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 ====== Lorath Physiology ====== ====== Lorath Physiology ======
 The [[species:lorath|lorath]] are a humanoid monotreme [[guide:species|species]] notable for their white hair, grey skin, small black feathered wings on their back, and golden eyes. As the lorath have different [[lorath_matriarchy:culture#castes|castes]], this page will contain information pertaining to each caste as well as the species as a whole. The [[species:lorath|lorath]] are a humanoid monotreme [[guide:species|species]] notable for their white hair, grey skin, small black feathered wings on their back, and golden eyes. As the lorath have different [[lorath_matriarchy:culture#castes|castes]], this page will contain information pertaining to each caste as well as the species as a whole.
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 ===Abilities Shortlist=== ===Abilities Shortlist===
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   * May have greater than human physical capabilities, minor shape-shifting, or greater than human cognitive function.   * May have greater than human physical capabilities, minor shape-shifting, or greater than human cognitive function.
   * Resistance to psychoactive substances, and a greater capability to cope with those that do affect them.   * Resistance to psychoactive substances, and a greater capability to cope with those that do affect them.
-  * Immunity to spicy food. +  * Capsaicin resistant physiology.
-  * Small wings while generally useless for flight hit fairly hard.((Could be capable of breaking a human arm if properly trained.))+
  
 ====Development and Life Expectancy==== ====Development and Life Expectancy====
-After copulation and successful internal fertilization, an egg begins to form within the female lorath over a period of three to four months during which the egg develops, expands, and forms a hard shell. Following development the egg is laid by the female and is then incubated and cared for by the parents as a shared unit for six to seven Lor months while the young matures within the egg. After the six to seven months have elapsed and the young is done maturing within the egg and they begin the process of breaking free over a period of a few hours. The specifics of this development are affected by the parents' caste, genetics, and if of the lmanel caste aspectation; additionally the temperature, humidity, and local conditions of the egg after it has been laid has an impact on development making precise developmental times impossible to determine broadly, though lorath medical professionals are capable of assessing the development of an egg on an individual basis.+After copulation and successful internal fertilization, the successfully fertilized egg develops within the female lorath over a period of three to four months during which time the egg is provided with nutrients from the mother as well as exposed to hormones which guide the development as the egg expands, and forms a hard shell. Following the initial growth period the egg is laid by the female and is then incubated and cared for by the parents as a shared unit for six to seven Lor months while the young matures within the egg. After the six to seven months have elapsed and the young is done maturing within the egg and they begin the process of breaking free over a period of a few hours. The specifics of this development are affected by the parents' caste, genetics, and if of the lmanel caste aspectation; additionally the temperature, humidity, and local conditions of the egg after it has been laid has an impact on development making precise developmental times impossible to determine broadly, though lorath medical professionals are capable of assessing the development of an egg on an individual basis.
  
 Upon hatching a lorath is developmentally equivalent to a human of three or four years old. Freshly hatched lorath are typically capable of self-locomotion within the first week of life, and are able to speak with some mastery within their first month of life typically becoming fluent within their first year. Upon hatching a lorath is developmentally equivalent to a human of three or four years old. Freshly hatched lorath are typically capable of self-locomotion within the first week of life, and are able to speak with some mastery within their first month of life typically becoming fluent within their first year.
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 ====Body Type==== ====Body Type====
-All lorath have a humanoid body type with a general vertical symmetry. Their body is designed to stand with an upright posture their head sitting upon a neck connected to their wide-hipped torso which is flanked by two arms transitions into a pair of muscular legs. A secondary pair of limbs is anchored to their upper back hinting at their avian evolutionary heritage taking the form of, typically small, wings.+All lorath have a humanoid body type with a general vertical symmetry. Their body is designed to stand with an upright posture their head sitting upon a neck connected to their wide-hipped torso which is flanked by two arms transitions into a pair of legs. A secondary pair of limbs are anchored to the rear of the rib cage ranging from between the shoulder blades to sitting at the base of the rib cage hinting at their avian evolutionary heritage taking the form of, typically small, wings.
  
