Triton
Proud, mighty, enigmatic. These are the words one would use to describe the Triton, if you're lucky enough to survive your encounter.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Tritons were a humanoid race, notable in their many underwater adaptations that render them visually distinct from other humanoid races. Their hands and feet were webbed, and they had minor dorsal fins that run from their mid-calf and end at their ankles.
Genetics and Reproduction
Triton reproduce sexually and birth live young
Growth Rate & Stages
Triton mature at a rate similar to Humans
Ecology and Habitats
Underwater, some able to live in the deepest parts of the sea. They can also live above water but nearly none do.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Little is known of the social structure of the Tritons, but from the very little surface scholars know of it Tritons live in a strict caste system
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Unkown
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
The Aqualis Hegemony
Courtship Ideals
Unkown
Relationship Ideals
Unkown
Average Technological Level
Unknown
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Primordial, Triton
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Unknown
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Unknown
History
Made by Telera according to the ancient texts recorded by Ganeshathena-Devata herself, very little is known of the Triton or their history. It is known that they emerged from the sea to aid the Golden Alliance during the Battle of the Red Fields, but afterwards disappeared back into the sea. Their leader introduced himself as King Nurus Sahnarath to Sylra Vereth, but this is only known thanks to Sylra's archived journals. The only other known Triton is the dread pirate Rydon Wavewalker, who formed the first Chorus. A confederacy of pirates under his rule, and guided by a strict set of rules known as the Choral Laws. Rydon and his Chorus would be defeated however, and no Tritons have been recorded since.
Some theorize that the Tritons captured the High Elves during their sail into the far oceans, and caused their seeming change in disposition. While others say that Tritons don't exist at all, or that they are merely misidentified Sea Elves. One prevailing tale among sailors is that Captain Rydon Wavewalker wiped out his own species before appearing on the surface. They say he used the lifeforce stolen from his own species in order to cheat death and sail the seas, sinking ships and bringing them to his domain beneath the sea. But this is discounted as a simple sailor's ghost story, those who claim to have seen Rydon after his death are all sailors gone mad. Captain Edward Amberwood of the Anglica fleet said as much when he reported to the Anglicai leadership saying, "I watched him die, as we plunged and slashed our blades into his blue hide, a call came from the deck behind us. Fire in the magazine, we leapt from his deck and as we did his flagship exploded. I'd never seen such utter destruction, the Chorus burned at last. Rydon Wavewalker is dead."
Historical Figures
Captain Rydon Wavewalker
King Nurus Sahnarath
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Triton do not regularly interact with the surface world. Some do not believe they exist at all, while others believe they are extinct.
Scientific Name
Oceani Reges
Lifespan
200 years
Average Height
5'-6' ft
Average Weight
90-190 lbs
Average Physique
Varies from stocky to slim
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their skin was most commonly a deep-blue, but had also been known to appear as pearl, light green, or in rare cases, other mutant colors.