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Liyorlis Lore 1
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What are the Liyorlis?
The Liyorlis, formerly known as Lion-Lizards, were a species of island dwelling reptilians who were experimented on by a underground scientific organization with the express purpose of reviving extinct species of creatures who had become extinct in the past. Originally starting as a singular species of reptile, through vigorous experimentation, and exploration of the populace, the Liyorlis DNA became spliced with DNA of other animals, resulting in mutations in the off spring, displaying features that would give them an appearance closely resembling the animal group their DNA had been mixed with originally. These resulting mutations resulted in six new classifications among the surviving population of Liyorlis, while the original DNA of the Liyorlis would be lost over multiple years of experimentation.
An uprising would eventually result in the demise of the scientific organizations rampant experimentation on the liyorlis, resulting in the freeing of the race from unjust subjugation at the hands of a foreign entity; But sending them into an era of tribalism; losing site of their original singularity, and opting for segregation amongst the different types of Liyorlis; Fighting for dominance over the island, waging an endless war against one another.
Due to external intervention in the form of weaponry left by the prior scientist, and reacquisition of forgotten knowledge regarding their ancestry, The tribalism era of the Island would come to an end after years of constant war; reunifying the Liyorlis under an uneasy alliance, and caste system based around the strengths of the tribes at the end of the war; An uneasy peace treaty that would still hold it's place in the Liyorlis society to this day, Leading to a Seventh Classification of Liyorlis to be formed, designating them as no longer fit to bare the title of their former caste, and as someone who would turn against the uneasy peace that had been formed.
What are the Species/Caste of Liyorlis?
The Liyorlis Species and caste correspond to the features displayed within the Liyorlis in question. Once you are born, Your DNA determines where you will be in this system, it is your birth-right.
Aloft - Dynast Lion-Lizards, the highest of the caste, and the rarest due to unsavory practices, are rumored to have had their DNA spliced with Dragons; Carrying two sets of wings on their back, one set exceptionally larger than the other, while enabling flight. Due to their scarcity, and the propensity of them being hunted out of hatred, these Liyorlis are few and far between, but demand the highest of respects.
Scion - Horned Lion-Lizards, fall below Aloft, rumored to have their DNA mixed with Drakes. They are larger in build, leading to their dominance in the Tribal era of their history. Dotted with horns, bone studs, and jagged flaps of hardened skin, they resemble a jagged cliff side. While incapable of flight, they are extremely sturdy.
Absolved - Jagged Lion-Lizard, Are above average within the caste system. Their DNA is said to be mixed with Leviathans, prominently displayed by their gills and ability to breathe in the water for a longer period of time. Covered in jagged spines, and fins, these Liyorlis are better suited to aquatic endeavors; However, due to the new nature of society, there is much less urgency for the ability to swim, more so becoming a hinderance on land than a useful tool for survival.
Jester - Winged Lion-Lizard, are the middle of the pact. Having been rumored to be spliced with Wyverns, they share a resemblance to Aloft, Only sporting one set of smaller wings, witch are more often than not, too small to assist in proper flight. Despite this inability, All Jester Liorlis fall under the same flag, Flight is no longer required, but would be a valuable asset in the past. Highly capable warriors, Jester liyorlis would work as hired help for the other tribes, killing other Jester liyorlis, resulting in extremely accelerated natural selection. The surviving Jester Liyorlis are regarded as the most refined Sub-species in terms of perfection.
Horned - Maw Lion-lizard, a sub-spicies of the Sub-species "Horned Lion-lizard", Regarded as lesser in terms of genetics, they were cast aside during the tribal period, resulting in a new subset of liyorlis through solidification of the gene pool, Taking up the mantle of "Horned" in a final jab against the species who had rejected them prior. The Maw Lion-Lizard feature small horns on the ends of their snout, or in most cases, small bumps on their noses where their horns could not form properly, resulting in cartilage that can be painful to them should it become cancerous.
Abject - Blank Lion-lizard, the lowest of any natural born caste, is rumored to have been spliced with Wyrms; although some suspect that these may have been their original form before the excessive mutations began to occur due to the experimentations. This is further backed by the existence of children born to Abject Liorlis featuring traits of higher ranking caste in rare cases. Their lack of special features makes them run of the mill. Children of higher caste can often be born as an Abject; leading to a heavily overpopulated lower caste, and questionable blood lines, as no one will ever own up to having bore a Abject, while the Abject may not know what their DNA holds. DNA testing is highly regulated, and only allowed in controlled environments for medical reasons/identification of Bound Liyorlis.
