Xzorn

Xzorn are a species of sapient extraterrestrial humanoids that lived on the planet Subvertigo alongside the Lyancanths. After the extinction of the Lyancanths and the destruction of Subvertigo the rest of the Xzorn were taken to Zeran. Nowadays they’re seen as merely one of the hundreds/thousands races/species that live on Zeran.

Xzorn colonies live far away from civilization, and although felt saddened by losing their home they slowly got used to Zeran, and found it equally as beautiful as their home planet and in its own ways. Although they disregard most technological advances, like they did back when Lyancanths still lived, they don’t need much else, they’re much more intelligent than humans with their own cultures and languages. They found spiritual connection to Zeran  just like they did on Subvertigo and with their old deity Kirimari.

* Examples of Xzorn are: Rake, Lunarex and Zorion.

## Physiology

Xzorn are reptilian, and cold-blooded, but otherwise humanoid in their anatomy. They possess some feline-like characteristics, large, round eyes, pointed ears that can move independently and a long and thick prehensile tail for grip and balance. They have slender and narrow bodies that are vaguely masculine but despite their thin bodies are 5 times as strong as normal humans in peak physical condition. Using their enhanced strength, agility and uncanny sense of balance to scale walls, trees and anything they deem fit. Like felines, falling from tall heights doesn’t harm them, their bones being reinforced by a carbon fiber and are stronger than human bones. It may leave a scratch, but they’ll most likely walk out unharmed. They only 3 fingers and a thumb with claw-like nails, they’re digitigrade and stand on their toes making them even faster than humans.

They have scales like reptiles but don’t have to shed. They can be a wide variety of colors, but some clans tend to have mostly the same colors; one clan can have mostly warm colors while another has more cool colors. They can have many patterns and markings, normally in a darker shade than their primary color, although some have dual tone, sometimes even three colors. Like their patterns and markings, their hair tends to be a darker or lighter shade than their primary color, but can be two-three toned too. Their eyes can be any color. The only color that’s not possible is white, as all have white pupils. They also all have freckles that are white and glow.

They live in a myriad of biomes, and that affects parts of their physiology. It can also affect their scale colors, although that’s fairly unheard of. Xzorn who live in water-based areas (oceans, lakes etc) will have gills, webbed fingers and tails like fish. Cold areas Xzorn might have a little bit of fur, in cavern areas Xzorn have better eyesight/larger eyes and are smaller, etc. It depends on where they live and how long the clan has been around.

* Genetics are weird, one that's red with yellow eyes can have a child with a one that’s purple with blue eyes and their child can be green with magenta eyes.
	+ This means it doesn’t matter where the color is on the parent, a child could have it as a scale tone or an eyecolor. Some have been recorded having their grandparents eyecolor as a scale color.
* They normally stand around 8-9 ft tall, although the tallest recorded Xzorn was 10 '9 ft tall, the smallest ever recorded was 7 ‘4 ft tall.
* All Can purr as a way to self-soothe or to calm down others
* All have facial/body hair

## Reproduction

    Xzorn are all intersex, having both male and female parts they can easily switch between, causing them to be able to get others pregnant and become pregnant themselves unless infertile. Through this, they have a vagina, but also a pseudo-penis that allow reproduction. Unlike reptiles, they have their children like mammals do instead. Gestation periods are irregular, some of the shortest being a little over 2 months, but longest 6. It’s different each time a Xzorn has a child, one could be 3 months, the next could be 5, it is hard to pinpoint what their direct time is.

They're well known for having large families, as children are raised not only by their parents, but also the rest of the clan too. Any child is to be treated as your own within their communities. A normal family can have anywhere from 6-to a staggering 17 children, When it comes to feeding a newborn, both the parents will have breast tissue and will be able to nurse the baby for up to 4-ish months, or until the child is weaned.

They sometimes become couples outside their communities, having a hybrid/halfling child is considered normal and a common occurrence. Direct details vary from creature to creature, and couple to couple. When a Xorn has a child with a human the child could have 5 fingers and non digitigrade feet and claws but otherwise look identical to a normal Xzorn.

## Lifespan

They live 15-20 years longer than humans. They reach full maturity at 20.

## Society & Culture

Xzorn live all across the planet in many different biomes. They center their culture around hunting, foraging, craftsmanship and their connection to the world around them. Their main goal is to stay in touch with their environment and primarily live off the grid. If they do have technology, it is made eco friendly. . They often understand and view each other and other creatures without judgment or bias and are known to be some of the most kind and friendly creatures, often being referred to as the gentle giants of Zeran.

Clans roughly have 200+ members and are run by an *Aire.* Aire’s are leaders that oversee everything in the clan and give orders, making sure to keep everything in line in the way they deem fit. When Aire’s have partners, after their bonding ceremony, their partner becomes the Zeala. A Zeala's job is to be an aid to the Aire and are seen as their second half. They're held with the same amount of respect an Aire is, any of their orders are to be seen with the same.

Clans also have a Kelra, who's a spiritual leader that communicates with their deity Kirimari. They're responsible for the spirituality of the clan and their connection to Kirimari and their home. Kelra are not to mate or have children within the clan as they’re meant to be viewed as family too all. Once the they are ready, they will chose an apprentice they train to be the next Kelra. The apprentice takes their place after the Kelra's retirement/death.

Within the clan, there is also the Elder council, the Aire can go to them for advice or clan members for second-hand opinions. When the Aire and Zeala are ready they will either adopt or have a child, if this is not possible/they don’t want children they can ask the Elder council who they deem who will be the best choice to be the next heir and Aire.

Each Xzorn has a role within their clan, hunter, forager, artisans, musicians, blacksmiths and more. As children Xzorn are assigned/choose a role for when they are older. Once a teen, an older Xzorn in that role will become their mentor and teach them everything they need to know.

* *Most* believe in the deity/goddess Kirimari, the religion is called “Kiri”

## Gender and Sexuality

When it comes to gender and sexuality, Xzorn have a huge spectrum on both ends. Of course, there's the standard male and female, gay and straight but there's a multitude of identities within their community. Each Xzorn has a complex understanding of their own identity mostly without labels.