-As a species lorath typically have athletic builds with few members of the race developing excessive fat deposits, with the notable exception of the chests of Lorath women which on average exceed human women in size.+As a species lorath typically have athletic, though rarely bulky, builds. Females are prone to develop increased quantities of adipose tissues due to the need to have reserves for nursing and remaining near the nest when tending to a clutch. As a result of both evolutionary and eugenically cultivated trends these tissues most often concentrate in the breast structure as well as well as the thighships, and buttocks of the woman with an lesser increase in adipose tissues being found in the rest of the body. Males on the other hand while not prone to developing adipose tissues notably tend to develop with less muscular tissue than females as well as in general having lower levels of growth hormones resulting in the male population having smaller, less physically powerful builds than the females. 
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 +Notably lorath connective and supporting tissue is observably more resilient to wear, and heals more effectively than similar tissues in other humanoids. This trait largely negates sagging of skin and connective tissue damage even in geriatric individuals resulting in the lorath species lacking many of the common indicators of old age such as loose and heavily wrinkled skin
  
 ==Caste Body Type Averages== ==Caste Body Type Averages==
-  * **Fyunnen:** At a glance average members of the Fyunnen House posses a lean, athletic build much like that of a martial artist with additional notable muscle development in the hips and thighs. While most Fyunnen are not overtly muscular when at rest, it is easy to see the movement of their musculature when in motion, and the source of their strength becomes truly apparent when actively engaged in a task that requires it. Additionally Fyunnen females are notable for possessing busts above the norm for their species+  * **Fyunnen:** At a glance average members of the Fyunnen House posses a lean, athletic build with additional notable muscle development in the hips and thighs. While most Fyunnen are not overtly muscular when at rest, it is easy to see the movement of their musculature when in motion, and the source of their strength becomes truly apparent when actively engaged in a task that requires it.  
-  * **Lmanel:** As a result of the genetic bonding of the Lmanel house, there is no true average body type for the caste, with individuals taking on physical attributes mimicking those of the animal they are bonded to. As such members of the caste may be thinner, softer, or physically intimidating relative to the lorath average with no obvious trends. Like the Fyunnen house some Lmanel are known to have notably large busts well above the species norm+  * **Lmanel:** As a result of the genetic bonding of the Lmanel house, there is no true average body type for the caste, with individuals taking on physical attributes mimicking those of the animal they are bonded to. As such members of the caste may be thinner, softer, or more physically intimidating relative to the lorath average with no obvious trends. 
-  * **Occhetian:** Being more cognitively inclined, the Occhestian House is the closest to the human average with thinner, less physically imposing builds being prevalent throughout the caste. Despite their lack of physically centric attributes the caste's belief in a healthy body promoting a healthy mind lends to Occhestians being quite fit and often well suited to running.+  * **Occhetian:** Being more cognitively inclined, the Occhestian House is the closest to the human average with thinner, less physically imposing builds being prevalent throughout the caste. Despite their lack of physically centric attributes the caste's belief in a healthy body promoting a healthy mind lends to Occhestians being quite fit and well suited to activities focused on endurance and agility.
  
 ===Limbs=== ===Limbs===
 Naturally every lorath possesses two arms, each one starting at a shoulder connected to the torso, a single elbow and wrist connecting to a hand which features four fingers and a thumb. Naturally every lorath possesses two arms, each one starting at a shoulder connected to the torso, a single elbow and wrist connecting to a hand which features four fingers and a thumb.
  
-The two legs of the lorath body start at the pelvis and travel down to a forward facing knee forming the thigh. Past this point the lower leg connects to an ankle attached to a plantigrade foot with five toes of descending size from the inner most to outermost. The leg muscles of a lorath are notably well developed and are almost universally quite large compared to the arms.+The two legs of the lorath body start at the pelvis and travel down to a forward facing knee forming the end of the thigh. Past this point the lower leg connects to an ankle attached to a plantigrade foot with five toes of descending size from the inner most to outermost. The leg muscles of a lorath are notably well developed and are almost universally quite large compared to the arms.
  
