Oraclus Species in Varlai | World Anvil
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Oraclus

Basic Information

Anatomy

All oraclus have two sets of eyes, a main pair and secondary "reading" pair. The secondary eyes are used to read emotion body temperature.   All oraclus have two sets of horns.   Frilled oraclus have large head and neck frills, cheek spines, and a lower back frill that runs along the spine and onto the tail. Their wings are webbed like that of a bat.   Feathered oraclus have head plumage, cheek plumage, lower back plumage that runs along the spine and onto the tail. Their wings are feathered like that of a bird.   Due to their size they are required to learn to anthro morph in order to fit into cities and towns they wish to occupy or visit. Anthro morphing is quite uncomfortable for them.

Biological Traits

Most easily determined by somewhat unnatural color patterns and the largest land and air species on the world. Males are generally larger than females and have a pair of extra long tail feathers that sticks out from the normal shape.

Genetics and Reproduction

The first oraclus created were made due to genetic and magical splicing and incubated in test chambers. 1/3 of the first oraclus created are sterile and cannot reproduce. After mating females lay 1 large egg that must be incubated for approximately 6 months. After hatching, they can walk and hunt (with practice), flight is learned after a year.

Ecology and Habitats

No specific habitat is needed for oraclus to thrive as they are well suited for most environments.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Oraclus are omnivorous but primarily are carnivores hunting various game and fish. They are also known to enjoy cheeses and fruits but only eat them while dealing with other sentient species in cities or towns.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Most noticeable would be the ax shaped beak, followed by the 2 sets of eyes and horns.

Average Intelligence

All distribute common intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Secondary eyes pick up on body temperature and emotional changes in whatever its viewing.   Smell and sight is exceptional.     This species are fast and light on their paws. They have hollow bones similar to birds making them surprisingly light considering their size. They are also adept in all variants of magic.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The first generation of Oraclus were named by their creator, all names were descriptive of what their powers were. Example: Tempest can control wind.

Major Organizations

Due to their role in the Cataclysm, most oraclus are ousted and feared by society, however some have dedicated their lives under specific gods as students.

Beauty Ideals

Beauty is defined to each individuals tastes. They have no set standards of what is beautiful or not.

Gender Ideals

There is physical gender which is what you are born with, and secondary gender which is the gender you believe yourself to be. Gender does not define any individual nor give any other role within their society. Physical gender only determines who lays eggs.

Courtship Ideals

They vary from individual to individual.

Relationship Ideals

There are generally no ideals as to what defines a relationship within the species. The general teaching is you love who you love regardless of species or gender.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common and Draconic

Common Dress Code

Clothes are only worn when in an Anthro form while in cities or towns and are dictated by each individuals own tastes.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Seeing as that the species is still considered young, they do not have much in the way of culture or cultural heritage that is actually their own. The binding ceremony is the only thing unique to them.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

When a young Oraclus comes of age they are dressed in a set of Oraclus Binding Collars. While these collars are not magical like the ones worn by the 1st born, they represent the connection to their species and the promise made by the species.

Common Taboos

The oraclus were created with the purpose to cleanse the world for their master in order to rebuild it in his idea of what perfection should be. All 1st borns were bound, brainwashed, and trained specifically for destruction and without their binding collars can be insanely powerful and dangerous beings. All of the 1st born oraclus have binding collars and cuffs which wash their memories and brainwashing and restrict their power. They cannot be removed, however all generations after their bindings are purely decorative with no magic. It is considered taboo for their binding collars to be removed as it was part of the standard set by the gods in order for them to have a second chance at life.

Historical Figures

Distort is the first oraclus to ever be allowed within the ranks of the Jalek Enforcers along with her rider Yara.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Most other species fear the oraclus due to their involvement in the Cataclysm. Only 80 years have passed since the event and the remnants of the old world still scatter the lands while everyone continues to rebuild. However some oraclus are making a name for good by proving themselves useful and worthy of the second chance the gods gave them.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
Unknown as the 1st generation is still alive.
Average Height
Average male feral stands 25-30 feet tall while females average 20-25. Anthro morphs average anywhere between 7-12 feet tall.
Average Weight
1200 lbs to 2500 lbs
Average Physique
As a feral they resemble large quadruped dragons. 4 legs, wings, sharp ax shaped beak. Anthro morphs are generally tall lean beasts still donning their signature ax shaped face. Another notable feature is the long tail ended in large feathers. The feathers have been genetically altered to be edged with metal making it a deadly weapon.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
While colors vary they are typically tri colored in various patterns or resemble some types of birds.

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