>>104650530Concerning Hoomans - Anatomy and Attire
Hoomans are a humanoid race with numerous owl features. The most prominent of these is their heads, being similar to that of owls to the point of their ears being situated at different elevations. They also have short tails, though these are hidden under the cloaks they wear almost every time they are in public. Another noticeable distinction Hoomans have is the presence of feathers rather than hair or fur. This takes the form of down or "fuzz" rather than the plumage one thinks of when hearing the word "feather", though the head and tail bear feathers reminiscent of those allowing for flight in exception to this.
There are some minor similarities to owls as well, including a greater-than-average neck-turning radius and particularly long legs compared to other humanoids.
The longer legs lend to Hoomans on average being taller than other races, though the strain on them leads to joint pains among other difficulties. As a result, it is quite common to see aging Hoomans bracing against objects or relying on a cane to reduce the burden on their legs. A few unfortunate souls even have to rely on wheelchairs. These wheelchair-bound Hoomans are often accompanied by a Bubon Toehound to keep them company when the youth are with their parents.
Female Hoomans (hereafter referred to as Femhoomans) lack breasts, as they do not nurse their young. It is perhaps worth noting that they have down on their chests, and Femhoomans take care in properly grooming their chest fuzz to provide premium snuggling experiences.
Hoomans are rarely seen in public wearing anything other than a hooded cloak. The cloaks worn by Hoomans have their own differences between each other, but many elements are shared between them all.
In spite of their avian characteristics, Hoomans lack wings. Instead, the edges of their cloaks' sleeves are patterned in design and/or shape to give the impression they are wings. The sleeves are therefore long enough to extend at least as far as the wrist if not longer and are overall rather wide. Likewise, the cloaks themselves extend almost to the ankles.
Most cloaks are some shade of brown, though black or white cloaks are not unheard of in certain regions of /who/.
Every Hooman who has proven themself to be a respectful and responsible member of society is bestowed two feathers: One is from the parents, the other by the grandparent who oversaw their education. These feathers are from local owl species. Though typically fastened or pinned to the hood of their cloak, the feathers can acceptably be applied to anywhere within near proximity of the head. Therefore, it is acceptable for a Hooman to have feathers in a hairband, on a necklace, or on any other accessory, as long as that accessory is worn at all times in public.
Any Hooman elected to the position of Ave or Skal is bestowed an object that allows for them to be identified from a distance, such as a unique helmet or a handheld trinket of some kind. If the object is to be worn, they are expected to wear it whenever executing their duties as Ave/Skal.
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https://rentry.org/concerning-hoomans-wipWas planning to make a big lore dump about the mundane aspects of Hooman life, but I got writer's block when I tried approaching it as one big thing so I'm breaking it down by category and taking it piecemeal. I'll post any future additions to the rentry itt but not anchor it, as it will already be added to a pre-existing rentry that was already anchored. Open to feedback on what was written as well as any requests to cover a particular topic outlined within the rentry. If there aren't any requests, I'll likely go into household composition and Hooman education next.
>>104708252Nice to see the players put their features to use!
Sad to see Grimm go, but if deaths have to happen it's better for the first one to happen to the vet's character since rolling up a new one is simpler, and it shows the newbies you're willing to let people die without them getting traumatized by it happening to them.
