Nimare
Non Magical - (Generic Species)
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Lore
The Deep Sea holds many Secrets
When venturing out onto the seas of Neo Maera, Leviathans and regular marine life are not the only beings you may come across. The serpents share the waters with a different kind altogether- the Nimare (basically, merfolk!), often called fish people. A highly advanced society that has built many cities below the waves, inaccessible to humans or those who exclusively breathe air (at least, without assistance). The Nimare are humanoids that usually have features of fish, but some of them take after cephalopods instead. They are built more sturdy than surface dwellers, with study, horn like claws on both feet and hands, as well as reinforced, thick lower arms. These arms serve to improve their swimming speed alongside their tails. They are, however, the fastest in their mer-form, which allows them to trade legs for a tail (or tentacles). While not all Nimare make use of this skill, it is one inherent to them all.
The Nimare live in a society where individuals are born into a certain rank that they cannot move out of. Generally, this distinction is between alphas, betas and omegas. Most of the population is at the beta rank, with the other two making up a smaller part. These ranks are not determinable by size or gender, but rather, the looks of their tails, and an inherent kind of scent that all Nimare can instinctively place correctly. That said, there are ways to mask this - though this should be applied with caution. While it is traditionally true that alpha's tend to be the most sought after for being providers or protectors, and omega are the most sought after for their beauty, this has no impact on an individual's skill or worth. Unfortunately, there are still definite tensions in their society caused by rank and standing, making it harder to navigate for outsiders and those disagreeing with the old ways.
Before claiming the Land
In ancient times, Nimare used to only exist with their mer-form, unable to move out of the oceans and lakes. They were, in fact, much more likely to inhabit the wide ocean and seas alongside the leviathans - which came with its own set of dangers. Back then, Nimare used to live either alone or in very small groups of at most five, constantly moving places and only really meddling with others to form new bonds or mate. As such, their current rank-based societal structures did not exist back then, which often comes as a surprise to many. In fact, these ranks only slowly began forming once the Nimare began to form bigger and bigger groups, then built cities, and finally moved on to land. This is why to this day, telling a rank based on mer-tail size alone is difficult, although frills and scent are still a good way to figure it out. It is much easier to visually tell their rank apart by considering their land form.
Features
All nimare share these features!
- elf like ears that can have a shape like fins or fins attached
- sturdy claws with two toes on the feet, 5 fingers on hands. Must have lines seperating segments/display the armor as shown in the subtype images.
- any colors are ok! The less they interact with the surface, the less likely they are to have "human like" skin.
- gills on their neck and/or below chest area
- Optional: spikes, fins/scales on their body, sturdy lower arms, webbed fingers
- eyes of any color (the more human the more likely to interact with the surface)
Please Note:
We will accept alpha's with tails or tentacles shorter than their height if you choose to upload it as such (and mostly want it for the rank not the appearance), but generally, try to make them clearly bigger than a beta!
Subtypes
Piscis (Nimare subtype)
Masterlist ExamplesThe fish-like Nimare that make up most of the population. They tend to have tails resembling fish, from sharks to stingrays to made up ones!
- No Trait Beta: a decent sized fish like tail that is neither armored nor has overly frilly decoration. Length should be between 1/2 and 2/3 the height of their body.
- With Alpha trait: a big sturdy fish tail that may appear armored/plated, often longer than body height but at most 2x the body height, with no decoration or frills.
- With Omega trait: a short tiny fish tail or long very thin one with proportionlly giant fins and lots of frills / soft shapes / transparent bits. The frill/fins should take more space than the tail part. At most as long as half the body height.
Cepha (Nimare subtype)
Masterlist ExamplesThe more rare cephalopod type. They grow tentacles reminiscent of octopus, squids or even jelly fish!
- Can have tentacles as hair hair as well! Suckers do not have to be present.
- No Trait Beta: tentacles or minimal frills. Tentacle length should be between 1/2 to 2/3 their height.
- With Alpha trait: big sturdy long tentacles that can be as long or longer than their body height, but at most twice as long as their body height.
- With Omega trait: slim nimble tentacles with jellyfish like hood or frilly details, no longer than half their height.
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Traits
Alpha (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Piscis alphas are recognized by a big sturdy fish tail that may appear armored/plated, with no decoration or frills.
Cepha alphas can be recognized by their thick and long tentacles with no hood/bell or frilled tentacles.
Tail or tentacles should be as long as or longer than the character's height, but at most 2x the height. The length here refers to the movable base parts of the tail/tentacle, not the frill/fin part.
Omega (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Piscis omegas are recognized by a short tiny or very thin fish tail with proportionlly giant fins and lots of frills, soft shapes or transparent bits.
Cepha omegas can be seen with delicate thin tentacles that may be frilly, or have a transparent hood/bell much like a jellyfish.
Tails or tentacles should be only about half their height at most in length. The length here refers to the movable base parts of the tail/tentacle, not the frill/fin part.