-The final set of limbs consists of a pair of black feathered wings which are anchored to a ball and socket joint present in the back of the lorath's rib cage near the smaller shoulder blade structures which attach to the arms. Each wing features a skeletal structure comparable to the arms with an 'elbow' and 'wrist' joint. Long fused 'fingers' form support for the wings. It is notable that in most lorath individuals the wings are much too small to provide flight, as well as the density of the bone material providing too much weight leading to the wings being safely be considered vestigial. Despite this if trained lorath wings can provide some utility as a secondary pair of limbs, and at the very least can be used for striking in self defence.+The final set of limbs consists of a pair of black feathered wings which are anchored to a ball and socket joint present in the back of the lorath's rib cage. Due to genetic drift the location of the wing structure may either be present near the smaller shoulder blade structures which attach to the arms, or present lower on the rib cage occurring as low as the floating ribs. Each wing features a skeletal structure comparable to the arms with an 'elbow' and 'wrist' joint. Long fused 'fingers' form support for the wings. It is notable that in most lorath individuals the wings are much too small to provide flight, as well as the density of the bone material providing too much weight leading to the wings being safely be considered vestigial. Despite this if trained lorath wings can provide some utility as a secondary pair of limbs, and at the very least can be used for striking in self defense.
  
-===Average Height and Weight=== +===Height and Weight=== 
-While the specific ranges of lorath height vary greatly between the three castes the species is noted as having adults ranging between 4' and 9' on average giving the lorath species a large variety of physical form in height alone. The average weights of an individual range from 100lbs for the smallest adults to 800lbs for the largest with some variances for different dietary practices and varying levels of physical fitness.+While the specific ranges of lorath height and weight vary greatly between the three castes the species is noted as having most adults ranging between 121cm (4'and 274cm (9'on average giving the lorath species a large variety of physical form in height alone. On average the weights of an individual range from 45kg (100 lbs) for the smallest adults to 363kg (800 lbs) for the largest with some variances for different dietary practices and varying levels of physical fitness.
  
 It is notable that in the lorath species the female is typically larger than the male both in height and muscle mass. It is notable that in the lorath species the female is typically larger than the male both in height and muscle mass.
  
-==Caste Height Averages==+==Caste Height Ranges==
   * **Fyunnen:** Females within the Fyunnen House are typically quite large, with none existing below 175cm (5'10") and a maximum of 270cm (9') having been regularly observed with the average sitting around 210cm (7'). Males are typically shorter though they maintain the caste minimum of 175cm (5'10") however they rarely reach 240cm (8') in height with the caste average for men sitting around 188cm (6'3).   * **Fyunnen:** Females within the Fyunnen House are typically quite large, with none existing below 175cm (5'10") and a maximum of 270cm (9') having been regularly observed with the average sitting around 210cm (7'). Males are typically shorter though they maintain the caste minimum of 175cm (5'10") however they rarely reach 240cm (8') in height with the caste average for men sitting around 188cm (6'3).
   * **Lmanel:** The Lmanel House is the most difficult of the castes to quantify as the genetic bonding process((aspectation)) usually has an impact upon the height of the individual making some individuals much shorter, or taller with no clear average. Despite this Lmanel can be safely assumed to exist within a range of 135cm (4'5") to 275cm (9').   * **Lmanel:** The Lmanel House is the most difficult of the castes to quantify as the genetic bonding process((aspectation)) usually has an impact upon the height of the individual making some individuals much shorter, or taller with no clear average. Despite this Lmanel can be safely assumed to exist within a range of 135cm (4'5") to 275cm (9').
   * **Occhestian:** Females and males of the Occhestians House are largely homogeneous with a shared average height of 165cm (5'6) and with some rare individuals reaching 180cm (6').    * **Occhestian:** Females and males of the Occhestians House are largely homogeneous with a shared average height of 165cm (5'6) and with some rare individuals reaching 180cm (6'). 
  
-==Caste Weight Averages== +==Caste Weight Ranges== 
-  * **Fyunnen:** Owing to their size, as well as increased muscle and bone density of members of the Fyunnen House, females are rarely found below 90kg (200lbs) with individuals ranging up to 550kg (1210lbs) in the tallest and most muscular individuals. Males of the house being smaller typically range between 86kg (190lbs) and up to a maximum of 360kg (800lbs) at their tallest. +  * **Fyunnen:** Owing to their size, as well as increased muscle and bone density of members of the Fyunnen House, adult females are rarely found below 90kg (200 lbs) with individuals ranging up to 550kg (1210 lbs) in the tallest and most muscular individuals. Adult males of the house being smaller typically range between 86kg (190 lbs) and up to a maximum of 360kg (800 lbs) at their tallest. 
-  * **Lmanel:** Due to the impact of genetic bonding with animals upon individuals of the Lmanel House, the weights vary wildly between individuals, however it is unlikely that Lmanel will weigh less than 23kg (50lbs) or more than 800kg (1760lbs). +  * **Lmanel:** Due to the impact of genetic bonding with animals upon individuals of the Lmanel House, the weights vary wildly between individuals, however it is unlikely that an adult Lmanel will weigh less than 23kg (50 lbs) or more than 800kg (1760 lbs). 
-  * **Occhestian:** Not featuring any natural musculoskeletal enhancements or quirks members of the Occhestian house typically range between 45kg (100lbs) at lightest, and 90kg (200lbs) at the heaviest.+  * **Occhestian:** Not featuring any natural musculoskeletal enhancements or quirks members of the Occhestian house typically range between 45kg (100 lbs) at lightest, and 90kg (200 lbs) at the heaviest.
  
