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The '''Belsedori''' (singular: Belsedori; plural: Belsedori; adjective: Belsedori) are a race of harpy-like humanoids originating from [[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Belsegallia]] in Terra Aurora, distinguished from humans by their large wings and other avian features as well as their high aptitude for magic. Due to the remote location of Belsegallia and the Belsedori’s preference for extremely cold, high-altitude environments, their society and culture remain relatively obscure and unknown amongst most of the terrestrial inhabitants of Terra Aurora. Magical arts are a highly prominent feature of Belsedori society, and virtually all Belsedori are adept in some form of it. | The '''Belsedori''' (singular: Belsedori; plural: Belsedori; adjective: Belsedori) are a race of harpy-like humanoids originating from [[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Belsegallia]] in Terra Aurora, distinguished from humans by their large wings and other avian features as well as their high aptitude for magic. Due to the remote location of Belsegallia and the Belsedori’s preference for extremely cold, high-altitude environments, their society and culture remain relatively obscure and unknown amongst most of the terrestrial inhabitants of Terra Aurora. Magical arts are a highly prominent feature of Belsedori society, and virtually all Belsedori are adept in some form of it. | ||
Belsedori are a relatively new race in Aurora, having only existed for approximately three to four hundred years. The only nation known to possess a permanent population of | Belsedori are a relatively new race in Aurora, having only existed for approximately three to four hundred years. The only nation known to possess a permanent population of them is Belsegallia, in southeastern Terra Aurora. | ||
==Biology & appearance== | ==Biology & appearance== | ||
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===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
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Belsedori given names vary, but are always gendered by the letter that they end in: female Belsedori names end in -a or a consonant, whereas male names end in -e, -i, -u, or -o; the ending -ia can be used by either. The same rule is applied to family names, which vary in ending accordingly; the combination of a given name and a family name that both end in -ia is also avoided. | |||
====Terms of endearment==== | ====Terms of endearment==== | ||
===Marriage customs=== | ===Marriage customs=== | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 11 July 2023
Belasedori | |
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| Biological Classification | |
| Designation | Sapient |
| Classification | Humanoid |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Average height | ~183cm (female) ~140cm (male) |
| Skin colour | White, peach |
| Eye colour | White, purple, lavender, green, blue, yellow |
| Hair colour | White; red; pale tints of green, blue, and lavender |
| Lifespan | Unclear |
| Maturity | 18 years |
| Sexes | 2 |
| Distinctions | Feathered wings on lower back; feather tail; bird feet; luminescent irises |
| Notable abilities | Flight |
| Sociocultural characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Belsegallia |
| Total population | ~2.0 million |
| Languages | Belsedori |
| Religion | Belsedori ditheism |
| Marital customs | Monogamous |
The Belsedori (singular: Belsedori; plural: Belsedori; adjective: Belsedori) are a race of harpy-like humanoids originating from Belsegallia in Terra Aurora, distinguished from humans by their large wings and other avian features as well as their high aptitude for magic. Due to the remote location of Belsegallia and the Belsedori’s preference for extremely cold, high-altitude environments, their society and culture remain relatively obscure and unknown amongst most of the terrestrial inhabitants of Terra Aurora. Magical arts are a highly prominent feature of Belsedori society, and virtually all Belsedori are adept in some form of it.
Belsedori are a relatively new race in Aurora, having only existed for approximately three to four hundred years. The only nation known to possess a permanent population of them is Belsegallia, in southeastern Terra Aurora.
Biology & appearance
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Belsedori given names vary, but are always gendered by the letter that they end in: female Belsedori names end in -a or a consonant, whereas male names end in -e, -i, -u, or -o; the ending -ia can be used by either. The same rule is applied to family names, which vary in ending accordingly; the combination of a given name and a family name that both end in -ia is also avoided.