General Anatomy of the Roravi
The Roravi are beings of similar height and weight to humans, with slight variances depending on their diet and wing types. Their diet is omnivorous. In general, the more detailed their wings are, the taller they grow. In roravi culture, being tall and well wing-adorned is a sign of royalty and beauty, and highly attractive to their race. They do not regard body shape or gender as any sort of hindrance for love. As roravi are now becoming more and more ingrained in human society, many choose to use their magic to hide their roravi traits, with a magic they call 'glamour'. By glamouring themselves, they hide their ears and wings to appear more human, and to more easily introduce themselves into human society. From this point forward, all references to roravi anatomy is to their true, un-glamoured selves, as they appear naturally.
Roravi is both plural and singular (roravis is incorrect). While their glamoured appearance is nearly indistinguishable from a human, the main difference between Roravi and humans is in their eyes--roravi have a third eyelid (varied colours) and their eye colours are very vivid compared to the duller human colours.
Roravi is both plural and singular (roravis is incorrect). While their glamoured appearance is nearly indistinguishable from a human, the main difference between Roravi and humans is in their eyes--roravi have a third eyelid (varied colours) and their eye colours are very vivid compared to the duller human colours.
Design NotesPictured on the left is a Sylph Roravi as a sample, but all roravi exhibit these traits.
On the far left: Their 'glamoured' human form, that a Roravi may use in human cities or in situations where they want to conceal their identities. Usually take on a skin tone of their choice, and can choose to retain some or all of their original patterning. 1) Ears (rarity traited): A roravi's ears are generally soft, supple, and furred at the back. They are able to twist and turn to capture sounds, and emerge from where a normal human's ears would. Their shape varies depending on the race of roravi. 2) Tinge: A tinge on a roravi is a natural, growing part of a roravi that is unique to their race. They may appear in various parts of the body, or none at all. 3) Wings (rarity traited): A roravi's wings are their pride. Normally appearing as two sets, they do not physically attach to the body--they are made of rorum (magic) and a thin membrane of skin and fluid. They take on different shapes depending on race. They can be hidden by shedding off the rorum on the wings, even in their natural forms. 4) Patterning: A roravi's body patterns, or markings, vary wildly from individual to individual. They normally cover the body on a roravi's natural form, and can be very intricate. 5) Third Eyelid: All roravi possess a third eyelid that they are unable to hide or glamour away. Their eyelids usually match the colour of their wings, which is usually indicative of their race. They use their eyelids to usually see while in flight to avoid air and dust, or other natural uses. 6) Sigil: All roravi possess a sigil between their wings, also floating and made of rorum. They are able to hide this selectively, but not change the shape of it. This sigil is an unmistakable sign of a roravi's heritage. |
Aging
Roravi of all races (except the dragon roravi) are able to outlive humans by about 2.5 times a regular lifespan of a human (meaning their average lifespan is around 250 years). One of the oldest roravi reached the age of 300, nearing the age of a dragon roravi, and was exalted for their wisdom and longevity. While their physical aging process is quite slow compared to humans, it is understood that their mental maturity age very quickly like humans, while their bodies slowly catch up due to their long lives.
Baby
From birth to their first 3 years of life, a roravi is considered a baby. Roravi give birth via mammalian live birth, though if complications arise is it common for doctors and surgeons to perform Cesarean section to save the life of the mother and child. Quite defenceless and weak, babies are taken care of by their parents or guardians until their wings begin to form at around 3 years of age, where a happy ceremony of one's first Unfurling is celebrated. Depending on the race and local customs, some babies and young children are taken care of by the entire family as a social group activity, or some will leave the social group to begin their own with the new child. Many salamander and undine are observed to break from the larger family to raise their young, while the sylph and gnome live among their own unquestioningly.
Childhood to Young Adult
Roravi children tend to confuse humans the most due to this long period of time that roravi consider as the 'younger' years. From age 4 to nearly 30, a roravi's physical form slowly grows from what humans consider toddlers to young adults. While the mental age of a roravi will keep up with human intelligence, their physical forms may stay the same for many years, often appearing as young children despite having the mental age of a human adult. This is a adventurous, untamed time for a roravi, as they will be eager to explore the world around them and test the limits of their growing wings. Often finding themselves in dangerous situations, coupled with their newly formed wings and bodies, their adventures can lead to very serious consequences such as stunted wings or broken limbs. Despite appearing childlike, their understanding of the world is similar to an adult human at this point, and many can become very mature and serious quickly in a span of years. Viewing their slow aging bodies as a hindrance, many will keep to the roravi islands until they are ready to leave.
