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Khajiit
Apr 10, 2012 11:50:19 GMT -5
Post by Listener on Apr 10, 2012 11:50:19 GMT -5
 Khajiit The feline race known as the Khajiit have been native on Tamriel before man and mer, mainly in their homeland of Elsweyr (which pronounced Else Where). A unique race whose appearances are msyteriously connected with the twin moons, which they also rever as the gods, Jone and Jode with a term called Lunar Lattice, a mysterious force entitled the ja'Kha'jay in their native tongue. The most common of forms are the upright catmen known as Suthay-raht, a form that have several differences in itself, may it be fur to the stance of their legs. One thing that Khajiit are connected by is their religious connection to Moonsugar, described by them as 'crystallized moonlight' that was collected from the sugarcane groves of Tenmar Forest, A highly addictive sugar that have been used as blackmarket drug, especially with the production of Skooma, for centuries. This addiction to moonsugar have given Khajiits a certain sweet-tooth that have become apart of their diet. The Khajiit race has always been sterotyped as pickpocketing thieves, putting them in a dark light in society, and sadly forcing several to live as such due to their comrades' views. But they can grow to be accomplished warriors with their claws and incredible agility, especially the martial artists of the Khajiiti arts, and with hard training, successful mages. Now, the Khajiit government, formerly the Elsweyr Confederacy, have split once more into two kingdom as client states of the Thalmer Dominion; the Anequina in the arid badlands of the north and the Pellitine kingdom in the southern forests. |
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Khajiit
Apr 10, 2012 12:05:39 GMT -5
Post by Listener on Apr 10, 2012 12:05:39 GMT -5
Ohmes
This breed is similar in many ways to the Bosmer, although generally of lesser stature. In order to avoid being mistaken as one of the Bosmer many Ohmes tattoo their faces to resemble a feline-aspect. The Ohmes is the most common form seen outside of the province of Elsweyr, taking advantage of other races' preference to their appearance to serve in positions of ambassadorship and trade.
Ohmes-raht
Similar to the race of men, save for their short, light-colored fur, the Ohmes-raht may easily be mistaken as men at a distance. Unlike the many other species of Khajiit who walk like cats upon the balls of their feet, the Ohmes-raht walk upon their heels like men.
Suthay
Similar to the Suthay-raht but they have more bestial appearances and smaller stature, walking in a digitigraded stance.
Suthay-raht
Similar in height and build to the race of man, the Suthay-raht are one of the most common races of Khajiit.
Their coloring ranges from dark brown and orange, to light yellow, both with and without stripes and spots. Suthay-raht are often referred to as "Ja'Khajiit" by those of other races; this appellation often strikes the Khajiit as odd, said title being one of their names for Mehrunes Dagon.
Cathay
A Khajiiti form determined by Lunar Lattice (ja'Kha'jay): when moon Masser is waxing and Secunda is full. Similar to the Suthay-raht in appearance and bi-pedalism, however they possess greater stature and strength, making them obvious warriors in combat.
Cathay-raht
A Khajiiti form determined by Lunar Lattice (ja'Kha'jay): when moons Masser and Secunda are waxing. Larger and stronger than even the Cathay, the Cathay-raht are often described by non-Khajiit races as "jaguar-men".
Alfiq
A quadrupedal form of Khajiit, the Alfiq is, in many respects, similar to a simple housecat. Although diminutive in form, the Alfiq retain the keen intelligence of the Khajiiti, having the ability to understand the spoken word of others, although unable to respond. Interestly, they are said to be the most potiental of their forms to use magic.
Dagi
A less-common form of Khajiit, Dagi commonly live in the trees of the Tenmar forrest. Due to their smaller size and light weight, they are able to dwell in the higher branches which even the Bosmer cannot reach. The Dagi have a natural affinity for magic, and are known spellcasters like their Alfiq cousins.
Pahmar
A Khajiiti form that have the size and appearance of a tiger, and like the Alfiq, have beguiling intelligence to understand others but can't reply.
Pahmar-raht
A larger and more fierce-looking form of the Pahmar.
Senche
The Senche is commonly employed by the other Khajiit breeds as a steed, assumedly by will. Roughly the same height as the average Altmer, with an average weight comparable to that of twenty Altmer.
Senche-raht
Larger and slower than the Senche, the Senche-raht are also possessed of a shorter body-span and straighter legs. The average Senche-raht stands as tall as two Altmer and can weigh as much or more than fifty.
Like the original Senche strain, Senche-raht are also employed as steeds, notably in battle, whence they earned the title "battlecats" from Imperial troopers in the early eras.
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