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Species Involved in their Universe
Species Involved in their Universe
Here are all of my other original species that are canonically a part of the same universe as esserfaere:
Draekin
Emotsii
Kaixinae
Porvalin
Image of NeithelliaDesign by Bluekittyhorse
Basics
Basics
Esserfae are from Neithellia, the third planet in the Neiraellia System.
The current population is 3.2 billion. Some esserfae life off-planet, but they only make up 0.666% of the population. The remaining 99.334% live on Neithellia.
Home System
Home System
Star
Star
Neirae
Star System
Star System
Neiraellia System
Planets
Planets
Nusihiri
Hendeinides
Neithellia - Inhabited, homeworld
Tadiwei
Unuatania
Thetreolia
Durtoyama
Governments & Alliances
Governments & Alliances
Governments
Governments
The Grove Court (TGVC)
The Sierra Court (TSRC)
The Austral Court (TASC)
The Boreal Court (TBRC)
The Wildwood Court (TWWC)
Alliances
Alliances
Current
Neithellia Representation Pact (NRP)
Milky Way Intergalactic Union (MWIU)
Previous
Neithellia Protection Pact (NPP)
Treaty of Ilhendell
Languages
Languages
Official Language(s)
Official Language(s)
Nivalin
Neithellia
Neithellia
Maps made by Bluekittyhorse using Inkarnate and Adobe Illustrator to trace, recolor, and piece things together
Map with Biomes
Map with Biomes and Names
Map with Courts
Continents and Islands
Continents and Islands
Phaeverus, Suliasheth, Strafis, Treihias, Jiazobend, Klasoya, Iayus, Aitafios, Ihai, Xoheon, Eicupera, Eamavios, Phalon, Xopus, Viuzilall, Enaifan, Amaesone, Cholia, Aekuin, Biubrea, Obehis, Pioyezuin, Ceisheron, Xeakramuth, Autesix, Iketh, Viduan, Buron, Augeron, Eaketun
Aemuqox, Fuvrauxesh, Uhela, Jipaipreth, Daustrica, Cistres, Eukaxul, Xuzeon, Nashoya, Tuamoa, Wupakrios, Sioyoris
Aipheri, Ezisipaes, Bruyira, Ibura, Qayone, Phetone, Iutuxul, Yaiyedica, Otica, Aistror, Bomaes
Akish, Xopusdaustrica, Kreowasox, Qiukastrush, Pleakrin
Izivura, Sabrus, Eorone, Ocikune, Uapanun, Feneyoa
Iurupen, Iokoqush, Ilis
Rehihuan
Biomes
Biomes
Light Green: Deciduous Forest
Dark Green: Taiga
Brown: Savanna
Purple: Rainforest
White: Tundra
Blue: Oceans
Courts
Courts
The Grove Court
The Sierra Court
The Boreal Court
The Austral Court
The Wildwood Court
Territories
Territories
The Grove Court: Phaeverus, Suliasheth, Strafis, Treihias, Jiazobend, Klasoya, Iayus, Aitafios, Ihai, Xoheon, Eicupera, Eamavios, Phalon, Xopus, Viuzilall, Enaifan, Amaesone, Cholia, Aekuin, Biubrea, Obehis, Pioyezuin, Ceisheron, Xeakramuth, Autesix, Iketh, Viduan, Buron, Augeron, Eaketun
The Sierra Court: Aemuqox, Fuvrauxesh, Uhela, Jipaipreth, Daustrica, Cistres, Eukaxul, Xuzeon, Nashoya, Tuamoa, Wupakrios, Sioyoris
The Boreal Court: Izivura, Sabrus, Uapanun, Feneyoa
The Austral Court: Izivura, Eorone, Ocikune
The Wildwood Court: Aipheri, Ezisipaes, Bruyira, Ibura, Qayone, Phetone, Iutuxul, Yaiyedica, Otica, Aistror, Bomaes
Shared: Iurupen, Iokoqush, Ilis, Rehihuan, Akish, Xopusdaustrica, Kreowasox, Qiukastrush, Pleakrin
Months
Months
Naolia
Luvalia
Meulia
Amlia
Alulia
Kulia
Tilia
Pharlia
Estlia
Eelia
Nielia
Dylia
Ivelia
Onlia
Nimolia
Zoslia
Velia
Neulia
Itlia
Xeddlia
There are 20 days in each month.
Seasons
Seasons
Frostwane
Frostwane
Naolia, Luvalia
Blossomtide
Blossomtide
Meulia, Amlia, Alulia
Highgrowth
Highgrowth
Kulia, Tilia
Sunreign
Sunreign
Pharlia, Estlia, Eelia
Crimsonpeak
Crimsonpeak
Nielia, Dylia
Starshower
Starshower
Ivelia, Onlia, Nimolia
Witherspell
Witherspell
Zoslia, Velia
Nightreign
Nightreign
Neulia, Itlia, Xeddlia
Days of the Week
Days of the Week
Xulgia
Bastgia
Kregia
Aekgia
Rehigia
Each day of the week is based on a different virtue they believe in.
Xulgia is based on diligence, Bastgia is based on temperance, Kregia is based on prudence, Aekgia is based on dignity, and Rehigia is based on compassion.
