Post by Elmira Val on Apr 25, 2007 20:42:14 GMT -5
I'm so sorry if it sounds like my version of the Kaleesh is the right one D:
Image: www.deviantart.com/deviation/45518404/
Age: 21
Species: Kaleesh
Height: 4' 11'
Affiliation: Healer/Biotic maintenence, House Duvall, Kalee'de Inhabitance
History: Farand Ola was inducted into a local philosophlanger group by Nass Sirind, a recruiter of the
once renowned House Duvall. She gladly wears the loose fitting black and white striped gown of rank and the
emblem of the torus-shaped Tokin crab on her armband, representing her local ventures into biotechnology.
House Duvall is known for having once invented living blankets for the traditional
underground living spaces of the Kalee'de in the arid Palendre region, near the historical figure
Qymaen jai Sheelal of house L'salde's home town. However, in recent years House Duvall has fallen out
of favor, as competing houses opt for the favor of Kalee's elected overlord. Nass Sirind's team's maintenance work on the
Temple of Greevass was comissioned by the general's current heir, Forkwaith, in her recent endeavors
as Kalee's intergalactic publicity figure.
Farand Ola spends much of her time studying the underground
carcass gardens under House Sirind's main botanical laboratory where the bodies of deceased philosophlangers are converted into fungal beds.
As a result, her skin is paler than the average Kaleesh. Although this rarely matters for the mostly nocturnal citizens of Palendre, Farand Ola is part of an offworld welcoming party for the Imperial remnant, and is required to stay awake during the daylight hours where humans are mostly active.
She has three scarifications in the shape of dots under each eye, a mark of identification in House Duvall.
Strengths: Farand Ola, like most recruited "reject children" possesses an ability to communicate
with other species on an emotional level. Her field of work requires this, as the sewer dolpins - douraga,
only process the compounds sought by Kaleesh healers when paired with suitable partners. This position
is potentially hazardous, as douraga are known to excrete toxins occasionally.
Weaknesses: Farand Ola was recruited into House Duvall before she turned 20, as she was considerably shorter than most Kaleesh, and relies on the mercy of House Duvall's elders to provide the basic necessities.
House Duvall accepts initiates who have varying deformities, as is the custom of what they consider their social caste. Kaleesh are not born into any castes, but earn rankings through
apprenticeships as they age, and discourage suggestions their society is like those of less hospitable cultures. Farand Ola posesses albinism of the eyes, and they are subsequently a plae
blue instead of the normal yellow. Her eyes are more sensitive to bright light, and she wears a black sun veil during the day hours because of this. Farand Ola does not consider herself female, another feature of Palendre's philosophlangers. However, she does not claim to be above the carnal, as the enjoyment of prepared food is considered an indulgence in Kaleesh culture, and Farand Ola often eats candied crab.
Sample post:
It was high noon and the Tokin crabs had come out. Stepping out of the sand blown rock shelter, Farand Ola strapped on the insectile olfactory apparatus. It was an expensive object, one created from raided Huk biotechnology, but it would read the fluctuating pheromones of the crabs. Farand Ola donned a black sun veil and trod quickly to the waterfront, wincing as the sweltering heat of the midday sand stung the soles of bare feet.
By all the numerous gods of the universal pantheon, the crabs were plentiful! They barely noticed the small Kalee'de, and continued to snap up tidbits that had been washed ashore by the Jenuwaa.
Careful to restrain the pincers, Farand Ola picked up one. It had a small cavity in the center of its round body. Curious. Nass Sirind had once explained the significance of the hole. The crab's shape represented the all-encompassing animating spirit of Kalee that shaped the shorelines and brought down mountain ranges.
"They come out at the sun's peak, it can be explained in a multitude of ways," said the other Kalee'de; Nass Sirind was much taller and dark-skinned where the billowy protective garments did not cover.
Farand Ola was still a initiate student after all, and endured lectures about the eating habits of Tokin crabs with relish. The other students were examining the donut shaped crustaceans cautiously, and Farand Ola made a note to put down the one that had been previously taken out of line.
"Its a certain kind of creature they eat, isn't it? They release these pods in the spawning season, and that's when the crabs reproduce...."
