Shawin

Basic Information

Anatomy

bipedal
two small arms with hands that don't have thumbs
two long, thin legs with talons on the feet
feathery wings on back
wispy hair
shorter and lighter than humans
male, female, or zirch

Genetics and Reproduction

mothers carry 1-3 baby shawins for 6 months, nurse them for 1 year; males generally remain in the family's house structure, females leave to the husband's, zirch are either kept as servants or sold to others

Biological Cycle

physically and sexually mature at 8 earth years
the females have a breast-like structure that develops during gestation and fades near the end of the nursing period

Additional Information

Social Structure

mom and dad start a house, children can choose to build extensions off the original structure or start their own house after they marry
based on wing colors and patterns -- white, beige, then brown for base colors, patterned wings in each color are lower than the single-color based on the color of the marks (same order as for the main social strata)

Uses, Products & Exploitation

they are skilled craftsmen
zirch children are viewed by the parents as less-than and are often sold as slaves. in that position they are often messengers or used as builders.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Lekreanfyr, Fohrtiil, Qarlilian, Arshilkrin, Ortenfeil, Slyrpfyrn, Xhorgliff, Yrfsholgh

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

good long-distance vision
touch includes perception of wind patterns
hearing is good but not excellent
taste
smell is heightened but only in a small radius
telepathy

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

pure white wings with very dark skin is viewed as the most beautiful

Gender Ideals

the main ideal is to be male or female never zirch even though it cannot be controlled

Common Dress Code

typically wear flowing halter tops with open backs (shirt or dress) and pants (if not a dress)

Common Taboos

treating zirch equally, accepting them into the family, anyone having a romantic relationship with someone who is zirch

Lifespan

20-70 years

Average Height

3'5" - 5'

Average Weight

50-90 lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

wings are shades of white/grey and brown
skin has the same range as humans

Geographic Distribution

• Arshilkrin

Related Historical Events

• 998
  Amel Chivaro/The Chivaro Clinic