Raajjyn

The Raajjyn are a race of alien immigrants to Rathnir with a unique culture, biology, and history that is fittingly like nothing else in the world. They are a sub-species belonging to a now thought-to-be-long-dead ancient group of inter-cosmic warriors known as the Rajjuulk, who are said to have conquered more than just the stars themselves long ago. Though the exact background is nature of the information that has been passed down over generations is not as accurate as previous depicts may suggest; some historical texts and oral observations from the time still remain in major circles of the sub-species. The exact origin of the Raajjyn is heavily debated among scholars of their people and that of outside sources alike, this is inherently due to their obscurity that revolves around their older historical recording methods. Initially starting out as written texts on old exotic plates and resources not home to Rathnir's embrace, the tradition of historical recording would slowly transition into a more oral context then back into a more prolific area of written scripture. As to the exact reason of this many historians claim that this was for the purpose to conserve resources or that keeping written information was not a strategy that warbands could easily transport or hold onto.

Though the means of historical pass throughs would inevitably change over time in most cases, despite the holes in some information, the historical background of their people is some what well recorded and kept safe in recent years. The Raajjyn people are ones bloodshed and often contribute this to their biology and legendary origin said to be some trillion years prior to their existence on Rathnir. Though those around them in most cases look down on their warlike mindset, they argue that it is due to the cultural climate that most of Rathnir's people dwell in. They understand their alienation in terms of tradition and culture, but move through it without a moments notice. They are a people of efficiency but also those of a repugnant nature, often slaughtering one another for racial power. Along with their ability to sustain themselves within the harshest of climates like that of the hell like realm of the nether. They're extremophiles and prefer areas in which most other wildlife on Rathnir would dare not go, like lava rich pools deep underground or areas in which water freezes in mere instances after leaving its container. They are omnivorous but have more predatory carnivore like tendencies that translate into cannibalisms in most cases. And they enjoy exotic yet brutal traditions that reflect their overall culture and laws within their lands. Of course, that is the way of the Raajjyn peoples.

Biology
Raajjyn have an exotic biology that doesn't necessarily compare to any of the previous studies on Rathnir wildlife and local biology, supporting a different base entirely that of Arsenic, which in it of itself doesn't seem to mirror the oral reports of older DNA within the past 3000 years. The exact origin of this exotic base is highly debated and whether or not it was due to natural stimulation from the environment is entirely unknown. As for the biological make of different organs and skin tissue, the result of both partial selective breeding to produce tougher skin and a difference of historical diet have been seen at dig sites from ancient bodies.

Raajjyn themselves have their brain located within the chest and multiple heart like organs around the inner body and the limbs acting as a valve like function for their large frame. Raajjyn themselves can range from around 6-10 feet in height and support a naturally bulky body. As for the life span, this in it of itself is also highly debated but is said to range from around 800 to 1100 years or so. Though despite this, not many Raajjyn from older eras are still around due to their warlike tendencies and constant infighting. Autopsies of their deceased and in older cases live Raajjyn provide information on how they transport their blood in colder or more coagulated instances. Round donut like muscle structures are spaced across their arteries and vein tissue to properly pump their viscous body fluids like blood. For Raajjyn who live in colder areas tend to have larger forms and more active types of these ring like structures as their blood has a tendency to solidify partially if not properly given physical interaction. This also makes it so that northerner breeds tend to need to eat more in order to power these special muscles in their environments.

As for bone structure Raajjyn have commonly been referred to as "spring legs" due to their strange structure and formation when decayed or when walking around normally. Their leg bones are made up of multiple individual pieces that are separated by a complex pattern of cartilage and stringy bone marrow to allow for a piston like function as a sort of shock absorber. This gives Raajjyn their signature walking pattern to be cartoonish yet solid, bouncing up and down with each step they take dramatically adjusting their entire body for better pivoting and locomotion.

Races/Ethnicities
Raajjyn like most other races around Rathnir do share some similarity to other races in terms of what is determined as 'different' ethnic group to ethnic group, such as skin color or difference in facial features; but when it comes to their overall proximity to one another, things begin to become more foreign relatively. Raajjyn races are not just divided by hemisphere but also local hemispheres with the most numerous of the few being the Equatorians, referring to their location around Rathnir's equator. The Equatorians do have an in-language name, "Raath'jjaava", but are less called by that name due to the difference in linguistic diversity among different outside groups. Though less on the nose named racial groups exist like the "Juulyyr douuh", a racial group most notably found within the colder regions of Rathnir around present-day Bardonia, to the "Kyydruvyyr", a sparse group of commonly behaved extremists who are the most violent of the species on Rathnir located around the deserts of Syltor.