Population
Population
Total Population
Total Population
3,280,516,733
Population on Neithellia
Population on Neithellia
3,258,672,126
99.334%Population Off-World
Population Off-World
21,844,607
0.666%Population by Sex
Population by Sex
Total
Estceix: 811,271,788 (24.73%)
Estlaer: 897,221,326 (27.35%)
Estaith: 785,355,706 (23.94%)
Estiavin: 786,667,913 (23.98%)
On Neithellia
Estceix: 805,869,617 (24.73%)
Estlaer: 891,246,826 (27.35%)
Estaith: 780,126,107 (23.94%)
Estiavin: 781,429,576 (23.98%)
Off-World
Estceix: 5,402,171 (24.73%)
Estlaer: 5,974,500 (27.35%)
Estaith: 5,229,599 (23.94%)
Estiavin: 5,238,337 (23.98%)
Population by Court
Population by Court
Total
The Grove Court: 1,148,848,970 (35.02%)
The Sierra Court: 343,946,805 (10.485%)
The Boreal Court: 565,024,001 (17.224%)
The Austral Court: 837,863,229 (25.541%)
The Wildwood Court: 383,150,640 (11.68%)
Hybrid: 1,683,088 (0.051%)
On Neithellia
The Grove Court: 1,139,904,809 (34.981%)
The Sierra Court: 341,863,525 (10.491%)
The Boreal Court: 559,910,957 (17.182%)
The Austral Court: 833,886,229 (25.59%)
The Wildwood Court: 382,203,873 (11.729%)
Hybrid: 902,733 (0.028%)
Off-World
The Grove Court: 8,944,161 (40.944%)
The Sierra Court: 2,083,280 (9.537%)
The Boreal Court: 5,113,044 (23.406%)
The Austral Court: 3,977,000 (18.206%)
The Wildwood Court: 946,767 (4.334%)
Hybrid: 780,355 (3.572%)
Population by Hierarchy
Population by Hierarchy
Total
High Council: 32,963 (0.001%)
Archdruid: 45,584 (0.001%)
Government Official: 3,227,031 (0.098%)
Druid: 4,166,521 (0.127%)
Soldier: 412,444,436 (12.573%)
Scribe: 313,711,428 (9.563%)
Elder: 206,124,610 (6.283%)
Caretaker: 268,807,177 (8.194%)
Merchant: 693,554,243 (21.142%)
Craftsman: 711,736,035 (21.696%)
Farmer: 666,666,705 (20.322%)
On Neithellia
High Council: 31,026 (0.001%)
Archdruid: 42,464 (0.001%)
Government Official: 2,881,043 (0.088%)
Druid: 3,561,035 (0.109%)
Soldier: 410,683,263 (12.603%)
Scribe: 311,606,572 (9.562%)
Elder: 205,040,157 (6.292%)
Caretaker: 267,695,034 (8.215%)
Merchant: 686,409,081 (21.064%)
Craftsman: 706,224,571 (21.672%)
Farmer: 664,497,880 (20.392%)
Off-World
High Council: 1,937 (0.009%)
Archdruid: 3,120 (0.014%)
Government Official: 345,988 (1.584%)
Druid: 605,486 (2.772%)
Soldier: 1,761,173 (8.062%)
Scribe: 2,104,856 (9.636%)
Elder: 1,084,453 (4.964%)
Caretaker: 1,112,143 (5.091%)
Merchant: 7,145,162 (32.709%)
Craftsman: 5,511,464 (25.23%)
Farmer: 2,168,825 (9.928%)
Population by Region
Population by Region
Note: This is just on Neithellia.
The Grove Court
Phaeverus: 862,221,427 (26.459%)
Suliasheth: 141,103,395 (4.33%)
Strafis: 2,373,318 (0.073%)
Treihias: 7,345,918 (0.225%)
Jiazobend: 5,356,102 (0.164%)
Klasoya: 8,280,150 (0.254%)
Iayus: 8,224,912 (0.252%)
Aitafios: 87,405,302 (2.682%)
Ihai: 1,606,014 (0.049%)
Xoheon: 6,124,563 (0.188%)
Eicupera: 927,305 (0.028%)
Eamavios: 84,159 (0.003%)
Phalon: 446,811 (0.014%)
Xopus: 18,849 (0.0006%)
Viuzilall: 288,182 (0.009%)
Enaifan: 21,134 (0.0006%)
Amaesone: 623,317 (0.019%)
Cholia: 252,199 (0.008%)
Aekuin: 82,170 (0.003%)
Biubrea: 41,728 (0.001%)
Obehis: 321,232 (0.01%)
Pioyezuin: 27,641 (0.0008%)
Ceisheron: 520,580 (0.016%)
Xeakramuth: 38,357 (0.001%)
Autesix: 45,166 (0.001%)
Iketh: 130,996 (0.004%)
Viduan: 44,521 (0.001%)
Buron: 46,410 (0.001%)
Augeron: 23,288 (0.0007%)
Eaketun: 512,444 (0.016%)
TOTAL: 1,134,537,590 (34.816%)
The Sierra Court
Aemuqox: 161,352,462 (4.951%)
Fuvrauxesh: 75,731,966 (2.324%)
Uhela: 101,568,416 (3.117%)
Jipaipreth: 68,181 (0.002%)
Daustrica: 585,438 (0.018%)
Cistres: 47,267 (0.001%)
Eukaxul: 255,742 (0.008%)
Xuzeon: 31,535 (0.001%)
Nashoya: 127,962 (0.004%)
Tuamoa: 52,590 (0.002%)
Wupakrios: 119,557 (0.004%)
Sioyoris: 317,176 (0.01%)
TOTAL: 340,258,292 (10.442%)
The Boreal Court
Izivura: 407,470,851 (12.504%)
Sabrus: 149,571,674 (4.59%)
Uapanun: 36,418 (0.001%)
Feneyoa: 184,453 (0.006%)
TOTAL: 557,263,396 (17.101%)
The Austral Court
Izivura: 708,745,832 (21.75%)
Eorone: 120,921,714 (3.711%)
Ocikune: 132,856 (0.004%)
TOTAL: 829,800,402 (25.464%)
The Wildwood Court
Aipheri: 282,399,401 (8.666%)
Ezisipaes: 163,517 (0.005%)
Bruyira: 356,118 (0.011%)
Ibura: 233,376 (0.007%)
Qayone: 84,227 (0.003%)
Phetone: 21,085,843 (0.647%)
Iutuxul: 71,738,816 (2.201%)
Yaiyedica: 293,654 (0.009%)
Otica: 46,902 (0.001%)
Aistror: 4,024,433 (0.123%)
Bomaes: 52,176 (0.002%)
TOTAL: 380,478,463 (11.676%)
Shared
Iurupen: 5,011,803 (0.154%)
