Hyalek
Witty and wily but often mistaken for cowards, Hyaleks live through life with a preparedness for the worst that allows them to venture into danger without much hesitation.
Hyaleks are a race of semi-mammalian amphibians, characterised by their lithe bodies, strong jaws and dog-like features. They tend to live in nomadic tribes, staying out of the affairs of other communities and aiming to be as self-sufficient as possible.
While other races tend to steretoype them as cowards and paranoid doomsday preppers, many Hyaleks have also managed to carve a legacy for themselves by delving into the darker depths of the Gloamwood with minimal preparations other than the clothes on their backs and the natural tools at their disposal. 'Mad' has been notably added to their list of descriptors.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Hyaleks reproduce via eggs, which are fertilised in-utero and will develop in the carrying parent's womb until they're ready to hatch there. Once hatched, the infant will then be birthed and spend the next week or so learning to swim on their own. Occasionally, infant hyaleks who have hatched at the same time may fight each other in the womb, leading to injury or worse, death.
Growth Rate & Stages
Newborn hyaleks learn to move on their own very quick, developing the ability to swim independently of their caregivers within a month of being born. They resemble a cross between otters and tadpoles, with long membranous tails that help propel them through the water. The membrane on these tails will slowly desintegrate over their first year of life as they become stronger swimmers.
At age six on average, a hyalek is expected to lose their first tail.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
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Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Similarly to Versirils, Hyaleks are partial to bird and plant names. Last names are based on one's tribe, not their bloodline, and some may choose to use a double-barrel name if they have parents from different tribes or move from one tribe to another.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Other races tend to stereotype Hyaleks as paranoid doomsday preppers and untrustworthy opportunists due to their secular lifestyles.
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