Klavden

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Description

Klavden height rage from nearly six and one half feet, to a little below five feet tall. Their bodies are covered with very short hairs. They can have any form of markings such as stripes, spots or a mix. They can even be void of markings. Klavden ears are catlike, and are situated on the side, or on the topsides of the head. The ears are able to move. The nose is catlike, flat and the mouth can also catlike. They have a subtle snout, and high cheekbones, giving them a distinct feline face. The klavden may have long hair on their heads, joints, and tail. The hair on the head is more of a mane, growing out of the head, neck and along the jaw line. Klavden eyes are yellow, green, or blue, and they possess a narrowed pupil. They have slight pointed canine teeth. Their bodies are lean, and can be muscular. They are quick on their feet, very agile, and can perform jaw-dropping acrobatics. They have short claws on the end of their fingers, and toes. Their feet are much like that of humans. Klavden have a long tail that can possess long fur upon the tip or along the top.

Relations and Society

The klavden society is much like that of the dune raptors. The klavdens believe everyone has their own way of doing things, and does not frown upon those who choose a path that is different from their own. Because of this, their society is one of slight chaos. Their cities tend to be full of rogues, because the klavdens will protect anyone in their cities (who have not disobeyed what few laws they have) from those who chase them. Because of this, their relations with the elves, dresall, and desislav are very strained. They have strong relations with the humans and with the dune raptors.

Racial Slur

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Gender Status and Differences

The only real difference is just like that of humans. Male klavden have male proportions, and females have female proportions. Other than that, they are both slim, quick, and feline tempered.

Sexuality

Nothing is frowned upon in the klavden society. Though each klavden has his own beliefs and personality, the entire society in itself is very accepting to all. A klavden male can have more than one lover, or vice versa. Homosexuality is accepted among the culture.

Personality

Each klavden is different, the society allowing for everyone to bloom the way he or she is built to bloom. As a general whole, the klavden people are roguish, and generally looked upon with suspicion by most other races. They are wild, and also the main slavers of Aztersil. Klavden tend to be very mischievous, and master thieves as well.

Clothing

Klavden have always believed in dressing appropriately for ones profession. If a klavden is a pirate, he does not worry about what others will think. He could care less. He dresses as a pirate. Generally they wear brightly colored clothing that moves easily with their quick acrobatic movements.

Religion

The klavden are the most unique of the races of Aztersil in religion, in that they believe everyone has their own personal god. This god is not the god of anyone else but you. What the klavden chooses to call this god, or what this god is the god of is only known to him or her. This makes it incredibly difficult to know how to fight against a klavden priest. The god is usually kept as a secret only to that klavden, at least until a fight when their spells are used (for priests only).

Dogmas

The spells and abilities offered by the god of each klavden are known only to that one klavden. Klavden tend to build small shrines for their god in their main living quarters. The demands of each klavden's god is known only to him or her.

Abilities

Klavden are masters of acrobatics. They can twist and bend into nearly impossible shapes, dancing around their opponents. They always seem to land on their feet when falling from a tall distance. A klavden can easily jump from a five story building and land perfectly in a crouch on the road, unharmed and un-jarred.
They also have what they like to call nine lives, though it is really only three. Klavden can die three times. Their body will magically repair itself after death, but only three times. If the body is destroyed before it can repair itself, it does not matter how many lives a klavden has, he will not revive. (IE: if his body is burned etc)

Fighting Styles

Klavden normally fight with two weapons, one in each hand. They are quick, jumping in to strike then jumping out to avoid blows. They can use long range weapons with ease, and can squeeze into the smallest areas to hide. Though a klavden's fighting ability depends on his personality as well, the general ideal of a klavden is to run first, and if there is no way out, fight to kill. And dirty fighting is accepted. Any way to win is accepted. This also includes kicking a man while he is down.

Strengths

They are smooth talkers, and can lie though their teeth without a problem. Klavden are the main skyship builders, and are masters of the skies. They rely on their quick reflexes, and nine life ability.

Weaknesses

Klavden hate water. They can swim, and can swim well, but do not enjoy getting wet for any reason. They also are not too fond of fire, but will put up with it when necessary.

Cities

Found in Dusulatran. Rarsorrir Capital city of the klavden. Many of Aztersil's finest skyships are created here. Their port is vast, just like the city. Also has the klavden legal slave trade center. Mixed races are not allowed into the city, nor are scergs, though all others are allowed. Here, klavden captains search for crew, and slaves for their ships.

Holidays

As is everything else in the klavden society, every klavden has his own days of celebration. This can be a day they won a huge victory, or the day they found a place to live permanently. No matter how large or small, a klavden will make whatever day is most meaningful to him, his own personal holiday.

Life Span

The klavden life extends to slightly over 200 years. Though it is not unheard of for one to live to be 300, the average death rate (of dying of old age) is around 200.

Language

The klavden language is known as kalsivar. It is spoken smoothly. No sound or letter should sound strained or harsh. There are no abrupt stops in the sounds, everything smoothes out almost like a hiss.