Hiskil

Hiskil are a mammalian/avian species from the jungle-covered planet Onvillon

## Anatomy & Physiology

Hiskil are a carnivorous mammalian humanoid species with a mix of canine, feline, and avian features. They are about as tall as humans with a similar lifespan.

Their fur colors are composed of browns, oranges, and shades of cream. Hiskil almost never have grayscale colors like white or black. Their patterns are similar to patterns on dogs or cats.

They have a feline-like snout and nose, and occasionally have long whiskers. They have large, black eyes and large ears which have one or two large feathers above them. They have large retractable fangs which protrude out of their mouths, which have a paralyzing venom in them. Their tails are thin and have a puff of light-colored fur at the end.

Their hands have 3 fingers and a thumb, each of which have retractable claws. Their legs are avian in nature and have non-retractable talons. The average Hiskil has small, useless wings, but Hiskil of royal blood have large wings that are usually decorated with various colorful feather dyes. Royal Hiskil are able to fly short distances.

Hiskil have longer fur at the top of their head and sometimes on their cheeks which is usually styled.

### Reproduction

Hiskil lay eggs. Eggs of non-royal Hiskil are raised communally in the Great Nest, a nursery area composed of a large bird-like nest with smaller nests and sheltered areas near it. Royal Hiskil eggs are raised by their parents in The Wooden Castle.

### Life Cycle

Newborn Hiskil are called “Whelplings”, and young children are called “Pups”. Whelplings and pups are raised near the Great Nest until they grow into adolescents. Hiskil get their pendant and assigned symbol when they’re adolescents. Adolescents are considered old enough to survive on their own. They mostly form tightly-knit groups to survive, or, in rarer cases, are adopted by adult Hiskil.

## Society & Culture

Hiskil built their cities in the tall trees of Onvillon. Rising above is the great Wooden Castle, where the royal family lives. Royal Hiskil have a brand in the shape of a crown that is usually hidden.

Hiskil entertainment is usually violent, with gladiator fights being a common form of entertainment.

### Feathertyping

Feathertyping is a way to differentiate between Hiskil of different jobs. Hiskil are born with feathers that are slightly lighter than their fur color, but their feathers are dyed once they get a job. Royal feathers are dyed at birth.

White/Bright Gold - Royalty

Royal Blue - Advisor

Green - Caretaker

Red - Gladiators

Orange - Growlkeeper

Purple - Hunter

Yellow - Scout

Gray - Gatherer

### Moons

Onvillon has 4 moons. These moons are Hss, Grr, Brk, and Rff. The four Hiskil months, or “reigns”, are named after each moon. Reigns are signified by which moon is reflecting the most light.

Not every moon is visible at the same time. The number of moons a Hiskil was born under is a big deal in their society. The month and moon number is usually signified in a title after their name (For example, “Hisel, Light of the Three-Moon, Reign of Rff”). Three-moons and Four-moons are usually in a lower social status than Two-moons.

One-moons are a special case. Any non-royal Hiskil born under a One-moon is killed, as with any royal Hiskil born under two, three, or four moons. Royal Hiskil are always careful to make sure the next heir is born under a One-moon.

Moon status is physically signified by a pendant, with a small moonstone for each moon visivle when they where born. For example, a three-moon Hiskil would have 3 moonstones on their pendant.

### Growlians

Growlians are a small, quadrupedal subspecies of Hiskil. Growlians are basically wild animals, but have been domesticated by Hiskil. Growlians have functional wings and cat-like back legs. They are mainly used by hunters to track down and kill prey.

### Clothing

It is not uncommon for Hiskil to not wear shirts. Hiskil that do wear shirts usually have low cut backs to compensate for their wings.

## Naming Conventions

Hiskil names start with H and end with L, and are 5 letters long. Hiskil do not have last names with the exception of royalty, who have the “Featherglow” last name.

Symbols are related to animals or nature, and are shades of green or gray.

## Trivia

* Hiskil can swivel their heads 360 like owls
* They have amazing night vision
* There is a rebel movement called the “Council of the Featherless”, who are plotting against the royal family