Meraki

Some of the species left their home planet to work on Mágoa, a talented species, they quickly gained respect from the other leaders.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Skin on legs fuse and becomes scales when in contact with water, like a tail

Genetics and Reproduction

Reproduces from the production of a seed which is implanted in another's pouch. Reproduction is not sexual, but very intimate, and the Meraki's pouch can grow any species child.

Growth Rate & Stages

A meraki will grow for 10 months in the Pouch, before being born. They're born with fishlike. At a year old they'll appear as a 4 year old mermaid, but by 5 they'll be like a 10 year old. They reach maturity at 15 where they'll appear like an 18 year old human anf will grow very slowly after that

Dietary Needs and Habits

Eats seafood and plants mostly.

Biological Cycle

Meraki live better in warm climates, like tropical waters.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Small nose, second eyelid, scales visible under eyes, elbows, knees, and other places with thing skin

Average Intelligence

Can learn things quickly, good at adapting

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Very strong eyesight and hearing, sensitive skin

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

The more muscular and the bigger your tail

Gender Ideals

No gender

Courtship Ideals

Swimming together, bringing gifts

Relationship Ideals

Sex is for your partner, leaving your partner is shameful

Common Etiquette Rules

showing the back of ones fingers (excluding thumb) basically means fuck you bowing ones head when speaking to someone of higher status

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

The sharing of shells is a tradition where once a year people present their loved ones with shells

Common Taboos

Marrying another species, sleeping around

Common Myths and Legends

if your mate dies, or if you cheat, you pouch will bear a single pearl and then nothing else ever again

Lifespan

500

Average Height

5'4

Average Weight

9 stone

Average Length

(in mer form) 6 ft

Average Physique

Slender, delicate

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Coloured scales, coloured hair, bright eyes, marking on lower stomach