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 ====Pelage==== ====Pelage====
-Most lorath have hair which grows on in abundance on the the tops, sides, and back of a lorath's head, keeping off of their ears and the majority of their face save for their eyebrows and eyelashes. Male lorath like male humans are capable of growing full beards. As a result of five millennia spent underground the lorath species has lost natural pigment in their hair and as such all lorath have naturally white hair.+Most lorath have hair which grows on in abundance on the the tops, sides, and back of a lorath's head, keeping off of their ears((with the exception of the Lmanel caste)) and the majority of their face save for their eyebrows and eyelashes. Male lorath like male humans are capable of growing full beards. As a result of five millennia spent underground the lorath species has lost natural pigment in their hair and as such all lorath have naturally white hair. Body hair is almost unknown for lorath, having at most a peach fuzz-like presence, generally unnoticeable in contrast with the skin of the individual.
  
 ====Head==== ====Head====
-Lorath have two evenly spaced eyes on the front of their head flanking a bridge which leads down to their nose, a structure with two downward oriented nostrils. Beneath this is a single horizontally oriented mouth typically sealed by lips with a pink cast due to the thinner skin. The mouth proper contains a mirrored set of teeth on the top and bottom jaw surrounding a short prehensile tongue. On the left and right side of the head slightly below lorath eye level is an ear the exact shape of which is determined by the individual's caste.+Lorath have two evenly spaced eyes on the front of their head flanking a bridge which leads down to their nose, a structure with two downward oriented nostrils. Beneath this is a single horizontally oriented mouth typically sealed by lips with a champagne pink((#f1ddcf)) cast due to the thinner skin. The mouth proper contains a mirrored set of teeth on the top and bottom jaw surrounding a short prehensile tongue. On the left and right side of the head slightly below lorath eye level is an ear the exact shape of which is determined by the individual's caste.
  
 ==Lorath Ears== ==Lorath Ears==
   * **Fyunnen:** Members of the Fyunnen House are easily identifiable by the 5cm (2in) of extra height to their ears which tapers into a point. Otherwise the ear is structurally similar to that of a human's ear superficially.   * **Fyunnen:** Members of the Fyunnen House are easily identifiable by the 5cm (2in) of extra height to their ears which tapers into a point. Otherwise the ear is structurally similar to that of a human's ear superficially.
-  * **Lmanel:** The Lmanel House is known for their unusually long ears, which is nearly as bestial as their spirit. The shape of the ear is a long tapering triangular shape which terminates in a trio of triangular spikes. Some have suggested that the Lmanel ear may be an exaggerated example of a feline ear.+  * **Lmanel:** The Lmanel House is known for their unusually long ears covered in a light fur-like growth of hair on the outer and back portions of the structure, which are nearly as bestial as their spirit. The shape of the ear is a long tapering triangular shape which terminates in a trio of triangular spikes. Some have suggested that the Lmanel ear may be an exaggerated example of a feline ear.
   * **Occhestian:* For the Occhestian House the ears are rather unassuming being much like those of the Fyunnen house, though lacking the extra pointed feature, instead having a curve like that of the human ear, though the lobe of the Occhestian ear is fused to the jawline.   * **Occhestian:* For the Occhestian House the ears are rather unassuming being much like those of the Fyunnen house, though lacking the extra pointed feature, instead having a curve like that of the human ear, though the lobe of the Occhestian ear is fused to the jawline.
  
