The Arachis

### Arachis Species

The Arachis are a species of large arachnid creatures that live in the northern regions of Eura. These creatures take the appearance of common tarantula spiders but come in sizes as small as common dogs to the largest extent of castles. They name themselves the Arachis as a common link to their arachnid relatives but being put apart due to their extensive intellect and minds. The Arachis speak their own language but are fully capable and willing to learn other dialects. However, not all Arachis are intelligent or aware, some Arachis that lose their ways from their webs, caves and mountains they can go mad and turn into common, dangerous arachnids who are a real threat to anyone and anything.

### Arachis Likes

The Arachis, despite being seen as simple minded animals do have a rich culture. The Arachis love nothing more than to collect and talk. The Arachis love to collect artefacts and valuables from ages past and even the present day. The Arachis place these items into their great webs which are hanging gardens of lost knowledge with the Arachis with the most artefacts and bountiful web homes being declared the Triarch who leads the group as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. The value of an Arachis is decided by their items and the quality of their webs, especially in how well they are kept. Additionally, the Arachis also love to talk and tell stories to any and all who will listen. They will present cakes and beverages to anyone who needs a break and can talk for days on any item, once you accept their hospitality and their stories, you would have gained a loyal companion for eternity as an Arachis does not crave, neither do they gloat or lust, they are the symbols of comfort, coziness and care who love to share everything they can.

### Arachis Dislikes

However, the Arachis are not always kindly creatures. The greatest crime one can commit to an Arachis is stealing. To steal ones items or valuables is the greatest crime as you are stealing a part of that beings very soul and individuality. If ever stolen from, the Arachis will lower their masks of hospitality and love. Upon them will come a demeanor of loathing and wrath as they will tear apart the thief and devour them. However, for fellow Arachis, the punishment for stealing is to be banished from their colony where they will be driven mad or killed by the outside. The Arachis can be the most loyal of allies or the most ruthless of enemies, be sure to know where you stand.

### Arachis Relationships

In terms of personal and internal relationships, the Arachis see one another as mere companions and close family with them all being able to reproduce asexually. It takes a single year for an Arachis to reach adulthood and upon reaching that point, their parent grants them a great piece of their hoard as a starting point for their own webs. The Arachis hold close bonds with their allies and are willing to put themselves and their hoards on the line in order to protect their allies. Outside of the Arachis, they are viewed as valuable scouts and guides by many while some see them as greedy monsters who wish to steal all wealth and devour the world. They are often hunted as they are not protected or persecuted by local authorities in all nations as they are treated as independent peoples in their own rights.

### The Children of Arahne

Arahne to the Arachis are their God and the first arachnid in history. Arahne simply crawled from the darkness and began to collect stars until all stars were held in their great void web. Eventually Arahne died and from her body was born millions upon millions of Arachis who descended from the great void web and onto Terris and crawled into the darkest caves and mountains, craving the return of Arahne and her void web. So to try and recreate the love Arahne had for her own collection, they began their collections. The Arachis believe that after an Arachis dies, their hoard is divided by the nearest Arachis and their soul flies into the void to join the web and Arahne herself with one day coming for Arahne to return and continue to build her web and make the void beautiful with the aid of her children.

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Note: There is only like 1 picture in this section because... even though I type "Giant Friendly Spider DND" I still just get massive spiders that are not appealing to someone who has a crippling fear of spiders. I am sorry for my weakness but I ain't going through a trial by fire. Plus you all know what a spider looks like! Get over it.

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