Dwonikaw

"They're either the biggest perverts you've ever met, or the sweetest Kaw you could ever ask for, with very little in-between." - Wonder
== Overview ==
Dwonikaw are the most recent of the intelligent races born into Reality by The Eternal Soaring of Creation. Their inherent advantages in manipulating and navigating the dangers of Soly give them a very clear advantage over most other races to ever gather in the plane, however these young Kaw are rather hedonistic and directionless as a whole. They are the topic of much debate within the more paranoid Human circles. While most Humans inherently don't trust Dwonikaw and keep their distance, they are not actively discriminated against, and are able to freely pass into and out of most major cities without issue, some even choosing to attempt assimilating into Human cultures.
As of 2251 of the Human Era there are approximately 1500 Dwonikaw in Soly, with over half centralized in Bzoad, their place of birth.
== Description ==
The Lorekeeper's initial analysis of the Dwonikaw summarize them as "difficult to summarize for the purpose of succinct documentation".
While there are many observable variables in the Dwonikaw, all share similar traits, such as being covered in gray fur from head to toe. Their faces are not exactly anthropomorphic like the Pulsekaw, though they do have a rather pronounced snout and sharp fangs. The hair on one's head is usually darkened like their fur color, though often it can be purely or partially pink in hue. Their tails and other patches of their bodies can also mirror this odd pink tint, usually much less vibrantly. There are usually no less than four spines of hardened keratin growing in various shapes on a Dwonikaw's head, sometimes even protruding out of the back of their necks as well. When broken and devoted to a single purpose, these spines can act as temporary Pulse Wards, manipulating the natural Pulse in its vicinity at the owner's whim. These spines take a little over one full cycle (or about 3 months) to grow back when broken off. The Dwonikaw's eyes are generally darkened, with the sclera being dark grey or pitch black, and the iris most often a glowing gold or yellow. The author Market described the Dwonikaw's eyes as "A candle of shortsighted glee, burning in The Sea of Black's mysterious purity."
Being the largest of the known intelligent Kaw races, most Male Dwonikaw stand at an average height of 6'3", while the females reach an average of 6'1", with both sexes being quite naturally muscled on average. The average lifespan of the Dwonikaw are still yet to be recorded, as very few survivors from the initial touch in Bzoad Gulf have died from natural causes in the 250 years since. It is likely that their lifespan could rival the Pulsekaw's 500 years, since Yawgha doesn't appear to suffer from any ailments of aging.
Dwonikaw are incredibly individualistic, which is a deviation from all other known Kaw. There is no governing body or leadership figures within the whole of Dwonikaw society, rather choosing to believe in their own instincts and tackle problems on an individual level. This allows them more freedom to partake in debauchery or focused interests. Their clothing styles reflect this mentality, being rather provocative, with a hearty emphasis on sex-appeal and comfort moreso than practicality or modesty. As a race, Dwonikaw are generally peaceful towards others, though are often slaves to their emotions moment by moment, which makes them rather intimidating to most outsiders.
== History ==
== Notes ==
* Uocali was notably concerned when considering the inherent advantages of a Dwonikaw, calling their combined Pulse manipulation and martial skill "frightening". This admission was a little out of character for one so proud of Pulsekaw superiority.
== Notable Dwonikaw ==
* Saona
* Yawgha
* Hagoua
* Fymhew
Category:Races