The Zakkiora are a primitive species that live in high mountains, on ridges and in caves, on a aquatic world.
History
The Beginning
The Zakkiora evolved from what most believe to be am early mammal of some type, most similar to that of a bat of earth. Even then, they lived in small pods or family groups, in the high reaches of the mountains. It is believed their inception was much like the humans, gartagens and other species, where they evolved from a single-celled organism and slowly made their way up the food chain. Although, this happened much later than the humans for example, who are now a space-faring species. The Zakkiora, by their standards, are just in tribal groups in the most recent years.
They, for the longest time, were just in traveling hunter-gatherers, going from one end of the planet to the other, as seasons changed and plant-life withered away, and animals herds migrated. In their earlier development, they were omnivores, eating anything they could find. Their earliest real settlements were located high in the mountains around the world, living in caves that they carved themselves. They often were very complex, made of tunnels and rooms in the mountainside that if someone not from that village tried to navigate it, they would get lost.
Age of Empires
Thousands of years ago, the Zakkiora flourished on the top of their planet, with temples, pyramids and cities found in every corner of the globe. Even in those ancient times, there was prejudice, with the factions split by the colors of their feathers. Depending on where the said people were on the globe, they had a wide variety of feather patterns, from the icy blue Zakkiora in the north, to the swamp greens in the jungles and bright oranges and reds found in the desert. They did have one thing in common though, that they used to gather all in the sacred city, where they would all pray and communicate for one evening, without anger or fear of each other. There religion was always dear to them, and so the gods did not punish them, an ancient pact made between the factions agreed to put aside differences for one day and pray to the gods together, which after that, they went back to their prejudices. In terms of space-faring species, they would be classified as in the bronze age. With exceptions of a few small skirmishes here and there, there was relatively peace on the planet for hundreds of years, although the crime rate was at an all time high.
Wrath of The Gods
Rebirth
Present
Physiology
The Zakkiora are a humanoid species native to an mountainous world, where almost all of it's water is gone. Males are the shorter of the two genders, getting around 5'5 to 6'0 feet tall, while weight is small, from 90 to 130 Lbs. Females on the other hand are the larger of the genders, getting 5'7 to 6'3 feet tall, while they also generally weigh more, from 100 to 140. They have hooves that are usually brown or black in color, with a very rare white possible. Their hooves help them balance on the steep cliffs and edges that scatter their caves and the sides of their continent, which is all roughly made due to their tectonic plates continuously pushing together.
Depending on the gender, the color of their feathers will greatly differ. For males, their colors will be very dull browns, blacks, and peach among other colors. While on the other side, females have very vibrant and colorful feathers, ranging from purple to blue, even pink and gold are seen.Their tails are long, magnificently colored feathers, similar to peacocks of earth, except they fall downward, instead of arching up. The tail feather's length ranges from an average of a foot to four feet. The colors of the feathers usually show what part of the world their ancestors evolved in. They also have feathers off of their hocks, down their backs, or have large, expressive feathered crests. The feathers on their arms, webbing and legs always match their tail, with uncommon slight variations in color tones.
Their skull is long and narrow, which is used to easily catch fish from the waters. Their hands also only have four fingers, instead of five, like many species have. Where the fifth finger would usually be, is replaced by a big, hooked claw that helps them hang onto the mountainside so they do not fall.
==== Diet ====
The Zakkiora are considered carnivores, and are able to eat any kind of meat. Although, if specified, they are considered piscivores, rarely eating anything other than the many fish that dot their planet's oceans.
==== Environment====
==== Life Cycle ====
Culture
==== Clothing ====
==== Food ====
==== Language ====
==== Naming ====
Zakkiora naming rituals are very complex and rarely understood by outsiders. The names have no gender, and are interchangeable between them. By the end of their life, they will either have a four or five syllable name, with no middle or last name to accompany it. The first syllable, given at birth, represents their tribe, or where they were born. Each tribe has a unique syllable, and everyone in the same tribe would have the same first syllable. To other species, this would be similar to a family or last name. The second part of their name, or the second syllable, is given to reflect the parents, or heritage. This second syllable is what other species might call a 'first name', and is almost always unique. The third syllable is created when the child matures into a teenager, and reflects their most valued trait. The syllable could represent anything from wisdom, sword-fighting to even coward if they have no valued traits. It represents something they are good at. By the time a Zakkiora reaches adulthood, they are expected to achieve something, whether they become a military officer, or even a religious priest. The fourth syllable represents what they become. Depending on the individual, they may die with four or five syllables. A fifth syllable is very important, and reserved for the utmost important people. Leaders of tribes, the prophet of the gods, or even a regular person who has done a grand service to the race. Some examples are included below
Let us say the tribe name is Kawchakein, that means the first syllable would be 'Kaw'. So the baby would at first be named just Kaw, until the family decides the second syllable. The family decides to name the child 'do', which makes his official name Kawdo. The child will be named Kawdo until he reaches his teenage years, when he has had enough time to show his strengths and weaknesses. This particular child showed great strength, and is presumed to become a great warrior, so his new syllable is 'ra' for powerful. His new full name is now Kawdora. The fourth syllable is reached upon adulthood, where the teenager is expected to have done something, whether it join the army or become a priest. Rarely, a child will not have done anything, there his fourth syllable becoming 'muk', which means weak, and is a great dishonor. Now his full name is Kawdoramuk. Because he is weak, he is now barred from gaining a fifth syllable.
