Asrika

Asrika (Singular: Asrik) are a race of humanoids that are known for their ferocity in battle as well as their unique physiology. During the War of Gods, many were wiped out. Today, very little is known about them besides what the Rat Gods have divulged. Pictured is one of the last known pure Asrik, Grenal D, who currently serves as an Immortal.

## Origin

During the last years of the Rat God Era, when Rat Gods roamed the universe, a few power-hungry Rat Gods decided to indulge in some of the first documented human modification. A much longer process than what is common today, as they created the Asrik by selective breeding and environmental pressure. Along with some revelations on the true nature of Yi, eventually the Asrik populated a planet known as Soheim, to the locals.

After their creation, they were soon abandoned as failed projects by the Rat Gods. They did not exhibit any aptitude for Sacred Arts at all, and were only useful for combat. After they were abandoned, several hundred years of war between tribes of the Asrik lowered their numbers significantly. The few hundred thousand left were soon drafted into the War of Gods, as they were perfect distractions on the front lines. Their powerful strength and healing ability made them last hours against large groups of enemies.

After the war ended, the number of pure blood Asrika was only in the dozens. They were the strongest of the Asrika, including Grenal D, a general that was known for destroying millions of enemies by the time the war ended.

Today, the last of the Asrik are thought to be scattered across the galaxy, whether as fugitives, mercenaries, or normal citizens. While it is rare, sometimes humans who are part Asrik will appear in the New Crunk City gladiator pits.

## Powers and Abilities

Asrika are likely the physically strongest humanoids in existence, although Primal Aetherlings are often debated to be stronger. They boast an incredible stamina, letting them fight in battles for hours or even days. This stamina fuels the rest of their insane power, as they can regularly break the limits on their muscles to unleash blows that can kill a normal human. This stamina ultimately resorts to their innate use of Yi. All Asrika are born with Yi, and often are able to use it to its fullest extent by the time they are 20. Their stamina makes them comparable to any human master of Yi. Overall, their Yi is likely the strongest in the universe, and is likely the reason that many soldiers in the War of Gods were ordered to flee on sight from an Asrik soldier.

They are also superior physiologically. They possess an increased level of blood veins throughout their entire body, thicker and more flexible bones, and a resistance to most regular diseases. Most of these effects comes from their ability to voluntarily create and use stem cells to their advantage. With this, they have an incredible healing ability, even able to regenerate small limbs like fingers.

Asrik all gravitate towards battle, whether it be with each other or against others. This inherent need for combat is thought to be from their previous environmental pressured home of Soheim, a planet of high gravity, little resources, and frequent storms.

It is still unknown why, but Asrika do not possess any Sacred Arts potential at all.

## Trivia

* With Grenal D as the exception, many Asrik prefer not to wear armor and instead would rather brawl with only necessary clothing.
* There are two confirmed Asrik known to exist, Grenal D and Jork Bonecrusher