Formito

Kabutoe resembling giant ants they are easily recognizable by their long distinctive antennae, an abdomen protruding their rear, hands that are tipped with sharp claws enabling them to dig through hard materials, and their mandibles are heavily-hooked. More muscular than the average human the Formito ethnic group are known for their large architecture and expansive regions under their control. While not the strongest, deadliest, or swiftest of the kabutoe they are the most sociable.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Aiko, Chiharu, Kaede, Jitsuko, Mai, Nami, Saya, Ryoko, Yae, Taeko, Shizue

Masculine names

Oda, Akira, Daigo, Hayato, Goro, Eiji, Hiro, Isamu, Katsuo, Masao, Naohiro, Reiji

Family names

Oda Formito, Taira Formito, and Akodo Formito are the major families with dozens of smaller families and clans that serve or are offshoots under the families.

Culture

Art & Architecture

Traditionally Formito architecture is expressed by stone structures, elevated off the ground, with tiled roofs. Sliding doors are used in place of walls allowing to reconfiguration space for different occasions. Due to the extended abdomens the Formito usual sit on taller cushions or on the floor.
Early Formito art was created from a combination of preserved and displayed carcasses of slain creatures, the least edible parts saved to show they were strong hunters and did not need to suck the marrow. As their civilization grew an art movement came about from the execution of prey with the artist placing a canvas behind the prey and creating the blood spatter from a single strike, the dried blood becoming the paint.

Coming of Age Rites

A coming of age rite was used as a way of acknowledging a Formito of their entrance into their caste and role. Often in the form of apprenticeship workers of farming families from the age of four were initiated as their ability to do adult work and take on adult social responsibilities were easier than the Warrior caste that began at the age of five with their readiness for war.

Funerary and Memorial customs

As a Formito begins to grow too weak with age and comes closer to death they will often seclude themselves to meditate and ponder their existence, readying their soul for their god the Inevitable. After they have come to peace with their death they will then resolve all other worldly issues before committing ritual suicide.

Common Taboos

Most Formito believe that warriors should be prepared to die at any moment but will still warn an enemy of their intent to kill them. Ambushing someone and killing them is considered a strong taboo as they Formito could fail to reach the Inevitable and remain in the world a ghost.

Common Myths and Legends

The most beloved legend is that of the god the Inevitable creating the Kabutoe race. The Formito have many myths of warrior caste who died suddenly only to return as angry spirits till a priest was able to exorcise their souls.

Historical figures

Oda Formito Ojin was the first Shogun of the Kabutoe while Oda Formito Goju is the current Shogun of the Kabutoe and considered the "Kabutoe to All", this title was given for his dedication to opening up trade and relations with other Kabutoe beyond the Formito.

Encompassed species

• Kabutoe

Related Locations

• Sadin'Zurah