TRIBE PARENT TRAIT ACHIEVEMENT IMPORTANT FULL NAME
Kaw do ra muk . Kawdoramuk
Bak fev aa sod kai Bakfevaasodkai
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History
The Beginning
The Zakkiora evolved from what most believe to be am early mammal of some type, most similar to that of a bat of earth. Even then, they lived in small pods or family groups, in the high reaches of the mountains. It is believed their inception was much like the humans, gartagens and other species, where they evolved from a single-celled organism and slowly made their way up the food chain. Although, this happened much later than the humans for example, who are now a space-faring species. The Zakkiora, by their standards, are just in tribal groups in the most recent years.
They, for the longest time, were just in traveling hunter-gatherers, going from one end of the planet to the other, as seasons changed and plant-life withered away, and animals herds migrated. In their earlier development, they were omnivores, eating anything they could find. Their earliest real settlements were located high in the mountains around the world, living in caves that they carved themselves. They often were very complex, made of tunnels and rooms in the mountainside that if someone not from that village tried to navigate it, they would get lost.
Age of Empires
Thousands of years ago, the Zakkiora flourished on the top of their planet, with temples, pyramids and cities found in every corner of the globe. Even in those ancient times, there was prejudice, with the factions split by the colors of their feathers. Depending on where the said people were on the globe, they had a wide variety of feather patterns, from the icy blue Zakkiora in the north, to the swamp greens in the jungles and bright oranges and reds found in the desert. They did have one thing in common though, that they used to gather all in the sacred city, where they would all pray and communicate for one evening, without anger or fear of each other. There religion was always dear to them, and so the gods did not punish them, an ancient pact made between the factions agreed to put aside differences for one day and pray to the gods together, which after that, they went back to their prejudices. In terms of space-faring species, they would be classified as in the bronze age. With exceptions of a few small skirmishes here and there, there was relatively peace on the planet for hundreds of years, although the crime rate was at an all time high.
Wrath of The Gods
Rebirth
Present
Physiology
The Zakkiora are a humanoid species native to an mountainous world, where almost all of it's water is gone. Males are the shorter of the two genders, getting around 5'5 to 6'0 feet tall, while weight is small, from 90 to 130 Lbs. Females on the other hand are the larger of the genders, getting 5'7 to 6'3 feet tall, while they also generally weigh more, from 100 to 140. They have hooves that are usually brown or black in color, with a very rare white possible. Their hooves help them balance on the steep cliffs and edges that scatter their caves and the sides of their continent, which is all roughly made due to their tectonic plates continuously pushing together.
Depending on the gender, the color of their feathers will greatly differ. For males, their colors will be very dull browns, blacks, and peach among other colors. While on the other side, females have very vibrant and colorful feathers, ranging from purple to blue, even pink and gold are seen.Their tails are long, magnificently colored feathers, similar to peacocks of earth, except they fall downward, instead of arching up. The tail feather's length ranges from an average of a foot to four feet. The colors of the feathers usually show what part of the world their ancestors evolved in. They also have feathers off of their hocks, down their backs, or have large, expressive feathered crests. The feathers on their arms, webbing and legs always match their tail, with uncommon slight variations in color tones.
Their skull is long and narrow, which is used to easily catch fish from the waters. Their hands also only have four fingers, instead of five, like many species have. Where the fifth finger would usually be, is replaced by a big, hooked claw that helps them hang onto the mountainside so they do not fall.
==== Diet ====
The Zakkiora are considered carnivores, and are able to eat any kind of meat. Although, if specified, they are considered piscivores, rarely eating anything other than the many fish that dot their planet's oceans.
==== Environment====
==== Life Cycle ====
Culture
==== Clothing ====
==== Food ====
==== Language ====
==== Naming ====
Zakkiora naming rituals are very complex and rarely understood by outsiders. The names have no gender, and are interchangeable between them. By the end of their life, they will either have a four or five syllable name, with no middle or last name to accompany it. The first syllable, given at birth, represents their tribe, or where they were born. Each tribe has a unique syllable, and everyone in the same tribe would have the same first syllable. To other species, this would be similar to a family or last name. The second part of their name, or the second syllable, is given to reflect the parents, or heritage. This second syllable is what other species might call a 'first name', and is almost always unique. The third syllable is created when the child matures into a teenager, and reflects their most valued trait. The syllable could represent anything from wisdom, sword-fighting to even coward if they have no valued traits. It represents something they are good at. By the time a Zakkiora reaches adulthood, they are expected to achieve something, whether they become a military officer, or even a religious priest. The fourth syllable represents what they become. Depending on the individual, they may die with four or five syllables. A fifth syllable is very important, and reserved for the utmost important people. Leaders of tribes, the prophet of the gods, or even a regular person who has done a grand service to the race. Some examples are included below
Let us say the tribe name is Kawchakein, that means the first syllable would be 'Kaw'. So the baby would at first be named just Kaw, until the family decides the second syllable. The family decides to name the child 'do', which makes his official name Kawdo. The child will be named Kawdo until he reaches his teenage years, when he has had enough time to show his strengths and weaknesses. This particular child showed great strength, and is presumed to become a great warrior, so his new syllable is 'ra' for powerful. His new full name is now Kawdora. The fourth syllable is reached upon adulthood, where the teenager is expected to have done something, whether it join the army or become a priest. Rarely, a child will not have done anything, there his fourth syllable becoming 'muk', which means weak, and is a great dishonor. Now his full name is Kawdoramuk. Because he is weak, he is now barred from gaining a fifth syllable.
TRIBE PARENT TRAIT ACHIEVEMENT IMPORTANT FULL NAME
Kaw do ra muk . Kawdoramuk
Bak fev aa sod kai Bakfevaasodkai
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