Bound - Bound Lion-lizard, this caste is reserved for criminals, and those who would dare turn against societal normals. Consisting of members of every species, each member of the Bound caste is scarred, or branded on a part of their body that is highly visable, and would be seen by anyone who would interact with them in any manor should they testify otherwise. In addition to these marks of disgrace, they are required to wear facial mask to hide their identity, and change their name to something unrecognizable, as the have lost their right to that name, and are no longer who they once were.
Common forms of Branding are to scar the effecting Liyorlis's face horrificly, and remove what made them their previous caste, leaving them disfigured, and malformed as a result of the process. Aloft and Jesters will have their wings removed by any means neccessary, Horned and Scions may have their horns ripped out, and scales torn off. Absolved often have all of their fins cut apart, or removed; and their gills slashed apart. Abject Often recieve extra wounding, as there is nothing to take from them apart from their dignity.
Should a Bound Lion-Lizard continue to turn against the societal norms, they will be executed. They how-ever have nothing left to lose, having been stripped of everything upon becoming Bound, leading to a higher crime rate amongst the Bound liyorlis, aswell as a higher amount of crimes committed against the Bound, as there is no one who is looking out for them except other Bound, should they chose to intervein. Once you are marked as a Bound, there is nothing left for you to do, but survive.
Why do the Bound Liyorlis exist? Are there no jails?
Their are jails, and Bound Liyorlis often end up in jail awaiting trials, amongst the other Caste; There is a civil process. Being marked as "Bound" may be the end result of your criminal trial, but this punishment is often reserved for those who attempt to transpire against society as a whole. Murder, robbery, Breaking and entering will land you in a jail cell to serve your sentence; disrespecting someone in a higher caste will result in you becoming a Bound, should they catch you.
Most Bound Liyorlis are marked by friends and family, trying to rid themselves of unsavory individuals who may get them into trouble as well. You can escape. They will hunt you down though; as their is more damage you can do if you aren't marked as a Bound Liyorlis yet. Most markings are done while the victim is sleeping, or surrounded by friends and family they trust, when they least expect it. Once you are marked, there is no escaping it. Any, and all law enforcement will recognize the signs, and apprehend you as a potential suspected escapee, finishing the process, and filing you as a Bound.
If they think you escaped being properly marked, they will not give you the benefit of the doubt. There are may who abuse this, and use it to their advantage. Who's going to believe a potential escaped Bound liyorlis?
End section 1.
If you have any questions, or want to learn more about something listed above, or not listed, feel free to ask in the comment's below :D This will be an ongoing series untill i get the Liyorlis Base references ready to send!!!!
The Liyorlis, formerly known as Lion-Lizards, were a species of island dwelling reptilians who were experimented on by a underground scientific organization with the express purpose of reviving extinct species of creatures who had become extinct in the past. Originally starting as a singular species of reptile, through vigorous experimentation, and exploration of the populace, the Liyorlis DNA became spliced with DNA of other animals, resulting in mutations in the off spring, displaying features that would give them an appearance closely resembling the animal group their DNA had been mixed with originally. These resulting mutations resulted in six new classifications among the surviving population of Liyorlis, while the original DNA of the Liyorlis would be lost over multiple years of experimentation.
An uprising would eventually result in the demise of the scientific organizations rampant experimentation on the liyorlis, resulting in the freeing of the race from unjust subjugation at the hands of a foreign entity; But sending them into an era of tribalism; losing site of their original singularity, and opting for segregation amongst the different types of Liyorlis; Fighting for dominance over the island, waging an endless war against one another.
Due to external intervention in the form of weaponry left by the prior scientist, and reacquisition of forgotten knowledge regarding their ancestry, The tribalism era of the Island would come to an end after years of constant war; reunifying the Liyorlis under an uneasy alliance, and caste system based around the strengths of the tribes at the end of the war; An uneasy peace treaty that would still hold it's place in the Liyorlis society to this day, Leading to a Seventh Classification of Liyorlis to be formed, designating them as no longer fit to bare the title of their former caste, and as someone who would turn against the uneasy peace that had been formed.
What are the Species/Caste of Liyorlis?
The Liyorlis Species and caste correspond to the features displayed within the Liyorlis in question. Once you are born, Your DNA determines where you will be in this system, it is your birth-right.
Aloft - Dynast Lion-Lizards, the highest of the caste, and the rarest due to unsavory practices, are rumored to have had their DNA spliced with Dragons; Carrying two sets of wings on their back, one set exceptionally larger than the other, while enabling flight. Due to their scarcity, and the propensity of them being hunted out of hatred, these Liyorlis are few and far between, but demand the highest of respects.
Scion - Horned Lion-Lizards, fall below Aloft, rumored to have their DNA mixed with Drakes. They are larger in build, leading to their dominance in the Tribal era of their history. Dotted with horns, bone studs, and jagged flaps of hardened skin, they resemble a jagged cliff side. While incapable of flight, they are extremely sturdy.