Races themselves often come in many different sizes and colors and shades, some are even bordering the term sub-species due to their extreme difference in outside and inside features from the main species itself. Though, a standard for many Raajjyn lies within the Equatorians, they often stand around 8 feet in stature, and are built from a young age. They are extremophiles despite their location and appearance compared to other Raajjyn and are able to digest poison and alcohol better. Some believe this to be attributed to their arsenic chemistry while other believe they were created by the gods of alcohol themselves. Some Raajjyn like the 'Kyydruvyyr' have a much light tone compared to the other races that dot across Rathnir, and support small bumps along the sides of their faces and in some cases have been seen to develop small yet still sharp horns across their jaw line. As for the 'Juulyyr Douuh', Raajjyn of these racial group are far more dark compared to the rest of the brethren and support the largest bodies within the species, as some reach to around 10-12 feet in height and are occasionally spotted as albinos supporting a mystical white skin color.

Culture
Raajjyn are known for their brutal and exotic culture that is not often seen within other circles around Rathnir and are often spread out along the world itself, thus harboring a plethora of different traditions and customs. Their culture depends, though, on their location and hemisphere often attributing themselves to their environment whilst still sticking to an overall similar architectural style uniformly.

Culinary
One such hemispheric culture is that of the Alteniquia continent of the equator. This area is home to the most violent of the hemispheric cultures and of which mostly revolves around their lust for war as they often pick different targets that are widely hated by other nations and sects nearby to rally and forward their hostile nature. Though all Raajjyn are required to conduct any number of conflict for the sake of their psychological health, no other hemispheric race like that of the Equatorians go beyond their normal restraints to conduct xeno-conflicts outside of their stomping grounds. Though the Equatorians are not only interested in conflict, they also enjoy a wide variety of meats and dishes that allow for heavy use of cannibalized parts from their own people. Cannibalism is a big part of Raajjyn tradition and is often traded with other nations and local groups and tribes due to the quality of their meat. A common dish among Raajjyn tribes and warbands is that of "Kyy'druungou" (Kie-droon-gow) which directly translates to "stuffed stomach" into the common tongue, and is the process of stuffing entrails and thigh meat into the stomachs of fallen Raajjyn warriors which is then fermented into a large tub of bone marrow for a few hours before cooking in a large pot of boiling water. Other things like animal skins that have been fried are often eaten as a snack and subtle usage of vegetables such as carrots laced with intestinal layers in a sort of vegetable sausage.

Architecture
Raajjyn architecture is very unique compared to most surface structures on Rathnir, this is due to what many believe to be an ancient tradition to ward of hostile flora that used to hunt in massive predatory packs on their home-world, though this claim is highly debated like most others and only remnants as to whether or not this had occurred are only briefly mentioned by the remaining texts and scripture on the primordial slate.

Raajjyn homesteads and bastions often have an upper surface level which can in some cases have sails or in most cases campfires or basic entertainment commodities such as hammocks, with the area often known to most as a basement; is actually the sleeping quarters and major living area of the home. In many cases these homesteads have purposely neglected exteriors to create the effect of as if no one is lodging there. More fortified structures have been seen on the surface but only found in certain ethnic groups around Syltor and other local deserts. Underground structures, however, are far more popular and defendable by popular Raajjyn belief. Their architectural style revolves around this idea of high defensibility and utility along with the exterior run down look. Some Raajjyn cities appear from the surface as vast burnt down and destroyed towns or large hamlets with rarer cases looking like ancient cities, though despite this, have vast underground systems and storage centers that allow for higher security and secrecy.

Obelisks are a very common sight within equatorial locations along large mountain passes, as to the exact purpose initially is not known but often these obelisks hold information for passing travelers in a sort of way of tending to their own history and recording. These Obelisks initially date back to around 6500 or so years during the time period which is though to be when the Raajjyn first arrived in Rathnir.