Ariaverse/SeaWings

== Description ==
=== Appearance ===
* SeaWings are the third-largest Pyrrhian tribe (tied with the SandWings).
* ShallowWings are primarily lighter blues and greens. They also often have splashes of color similar to coral reef fish.
* DeepWings tend towards dark blues, purples, and browns.
* DeepWings also have finlike wings that run along the lengths of their bodies.
* Family-specific bioluminescent patterns run in many of the older SeaWing families, not just royalty, and are called "heritage patterns."
=== Abilities ===
* Although they lack any sort of breath weapon, SeaWings' gills allow them to breathe underwater for an unlimited period of time.
* They also have exceptional night vision and powerful tails.
* The bioluminescent scales on their bodies allow them to converse underwater in a language known as Aquatic.
== Society ==
=== Names ===
* SeaWing nobility tend to base their names around predators, whereas middle and lower-class SeaWings tend to use prey animals or plants for their names.
* Members of the Queendom, especially DeepWings, tend to despise surface animals that live near beaches, such as seagulls. Using bird species to refer to others is considered disrespectful.
* ShallowWing royalty favor coral and reef-related names.
=== Government ===
* The SeaWing tribe is split into two "sects": the DeepWings, who inhabit the depths of Pyrrhia's oceans, and the ShallowWings, who are composed of freshwater and shallow-dwelling SeaWings.
* The DeepWings are ruled by Queen Carcharhias. DeepWing royalty reside within the Deep Palace.
* Regent Nephthya acts as ruler of the ShallowWings, although she technically answers to Queen Carcharhias. ShallowWing royalty reside within the Summer Palace, which is no longer hidden from other tribes.
=== Religion ===
* Most SeaWings worship sea serpents and other sea monsters, whom they consider to be their primordial ancestors.
=== Holidays ===
=== Arts ===
* SeaWings are particularly fond of the arts, especially music and poetry.
* Traditional SeaWing music often involves drums made from stretched shark-skin, conches, and horns that mimic whale calls.
* Aquatic poetry is a popular performance art that involves dragons reciting legends or epics in Aquatic, often with multiple SeaWings reciting in unison.
=== Food ===
* SeaWings derive most of their diet from various species of fish, crustaceans, and seaweed.
* Most food is eaten raw due to their lack of firebreath. However, some dishes may be boiled or steamed.
* Rice is a staple crop, as it thrives in the tropical climate of the Sea Queendom.
* Sushi and sashimi are popular dishes, especially among SeaWing nobility.
* Salted fish is a common dish among SeaWing commoners.
* Gulls are not usually consumed by SeaWings because of the unpleasant, gamey texture of their meat. In addition to this, gulls do not contain a lot of meat compared to other bird species, and the preparation process is quite time-consuming.
* Eating dolphin meat is considered taboo, as they are believed to be distant ancestors of SeaWings.
=== Aesthetics ===
* SeaWing architecture focuses on curved edges and bilateral symmetry, which signifies balance. Most structures involve some sort of symmetrical pattern, and roofs on buildings often curve upwards. Wave-like engravings are common.
** Surface-dwelling SeaWings prefer to live over or near the water. Houses are often built out of wood or stone and are elevated on stilts.
* Pearls are a popular form of jewelry, especially among ShallowWing nobles. They are typically worn as necklaces or earrings, or are wreathed around a dragon's horns.
* Ocean-dwelling SeaWings do not wear metal jewelry, as it corrodes easily in saltwater. Most DeepWing jewelry is carved out of bone.
== History ==
=== Major events ===
=== Mythology ===
* ShallowWing parents tell their children stories about the DeepWing queen being a huge sea monster and DeepWings returning to their roots as sea monsters.
* SeaWing folklore includes tales about how they are descended from sea serpents.
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