Iokoqush: 427,713 (0.013%)
Ilis: 311,893 (0.01%)
Rehihuan: 4,720,780 (0.145%)
Akish: 4,529,014 (0.139%)
Xopusdaustrica: 421,651 (0.013%)
Kreowasox: 275,814 (0.008%)
Qiukastrush: 415,112 (0.013%)
Pleakrin: 220,203 (0.007%)
TOTAL: 16,333,983 (0.501%)
Overall Society
Overall Society
Social Structure
Social Structure
High Council, Archdruid
Government Officials, Druids
Soldiers, Scribes, Elders
Caretakers
Merchants, Craftsmen, Farmers
Caretakers are only considered slightly higher than Merchants, Craftsmen, and Farmers.
High Council
High Council
Esserfae who run their Courts or the central government.
Archdruid
Archdruid
Esserfae who work in religious institutions and care for and protect the environment.
Government Officials
Government Officials
Esserfae who work in the governments of Courts, or for the central government.
Druids
Druids
Esserfae who work in religious institutions and care for and protect the environment.
Soldiers
Soldiers
Esserfae who guard and protect other esserfae.
Scribes
Scribes
Esserfae who work in literary, linguistic, and historical fields.
Elders
Elders
Esserfae who work in religious institutions and care for and protect the environment.
Caretakers
Caretakers
Esserfae who work in religious institutions and care for and protect the environment. May have other jobs on the side.
Merchants
Merchants
Esserfae who own and/or work at shops. Buy and sell products.
Craftsmen
Craftsmen
Essefae who create products and/or complete services.
Farmers
Farmers
Esserfae who work on and/or own farms. Grow and care for crops and/or animals. They also take care of all other plants on their property, even if it isn't part of their crops.
Language
Language
Their langugae is called Nivalin.
Spoken
Spoken
Their spoken language sounds like bird sounds/calls (chirps, warbles, hoots, shrieks, etc.), frog and toad sounds (croaks, hisses, etc.), musical instruments (handbells, flute, cimbalom, vibraphone, harp, etc.), and nature sounds made by plants and non-living objects (rustling of leaves, babbling of a brook, roaring of fast winds, etc.).
Their spoken language sounds nonsensical to outsiders, and some sounds they make are impossible for others to copy due to the unique way their bodies work.
Written
Written
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Culture
Culture
Food
Food
Esserfae use the plants on their back to photosynthesize, but they can't survive off just that, they require nutrients from other animals and plants. They are mesocarnivores, meaning their diet consists of 50–70% meat. Their diet is made up of 50% meat, 40% light, and 10% plants.
What animals they eat varies primarily on what is available in the area. Esserfae will eat just about any animal that they can fit into their mouth, with a small amount of exceptions for religious reasons. With their jaws being made of multiple bones and being able to stretch open much wider than other sentient species, their respiratory system and digestive system being separate, the shapes and arrangement of their teeth, and the extra appendages in their mouth, they can eat a lot of animals. They prefer to eat their food whole if they can, but will tear apart animals that are too big for them to eat whole or that would be difficult or impossible to digest with the amount, size, and/or density of their bones and exoskeleton (carapace, chitin, etc.).
Esserfae have deep respect and care for the plants on Neithellia. They can eat just about any plants and plant products -- fruits, fungi, legumes, cruciferous, marrows, etc. --, but what they eat is limited based on a strict set of religious rules for the consumption of plants.
They do not typically cook their food, preferring to eat things that are as fresh as possible, but will preserve and cook as needed or desired.
Sometimes, esserfae will go anywhere from a day to two weeks without eating meat or plants. It depends on their age, appetite, activity levels, and how much they ate previously.
Esserfae rarely eat around others, partially to reduce conflict over food, and partially because opening their mouth around others is seen as rude and aggressive. Other than eating, they only ever open their mouths during conflicts (fights with other esserfae, fights with other sentients, fights with and while hunting animals) and as an intimidation tactic, so there's a lot of negative associations and connotations.
