Khazdiat
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| Khazdiat | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: | Perferendis
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| Species: | G. Perferendis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gigans Perferendis | |
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Habitat and population
-WIP- Prior to the rise of agricultural civilisation, the ancient Khazdiat lived primarily in the alpine regions in West Tengaria where they lived semi nomadic lives relying on the many caves littering the mountainsides to shield themselves from the bitter winters of their lands. In modern times they live extremely urban lives with a small portion of the population living outside of urban areas and even fewer living outside of their ancestral homelands
Biology
Anatomy and physiology
The Khazdiat are relatively similar to humans in terms of anatomy and physiology, possessing a single set of arms and legs and a relatively similar appearance however the similarities end there as there are numerous differences both internal and external. The first and most notable external difference are their hardened plates on their shoulders, forearms, thighs, back, forehead and the back of their neck forming a natural form of armour which commonly takes a colour ranging from a desaturated Khaki to a bone like colour. Akin to Humans and similar humanoid species, they also feature a 2123 dental formula but with slightly larger canine teeth.
In terms of internal differences their skeletal system is far denser with their bones having a far higher mineral content and an increased quantity of skeletal muscle and ligaments, Their skin is also notably thicker and tougher granting them a measure of protection against physical attacks and the cold of their homeland, in addition they possess a larger then average brain, liver and a highly efficient set of lungs which can be explained from their mountainous native lands.
Life cycle
The Khazdiat live on average, assuming their death doesn't come from external sources, for approximately 250 years naturally with adulthood commonly arriving by their 35th year and ending at their 200th year. Unlike with humans who usually die from organ failure in their old age, the Khazdiat suffer from a condition where their advanced immune system rapidly attacks the nervous system of the host, usually killing them within weeks, Once this conditions sets in its untreatable and it's still not understood how to prevent it or even why it occurs.
Diet
The Khazdiat are an omnivorous species, leaning more into the carnivorous requiring a diverse spread of sustenance and an average caloric input of 4,250 calories per day.
Biological Variation
The Khazdiat have little to no skin colour variation thanks to the cold climate they reside in, with the largest variations being in the colour of their plates, eyes and hair. In terms of their height and build the Khazdiat vary in height between 2.1m and 2.7m and their typicall build is tall and broad with broad shoulders and heads.
Between sexes there is little noticeable variation with both sexes having the same build and body shape for the most part, the only difference is in facial hair with Females typically growing less.