Cecaelia
Basic Information
Anatomy
Cecaelia have the upper body of a humanoid, such as a Human or Elf, and the lower body of a octopus or squid.
Biological Traits
Male Cecaelia are generally larger than female and are able to grow facial hair. Female Cecaelia are able to produce milk from their breasts and are the ones that give birth. Cecaelia also have fin like ears along with webbed hands.
Genetics and Reproduction
Cecaelia reproduce sexually and are viviparous, they typically have a gestation period of 9 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Cecaelia from infancy take 4 years to reach childhood and from there it takes 14 years to reach adulthood, at the age of 18 a Cecaelia is considered a young adult. A Cecaelia who reaches the age of 30 is considered an adult.
Ecology and Habitats
Cecaelia live deep with the ocean and are rarely seen in shallower waters or near the surface.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Cecaelia are omnivores they procure their food by domesticating aquatic animals and farming aquatic crops, they also on occasion hunt and forage for food.
Biological Cycle
As time progresses Cecaelia age, eventually their bodies will reach a point where they can no longer sustain themselves and will eventually die.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Cecaelia share the same caste system as Merfolk, where there is a ruling caste, noble caste, working caste and a poor caste.
Facial characteristics
Cecaelia have a pair of eyes, that come in various colours such as blue, green, yellow, purple and red, and ears, that are fin like, with one nose and mouth, male Cecaelia are able to grow facial hair.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Cecaelia live deep within the oceans of Mythus, they are found in underwater caverns and caves.
Average Intelligence
Cecalia are highly intelligent as they are able to create complex technology and magic spells.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Cecaelia use mainly sight and hearing as the primary way to perceive the world, though Cecaelia also have magical abilities and can use magic as a sixth sense.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Cecaelia names relate to water, oceans and aquatic creatures and/or are similar to Human names, they have a first name and a last/family name some examples include Nereus Hali or Tulia Tyne.
Major Organizations
Cecaelia have one major organisation that they all share, with other races, called The Global Council made up of the leaders and ambassadors of various nations, kingdoms and tribes of various races. Other Cecaelia organisations include The Silver Tide made up of Merfolk knights and magic users.
Beauty Ideals
Cecaelia beauty ideals are based on the physical appearance of an individual and personality.
Gender Ideals
Cecaelia treat both sexes equally and have the same rights.
Courtship Ideals
Both sexes of Cecaelia will try to court those they are attracted to by offering gifts or showing off their wealth or skills.
Relationship Ideals
Cecaelia are monogamous and will have only one partner, both partners can work and both are expected to help raise and educate children.
Average Technological Level
Cecaelia in general have an advanced level of technology and magic having invented airlock systems to allow people from other races to visit and live in their underwater settlements, bubble conches, a magical conch that when blown will produce a strong bubble that can capture targets, walkers, four mechanical legs that attach to the Merfolk's waist allowing it to move on land, and many others. Cecaelia are also able to create advanced magical weapons and armour, these include spears, tridents, swords, nets and daggers. Cecaelia have also created magic potions that allow people to breath underwater or turn into sea creatures and many other things.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Cecaelia speak their language called Alguri, however, they speak it with a different dialect.
Common Etiquette Rules
Cecaelia treat those of a higher standing with respect and politeness, Cecaelia of the same class treat each other equally and those of a lower standing are poorly treated.
Common Dress Code
Cecaelia wear dark coloured clothes made of water resistant fabric and sea shells, their clothing is very revealing.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Cecaelia culture is centred around magic and the sea, Cecaelia are very protective of their magic and dislike teaching others their spells, however, they enjoy learning new spells and magics. Cecaelia are also know to enjoy experimenting with magic creating various new magic tools and potions.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
A common custom in Merfolk culture is to hold underwater chariot races, many Merfolk come to watch these events and because of this many stalls are set up around these races selling food and souvenirs. There are various chariot racing teams that have been made due to the popularity of these races.
Common Taboos
It is forbidden in Cecaelia culture to murder, steal, assault, sexually assault and cannibalise others.
History
A group of Merfolk, like other races, came to the world of Mythus through an event called the flash where the world suddenly came to existence filled with various races and creatures. Merfolk spread across the oceans of Mythus finding areas to settle, due to living in the oceans Merfolk did not have contact with the other races that inhabit the world for a long time developing their own cultures, magic and technologies in isolation. Eventually they made contact with the other races via boat trade routes and fishing vessels and by costal settlements. Subspecies of Merfolk were born due to them living in different environments, the new subspecies born were Cecaelia, Merrows, Sirens, Selkies and Freshwater Merfolk. Cecaelia are very cautious of the surface dwellers and therefore live deep within the sea preferring to isolate themselves from surface dwellers, however, due to the increase in contact between the surface dwellers and the Merfolk species Cecaelia have been forced to interact with the surface dwellers. Due to the increase in contact Cecaelia have learned various new types of magics which to this day they use in experiments and potion making.
Common Myths and Legends
There are various Cecaelia myths and legends, however, one myth that all Cecaelia, and other races, share is The Flash.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Cecaelia are very cautious of other race preferring to be left alone, however, they are willing to work with other races and some are known to have romantic relations with people from other races.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Homo aquaus cecaelia
Lifespan
100 years
Average Height
163 cm for females
176.5 cm for males
Average Weight
49 to 59.9 kg for females
65.3 to 79.8 kg for males
Average Physique
The average Cecaelia physique is lean and slightly muscular, however, their physique can vary from being fatter, thinner and/or muscular.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Cecaelia skin tone varies depending where that Cecaelia came from, their skin tone range from dark to light. Cecaelia tentacle colour comes in various colours of red, purple, green, black and white. Cecaelia hair colour comes in various black, red, purple, green and white.
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