Adulthood & Sexual Maturity
A roravi reaches adulthood when around 30 years have passed, and generally it is accepted that their bodies will not grow any further than this period of their life. The physically strong and able will find work either within their communities or fly elsewhere to find new paths, while those that perhaps are still dependant are taken care of by their communities or given roles suitable for them. At this time, their wings will have fully grown and all features present, and in general they will not change any further than that. Because roravi attraction is deeply based on the appearance of their wings, it is generally agreed that their sexual maturity begins here, and it is during this time that they will consider making families. Roravi will not choose partners that are too young simply because their wings are not fully grown.
Pregnancy and Birth
Roravi are born intersex, meaning that during the act of intercourse and reproduction, either individual is able to either inseminate or be the child-bearer. During the period of a roravi's childhood to young adult, they will often search to define themselves to represent themselves in any way they choose, whether that is female, male, or non-binary. Roravi do not have much concept of gender, and borrow ideas from humans loosely. Due to the inherent, latent dragon magic that all roravi carry, this evolutionary trait has remained so that all individuals can carry offspring if they choose to. Often children are heavily discussed before committing to the act due to the difficulty for a roravi to conceive.
It is rare for a roravi to be pregnant, as it requires a specific short time during a Blue Moon (the 3rd full moon of four in a season’s time). It is only that night that roravi can conceive, but their pregnancies are usually safe and yield a child of the same race. Mixed race roravi are uncommon--the children will usually be one of either parent’s race, as shown by the colour of their eyes.
Baby
From birth to their first 3 years of life, a roravi is considered a baby. Roravi give birth via mammalian live birth, though if complications arise is it common for doctors and surgeons to perform Cesarean section to save the life of the mother and child. Quite defenceless and weak, babies are taken care of by their parents or guardians until their wings begin to form at around 3 years of age, where a happy ceremony of one's first Unfurling is celebrated. Depending on the race and local customs, some babies and young children are taken care of by the entire family as a social group activity, or some will leave the social group to begin their own with the new child. Many salamander and undine are observed to break from the larger family to raise their young, while the sylph and gnome live among their own unquestioningly.
Childhood to Young Adult
Roravi children tend to confuse humans the most due to this long period of time that roravi consider as the 'younger' years. From age 4 to nearly 30, a roravi's physical form slowly grows from what humans consider toddlers to young adults. While the mental age of a roravi will keep up with human intelligence, their physical forms may stay the same for many years, often appearing as young children despite having the mental age of a human adult. This is a adventurous, untamed time for a roravi, as they will be eager to explore the world around them and test the limits of their growing wings. Often finding themselves in dangerous situations, coupled with their newly formed wings and bodies, their adventures can lead to very serious consequences such as stunted wings or broken limbs. Despite appearing childlike, their understanding of the world is similar to an adult human at this point, and many can become very mature and serious quickly in a span of years. Viewing their slow aging bodies as a hindrance, many will keep to the roravi islands until they are ready to leave.
Adulthood & Sexual Maturity
A roravi reaches adulthood when around 30 years have passed, and generally it is accepted that their bodies will not grow any further than this period of their life. The physically strong and able will find work either within their communities or fly elsewhere to find new paths, while those that perhaps are still dependant are taken care of by their communities or given roles suitable for them. At this time, their wings will have fully grown and all features present, and in general they will not change any further than that. Because roravi attraction is deeply based on the appearance of their wings, it is generally agreed that their sexual maturity begins here, and it is during this time that they will consider making families. Roravi will not choose partners that are too young simply because their wings are not fully grown.
Pregnancy and Birth
Roravi are born intersex, meaning that during the act of intercourse and reproduction, either individual is able to either inseminate or be the child-bearer. During the period of a roravi's childhood to young adult, they will often search to define themselves to represent themselves in any way they choose, whether that is female, male, or non-binary. Roravi do not have much concept of gender, and borrow ideas from humans loosely. Due to the inherent, latent dragon magic that all roravi carry, this evolutionary trait has remained so that all individuals can carry offspring if they choose to. Often children are heavily discussed before committing to the act due to the difficulty for a roravi to conceive.
It is rare for a roravi to be pregnant, as it requires a specific short time during a Blue Moon (the 3rd full moon of four in a season’s time). It is only that night that roravi can conceive, but their pregnancies are usually safe and yield a child of the same race. Mixed race roravi are uncommon--the children will usually be one of either parent’s race, as shown by the colour of their eyes.