Fluffy (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Winter
Individuals that inhabit cold climates may grow thicker and longer fur to keep warm. This fur may grow in areas that a species usually does not grow fur in, or just heavily amplify existing fur.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
NOTE: If a species naturally has some longer tufts of fur in an area, such as near the hooves of faun or equos, the fluffy trait is not needed.
Floral (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Spring
Plant like growths on their bodies and a very in depth relationship with nature, these beings are quite the sight. This can range from sprouting flowers to having whole limbs made off of wood or plant matter. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating thanks to magical spells. There may also be floating flowers or petals around them.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
On Fire (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Fire/Lava like flames being summoned around their body. Better be cautious around these folks! This can range from candle like flames around them to entire limbs cloaked in flame. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating wisps of fire. Smoke is not covered by this trait, only flames. These Flames may glow like real fire.
Thunderstruck (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Sparks/Lightning around the individual. Shocking! It only gathers around the body / can be discharged from the body.
Smoke Cloaked (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Smoke, gas or mist gathering around the individual. These individuals often wear a mask that filter the potentially harmful bits of their smoke. The smoke can be cloud-like or wispy in form and may be semi-translucent.
Melting (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Summer
The heat caused some of the features of these individuals to melt, or to turn into a type of wax or goo. Affected features may be deformed/have a pattern. It can affect parts such as horns & the body itself. This trait is not painful to the affected.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Mechanical (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Autumn
Mechanical limbs and addons of all kinds, for those who are more prone to science than magic. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating thanks to technology. The features of each species must be retained.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
NOTE: You don't need this trait to create prosthetics for your character. Mechanical only refers to highly sought after and technologically advanced robotic limbs that integrate with the body in a way that there is no notable difference between it and a regular limb, think fullmetal alchemist!
Zombiefied (Rare) Masterlist Examples
These individuals look like death incarnate. From their scarred, tinted skin to raw chunks of flesh, or with visible bones... Do you want you want your character to look like the walking dead? The individual cannot be a full on skeleton, rather, their flesh should be affected and some limbs may be replaced with bones! Other forms of decay may present depending on where the character lives: For aquatic beings, barnacles or dead coral (muted in color) may stick to them. For those on land, critters may wander around the decayed parts.
Spectral (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Autumn
Some parts of these creatures seem to be dissolving into a spectral mass. The body part must visibly turn into spectral matter/fizzle out. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating. Spectral whisps may also float around the character.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Translucent (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Autumn
Part of these individuals body have mysteriously turned translucent. This allows for any sort of translucent limbs, which may have visible bones or simply appear empty. Gore/Organs are not allowed!
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Crystallized (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Winter
It's not quite clear how, but some individuals have developed crystallized features. This may affect horns/hooves/claws, or a whole limb. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating thanks to magical spells. It may also cause an icy / snowflake aura around the character, or floating crystals.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Plushified (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Winter
Parts of these beings have turned into plush. How curious. This allows for the addition of plush patches, stitches or plush limbs made of fabric to a character.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Bioluminiscent (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Spring
It's not quite clear how, but some individuals have developed glowing, bioluminicent body parts. This may affect horns/hooves/claws, markings or scales as well.
An Aura Trait only affects the characters surroundings, and cannot turn a limb into a different material!
NOTE: This trait is not needed for species that naturally glow such as Arma Caeli. You may add glow to things that naturally glow without needing this trait.
Earthen (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Spring
These creatures have body parts made out of stone, clay or earth. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating thanks to magical spells. It can also simply cause floating stones or pieces around the character.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Watery (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Summer
Water magic seems to affect bits of these characters body, turning them liquid. These parts may be disconnected or partly floating ripples of water. There may also be bubbles floating around the character.
Material traits turn a characters existing limbs, or part of one, into a different material. This should never affect more than 50% of the characters main body (the main body consisting of head, torso, arms and legs). Limbs should roughly keep their original shape (wings must still be recognizable as wings, tails as tails, etc).
Sparkling (Rare) Masterlist Examples
Season: Spring
These individuals shine so bright that they emanate sparkles or stars that surround them like an aura. The sparkles can be any shape or color.
An Aura Trait only affects the characters surroundings, and cannot turn a limb into a different material!
NOTE: You are free to add sparkle/shine to any artwork as a stylistical feature, this only concerns a very extreme sparkle effect that would be noticable in their world, and has taken on an almsot tangible form (similar to snowflakes floating).
Transformations
Mer Masterlist Examples
Although Nimare have developed to be bipedal over centuries, due to also laying claim to homes on land and interacting with the surface more, they have ever retained the ability to turn into their leg-less mer form. Since for this transformation, their legs and fins merge to form a long tail or tentacles respectively, their rank cannot always be determined by the size of it alone - although it is still true that most betas and alphas will have bigger or longer tails than an omega.
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