Aeda
This Is A Semi-Private Race! If you'd like any info on such, DM Tactical Shovel#8008
Background
Aeda are an olden race in Cinderfell, having been around for a millenia. When war struck, they were long presumed to be an extinct race, No Aeda was seen after the war’s end. All were seemingly killed off, no living aeda seen upon the mutilated lands of what were once peaceful lands, now overruled by war. During the War, These Folk were heavily indulged in making Clockwork Machinery and Weaponry, having created a wide array of things that some folk claimed as “Too Advanced”, or Even “Against Beliefs”, Due to the seemingly unrealistic creations that were made by the Aeda persons. So, Out Of Fear, A Vast Array of hostile groups planned their attacks upon this Race during the war, and Wiped out any Aeda they could, sparing no lives in the process, Fearing that any who live may retaliate with Machinery and Magic, most, if not all, seeing that as the deadliest combo imaginable. Some feared their capabilities and their seeming intelligence, Some feared their Physical-Similarities to Dragons, and Some simply feared their Intentions.. Though, at the end of the day, all assumed that none remained, and were thus ruled extinct. Though.. This does not mean that none in fact survived. Though, no Aeda Sightings have been Documented ever since, further pushing the beliefs that they are a race long gone. But, Contrary to popular Belief, The Aeda That Survived Hid Underground Specifically, or even abandoned Tapeti Villages, Staying away from Surpluses of people. These Lot would have Certain 'Drills' Of sorts, or even signs that possible figures are approaching. These drills designed to alert the others to keep themselves and the rest of the village safe from being found out until they, themselves, are ready to come out of hiding again.
Appearance
Aeda have alot of Physical Differences from other Races, Most having well built bodies, keeping a small to medium muscular, slim form most of the time if kept to its normal health. They also are usually more unkempt, not afraid to have a lot of hair or be fairly dirty. Their eye colours retain any that you could imagine, With Horns Protruding from their skulls, usually having sharp ends, each Horn shaped differently than the other. Overall, Aeda have a regular skin tone, which At times can be a much darker or lighter tone of grey, though not uncommon. They also have Soft and smooth skin, taking pride in such. Their hair colours range widely; from the common blonde, brown, auburn, brunette, etc. to Grey, Silver, white, and any other Abnormal colours. This Race of people tend to have abnormal assets to them; such as a dragon-like tail. the tail withholds many, many sharp ends, easy to get slashes in against unsuspecting opponents. Some Aeda possess luminous limbal rings (the outer edge of the eye's iris, which is normally darker than the rest of the iris).
Oddly, This Race withholds Strong, Jagged Sharp scales placed across the Aeda’s Skin all around, sometimes covering an entire limb or two. For the Aeda with Scaled Hands and Fingers, they tend to end in a pointed, sharp tip, resembling that of claws, though this is uncommon amongst the folk. These Scales withstand a Monochromatic scheme, either withholding a Dark, Obsidian look to their Scales, or that of a Pearl, on some occasions even retaining near the same hue of their hair. It is difficult for the tail or horns of an Aeda to be removed, and they do not fall off periodically, instead growing continuously until they reach a certain size and length. If damaged, whether it be in a fall or in battle, the horns will regrow and repair themselves.
The Aeda are unique among Cinderfell's races in the extreme height disparity observed between genders. Males tend to lean towards the more-so absurdly tall spectrum, ranging Widely from 6’0 to even 8’0, whilst the Females range from 4’0, to 6’0.
Culture
Aeda have a strong, calming aura, coming from their appearance and alluring, clean, swaying voice, matching their charming and charismatic appearance. An Aeda’s lifespan ranges widely from an average human, to an elf. Aeda tend to have trust issues with other races, due to their background and past influences in the history of their existence. Aeda, despite their past, tend to be kind, and surprisingly lazy, letting off an overall calming atmosphere as they lean towards the more-so Neutral Alignment, though this all depends on the Person and their Interests and Views. Their Typical Diet Retains that of Meat, Rarely eating Other foods that aren’t as such. Aeda have an odd connection with Metals, having a tendency to collect such metals, along with being neat and clean, being precise and careful with their movements in everything.
The curved horns and beautifully patterned scales that characterize the Aeda often give rise to speculation that this Human-like race are, in fact, the progeny of dragons. This has long been disputed, with scholars citing several distinct differences as evidence of decidedly dissimilar roots—the foremost being the enhanced hearing and spatial recognition granted by An Aeda’s cranial projections (traits not attributed to draconian horns), and the second being the gross disproportion of body mass between Aeda males and females (again, a trait widely unseen in dragons). Despite What Some May Think, Aeda are not related to dragons. Though, that isn’t obvious due to their appearance.
There is rumoured to be a A ritual that can turn one into an Aeda, though, it has yet to be uncovered by the regular populus, though more can be learnt IRP.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Much Like Lycans and Tapeti, Aeda have strong senses, along with intense strength and can keep up with most Races/Afflictions if they train hard enough. Their Sharp Nails/Scale Claws are another strength of theirs, easily scratching up those without a solid layer of armour. Their Tails are capable of leaving slash marks, able to be as useful as a dagger. Surprisingly, Aeda tend to have a sort of healing effect to their blood, this healing being as efficient as magic, though.. Only works on those besides the original donor. This Blood has a sweet scent to such, And oddly enough, the taste even depending on the colour of one’s scales. The Scales That protrude from their skin, depending on the Aeda, tend to be durable against Slashes and stabs. Aeda find it easy to scale buildings and such, doing so without much effort. On The Up-Side, Aeda tend to have a fairly strong protection against Diseases, Poisons, and Drugs. though the opposite could be said for Alcohol. Aeda can be extremely energetic and Durable, capable of taking hits and disputing them quite easily, whilst also maintaining a steady flow due to their Energetic Selves.
Aeda tend to have the usual weaknesses of a Human. An odd weakness is that the majority of Aeda are Lightweight, usually only requiring Half a bottle of alcohol to get tipsy. Aeda tend to easily get cold, usually only being comfortable with a regular, unchanging temperature, usually Capable of being able to withstand or light breezes. Whilst Aeda have their ups and downs, their appetites tend to be quite big. Having a tendency to eat more than the usual race, a surprisingly large amount of food is consumed by the average Aeda daily. Due to having an excess of scales majority of the time, Some aeda may have to manually remove some scales, accidentally having one grow over another, much like how a tooth could start trying to grow out before the other is fully out. This Removal of the scales would be a heavily painful process, as you’d imagine.