Kantouban ethnic groups

The fish citizens of Kantouba can be split into several different ethnic groups, all of which are evolved from different types of sea creature.

The names of each group have two possible suffixes; **-i'a**, meaning more fishlike in appearance/function, **-jin**, meaning more humanlike in appearance/function.

## Genetics

All groups can procreate with eachother, most citizens of Kantouba are ethnically mixed to a certain extent. Humanlike variations of the species can also procreate with humans, though with a low success rate.

## Morimajin/Morima'i'a

#### History

Morimajin/Morima'i'a are the founders of Sakanism. Their species originally came from the mountains where they have built large imperial castles and temples. Some of which are still in use to this day. They were known to have a rigid social structure and way of life. The Morima army overtook the rest of the groups in their land in the late 1800's and formed one large nation that we know today as Kantouba.

#### Physical Features

Morimajin/Morima'i'a typically have lighter skin, smaller stature, straighter hair, and can be any of the listed groups of creature

* Cephalopods
* Crustaceans
* Echinoderms

## Umijin/Umi'a

#### History

Umijin/Umi'a are native to the shoreline of Kantouba. Historically they never strayed far from the sea. A large portion of their population practice Tapuangan beliefs. Many of their structures remained intact after the Morima Army invade.

#### Physical Features

Umijin/Umi'a typically have darker skin, stronger builds, taller stature, curly hair, and bodies more adapted to water. Some may even get sick with low/no full-body contact with water. They can be any of the listed groups of creature

* Anguilliformes
* Mobulidae
* Pinnipeds
* Sirenia
* Cetaceans (Whales)

## Shingojin/Shingo'i'a

#### History

Shingojin/Shingo'i'a did not have a significant role in history, they accepted the invade of the Morima army with the promise that they will live good lives under one united country. Their structures and culture remained intact. Many Shingojin/Shingo'i'a families have adopted an incredibly strict Sakanese religious lifestyle.

#### Physical features

Shingojin/Shingo'i'a typically vary extremely in skin color and hair texture, have distinctly rounder faces, and are short in stature. They can be any of the listed groups of creature.

* Gymnotidae
* Percomorpha (Most bony fish.)

## Pa'ajin/Pa'a'i'a

#### History

This group was almost entirely wiped out as the country of Kantouba was united. They fought fiercely against the Morima army and did not surrender until all of their sacred buildings were destroyed and only 30% of their population remained. There are very few full-blooded Pa'ajin/Pa'a'i'a living today, but their mixed descendants claim their blood with pride. With no cultural sites of their own left, most are dispersed throughout the country. They are known to have a lower overall quality of life.

#### Physical features

Pa'ajin/Pa'a'i'a are genetically very similar to Umijin/Umi'a with slight deviations. They typically have medium-toned skin, stronger builds, wavy hair, and rough skin. They are well adapted to many different climates. They can be any of the listed groups of creature.

* Cetaceans (Dolphins)
* Chondrichthyes
* Tetraodontiformes