Belsedori (Aurora)

Belsedori

Belasedori
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

Sexual dimorphism

Male and female Belsedori can be distinguished from each other by several means. Male Belsedori are, on average, significantly shorter and moderately lighter than female Belsedori, and have a higher-pitched voice. Feather patterns for women are brighter and more saturated, whereas male hair and feather colorations are paler and softer.

Culture & society

Language

Naming conventions

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.