Sverrin

## Physical Information

### General Description

The Sverro'Orcinus (Or Sverrin or Severrir Folk or Uma's Children) are a sentient r*ace* of mammalian humanoids adapted to living along the coast. To an onlooker, they appear they sport a heavy set humanoid shape but with adaptations that give them an orca like appearance. Instead of hair, a singular tendril trails from their heads, that forms a shape reminiscent to the tail of a killer whale or orca. Their skin consists a rough hydrophobic hide and their extremities such as the hand's feet are all webbed which allows them a greater capacity for swimming.

Originally a solely ocean faring race the species is capable of surviving underwater for upwards of thirty minutes without the need of resurfacing to draw breath, it is believed that their more recent acclimatisation to living on land is only a development that only occurred with the last five millenia. The Sverrir have a strong preference towards coastal living and avoid straying too far inland so as to not be distant from the sea or Uma's domain as they more widely recognise it. Most Sverrins live in sheltered pools, where a simple wooden structure is placed over a submerged abode. Sverrins prefer to rest in water and will generally avoid sleeping on dry surfaces whenever possible.

The Sverro'Orcinus are a moderately long lived species, that matures at a slower rate compared to say a human. A Sverrir juvenile is said to come at age upon reaching they're second decade and can expect to reach their second century comfortably before starting to feel the fetters of age. A Sverrin is considered elderly after reaching their thirteenth decade, with most succumbing to old age not long after their 16th decade. Whilst it is uncommon some Sverrin have lived long enough to reach their third century, although such occurrences are few and far between. Curiously the few Sverrin to achieve these milestones are ones who held the office of Uma'Lasker or Uma'Khan respectively.

### Physical Appearance

Sverro'Orinus are above average height and weight compared to a standard human. The average height of a Sverrin is approximately 6'10" (with a standard variance of 6 inches in each direction) and the average weight being just above 300lbs. As a species they're fairly heavy set and powerfully built, a trait which along with their webbed hands and feet makes even a juvenile of the species, exceptional swimmers capable of swimming against even the strongest currents with relative ease. Indeed the Sverrins innate physical strength has been an asset in the species arrival on land allowing the species to develop at fairly rapid pace.Furthermore, as opposed to skin or scales, each Sverrin is covered with a hydrophobic hide that sport similar colouration to that Orca's with hues that range from dark blues to greys and jet black, with white accents along their front torso and lower bodies.

## Diet & Habitat

### Habitat

Originating as an aquatic species, the Sverrir'Orcinus are a predominantly coastal race, who detest being away from bodies of water whenever possible. Newcomers to living along the land, the species has only recently taken to living further away from the ocean and to this day the expansion of the species further inland has been limited to where clean river systems have allowed the Sverrir'Orcinus to establish sustainable cities further inland. An explorer would be hard pressed to see a Sverrin anywhere near a desert or dry biome unless brought their against their will, and most would only consider settling near a swamp or marsh as a last resort. To live healthily a Sverrin requires access to clean water irregardless of whether it is salt or fresh water.

### Diet

The Sverrir'Orcinus rely on a pescatarian diet, supplemented by the vegetation found within the New South Sea area. Fish, either cooked or raw, forms the main component of their diet and in general the Sverrin show a general aversion towards eating dairy products due to a species wide lactose intolerance. Rice, truffles, chestnuts, nuts and other root vegetables are frequently used in dishes prepared by the Sverrin people alongside other more exotic ingredients harvested along the coast.