Aturae

The Aturae are a colorful species, easily distinguished by their colorful appearance, exaggerated features, and bright culture.

History:

Brought to Entrameis}} by Halcyon, the deity saint of wealth and good fortune. The species lived mostly in separate towns in the Mystic Range or the outer wilds, though communities formed within other settlements. The War Over Land drove out or anielated the speciase from Entramese]] and now it would be very rare to see an Aturae in the land. They may have been called something before the War but the word "alaturae" mean "demon" in Urutiran, which morphed into the current name. Before the war they were a big influence to the culture of the Glittering Cove.

Appearance:

When it comes to skin and hair, the species dones a rainbow of colors, though hair is often either black or white (with exceptions of course). The Average height is 6', with, in general, long limbs compared to other species. All Aturae are born with the same sexual organs (I don't know how this works with hormones but just trust me, also no tiddies o7 or nipples for that matter), and gender is a general free-for-all when it comes to expression. They have horns, pointed ears, and cat-like tails. Slightly lighter or darker markings is rare repressive trait but can come in many different forms. The only hair they have in that on their heads.

As I said, the Aturae are in general a very colorful people, and they like to show off their color. An average outfit for them would be breathable tops and wrap around trousers to accompany their tail. Though they often adorned scarves and jewels around their head, shoulders, or waist, along with layers of painted fabric depending on the climate. They also are very into bodyy modifications, mostly including but not limited to piercings, horn carving and piercing, and tattoos to show off status or wealth. Atrurae dont often traditionally wear dresses and skirts, but it isnt unheard of especially in the villages near other Land cultures. This would include, again, many layers of bright fabrics and jewels. Formal garb would include dark trousers, boots, an undershirt and clasped vests, though if possible they would still adorn it as best they could.

.They depend on community, even when one is traveling or living in a less-Aturae-populated area, they stick together. They hold many festivals and celebrations, even for small things like birthdays and anniversaries. They are also joyfully competitive, and a few forms of athletic and skillful sport. Average foods include well seasoned whole river fish over some grain, deer and bison, and wild fruits (warm weather fruits are imported from the Aturae villages nearer to the Glittering Cove).

Affiliation with magic:

They embrace magic, as it comes, generally, a lot easier for Atruae. While the same categories of magic aply to them, there are many more Sortcs who specialize in one area rather then being born in one. The idea of bardic magic derived from them, as well as magic formed and centered in movement and art. Aturae born as a non-Sortc is uncommon, but it is not looked down upon terribly, though needless to say one would rather be born Sortc.

Affiliation with other species:

They were sought out for their more mystical and extravagant abilities and shows in many Land and Mountain communities. Though they had a reputation with the Fins after the fall of the Saints, because of their affinity with magic.

Location:

They lived everywhere, though mostly in the outer wilds or the Mystic Range. They eternally lived in Aturae-centered villages, though communities would arise in other speicase promenent villages over Land (mostly with other Land Dweller species)

Beliefs:

They generally believed that the power of the Saints being unmatched to that point, but they were not Gods, and they do not affiliate the presence of magic to any higher being. Before the Age of Saints, and still after, they believed in the magic itself being a sacred being, allowing beings to use it to their aid.