Parents may eat with their children during their sprout, seedling, and some or all of their child years. While a sprout they need to drink milk, and in their seedling years they may need some help eating and can't eat certain foods. In their child years the parents may not be comfortable yet letting their kids out of sight, especially with food. During late childhood and early teens they'll typically start eating on their own more and more, especially as they start finding and preparing their own food.
Relationships
Relationships
Esserfae are polygamous. With their being three distinct sexes + everyone who doesn't fit into the ternary, polygamy is necessary for their survival. 24.73% of the population is Estceix, 27.35% of the population is Estlaer, 23.94% of the population is Estaith, and 23.98% of the population is Estiavin. There is roughly the same amount of each group, and it averages out to 25%.
Reproductive compatibility and social status are prioritized in relationships.
Estceix + Estlaer + Estaith pairings are the most common. Estiavin + Estlaer + Estaith, Estceix + Estiavin + Estaith, and Estceix + Estlaer + Estiavin pairings where the Estiavin has the reproductive organs needed for the three of them to reproduce are second. Pairings with different combinations of sexes and pairings with more esserfae involved are next. Second rarest is pairings with only Estiavin involved. The rarest is pairings with only one of the three distinct sexes involved (Estceix only, Estlaer only, Estaith only).
Most esserfae will have two main partners (or more) who they are actively and deeply romantically and sexually involved in year round, and either stick to just those two or have some casual partners who they are involved with sexually during stage two of their estrous cycle (or stage two of the estrous cycles of others). Random hook ups are often frowned upon, especially higher up in the hierarchy, but not taboo.
Compatible Social Groups
Compatible Social Groups
For religious and social reasons, typically only certain groups get together romantically and sexually.
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Primary Colors of Each Court
Primary Colors of Each Court
The Grove Court: Green
The Sierra Court: Brown, White
The Boreal Court: Blue
The Austral Court: Red, Yellow
The Wildwood Court: Orange, Pink
Materials for Embellishments
Materials for Embellishments
The Grove Court: Gold, molybdenum , wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown
The Sierra Court: Copper, platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue
The Boreal Court: Brass, tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black
The Austral Court: Silver, iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, gemstones that are red, orange, yellow, pink, clear, black, and/or white
The Wildwood Court: Bronze, cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, gemstones that are any color except for purple
Notes
Notes
Purple is only regularly worn by Archdruids, Druids, Elders, and Caretakers. All Courts wear it for religious ceremonies.
Talismans are used to track important milestones, ceremonies, and events an esserfae has participated in/gone through. They are made of multiple beads woven or strung together and metal structures (rings, cuffs, etc.). These beads may be the same as ones they can wear normally, but have specific carvings or significance. Talismans will contain purple beads and are the only time an esserfae of any rank will have something with purple beads.
Talismans can be constantly worn or only worn during ceremonies and celebrations.
Circles can be wavy and/or pleated.
Diamonds and triangles can be trefoils, quatrefoils, or barbed quatrefoils instead.
Ellipses with pointed ends can be rugged around the edges and be wavy and/or pleated.
Skirts can have slits in them.
Some esserfae from the Grove, Boreal, and Wildwood Courts have fur layers sewn to the inside of some of their ponchos and skirts for better protection from the cold. Austral Court esserfae don’t typically need the extra insulation unless they’re traveling to other courts or shared territory where the temperature will be much lower.
The Grove Court
The Grove Court
High Council
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond shaped, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is cream, tan, brown, or black
Middle is black, yellow, green, or blue
Top is green
Base has no patterns, embroidery, or embellishments
Middle can have simple patterns and some embroidery
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is to waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is black, yellow, green, or blue
Top is green
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full green and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of gold, molybdenum , wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Government Officials
Skirt
Two layers
Base is a diamond, top is a diamond and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically black, yellow, green, or blue
Top layer is yellow, green, or blue
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Black, yellow, green, or blue
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full green and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of gold, molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Soldiers
Armor
Loincloth
One layer
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Typically cream, tan, brown, black, or green
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Typically cream, tan, brown, black, or green
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full green and purple version of their outfit with patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
This is typically the most extravagant thing they have
Armor is typically worn
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, earthenware, stone, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Scribes
Skirt
Two layers
Base is ellipse with pointed ends, top is angular
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically brown, black, green, or blue
Top is green or blue
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is to mid stomach, shortest point is just past shoulders
Brown, black, green, or blue
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Green and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they typically wear anklets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns and waist.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Merchants
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to wrist
Solid color or simple patterns
Typically brown, green, or blue
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest is to upper thigh, shortest is to elbows
Typically brown, green, or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Green and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, and glass.
For jewelry they typically wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns, legs, and waist.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Craftsmen
Loincloth or skirt
Loincloth
Two layers
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Base is solid color
Top is solid color
Base is typically cream, tan, or brown
Top is green
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Green poncho in the same style.
Has embroidery and embellishments.
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they typically wear arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Farmers
Loincloth
One layer
Rounded edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longest point is waist, shortest is middle of upper arms
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Solid color
Can have embroidery
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Green poncho in the same style as their normal one
Typically have embroidery and embellishments
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, and glass.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Archdruids
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically cream, tan, brown, black, or blue
Middle is green
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Middle can be solid or have simple patterns
Top can be solid or have patterns
Base has no embroidery and embellishments
Middle can have embroidery
Top has embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is mid stomach, shortest point is just past their shoulders
Base is typically black, yellow, green, or blue
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of gold, molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Druids
Skirt
Two layers
Base is diamond shaped, top is diamond shaped and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically black, yellow, green, or blue
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is typically black, yellow, green, or blue
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of gold, molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Elders
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically brown or green
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
Caretakers
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically brown or green
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of molybdenum, wood, leaves, vines, earthenware, stone, glass, and gemstones that are yellow, green, blue, and/or brown.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their neck.
