive touch, and advanced echolocation. Selkies are intelligent and have their own unique language. Their culture is steeped in traditions and customs, with a strong emphasis on family and community. The Selkies have a strong connection to the sea and are deeply respectful of its power. They are skilled sailors and fishermen, with a good understanding of the ocean's ecology. The Selkies are known for their beautiful singing voices, which are said to be both haunting and enchanting.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Selkies are seal-people; they resemble humans when not in their sealskin. They always have hair and eye colors that correspond with their seal form.
Male and female selkies alike are usually lean, as it is hard for this race to put on a lot of muscle mass.
Growth Rate & Stages
Selkies have a shorter lifespan than humans, living for only 50-60 years on average. They experience a growth stage similar to humans, reaching adulthood at around the age of 25, but their physical abilities and sensory perception are finely honed from a young age due to their aquatic lifestyle. Selkies are born small and helpless and go through a rapid growth spurt during their first year, during which they gain the strength and coordination they need to survive. By the time they are three years old, selkies are roughly the size of an adult seal and are able to swim and hunt on their own. Selkies continue to grow at a slower rate over the course of their lives.
Ecology and Habitats
Selkies are found mostly on the shores of the Bitterlands, they are highly adaptable and can survive in a range of ocean habitats, including rocky shorelines, coral reefs, and open ocean.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Selkies are apex predators in their ecosystem and primarily feed on fish and other small marine animals. They are known to be highly skilled hunters and can use their enhanced senses to track and catch their prey. Selkies are also known to be opportunistic eaters, and will consume any other food sources that are available to them in their habitat, such as crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweed.
Biological Cycle
Selkies have a complex biological cycle that is linked to the phases of the moon. They are able to shift between their human and seal forms at will, but this ability is enhanced during certain phases of the moon. During the full moon, selkies are at their most powerful and are able to shift between forms with ease. At other times of the month, they may experience difficulties with the transformation, and may need to spend more time in their seal form to fully complete the process.
Behaviour
Selkies are generally calm and collected, unless they are required to defend themselves or their pod. They are social creatures and tend to live in tight-knit communities. Selkies are free-spirited and open-minded, and they value individualism and personal freedom as much as they value their connections to their pod.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Enhanced underwater vision
Sharp hearing
Enhanced sense of smell
Sensitive touch
Advanced echolocation
Scientific Name
Pinnisapien
Lifespan
50-60
Average Height
4'10"-5'8"
Average Weight
100-180 Lbs
Geographic Distribution
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