Reshari

The Reshari are race of humanoid cat-folk found throughout northern and central Vraelia. Lacking a land or kingdom of their own, the Reshari are commonly found living within scattered strongholds, or among the other settled peoples in the region, and frequently travel between these mostly separate communities. Throughout Vraelia (and even some of the lands beyond), the Reshari have become renowned for their skill as traders and navigators of the deserts (with Reshari caravans being frequent sites within their home regions), as well as for their appreciation for an interesting story.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Reshari have a humanoid build covered in fur, two arms and two digitigrade legs, hands with four fingers and a thumb on each hand, feet with five toes on each leg, and a tail.

Biological Traits

While there are many traits shared among their kind, the Reshari are split into two groups:

Makha'ri: The most common and widespread subgroup, found throughout central Vraelia, as well as some parts of northern Vraelia. Resemble various smaller cats, with a wide range of physical traits. Are often found living in encampments, strongholds, or among the other local settled peoples, and frequently travel between these communities for the purposes of trading goods and supplies.
Rau'gir: A subgroup commonly found throughout northern Vraelia. Resemble lions, and have a taller, stronger build than their Makha'ri cousins. While they can sometimes be found living among the other peoples of northern Vraelia, they are most commonly found living in tribes scattered throughout northern Vraelia, and don't often travel between them with the same frequency as the Makha'ri. Despite this, it's not uncommon to see a Rau'gir serving as a caravan guard for a Makha'ri caravan.

Genetics and Reproduction

Reshari give birth to live young, with pregnancies lasting 8 months.

Growth Rate & Stages

Infant: 0-2
Child: 3-11
Adolescence: 12-17
Young adult: 18-23
Adulthood: 24-49
Elder: 50+

Ecology and Habitats

The Reshari prefer to live in warm to temperate environments.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Reshari are omnivorous, though meats make up most of their diet.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

The Reshari have a head that resembles that of a large cat, and have eye colours that are various shades of green, blue-grey, and brown. Additionally, females have softer facial features compared to the males.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

While the Reshari can sometimes be found in other parts of the world, they are most commonly seen throughout northern and central Vraelia.

Average Intelligence

The Reshari have average intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Reshari have a very keen sense of hearing, sight, and smell, and can see in the dark better than most other races.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Reshari names have a mix of harsh and melodic tones.
Male: Bhekan, Kauron, Renkyr, Nocu, Prygar, Zakir, Jikaru, Memqir, Fahrym, Grekar
Female: Kimne, Eseru, Namari, Anhu, Remya, Tashe, Marasha, Lusirye, Inhosyo, Vesha

Beauty Ideals

The Reshari consider a healthy coat, a fit physique, and a sharp and creative mind to be attractive.

Gender Ideals

While both genders are treated equally for the most part, there's still the underlying view that women are providers and men are protectors.

Courtship Ideals

It falls on the male to do the courting.

Relationship Ideals

The Reshari are generally monogamous, and both partners are expected to contribute towards caring for each other and their children. Additionally, relatives are highly involved in raising the child/children, even supporting them in the event that their parents aren't able to.

Average Technological Level

The Reshari make limited use of Magitech due to their semi-nomadic lifestyle, only really using items powered by it that are small and easy to move around. The Reshari have access to the tools and knowledge to build and maintain their Sand Gliders and Skiffs, the vehicles they use to traverse the desert lands that make up most of their travel routes.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common

Common Etiquette Rules

Due to their communal culture, as well as their frequent interactions with outsiders, the Reshari place great importance on providing good hospitality to others, respecting the hospitality provided to them, and the concept of "fair trade" (Giving/being given something at a price that both parties are satisfied with). Additionally, due to their semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Reshari only ever take what they believe to be necessary, and only as much as is needed until their next resupply, with anything more being considered to be wasteful.

Common Dress Code

Reshari clothing is made of light cloth covering their entire body, and commonly includes a hooded shawl to help shield them from the sun.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

The Reshari lack a united nation like most of the others peoples of Taeva, instead living in numerous scattered communities throughout most of Vraelia, which has had a number of effects on their way of life. Firstly, the it's made the Reshari a very communal people, with all members of a clan having close ties to one another, and being ready and willing to aid their clan-mates in whatever way they can. Additionally, as a result of their frequent travelling between their communities for the purposes of exchanging resources, the Reshari have become semi-nomadic, forming very few attachments to their current surroundings, and being ready to move at a moments notice.

Another facet of Reshari culture is their deep appreciation for storytelling. Every Reshari clan and subspecies has their own method of recording the history and accomplishments of their kin, from the ceremonial mane ornaments of the Rau'gir, to the intricately detailed tapestries of the Makha'ri, to the rich oral tradition shared between the two. This appreciation for a good story, combined with their nomadic tendencies, has also resulted in many Reshari having an adventurous spirit, always seeking out new stories to share with their clans.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Reshari have good relations with the Sythssya and the Humans of Zemar, as well as the Minotaurs, due to their frequent interactions with them. The Reshari are also always welcoming towards outsiders, unless they're given good reason to suspect ill intentions.

Lifespan

90 years

Average Height

Male: 5'9" Female: 5'4"

Average Weight

Male: 73kg Female: 65kg

Average Physique

Somewhat lean

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Reshari fur colour can be various shades of brown, grey, and ash brown, and have faint spots and stripes of a complementary colour.