Asura

## Origin

The Asura have existed since the early rise of Asian culture, just like most religious beginnings sprouting from god, this one took twists and turns, the aspects of the creator taking form as numinis, and these are their children, either watching over humanity with a strong fist and noble eye, or taking what they rightfully believe the deserve be it power or money.

## History

Asura (Asuras plural, Asuri is the feminine) are described in texts as powerful superhuman demigods with some say that they appear only when a large battle is about to begin and disappear shortly afterward. Asura tend to be a very angry and somewhat mysterious people.

## Appearance

The Asura appear in two forms, they either appear the same as humans with similar heights 4'5" to 6'5". Or they are very tall, multiple armed and three faced beings that appear intimidating. This is their second form not often used. Most prefer to wear loose or more open clothes as they like to have full agility for combat while being lightly armored. The healers tend to wear extravagant robes that are open and breathable.

## Abilities

Every Asura is a terrifying physical combat due to their rage. The higher the rank, the more arms an Asura gains and their speed and power increases; It is rumored that a Rank S punches so fast that it becomes a blur and the strike so hard that it causes visible impact waves but these are only rumors. A little known fact about rank C Asura is that they have the uncanny ability to use restorative magic.

## Weaknesses

An Asura is primarily a physical combatant, they rely on their sheer speed, resilience and immense strength solely. Hence the Asuras inability to learn offensive magic. Being prideful and wrathful, leaves them susceptible to manipulation.

## Diet

The Asura have an immense appetite, almost like bottomless pits; The higher the rank, the more food they can toss back. They are omnivores, though unlike humans they can not consume blood. Chefs around the world are terrified of the thought of serving an Asura and most faint when being told that one has entered their restaurant.

## Life and Death

Asuras on average can live upwards to 200 to 300 years old. They are either sent to Naraka(Underworld) or Nirvana depending on their lives sins. An Asura’s death is as spectacular as it is tear jerking, An Asura turns into a sort of glittering dust while they are swept away one famous Asura once said: My wrath, is finally gone… before fading.

### Lifespan/Lifestyle

Asuras tend to live in homes that represent the culture they come from, and are fiercely proud of said heritage. Asura are also protective of family and friends and take it as a deep personal insult when a friend or family member is insulted in the slightest.

### Reproduction

The Asura are very passionate race having a 35% chance for reproducing children which are usually female, the Female/Male birth rate is 70%-30%.

### Death

The Asura go Naraka(Underworld), and they remain until the negative karma that brought them there has been used up. In which they return to earth in a different form to try again, to finally enter Nirvana, memories of the past are not kept.

## Ranks

Rank E - N/A - Even the weakest Asura possess great power, being able to outmatch normal Humans.

Rank C – Healer – This rank of Asura tend to be skilled in the healing arts and are more capable than the average human, having the ability to protect themselves from minor threats, they tend to be healers, artists, and musicians,

Rank B - Warrior – This rank of Asura are trained in the many combat styles including a fighting style heavily influenced by their own race, many possess short tempers and may be seen with either two or four arms in their second form.

Rank A – Lord of Spirit –These Asura are known as highly skilled combatants, they reach high speeds of attack and strength while having two to four arms in their normal forms, compared to their warrior counterparts only having it in their second.

Rank S – Prince of Passions – These Asura are extremely rare, oft coming in pairs of differing standings, meant to balance each other. Together they are utterly terrifying and powerful. These Asura can be identified by the lines on their body indicating god status as well as their six large and powerful arms, A lord of the passion is also protective and kind to their people. Known as very just and noble emperors.