Soul of Naboo
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Haven't made a species in a while.
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- Canon: N/A
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- Name: Leporine
- Designation: Sentient
- Origins: Expansion Region
- Average Lifespan: 110 standard years
- Estimated Population: Inter-Planetary
- Description: The Leporine are a race of tall, slender people found through the Expansion Region. The Leporine resemble baseline humans for the most part save for some apparent differences such as tall, fur covered ears extend from their heads and pointed feet. They are known to have impeccable senses, but their hearing triumphs over the others. The species mostly consists of females. So much, in fact, that many don't believe males exist. The woman are considered extraordinarily beautiful by many in the galaxy, as well.
PHYSICAL INFORMATION
- Breathes: Type I
- Average Height of Adults: 1.9 m
- Average Length of Adults: N/A
- Skin color: White, Brown, Olive
- Hair color: White, Brown, Black
- Distinctions: Long furry ears, pointed feet, excellent hearing
- Races: N/A
- Force Sensitivity: Low
- Excellent senses, especially hearing
- Can run at incredible speeds in almost any environment
- Very lithe and nimble
- High pitched sounds, such as flashbangs or sonic weapons, can cause extreme, debilitating pain
- Poor swimmers
- Rather frail
- Diet: Omnivore
While the Leporine are omnivorous, they typically eat vegetables more than anything.
[*]Communication: Leporine (native language)
[*]Technology level: Galactic Standard
[*]Religion/Beliefs: The Leporine have a religion of their own, however it has no official name. They believe in a higher power they call Fajah. The Fajah, to them, is an incorporeal being made of energy with the ability to take whatever form he chooses to interact with his followers. Fajah created all life in the universe and guides each and every being under him through the Force. It is said that those with the ability to use the Force, or Force Sensitives, are direct descendants of Fajah and are elevated above all as demigod-like beings.
Leporine somewhat have a rite of passage that ascends them from immaturity to adulthood. They call it The Juadnem, which means growth in Leporine. To complete one's Juadnem, a leporine must spend time in the woods until they are given a vision from Fajah. This vision will give the leporine a unique form of advice made specifically for them that will guide them to their destiny. Whether they choose to take this advice is their own choosing. Freedom of choice is one of Fajah's most important values. Once the vision is complete, the leporine returns to society and is now seen as an adult by all around them.
[*]General behavior:
- General life: The Leporine are known to be a nature loving species. They shy away from large cities and lean towards heavy forested ares. In fact, many Leporine build their homes attached to great trees, or, sometimes if the trees are large enough, into the trees. Leporine spend their daily lives much like any other species: working, socializing, etc. Many leporine are curious adventurers. They never stay in one spot for long, always on the move from planet to planet in search of something new to experience.
- Values: As previously stated, leporine adore nature and all it entails. Anything that naturally occurs is a product of Fajah's will according to the leporine. They aren't extremist when it comes to man-made things such as cities or the like. To them, cities are by Fajah's will, as well. They just prefer the openness of the outdoors. Also, the leporine value, above anything, the preservation of their own kind. Their numbers, in comparison to much of the galaxy, are rather small. If the leporine feel that they are in danger of becoming endangered, they will retreat to whatever hidden sanctuary they can find in order to preserve their own people.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The leporine were once considered to be a myth. A tale marines would tell one another of a beautiful creature that came to them in the heat of battle and healed their wounds. They were once a very secretive species, not wishing to take part in any larger civilizations and be pulled into whatever they found themselves in.
That all change within the last hundred years. The aftermath of the Gulag Plague caused the leporine to come out of hiding, feeling sympathetic for the species of the galaxy. Utilizing their unique understanding of herbal medicines, they were able to provide assistance in aiding those who still were experiencing the effects of the plague. After realizing all they could do to aid others, and the compassion of many of the galaxy's people, the leporine came out of hiding and began to integrate with larger society.
Many of the force sensitives among the leporine found a new home in the Jedi Order as healers, while others preferred to stay among their own people.
As they were now part of galactic society, they were also brought into many of the galaxy's conflicts.
During the time of the Incursion, many leporine lost their lives in the fall of the Galactic Alliance. So much, in fact, that the leporine appeared to go back into hiding. Many of those who were alive seemed to disappear without a trace as they returned to their homes in order to save their kind from utter annihilation and extinction as their numbers were exceedingly low. The few that were still out there were mostly in the fringes of society, working as mercenaries or smugglers.
Several years passed since the leporine numbers dipped down drastically and they started to appear in the larger society once more, adapting to the galaxy once again. The fears of the Incursion truly scared them into hiding
