Hashmallim

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Name: 
Singular: Hashmal 
Plural: Hashmallim 
Notes: An off-shoot of the Cherubim species, Hashmallim also have two sets, for four wings total, are distinguishable from their ancestors by having the one set in the usual place as with most Fenghuang branch species but the other pair is, unlike in roughly the same place as with Cherubim, emerging from the waist to the middle of the lower back area as with the Tenshi and related species in the Etherlion Federation. These pectoral wings are used not for power or propulsion, but are more for steering, like the head wings of Harpies. This makes members of this species, especially when properly trained, even more so when natural talent is involved, some of the most acrobatic flyers in any skies.
As a species, on average, the Hashmallim culture is a hybrid of the warrior society of the Harpies and the honor bound lifestyles of the Fenghuang. This makes the average Hashmal. Though not quite rivals of the Harpies, the Hashmallim see themselves as the more 'refined' counterparts to the other Fenghuang four-winged off-shoot. To those martially skilled among them, Hashmallim prefer pole-arm, staffs, and other similar weapons as opposed to the gauntlets and boots of the Harpies.
While the average majority of Hashmallim are martially inclined, not all are. Even among those who are, as a people, they are known to be, on average, musically inclined. Though not to the same level as musically inclined Oceanids, these musical Hashmallim are widely welcome as skilled bards.
Category:Species