Absolved - Jagged Lion-Lizard, Are above average within the caste system. Their DNA is said to be mixed with Leviathans, prominently displayed by their gills and ability to breathe in the water for a longer period of time. Covered in jagged spines, and fins, these Liyorlis are better suited to aquatic endeavors; However, due to the new nature of society, there is much less urgency for the ability to swim, more so becoming a hinderance on land than a useful tool for survival.
Jester - Winged Lion-Lizard, are the middle of the pact. Having been rumored to be spliced with Wyverns, they share a resemblance to Aloft, Only sporting one set of smaller wings, witch are more often than not, too small to assist in proper flight. Despite this inability, All Jester Liorlis fall under the same flag, Flight is no longer required, but would be a valuable asset in the past. Highly capable warriors, Jester liyorlis would work as hired help for the other tribes, killing other Jester liyorlis, resulting in extremely accelerated natural selection. The surviving Jester Liyorlis are regarded as the most refined Sub-species in terms of perfection.
Horned - Maw Lion-lizard, a sub-spicies of the Sub-species "Horned Lion-lizard", Regarded as lesser in terms of genetics, they were cast aside during the tribal period, resulting in a new subset of liyorlis through solidification of the gene pool, Taking up the mantle of "Horned" in a final jab against the species who had rejected them prior. The Maw Lion-Lizard feature small horns on the ends of their snout, or in most cases, small bumps on their noses where their horns could not form properly, resulting in cartilage that can be painful to them should it become cancerous.
Abject - Blank Lion-lizard, the lowest of any natural born caste, is rumored to have been spliced with Wyrms; although some suspect that these may have been their original form before the excessive mutations began to occur due to the experimentations. This is further backed by the existence of children born to Abject Liorlis featuring traits of higher ranking caste in rare cases. Their lack of special features makes them run of the mill. Children of higher caste can often be born as an Abject; leading to a heavily overpopulated lower caste, and questionable blood lines, as no one will ever own up to having bore a Abject, while the Abject may not know what their DNA holds. DNA testing is highly regulated, and only allowed in controlled environments for medical reasons/identification of Bound Liyorlis.
Bound - Bound Lion-lizard, this caste is reserved for criminals, and those who would dare turn against societal normals. Consisting of members of every species, each member of the Bound caste is scarred, or branded on a part of their body that is highly visable, and would be seen by anyone who would interact with them in any manor should they testify otherwise. In addition to these marks of disgrace, they are required to wear facial mask to hide their identity, and change their name to something unrecognizable, as the have lost their right to that name, and are no longer who they once were.
Common forms of Branding are to scar the effecting Liyorlis's face horrificly, and remove what made them their previous caste, leaving them disfigured, and malformed as a result of the process. Aloft and Jesters will have their wings removed by any means neccessary, Horned and Scions may have their horns ripped out, and scales torn off. Absolved often have all of their fins cut apart, or removed; and their gills slashed apart. Abject Often recieve extra wounding, as there is nothing to take from them apart from their dignity.
Should a Bound Lion-Lizard continue to turn against the societal norms, they will be executed. They how-ever have nothing left to lose, having been stripped of everything upon becoming Bound, leading to a higher crime rate amongst the Bound liyorlis, aswell as a higher amount of crimes committed against the Bound, as there is no one who is looking out for them except other Bound, should they chose to intervein. Once you are marked as a Bound, there is nothing left for you to do, but survive.
Why do the Bound Liyorlis exist? Are there no jails?
Their are jails, and Bound Liyorlis often end up in jail awaiting trials, amongst the other Caste; There is a civil process. Being marked as "Bound" may be the end result of your criminal trial, but this punishment is often reserved for those who attempt to transpire against society as a whole. Murder, robbery, Breaking and entering will land you in a jail cell to serve your sentence; disrespecting someone in a higher caste will result in you becoming a Bound, should they catch you.
Most Bound Liyorlis are marked by friends and family, trying to rid themselves of unsavory individuals who may get them into trouble as well. You can escape. They will hunt you down though; as their is more damage you can do if you aren't marked as a Bound Liyorlis yet. Most markings are done while the victim is sleeping, or surrounded by friends and family they trust, when they least expect it. Once you are marked, there is no escaping it. Any, and all law enforcement will recognize the signs, and apprehend you as a potential suspected escapee, finishing the process, and filing you as a Bound.
If they think you escaped being properly marked, they will not give you the benefit of the doubt. There are may who abuse this, and use it to their advantage. Who's going to believe a potential escaped Bound liyorlis?
End section 1.
If you have any questions, or want to learn more about something listed above, or not listed, feel free to ask in the comment's below :D This will be an ongoing series untill i get the Liyorlis Base references ready to send!!!!
