Keid

A young Keid outside Daarbang.

The Keid are a race not quite considered human. They live all throughout the jungles of Jindiara and mainly consist of the Shaai, Gexri, and Ngoed groups. The largest are the Gexri, and the father of the Keid, Buroba, is said to live among them. Very little contact has been made with the Keid. Buroba is not only their creator but also their immortal king, often regarded as a Hireos. The two largest structures in the region are Genxren, where Buroba dwells, and Daarbang, a mighty stone wall in the eastern jungle said to keep their Fanoran enemies at bay.

Appearance and Ability

Keid appear mostly human. They are athletic and strong by nature, and are on average 30-50% taller than the average human. Hair is usually kept long, tied into ponytails and tamed with headbands. Feathers of the koatl bird are worn in the headband indicate the age of the Keid; every Keid gets a feather for being born, and one for every five years they are alive. This rule also applies to Buroba, who has an enormous trailing headdress made of feathers. Clothing is kept simple and pragmatic: belts, loincloths, skirts, armbands, boots, gloves, and other such adornments are common.

Keid possess the innate ability to breathe without using their lungs. It is believed that Buroba, being a wind spirit, is able to give Keid air without them needing to breathe. Buroba himself is said to not require breathing. It makes them very formidable at any physical activity, given that they are not held back by needing to breathe heavier to get more air. It also improves their abilities with archery, as their breathing can be turned off to allow them to aim better.

Some Keid also seem to have a very advanced form of telekinesis but only applied to arrows. Once fired, a skilled Keid archer can adjust the flight path of their arrow. Though it isn't believed they can stop or slow the arrow's flight, having the ability to curve the path makes them even more dangerous archers. It isn't known whether this ability is tied to their bodies, their bows, or their arrows. Human reflexes are not believed to be good enough to be able to perform this ability, even if they were able.

Lifestyle

Among Keid cultures, the concept of biological family is nonexistent. Keid live communally, sharing whatever spaces they want in whatever groups they want. A home could contain biologically related Keid as often as it could contain only children, or only warriors or hunters. Keid also seem to have no concept of marriage, and breed as they please for the sake of bettering their community.