Primari

Primari are an uncommon race, the monkey-people of the wetlands and rainforests of Aurilia, hidden through the jungle trees and within the underbrush. Not an unintelligent species, but a rare one, and one commonly seen only within communities of their own kin.

## Primari

### Average Weight

110lbs-150lbs for Males120lbs-180lbs for Females

### Region of Origin

Jungle

The Primari first popped up in the years after the Cataclysm, confused and lost. When the Cataclysm occurred, the magical output caused rapid evolution of monkeys to be on-par with apes, then surpassing them, creating a new race of humanoids. This new race was very suddenly forced to adapt. Primari were originally smaller and less intelligent, however, with years continuing on, their bodies grew and their minds swelled with new capability. Their evolution to humanoids completed 13 years after the Cataclysm, allowing the apemen to expand outwardly, sending out groups of rangers to report on the world, forming language, building homes, and developing their own isolated jungle societies. As time continued, sole members would leave to traverse the world, few ever returning to these isolated towns and villages. Primari are a relatively new society to the world, only developed since the Cataclysm. Because of this, they commonly reside in the same castes and societies as they did before their evolution; sticking to their families and tribes, as opposed to venturing into the world. As with anything, there are outliers, and Primari can be seen all through the world, though never seeming to be comfortable outside their home climate. They have a hard time adapting to cities and towns, and are generally looked down to as ‘lessers’ by humans, being they pair the most resemblance.

## Psychology

Primari have developed an isolationist state, rarely seen by other races. Primari have no bias in gender, both seen as fully valid members of society, however women typically will take the role of warriors due to their larger size, while the men do the labour work or recording their history. Primari are naturally intelligent, on par with humans, though they are much simpler; they care little for complex housing, nor for wars or money. Primari societies are commonly run on bartering and little more. Primari are typically non-hostile people, most happy and upbeat, and very few ever see the reason to fight beyond defense or hunts. They have a fascination in magic, especially sources in nature, though few are able to study it due to their isolated state. They are able to learn other languages, learn to read and write, and are able to perform magic; common things which human societies will claim otherwise. **For a Primari to be unintelligent is incredibly rare, and RPing one as a primitive being/excuse to throw feces or similar is considered TRP and moderatable.**

They have little cares for religion, however this does not mean they are opposed to it; they simply don’t carry beliefs as a culture. Some may choose to be devout, but they are few in number.

## Anatomy

Primari are humanoid in nature, their entire bodies covered in a small layer of fur. They have elongated faces with prominent snouts and jawlines, with sharp canines and pointed teeth. They are slightly smaller than most races, though their bodies are covered with natural muscle, making up for this stature with strength. Their bodies are built for harshly wooded areas, featuring 5 digits on each ‘hand’, both hands and feet possessing an incredibly similar design intended for gripping trees and branches. Because of this, many Primari will walk on all fours, finding it easier than walking on 2 limbs; though some may choose to walk upright. Their fur colour varies, along with facial structure, showing them to be descendants of no specific primate; rather, multiple species of monkeys conglomerated as one race. While this much is true, no ape-like Primari seem to exist; causing somewhat of a paradox regarding their simpler name of Apemen.

## Language

The language of the Primari is also called Primari. It is less a language, and rather animalistic grunts and sounds; including a variety of imitations of other jungle creatures, bird-like caws, screeches, and more. Due to this, the Primari are able to **actively communicate** with creatures from the jungle. They cannot speak to other fauna.