"Yes...." Nass Sirind continued.
Image: www.deviantart.com/deviation/45518404/
Age: 21
Species: Kaleesh
Height: 4' 11'
Affiliation: Healer/Biotic maintenence, House Duvall, Kalee'de Inhabitance
History: Farand Ola was inducted into a local philosophlanger group by Nass Sirind, a recruiter of the
once renowned House Duvall. She gladly wears the loose fitting black and white striped gown of rank and the
emblem of the torus-shaped Tokin crab on her armband, representing her local ventures into biotechnology.
House Duvall is known for having once invented living blankets for the traditional
underground living spaces of the Kalee'de in the arid Palendre region, near the historical figure
Qymaen jai Sheelal of house L'salde's home town. However, in recent years House Duvall has fallen out
of favor, as competing houses opt for the favor of Kalee's elected overlord. Nass Sirind's team's maintenance work on the
Temple of Greevass was comissioned by the general's current heir, Forkwaith, in her recent endeavors
as Kalee's intergalactic publicity figure.
Farand Ola spends much of her time studying the underground
carcass gardens under House Sirind's main botanical laboratory where the bodies of deceased philosophlangers are converted into fungal beds.
As a result, her skin is paler than the average Kaleesh. Although this rarely matters for the mostly nocturnal citizens of Palendre, Farand Ola is part of an offworld welcoming party for the Imperial remnant, and is required to stay awake during the daylight hours where humans are mostly active.
She has three scarifications in the shape of dots under each eye, a mark of identification in House Duvall.
Strengths: Farand Ola, like most recruited "reject children" possesses an ability to communicate
with other species on an emotional level. Her field of work requires this, as the sewer dolpins - douraga,
only process the compounds sought by Kaleesh healers when paired with suitable partners. This position
is potentially hazardous, as douraga are known to excrete toxins occasionally.
Weaknesses: Farand Ola was recruited into House Duvall before she turned 20, as she was considerably shorter than most Kaleesh, and relies on the mercy of House Duvall's elders to provide the basic necessities.
House Duvall accepts initiates who have varying deformities, as is the custom of what they consider their social caste. Kaleesh are not born into any castes, but earn rankings through
apprenticeships as they age, and discourage suggestions their society is like those of less hospitable cultures. Farand Ola posesses albinism of the eyes, and they are subsequently a plae
blue instead of the normal yellow. Her eyes are more sensitive to bright light, and she wears a black sun veil during the day hours because of this. Farand Ola does not consider herself female, another feature of Palendre's philosophlangers. However, she does not claim to be above the carnal, as the enjoyment of prepared food is considered an indulgence in Kaleesh culture, and Farand Ola often eats candied crab.
Sample post:
It was high noon and the Tokin crabs had come out. Stepping out of the sand blown rock shelter, Farand Ola strapped on the insectile olfactory apparatus. It was an expensive object, one created from raided Huk biotechnology, but it would read the fluctuating pheromones of the crabs. Farand Ola donned a black sun veil and trod quickly to the waterfront, wincing as the sweltering heat of the midday sand stung the soles of bare feet.
By all the numerous gods of the universal pantheon, the crabs were plentiful! They barely noticed the small Kalee'de, and continued to snap up tidbits that had been washed ashore by the Jenuwaa.
Careful to restrain the pincers, Farand Ola picked up one. It had a small cavity in the center of its round body. Curious. Nass Sirind had once explained the significance of the hole. The crab's shape represented the all-encompassing animating spirit of Kalee that shaped the shorelines and brought down mountain ranges.
"They come out at the sun's peak, it can be explained in a multitude of ways," said the other Kalee'de; Nass Sirind was much taller and dark-skinned where the billowy protective garments did not cover.
Farand Ola was still a initiate student after all, and endured lectures about the eating habits of Tokin crabs with relish. The other students were examining the donut shaped crustaceans cautiously, and Farand Ola made a note to put down the one that had been previously taken out of line.
"Its a certain kind of creature they eat, isn't it? They release these pods in the spawning season, and that's when the crabs reproduce...."
"Yes...." Nass Sirind continued.
Feel free to post up when ye like.