 ===Vision=== ===Vision===
-Lorath have fairly good sight, with three color receptors and separate set of cells for low light monochromatic visionTheir eyes have an iris which is most often golden in coloration restricts the light allowed to pass through the lens to be interpreted by the retina of the eye.+The lorath eye is a spherical organ naturally paired in sockets in the skull with one on each side of the bridge of the nose. Lorath eyes are capable of rotating to cover 225 degree horizontal field of view. Typically Lorath move both eyes to a central focus, however coordinated individuals are capable fo moving each eye independently through voluntary motor control. 
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 +Inside the lorath eye are muscle groups which allow the eye to automatically adjust to optimize the distance between the lens and the cornea allowing for efficient focal capabilitiesAdditionally the pectin present within the eye contains pigment evolved to absorb UV radiation reducing damage to the eyes as well as converting the absorbed radiation into heat which aids in maintaining the temperature of the eye in low-temperature environments.  
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 +Lorath vision covers a range comparable to that of human vision, however the increased muscle control present in lorath eyes as well as structural quirks such as a more efficient blood supply allow for lorath eyes to operate in high and low light environments beyond that which would be comfortable for a human. Additionally at optimal health a lorath would have a vision quality of 20/5((A Lorath can see a detail at twenty feet that a human can see at five feet)), however on average lorath eyesight is roughtly 20/10 comparable to human vision. 
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 +Due to the pectin present in the structure of the lorath eye, lorath irises are almost universally a shade of amber to goldenrod.
  
 ====Oral==== ====Oral====
-The dentition of the lorath is composed of sixteen molarsfour canine, and eight incisors split between the upper and lower jaw evenly and cradled by gumsThe interior of the mouth features a short prehensile tongue, salivary glands, and mucous membranes covering the interior surfaces of the lipscheeks, and palate.+Located on the vertical midline of the lorath facial structurepositioned above the chin and beneath the nosethe lorath mouth is horizontal in its length, with soft-tissue and muscle lip structures framing the oral cavity. Within the oral cavity, the lorath have one tongue which measures on average fourteen to sixteen centimeters from throat to tip, with variations noted to shorter and longer lengths 
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 +Lorath mouths range in capacity of teeth based on individual oral cavity size, with the 'healthy' minimum of teeth being 26 in an adult mouth. 36 teeth are noted as common in larger examples of Fyunnen and Lmanel oral cavities. Lorath dental structure is consistent with humanoid omnivoreswith incisors and canines located in the anterior of the dental structurewith molars located in the posterior. Notably, lorath go through three stages of teeth; child teeth present from hatching to adolescence. Adolescent teeth present from their time of eruption to a transition to adult teeth which are present for the remainder of the lorath lifespan. On average, adolescent teeth initially assert themselves at sixteen years of age, while adult teeth emerge at thirty years of age. 
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 +Bite force commonly offered by the lorath oral structure ranges between 125 to 175 lbs of force delivered by the molars, and 47 lbs of force on average from the incisors. 
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 +Membrane tissues located in the lorath mouth allow for limited permeability into the lorath bloodstream allowing for a limited degree of chemical absorption as a result of oral contact. To compensate for a potential vulnerability to microbial and viral intrusion the membrane tissues have developed the capacity to secrete antibody compounds which reduce the viral and bacterial numbers present in the lorath oral cavity reducing infection viability as a result of oral exposure.
  
 ===Taste=== ===Taste===
-The lorath species is capable of a wide range of nuanced taste comparable to that of humans, however they are unable to detect capsaicin and it does not interact to any great effect with their physiology.+The lorath species is capable of a wide range of nuanced taste comparable to that of humans. Of note lorath are unable to detect capsaicin in all but the highest concentrations and it does not interact to any great effect with their physiology.
  
 ===Vocalizations=== ===Vocalizations===
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 =====Internal Traits===== =====Internal Traits=====
 ==== Senses ==== ==== Senses ====
-As a whole lorath sensory perception is comparable to that of humansthe primary difference being the lorath'inability to taste capcaisin.+As a whole lorath sensory perception is comparable to that of humans with the exception of lorath eyesight being slightly better on average and the lorath'minimal physiological interaction with capsaicin.
  
 Lmanel notably may have greater sensory capabilities dependent on their aspectation animal. Lmanel notably may have greater sensory capabilities dependent on their aspectation animal.
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