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Rulan

There is a Givzie artist who devoted most of his artistic career to painting people with Rulan ancestry. I must agree that they do make for rather dashing subjects with their unusual gaunt appearance and glow. Beautiful paintings, exquisite brushwork. The artist though? Oh, just a dreadful old codger. Talented yes, but dreadful.
— Gallivanter
  The Rulan are a sapient species native to Shalehal. Humanoids with a tall, slender build and bioluminescent keratin evolved from their Lothie ancestry. Those with Rulan heritage often feel like luck is on their side, or as many of the Shalean people would say: that they are blessed by God. Keratin exists in both hair, skin, nails and teeth. Depending on their genetic build the bioluminescence can be stronger on some parts of the body.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Rulan are vertebrates, with 2 legs, and 2 arms.
Drawing of a person with Rulan ancestry, showing proportions and physical traits
Rulan_physique by Sabina Lind-Åkerblom

Dietary Needs and Habits

Rulan are omnivores.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Large eyes, small nose and mouth and a heart shaped face.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Rulan naming traditions follow those of Shalean.

Beauty Ideals

Full lips, short hair and flushed skin are common beauty ideals.
Rulan
Depiction of the Rulan

Origin/Ancestry
Simian
Lifespan
100
Average Height
1.7-2.5 m
Average Weight
50-85
Average Physique
Slender and/or gaunt physique is common
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Rulan skintones range from cooler blues to neutral beige or warm browns, with bioluminescence in a more saturated hue.


Cover image: by Sabina Lind-Åkerblom