Pedrilli

Pedrilli ("Those who Walk" in Tiapi) are a bipedal intelligent species, native to the continent of Gisalbi on the Moon Isni.
== Biology ==
=== Appearance ===
The Pedrilli are extremely similar to Humans, albeit with a few minor differences. Pedrilli, unlike humans are entirely hairless. This is due to their origin in Gizalbani, a hot, arid island cluster. In addition, Pedrilli lack the defined noses that humans possess, instead having smaller growths in the centre of their face, in effect humans with their nose bridge being entirely incorporated into their face. The Pedrilli also have noticeably smaller eyes, due to the light nature of their homeland. The eyes that they do possess are covered by Asiatic eyelids, these too serving the purpose of minimal sand and sunlight exposure, harking back to their days on Gizalbani. These features give an adult Pedrilli an uncannily similar look to a newborn Human baby.
On average, Pedrilli measure 1.3 meters tall, considerably shorter than a typical human. Pedrilli are also more slender than an average human, with a much lower amount of fat, with around 5% of body fat, compared to 20% in humans. This leaves the species looking deceivingly tall, despite being considerably shorter than humans. 
== Culture ==
Pedrilli culture is extremely diverse across Isni.
For the various languages spoken by the Pedrilli, please see Languages of the Pedrilli.
=== Religion ===
The predominant religion on Mesoti is a mystical and elusive faith that is based on the teachings of the White Order. This religion lacks any name, and is simply refered to as 'the faith' by followers. Outsiders refer to the faith as "The White Order". For more information, please see The White Order.
== History ==
=== Evolution and Establishment ===
The first beings that could be called Pedrilli came to exist on one of the Gizalbani Islands around 5 million years ago. The species lived in tribal societies, yet very little is known about the societal makeup of these early tribes due to the hurried exodus of the species from their home islands during the Fall. 
=== The Fall ===
12,000 years ago, a cataclysmic event occurred, changing the climate and nature of the Pedrilli's home islands of Gizalbani so much so that they could no longer inhabit the islands. Within the space of around 15 years, the species evacuated their islands, setting up rushed colonies on the southern banks of Mesoti, in what is today known as Badar. 
=== Migrations ===
From there, the species continued to migrate. Some chose to go west, establishing the first primative kingdoms of Barde and Barden. Others chose to migrate east, establishing the kingdoms of that would form the Great Tiapain Kingdom eventually. By 9,000 years ago, the populations which would form the modern states were all in place, paving the way for future events on the continent. 
==== Migration Timeline ====
Red - 12,000 - 11,500 years ago
Orange - 11,500 - 11,000 years ago
Yellow - 11,000 - 10,000 years ago
Lime Green - 10,000 - 9,500 years ago
Green - 9,500 - 7,000 years ago (some populations being planted as recent as 500 years ago)Category:Þe Calum
Category:Fauna