The Sierra Court
The Sierra Court
High Council
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond shaped, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is tan, brown, black, or gray
Middle is gray, brown, white, or blue
Top is brown and/or white
Base has no patterns, embroidery, or embellishments
Middle can have simple patterns and some embroidery
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Middle and top layers can be lined with fur
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is to waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is gray, brown, white, or blue
Top is brown and/or white
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full brown, white, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of copper, platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Government Officials
Skirt
Two layers
Base is a diamond, top is a diamond and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically gray, brown, white, or blue
Top layer is brown and/or white, white, or blue
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Gray, brown, white, or blue
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full brown, white, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of copper, platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Soldiers
Armor
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Typically tan, brown, black, gray, or white
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Typically tan, brown, black, gray, or white
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full brown, white, and purple version of their outfit with patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
This is typically the most extravagant thing they have
Armor is typically worn
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Scribes
Skirt
Two layers
Base is ellipse with pointed ends, top is angular
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically black, gray, white, or blue
Top is white or blue
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is to mid stomach, shortest point is just past shoulders
black, gray, white, or blue
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Brown and/or white and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they typically wear anklets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns and waist.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Merchants
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to wrist
Solid color or simple patterns
Typically black, white, or blue
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest is to upper thigh, shortest is to elbows
Typically black, white, or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Brown and/or white and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, stone, bone, scale, horn, and teeth.
For jewelry they typically wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns, legs, and waist.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Craftsmen
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Brown and/or white poncho in the same style.
Has embroidery and embellishments.
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they typically wear arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Farmers
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longest point is waist, shortest is middle of upper arms
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Solid color
Can have embroidery
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Brown and/or white poncho in the same style as their normal one
Typically have embroidery and embellishments
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, stone, bone, scale, horn, and teeth.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Archdruids
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically cream, tan, brown, black, or blue
Middle is brown and/or white
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Middle can be solid or have simple patterns
Top can be solid or have patterns
Base has no embroidery and embellishments
Middle can have embroidery
Top has embroidery and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Middle and top can be lined with fur
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is mid stomach, shortest point is just past their shoulders
Base is typically gray, brown, white, or blue
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of copper, platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Druids
Skirt
Two layers
Base is diamond shaped, top is diamond shaped and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically gray, brown, white, or blue
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is typically gray, brown, white, or blue
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Base is lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Top can be lined with fur
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of copper, platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Elders
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically black or white
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
Caretakers
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically black or white
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Lined with fur and has fur on the underside
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of platinum, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, fossils, and gemstones that are clear, brown, white, gray, black, red, and/or blue.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn in their plants.
The Boreal Court
The Boreal Court
High Council
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond shaped, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is brown, black, green, or yellow
Middle is yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is blue
Base has no patterns, embroidery, or embellishments
Middle can have simple patterns and some embroidery
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is to waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is blue
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full blue and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of brass, tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Government Officials
Skirt
Two layers
Base is a diamond, top is a diamond and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top layer is orange, green, or pink
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full blue and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of brass, tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Soldiers
Armor
Loincloth
One layer
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Typically brown, black, green, yellow, or blue
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Typically brown, black, green, yellow, or blue
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full blue and purple version of their outfit with patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
This is typically the most extravagant thing they have
Armor is typically worn
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Scribes
Skirt
Two layers
Base is ellipse with pointed ends, top is angular
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically green, yellow, blue, or pink
Top is blue or pink
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is to mid stomach, shortest point is just past shoulders
green, yellow, blue, or pink
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
blue and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they typically wear anklets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns and waist.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Merchants
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to wrist
Solid color or simple patterns
Typically green, blue, or pink
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest is to upper thigh, shortest is to elbows
Typically green, green, or pink
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
blue and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, and coral.
For jewelry they typically wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns, legs, and waist.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Craftsmen
Loincloth or skirt
Loincloth
Two layers
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Base is solid color
Top is solid color
Base is typically brown, black, or green
Top is blue
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Typically brown, black, or green
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Solid color
Typically brown, black, or green
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
blue poncho in the same style.
Has embroidery and embellishments.
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they typically wear arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Farmers
Loincloth
One layer
Rounded edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
brown, black, or green
Can have embroidery
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longest point is waist, shortest is middle of upper arms
Typically brown, black, or green
Solid color
Can have embroidery
Ceremonies and Celebrations
blue poncho in the same style as their normal one
Typically have embroidery and embellishments
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, and coral.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Archdruids
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically brown, black, green, yellow, or pink
Middle is blue
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Middle can be solid or have simple patterns
Top can be solid or have patterns
Base has no embroidery and embellishments
Middle can have embroidery
Top has embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is mid stomach, shortest point is just past their shoulders
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of brass, tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Druids
Skirt
Two layers
Base is diamond shaped, top is diamond shaped and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of brass, tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, scale, horn, pearl, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Elders
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically green or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
Caretakers
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically green or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of tin, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, stoneware, stone, coral, and gemstones that are green, blue, pink, white, gray, and/or black.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their tail, or an arm if they don’t have a tail.
