Totookichtin
Totookichtin are semiaquatic bird people that come in many shapes and sizes. Known for their elaborate carvings and sculptures. They are appreciated for their versatility when traversing diverse terrains. They can be territorial and aggressive or silly and curious depending on who you meet and where they live.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Totookichtin gain knowledge of speaking language through mimicry. As such, some totookichtin speak multiple languages in a singular sentence if they have incomplete knowledge of a singular language. It's because of this skill that totookichtin infants are the fastest to learn to talk over any other race.
A rare trait that may show up genetically is the ability to fly. Most wings of the totookichtin are only good for gliding and softening falls. Those able to fly are heralded as a sign of a champion.
A rare trait that may show up genetically is the ability to fly. Most wings of the totookichtin are only good for gliding and softening falls. Those able to fly are heralded as a sign of a champion.
Genetics and Reproduction
Like most avian creatures, totookichtin lay eggs. Traditionally they lay between 1-4 eggs. Incubation is a laborious 3 months before they start to hatch.
Ecology and Habitats
Most totookichtin leave near the coastline. ideally, on or nearby a cliff. Their hoses can range based on where they are built but a traditional totookichtin home is a cliffside burrow with a door and windows. These burrows can be made in a field or hilly area as well.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Totookichtin consume a diet primarily comes from the ocean. Fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plant life tend to make up the main diet. This is often supplemented by fruits and berries for those who live more inland than others. Fishing is a large trade with the totookichtin particularly with their ability to float on calm waters increasing their survival on seafaring vessels.
Biological Cycle
All totookichtin molt. This is normal done over two to three periods in a year. These times are infamous in the pain and irritation they cause. Some disciplines or religions see this time as a moment to reflect on one's being and will suffer through the experience on their own.
Most Totookichtin society will take care of each other when molting. It's near instinctual to communally help with this process, though it is traditionally done by family members or someone trusted. This involves a lot of care as they help pluck feathers from hard to reach areas and drawing warm baths to ease the skin. This is seen as an intimate time in totookichtin society which is often done in near isolation other than those aiding in the process.
Most Totookichtin society will take care of each other when molting. It's near instinctual to communally help with this process, though it is traditionally done by family members or someone trusted. This involves a lot of care as they help pluck feathers from hard to reach areas and drawing warm baths to ease the skin. This is seen as an intimate time in totookichtin society which is often done in near isolation other than those aiding in the process.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Their face can vary vastly. They have facial markings and features similar to a great many waterfowl. Their bills can range from pelicans to penguins. Eyes can be yellow, red, orange, or stark black.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Totookichtin are the only society in which the children give their own names. Being able to speak soon after hatching, they pick up language quicker than any other race. As such society allows the child to make their own identity. This can range from wholesome to humorous. Some totookichtin may name themselves after a family member or someone important. Some examples of that would be Goshwin, Illvalla 'Vealae, Leaf Jr., Young Susanna, and so on.
Alternatively, they can give themself the name of their favorite food or a bizarre object. This results in names like Noodles, Syrup, or the dwarven word for "ball".
Alternatively, they can give themself the name of their favorite food or a bizarre object. This results in names like Noodles, Syrup, or the dwarven word for "ball".
So... we are meeting the "Statue of Kluckchaka" here? Because that's hundreds of miles away and we've been in this dive bar for two hours. Oh! That's a code word for the assignment. Right. Right? What do you mean no?
Courtship Ideals
Totookichtin mate for life. So, courting is a long process to ensure their partner is the one. Once they have mated, the couple is almost inseparable from each other. The term for a Totookichtin couple is "Pairing". a Pair of totookichtin will adventure, raise children, and start jobs as a unit with nearly no work arounds.
Common Dress Code
Headdresses, necklaces, and cloaks tend to be the extent of clothing. Society sees clothing as more ornamental and ceremonial as feathers do their job of modesty. Armor such as chain mail needs to be specially made considering the tookichtin are the least humanoid in shape.
History
Natives from Great Haven, totookichtin were driven out from their ancestral island by the o'doule. They sought refuge on the coasts of Sausordad and South Knopia where mushrooms grew plenty and the mountains created unique fortifications.
Since then, the Totookichtin empire has become a topic of much discussion with their religious leaders, the Kluckchaka and Kakagleka, overseeing its expansion alongside the totookichtin emperor. The neighboring nations of Knopia and Sausorodad both have taken precautions of a possible attack while still keeping trade open as the Empire has a monopoly on coveted ratio grain.
Since then, the Totookichtin empire has become a topic of much discussion with their religious leaders, the Kluckchaka and Kakagleka, overseeing its expansion alongside the totookichtin emperor. The neighboring nations of Knopia and Sausorodad both have taken precautions of a possible attack while still keeping trade open as the Empire has a monopoly on coveted ratio grain.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Totookichtin will get along with nearly any race so long as they do not mess with what is theirs. It seems that some of the other races have hard opinions of the totookichtin but they tend to coyly ignore the animosity or to use it to their advantage.
The only relation to be truly stained is that with the o'doule who started the The O'Doule Invasion leading to totookichtin being banished from their homeland.
The only relation to be truly stained is that with the o'doule who started the The O'Doule Invasion leading to totookichtin being banished from their homeland.
Lifespan
30 years
Average Height
Males and Females have the same height range between 3 and 3 1/2 feet
Average Weight
Males and Females have the same weight being between 35 and 40 lbs
Average Physique
Totookichtin are closest in appearance to waterfowl and seabirds. Particularly geese and ducks. They have thick plumage that looks almost like a rounded belly in the front. Their neck and head appear closer to the center of their body than towards the front. They have short legs and a feathery rump. They have plumage akin to various water birds. This can change greatly but is normally white, black, brown, or a combination thereof. They have an elbow-like bend on their wings with four talons for hands near the end of each wing. Very opposable talons for feet attache to rather stubby legs.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Totookichtin have a very diverse genetic pool with traits ranging out to more seabirds. Plumage can give them green heads like a mallard, the sharp wings a puffin would have, or the long tail of a tropicbird. Additionally, totookichtin are also known to dye or bleach their feathers. This can be done for ritualistic purposes or to celebrate an event. This feather dying process can be done in a manner similar to tattoos.
Geographic Distribution
