Khanasri

The Khanasri are a non-human race of people descended from Rathniri Najer humans that were altered and transported to Abexilas during the time when Iristor's comet passed Rathnir.

History
In the final years of Rathnir, the Great Sages of Najer foretold the end of the world through divine prophecies and signs. They prepared a book detailing their knowledge and the customs and values of the Najer people, and distributed it with a warning of the coming calamity. The Najer people began preparing, having about three years to do so.

When the time came, the sages communed with the various Lost Gods, and various portals to Abexilas opened up in their temples, allowing caravans of Najer people to travel to a new, safe place. The portals, being infused with divine energy, altered the biology of some of those who used them. The energy of the portals, whether intentionally or unintentionally, gifted certain individuals with the aspects of the gods.

When the people arrived in Abexilas, they were shocked at their appearance, and so called themselves "aberrant souls" (Khanasri in their language).

Biology
There are several different races of Khanasri, each race corresponding to a certain old world god.

The Mekhur Khanasri relate to Menkauhor, being strong in spirit and sensitive to the earth.

The Katha Khanasri relate to Gafa, being amicable and aquatic.

The Ashta Khanasri relate to Ajvudah, being fierce and lively.

The Hashav Khanasri relate to Koshaf, being wise and agile.

The Darmaz Khanasri relate to Taramsej, being sturdy and versatile.

The Uriya Khanasri relate to Duyani, being natural and creative.

In addition, many of other deities contributed their energies, and as such have their own corresponding race, but these are less common.