The Austral Court
The Austral Court
High Council
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond shaped, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is cream, tan, brown, or gray
Middle is gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top is red and/or orange
Base has no patterns, embroidery, or embellishments
Middle can have simple patterns and some embroidery
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is to waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top is red and/or orange
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full red, orange, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of silver, iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Government Officials
Skirt
Two layers
Base is a diamond, top is a diamond and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top layer is orange, green, or yellow
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
gray, orange, red, or yellow
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full red, orange, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of silver, iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Soldiers
Armor
Loincloth
One layer
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Typically cream, tan, brown, gray, or red
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Typically cream, tan, brown, gray, or red
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full red, orange, and purple version of their outfit with patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
This is typically the most extravagant thing they have
Armor is typically worn
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Scribes
Skirt
Two layers
Base is ellipse with pointed ends, top is angular
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically brown, gray, red, or yellow
Top is red or yellow
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is to mid stomach, shortest point is just past shoulders
brown, gray, red, or yellow
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Red and/or orange and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they typically wear anklets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns and waist.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Merchants
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to wrist
Solid color or simple patterns
Typically brown, red, or yellow
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest is to upper thigh, shortest is to elbows
Typically brown, green, or yellow
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Red and/or orange and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, and obsidian.
For jewelry they typically wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns, legs, and waist.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Craftsmen
Loincloth or skirt
Loincloth
Two layers
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Base is solid color
Top is solid color
Base is typically cream, tan, or brown
Top is red and/or orange
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Solid color
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Red and/or orange poncho in the same style.
Has embroidery and embellishments.
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they typically wear arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Farmers
Loincloth
One layer
Rounded edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
cream, tan, or brown
Can have embroidery
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longest point is waist, shortest is middle of upper arms
Typically cream, tan, or brown
Solid color
Can have embroidery
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Red and/or orange poncho in the same style as their normal one
Typically have embroidery and embellishments
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, and obsidian.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Archdruids
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically cream, tan, brown, gray, or yellow
Middle is red and/or orange
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Middle can be solid or have simple patterns
Top can be solid or have patterns
Base has no embroidery and embellishments
Middle can have embroidery
Top has embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is mid stomach, shortest point is just past their shoulders
Base is typically gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of silver, iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Druids
Skirt
Two layers
Base is diamond shaped, top is diamond shaped and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is typically gray, orange, red, or yellow
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of silver, iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Elders
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically brown or red
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
Caretakers
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically brown or red
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of iron, wood, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, stone, bone, scale, horn, teeth, glass, obsidian, and gemstones that are red, orange, orange, pink, clear, gray, and/or white.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn around their waist.
The Wildwood Court
The Wildwood Court
High Council
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond shaped, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is brown, white, green, or yellow
Middle is yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is orange and/or pink
Base has no patterns, embroidery, or embellishments
Middle can have simple patterns and some embroidery
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is to waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is orange and/or pink
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full orange, pink, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of bronze, cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Government Officials
Skirt
Two layers
Base is a diamond, top is a diamond and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top layer is orange, green, or pink
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full orange, pink, and purple version of their outfit with extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of bronze, cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Soldiers
Armor
Loincloth
One layer
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Typically brown, white, green, yellow, or blue
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in front, shorter in back, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Typically brown, white, green, yellow, or blue
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Have a full orange, pink, and purple version of their outfit with patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
This is typically the most extravagant thing they have
Armor is typically worn
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Scribes
Skirt
Two layers
Base is ellipse with pointed ends, top is angular
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically green, yellow, blue, or pink
Top is blue or pink
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is to mid stomach, shortest point is just past shoulders
green, yellow, blue, or pink
Has patterns
Can have embroidery
No embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Orange and/or pink and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they typically wear anklets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns and waist.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Merchants
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to wrist
Solid color or simple patterns
Typically green, blue, or pink
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest is to upper thigh, shortest is to elbows
Typically green, gree, or pink
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
May have a skirt and poncho for ceremonies and celebrations
Orange and/or pink and typically has the most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of their wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Some sort of purple cloth is added overtop when needed
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, and amber.
For jewelry they typically wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, and anything on their horns, legs, and waist.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Craftsmen
Loincloth or skirt
Loincloth
Two layers
Triangle edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Base is solid color
Top is solid color
Base is typically brown, white, or green
Top is orange and/or pink
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Skirt
One layer
Circle
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
Typically brown, white, or green
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Solid color
Typically brown, white, or green
Can have embroidery and embellishments
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Orange and/or pink poncho in the same style.
Has embroidery and embellishments.
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they typically wear arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Farmers
Loincloth
One layer
Rounded edge
Length: knee to mid tarsus
Solid color
brown, white, or green
Can have embroidery
Poncho
One layer
Ellipse with pointed ends
Longest point is waist, shortest is middle of upper arms
Typically brown, white, or green
Solid color
Can have embroidery
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Orange and/or pink poncho in the same style as their normal one
Typically have embroidery and embellishments
A second, shorter, purple layer can be added overtop when needed.
This extra layer is often attached by snap buttons, decorative buttons and slits in one layer, strings/strips of fabric on both sides that can be tied together, or it is sewn on and can be flipped inside the poncho so it is hidden when it is not needed.
