Fumerian
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Introduction
Fumerians (pronounced ...?) are a race of sapient, long-eared furred individuals that originated from the planet Karthoum. They have known to, since their existence, move out of their homeworld, and spread out to inhabit other planets as well. The origins of how the Fumerians came to be is unknown, even to the Fumerians themselves, as there is little to no evidence supporting evolution or spiritual coming. There is a theory by the Cult of Dakology that has yet to be disproved. This theory states that it was actually Dr.Dakka that created the Fumerian Species through human testing. Whether this theory is correct or not has yet to be seen.
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Appearance
Fumerians all share the general traits of large, pointed ears, a long, straight tail, and fur. However, there is some differences in appearance that separates the species into two noticeable races; The Lombards (Lombeaux in Karthic-Royale) and the Bulfas (Bulfau in Karthic-Royale).
Lombard
Lombard Fumerians are more feline in appearance, have larger ears, and have long fur only at the very ends of their tails. Fur color in Lombards are naturally either white, black, tan, brown, gold, or grey, although one can easily dye all of their fur an artificial color. Lombards have a triangular fur pattern that goes all across their body, usually being a darker color than their fur. A Lombard's average height is around 6 to 7 feet respectively.
Bulfa
Bulfa Fumerians are slightly different than Lombards. Bulfas are more vulpine in appearance, have flatter ears, and have long fur all over their tails. Fur Color in Bulfas are no different than Lombards, with the same artificial options being gifted to them as well. Bulfas usually have no noticeable fur patterns, and are usually one color all over. A Bulfa's average height is around 5 to 6 feet, respectively.
Physiology
Fumerian biology is pretty close to that of a human more than any animal. Although Fumerians can prefer more colder temperatures and darkness as opposed to humans. They have no padding on their hands or feet, but they still have sharp teeth, and advanced hearing capabilities. They breathe at a noticeably faster rate than humans, and as such have a faster heartbeat. This in mind, Fumerians also require more energy to function, don't get fat as much, and are susceptible to more diseases than humans.
Lombard
Lombards are taller and are more adapted to fleeing rather than fighting. As such, most Lombards have been built to be naturally agile. Lombards are also highly community based, and as such used buildings and numbers to defend themselves as opposed to biological defenses. Lombards are also more weaker and fragile than their Bulfa counterparts. Reproduction in Lombards are sexually much like a Human, with usually an average of one to two offspring, this, however, has been nullified with technology, and Lombards tend to use artificial ways to reproduce rather than than traditionally.
Another strange attribute about Lombards is that most if not all Lombards are innately intelligent, and mechanically inclined, despite environmental or genetic factors. It is unknown why these traits remain dominant and unchanged in a Lombard.
Bulfa
Bulfas are shorter and are more adapted to fighting rather than fleeing. As such, most Bulfas are naturally strong, and well-built. Bulfas are more pack-based rather than communal, and as such they have more biologically defensive traits, such as claws, heightened senses, and night-vision. Reproduction in Bulfas are sexually much like a Human, with usually an average of three to four offspring. Technology has not changed this, and Bulfas continue to do the traditional way of reproduction. Bulfas psychologically are more diverse than the Lombards, and have no genetic phenomenon that causes them to be specifically inclined to any sort of subject in any way.
Abilities
All Fumerians have enhanced hearing capabilities and are resistant to cold temperatures. However, the similarities of Fumerian ability stop there, and diverge into different abilities for the Lombards and the Bulfas.
Lombard
Lombards can have any mixture of abilities that they all learn in due time, but there are a few biological abilities that every Lombard comes innately with.
Lombard Intellectis the genetic oddity that occurs in almost Lombards. This is the ability to pick up mechanical and technological knowledge really fast, and overall just tend to show intellectual traits. As such, it is concluded that pretty much all Lombards are innately intelligent and mechanically inclined, to some degree.
Lombards are also biologically built to have great agility and reflexes. Physically fit Lombards are capable of jumping in mid-air, run very fast, and absorb the shock value from 15 feet without harm. Lombards also tend to have quick reflexes, which could be from one of the few feline traits they inherited.
Bulfa
Bulfas also have a few biological talents that are separate from Lombards.
Bulfas have retractable claws that they can use in a dire self-defense situation. They are also noticeably stronger than their feline counterparts, and are less fragile.
Bulfas, being more spiritual, have some Prana Affinity, although not much, and may tap into it in dire need for magical use.
Bulfas also have heightened senses that stem from their vulpine roots, and can pick up and sense things much faster than normal.
Behavior
Much like Humans, Fumerians, being a free-thinking sapient race in a futuristic era, strive for more than just basic survival, and behaviors among individual Fumerians are very diverse and complex. There are, however, some stereotypical behaviors that are commonly seen among the two Fumerian races.
Lombards are commonly seen as intelligent, communal, sociable, and mechanically inclined individuals. They favor tasks and roles in society that fit those needs.
Bulfas are commonly seen as strong, tactile, combat-ready, and usually lacking of fear or pain, and as such favor tasks and roles in society that fit those needs.
Evolution
Where the Fumerian species has evolved from is unknown, as there is no creature that is really close to the Fumerians biologically. The closest creature to Fumerians on Karthoum are actually Humans, which supports the CoD theory of their creation. However, scientific evidence on how the Fumerian species evolved is small and vague, so it is still unclear what to say about the evolution of the Fumerians.
