Aqrabuamelu
The Scorpion Humanoids of the Desert, known as the Aqrabuamelu, are feared and considered monstrous by some. Actually relatively harmless, unless you anger them, they roam the desert hunting for insects as they are insectivores. With the upper torso, head and arms of a human and the body, legs, tail and pincers of a scorpion-they're vaguely reminiscent of a centaur only more alarming in their visual status.
Basic Information
Anatomy
They have the head, torso and arms of a human, and the body, legs, pincers and tail of a scorpion.
Ecology and Habitats
They live in the desert and live in burrows they have reinforced. They hunt regularly for the giant insects that also roam the desert.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They eat giant or regular insects, depending on the seasons and what they can find. They may dry or preserve the insects found during hunting to ensure enough food throughout the year.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have blindsight to 10 feet, tremorsense to 10 feet and dark vision to 50 feet.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Law, Mortem, Freed, Kaige, Raven, Seren, Bloodworth, Fane, Layre, Sephiran are common names. They tend to utter the first thing that comes to mind. They are not so particular about what they are called.
Beauty Ideals
Red and gold are desired colours. Black is of the highest status, but even those with black will decorate themselves with red and gold ornaments.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
They speak their own Aqrabuamelu language and common.
Common Etiquette Rules
When greeting one another, standing still is often seen as foolish, so the two will circle each other once or twice almost as if dancing.
Common Dress Code
Most wear a chestplate with gold and red designs. Hats/helmets/headgear is often quite ostentatious. Shoes are unnecessary but body paint is common too. Especially for special occasions or ceremonies.
Common Taboos
Allowing people to walk into danger without warning.
History
Aqrabuamelu are believed to originate from a couple who were cursed. It is believed they took offense at a message sent to them from one of the gods and killed the messenger. The god then cursed them to walk the earth in a terrifying form and eat insects forever.
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