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, and amber.
Rarely wear jewelry, but when they do it is typically arm cuffs and horn/antler cuffs.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Archdruids
Skirt
Three layers
Base is circular, middle is diamond, top is a strip with triangular end going down the front and attached to a belt
Length: mid tarsus to wrist
Base is typically brown, white, green, yellow, or pink
Middle is orange and/or pink
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Middle can be solid or have simple patterns
Top can be solid or have patterns
Base has no embroidery and embellishments
Middle can have embroidery
Top has embroidery and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is mid stomach, shortest point is just past their shoulders
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of bronze, cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Druids
Skirt
Two layers
Base is diamond shaped, top is diamond shaped and at an angle
Length: knee to wrist
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Base is solid color
Top has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Poncho
Two layers
Base is an ellipse with pointed ends, top is a diamond shape
Longer in back, shorter in front, longest point is waist, shortest point is middle of upper arms
Base is typically yellow, orange, blue, or pink
Top is purple
Always has patterns, embroidery, and embellishments
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of bronze, cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Elders
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically green or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple, and a version that is orange and/or pink
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Caretakers
Skirt
One layer
Circular
Length: knee to wrist
Typically green or blue
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Poncho
One layer
Diamond
Equal length, longest point is to waist, shortest point is to middle of upper arms
Purple
Solid color or simple patterns
Most have embroidery and/or beading
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Has a version of skirt that is purple, and a version that is orange and/or pink
Most extravagant patterns, embroidery, and embellishments of wardrobe
Jewelry and Talisman
Jewelry is made of cobalt, wood, leaves, vines, flowers, porcelain, stone, scale, horn, amber, and gemstones that are any color except for purple.
For jewelry they wear anything.
Talisman is worn on their head.
Society - Crime and Law
Society - Crime and Law
Punishments for Crimes
Punishments for Crimes
Social
Social
An esserfae who has committed a crime may face social repercussions for their actions.
Economic
Economic
An esserfae who has committed a crime may be forced to give up money, properties, services, and/or time to local/federal governments or specific people/organizations.
Incarceration
Incarceration
An esserfae who has committed a crime may spend time in a jail/prison.
Physical punishments can be grouped into Social or Economic as there is often overlap. For example, a common physical punishment that also has social ramifications is horn/antler breaking. A convicted criminal will have their horns/antlers cut off and filed to nubs (often 1/2"-2"). The antlers/horns will be allowed to grow back after the initial break, or the esserfae will have to have the process repeated once their horns/antlers reach a certain length for as many times as needed to carry out the full punishment. Since esserfae horns/antlers do not shed and grow in a pattern determined by their DNA (size, shape, number of tines, etc.), this punishment does not leave permanent damage, but may leave lasting social damage as the esserfae can be easily identified during and after the punishment.
On the other hand, an esserfae may be forced to complete a labor intensive service for a person or group (business, organization, government, etc.). While, physically, something is being done, this also has economic repercussions as it impedes the esserfae's ability to do their job and impacts their income.
Religion
Religion
Pantheon
Pantheon
Amesis
Spirit of CreationAmesis
Estceix
he/him/his/his/himself
they/them/their/theirs/themself
Rank - The Boreal Court - Rarity
Veasis
Spirit of DestructionVeasis
Estlaer
she/her/her/hers/herself
they/them/their/theirs/themself
Rank - The Sierra Court - Rarity
To be Organized
To be Organized
I posted an ask me anything thread a while ago on TH about the book esserfaere are a part of. I got a few questions about them, so, while I figure out how to better organize the new information from the answers here, I'll share the questions and responses below.
"some of the islands are marked as shared territory - shared between which courts, and why? are some of the courts not keen on having to share, or do they generally get along?"
For the shared territories, all courts are welcome, but their locations (distances from each court's territory and the biome, weather, and terrain of the land) affect how many esserfae from each court live there or visit. Rehihuan has mostly Grove Court, Boreal Court, and Austral Court esserfaere. Iurupen, Iokoqush, and Ilis have mostly Grove Court, Austral Court, and Wildwood Court esserfaere, and Akish, Xopusdaustrica, Kreowasox, Qiukastrush, and Pleakrin have mostly Sierra Court, Boreal Court, and Wildwood Court esserfaere.
Akish, Xopusdaustrica, Kreowasox, Qiukastrush, and Pleakrin were the first agreed upon shared territories due to them being entirely covered in tundra. Esserfaere from The Sierra Court are best suited to live there, with esserfaere from The Boreal Court and The Wildwood Court in second and third. Iurupen, Iokoqush, and Ilis were fought over for a while (Austral vs Grove and Wildwood), but eventually also became shared territories to avoid further conflict. Rehihuan was fought over the longest (originally Grove vs Boreal vs Austral, eventually became Grove and Wildwood vs Boreal and Austral), but faced a similar fate as the others and was shared, but this time as part of a larger peace treaty that settled both the fight over Rehihuan and some other grievances the courts had with each other (issues with the territories already being shared, border disputes between The Boreal Court and The Austral Court, trade route disputes, etc.).
