Rashalan

Basic Information

Anatomy

General shiil Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes. They have the characteristics of both male and female genders. They are capable of both kinds of reproduction as they are fully functional.

General neuter Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes. They have no gender characteristics whatsoever. They aren't capable of any manner of reproduction.

General female Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.

General male Appearance: They have four arms with four digits on each hand. Each foot has four toes. They have large eyes and ears with elongated earlobes.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The human name for the star their planet orbits around is Al Kaphrah. They call it Ukhad. Their world is called Ikutka.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Clergy

All genders welcome, but it's made up primarily of neuters and shiil. They function mostly as healers of the sick and a connection to spirits/deceased. They have a surprisingly luxurious lifestyle. They rarely have families as celibacy is encouraged.

They're distinguished by special jewellery.

Cultural Aspects

Symbol: a representation of horns and involves repeated shapes

Holy Color: saffron

Passed Down: via one holy book and some oral tradition

Creation Myth Type: world-parent

Mortals' Origin: dust

Major Myth/Symbol(s): the labyrinth

Deadly Sins: irresponsibility, indifference, apostasy and neglect

High Virtues: responsibility, loyalty, piety and humility

Associated Art form: chanting

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Marriage is based on love. Marriage rites are performed by clergy.

Coming of Age: 16 years old. Rites involve personal meditation.

Death Rites sometimes involve sacrificing the deceased's pet(s).

Common Taboos

Major Taboo: consuming alcohol

Common Myths and Legends

Rashalan are polytheistic. They don't believe in any kind of afterlife. Supernatural things are considered dangerous and are to be avoided. They have very few holidays and those few celebrate the solstices, historical events, and prophets. Worship is generally done in private home shrines.

Ruling Deities: The God of Earth and Autumn and the Goddess of Wisdom

Important Deities: the God of Rivers, the Goddess of Secrets, the Goddess of Politics, the Goddess of Runaways, the God of Forests, the Goddess of Snow