Shajo rode through the desert on a lizard with no name (Unathi App)

[Lilly Evans]

BYOND Key: Shajo

Character Names: Task, Aisyah Zaydan, Relshii'Zarq, Za'Akaix'Nox Zo'ra, Rrhulaya Zidan, Mrro'Zardynh Vidarii, Marin O'Neill

Species you are applying to play: Unathi

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Yu'kal brown

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes

Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question.

Why do you wish to play this specific race: Sometimes I want to break out of my own comfort zone and play something vastly different than what I am used to. Unathi allow me to do this by exploring concepts I don't normally go for (Hello space argonians) and exploring my roleplay horizons! I am quite excited to delve into their spiritual nature with other Unathi crew and explore the tension between traditionalists and the female warrior I intend to play.

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: While human cultures have MOSTLY evolved past a feudal system, the Unathi are a stubborn lot that mostly cling to old traditions and ways. This leads to the reinforcement of gender roles and castes, dictating what one does based upon the caste they are born into. They also, as a species, tend to have a strict warriors code of honor they fall and utilize to settle disputes. Also, lets state the obvious.. You're a 7 foot tall carnivorous lizard with odd behavioral quirks, the laziness of an alligator, and the ability to strike like a serpent when the need arises. 

Character Name:(Character name) Ch'aecha Kressk

Please provide a short backstory for this character:

No soul was left untouched by the Contact War. Even those within the Hegemony that live within the lush jungles still handle deal with the aftermath of their conquest. For those who lived within the Wastelands, life was often much more difficult than those within the lush jungles. The sands are where Ch'aecha called home, born within the Queendom of Szek'Hakh in 2445. Growing up was not easy for the young Ch'aecha, food was scarce and her family barely managed to scrape by. Starvation was ever a possibility, disease knocking at the door whenever possible to try and find new hosts, and strife in back alleys leading to robbery and bloodshed.

Females being more prominent in society allowed her some greater privileges and opportunities than she would have been offered under the Hegemony and the young Ch'aecha found a fascination with the female warriors that protected the city. Vowing to become brave and strong like those who sheltered her family from the outside world, the child marched up to a warrior with a stick and promptly tried to challenge them to a duel for the right to learn to fight. What did this do? It drew laughter, warm and mirthful laughter from the warrior-woman she had sought to beat.. With a stick. Courage, she was told, was a good start though there was much to learn.

 

Ch'aecha spent the next several years of her life in an apprenticeship under the warrior, learning not only how to fight with various weapons but also tend to her wounds (in a small way) and survive in an inhospitable environment. Upon reaching the age of sixteen she joined the warriors in defense of her city, acting as a guard under the direction of the Queen. Four years she spent in this position before meeting a smuggler. Not one of the Unathi, she found fascination when hearing the tales they told about the wider galaxy and the different peoples there. Using her saved funds, she bought passage offworld and the smuggler per her in contact with some 'friends' of his in Tau Ceti, who offered her a position through one of the various corporations under the PCMG umbrella. Taking on a contract that sent her to the SCCV Horizon, she now seeks to travel the galaxy and experience all she can so she might, one day, return with knowledge to enrich her homeland.

What do you like about this character? 

That they are a fighter, going against the established male-only warrior society the Hegemony projects as well as other societies. Strong, independent, and curious, I feel that she will be fun to explore relations with other people and develop her friendships and knowledge of the galaxy. With wanting to learn all she can to bring it home with her, she will take a lot of opportunity to interact with -everyone- and learn about them and their peoples, taking an active role in the crew in a social (And protective) aspect.

How would you rate your role-playing ability? Pretty good! I'd like to think I'm a reasonable roleplayer and people tend to enjoy interacting with my characters!

Notes:

Religion - They are a follower of Th'akh, quite devout at that. They hold frequent rites and prayer to the spirits and seek guidance in times of turmoil from them and shamans. 

The Hegemony - Viewed with disdain for their oppression of women and the caste system that permeates the society. She is of a belief that a woman can do anything that a man can and is out to prove it with a chip on her shoulder.

K'lax - Fascinated, but also concerned since they are mostly allied with the Hegemony. Thinks they could do a lot of good for Moghes if they would be allowed to work with the Wastelanders to restore it to its former glory and lush jungles.

Skrell - Their pacifistic tendency brings her a great deal of annoyance. Political matters can be easily settled, along with conflicts, with words if required.. But she views them as weak and cowardly since they do not seem willing to fight someone for their beliefs (Such as a disagreement on the streets where a harsh insult was thrown about).

Dionae - Mostly positive, their passive nature infuriates her but she's come to realize that they're sort of 'programmed' to be passive, rather like the unathi are sort of 'programmed' for honor. (Her brain thoughts, not mine)

Humans - She frowns upon the structure of the Dominians but likes their duels to settle disputes. She views anyone who is willing to accept a fight for their beliefs in a positive light.

Tajara - "It has… FUR?!"

[Triogenix]

Hi! Sorry for taking a while, this past week was chaos for me. This app seems pretty solid, so we'll accept it. Just keep in mind Sexism within Unathi society is not as strong as you may think, with the Hegemony having a Female Spymaster, High Speaker, and even female Kataphracts.

 

Beyond that, if you have any further questions feel free to reach out to me or my deputies, and I hope you enjoy playing your lizard!