The Grove Court and The Sierra Court have been close allies for many millennia. The Sierra Court and The Wildwood Court never had any formal agreements, but were on good terms with each other for many years too. The Grove Court and The Wildwood Court were okay with each other due to them both being close to The Sierra Court, but were happy to keep each other at arms length (most of the time). The Boreal Court and The Austral Court have been in near constant conflict (small disputes to outright wars) due to sharing a continent. Most conflicts involved the border of their territories in some way. The fighting pushed away the other three courts, who weren't particularly interested in getting involved. The Treaty of Ilhendell was the first step in settling the conflicts between all courts. The relationship between the courts became better over time (though there were some bumps along the way). The alliance was further solidified and the courts grew closer during the ARC Scandal (January 9, 2338 to June 15, 2340/Dylia 3, 12319 to Zoslia 10, 12321) and the formation of the Neithellia Protection Pact (signed September 26, 2338/Alulia 3, 12320). The Neithellia Protection Pact eventually grew and changed to become the Neithellia Representation Pact (NRP)(signed June 11, 2339/Neulia 1, 12320). There was some conflict near the start of the ARC Scandal due to the events that unfolded, but that quickly stopped as they needed to focus on protecting each other from unknown, outside forces rather than pointing fingers at each other as if they could blame anyone but the intruders from space. They're more unified than ever, but the ARC Scandal was a horrible introduction to the rest of the universe.
"what benefit do these plants give to them, and how are they handled culturally? would it be seen as self-harming to tear out one's plants? are certain plants more prized in partners or seen as more beautiful?"
Neithellia's land masses are almost entirely covered in forests (biomes: deciduous forest, taiga, savanna, rainforest, and tundra). Along with coloration and markings (disruptive coloration, countershading, motion dazzle, etc.), a lot of species on Neithellia rely on mimicry and/or symbiosis. The plants growing from an esserfae's body are an extremely convincing mimic of their surroundings. The leaves and flowers are the same as a normal plant, but the stem is different. Rather than dermal tissue, ground tissue, and vascular tissue, the stems are made of skin tissue, muscle tissue, and vascular tissue. Plants stop growing at a set length and density, and do not lose their leaves or flowers for long periods of time (like how deciduous plants lose their leaves for winter). They do shed regularly (typically every three or four months), but their leaves and flowers grow back quickly and they don't shed all at once.
On top of camouflage, they can also photosynthesize, are how esserfae cool themselves, and some are prehensile (it depends on if they grow from/close to the skin or as vines, and how long the vines are). Photosynthesis makes up 40% of their diet, the other 60% is from eating plants and animals (50% meat, 10% plants, esserfae are mesocarnivores). Esserfae don't sweat, they primarily cool themselves by transpiration. Their vines don't have the best fine motor skills and aren't very strong, but they can grasp most objects and they help with balancing on tree branches. Esserfae are capable of hiding their plants/making their plants disappear. It's considered an aspect of their shapeshifting and, like the shapeshifting, how or why they can do it isn't fully understood
Esserfae have deep respect and care for the plants on Neithellia, and that extends to what grows from their own bodies. The exact practices and opinions vary from court to court, but having what they believe to be a good relationship with nature is a big aspect of all their cultures.
Depending on the intent/why the esserfae is doing it, picking at/tearing off leaves and flowers could be self-harm or a symptom of what could be a larger issue (ex. body-focused repetitive behaviors, anxiety, stress). Cutting or severing the "stem" of vines is considered self-harm. Picking at/tearing off leaves and flowers is only considered normal when someone is shedding, as it can be difficult for some, or when someone is young (around 3-6 years old).
Beauty standards vary depending on the court. I haven't done a lot of work on beauty standards and plants, but I can say that Boreal Court esserfae consider lots of knee to floor length (or longer) vines to be the most beautiful and aren't big fans of flowers, while Wildwood Court esserfae prefer lots of brightly colored flowers, especially ones that are pink or purple (ex. wisteria is more beautiful than golden curls willow).
"how does someone become an archdruid - what sort of training would they have to undergo? how old are archdruids on average?"
Qualifications to become an Archdruid: 1) be related to one, and 2) have the correct anatomy. That's it. Ranks in the hierarchy are based on appearances (do you have the correct horn/antler, pupil, and breathing hole shapes? do you have the correct coloration?). If you meet the qualifications, that's great. If you don't, you're either another rank or dead (esserfae have very high fetal mortality rates, caused mostly by fetal abnormalities). It's been like this for long enough that someone's rank is genetic, and deviations from the specific anatomy for each rank are abnormalities.
I haven't ironed out what training/schooling they'd have, but it would mostly revolve around religious scripture and practices, history, philosophy, sociology, and environmental science. It would vary slightly based on what court they're in. Sometimes they study additional fields of science. Rank-specific training start at 12, and most Archdruids are ready to work on their own by the time they're 36-40. I haven't done a lot of work on their language, but specific prefixes or suffixes would be added when they're a kid and when they're an apprentice, then dropped once they're able to work on their own. Specific prefixes or suffixes would also be added if there's multiple in one community. This info can be applied to most ranks.
"By help is it more “we help you out when you’re in a pinch” or “Red Cross” style humanitarian efforts?"
This wasn't specific to esserfae, but I did include them in the answer, so I'll include the relevant bits.For how willing people are to help each other, and the kind of help they'll provide, it varies from species to species.
Esserfae are extremely reluctant to offer any kind of assistance to others due to the ARC Scandal and it's effects on how other species view them and they view others. There's also not a lot of help they can offer that others would want/need.
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