Harevoyants
The name is a portmanteau of Hare and Clairvoyant, both of which describe these reclusive rabbits. With the help of their third eye, Harevoyants are able to predict the future as well as peer into the ethereal plane where spirits reside.
Embarrassingly, this is actually the “condensed” version of Harevoyant lore. Brevity? Never heard of her. Hopefully this version is more concise and easily digestible.
Physiology
Height
4-6 feet tall. (120cm-182cm.) Typically around 5ft. (152cm.)
This measurement does not include ears.
4-6 feet tall. (120cm-182cm.) Typically around 5ft. (152cm.)
This measurement does not include ears.
Lifespan
~200 years. They age at the same rate as humans until about 25, when they are considered adults, then age at roughly 1/3 the rate of humans.
~200 years. They age at the same rate as humans until about 25, when they are considered adults, then age at roughly 1/3 the rate of humans.
Third Eye
Can be used to look "beyond the veil" where they can see celestial spirits and deities, lingering souls of the recently departed, and, with practice, visions of the future.
Can be used to look "beyond the veil" where they can see celestial spirits and deities, lingering souls of the recently departed, and, with practice, visions of the future.
Coats
Notably, Harevoyants have distinct summer and winter coats. The patterns are usually consistent between the seasons, but the colours and fur density can change considerably. Their fur is soft and plush, akin to that of a chinchilla.
Societal Info
Spirituality
Divination is a widespread practice and everyone has their preferred methods, including, but not limited to: cartomancy, tasseomancy, osteomancy, numerology, water/crystal/smoke scrying, automatic writing, pendulums, dream interpretation, astral projection, etc.
Divination is a widespread practice and everyone has their preferred methods, including, but not limited to: cartomancy, tasseomancy, osteomancy, numerology, water/crystal/smoke scrying, automatic writing, pendulums, dream interpretation, astral projection, etc.
Community
Villages are considered "families," and so you often hear Hares referring to each other as "brother/sister," or "auntie/uncle," or "grandma/grandpa," regardless of blood relation. Furthermore, child rearing is a community effort. While familial scents prevent cases of incest, it is nevertheless advised that Harevoyants find mates from other villages if they wish to have children of their own.
Villages are considered "families," and so you often hear Hares referring to each other as "brother/sister," or "auntie/uncle," or "grandma/grandpa," regardless of blood relation. Furthermore, child rearing is a community effort. While familial scents prevent cases of incest, it is nevertheless advised that Harevoyants find mates from other villages if they wish to have children of their own.
Towns
Villages are hidden deep within forgotten forests or lost valleys, tucked away from the rest of society. These quaint hamlets are built on the surface, but are connected by a vast network of underground cities and tunnels, known as the “burrows.” Here, they throw seasonal festivals which take place during the equinoxes and solstices.
Villages are hidden deep within forgotten forests or lost valleys, tucked away from the rest of society. These quaint hamlets are built on the surface, but are connected by a vast network of underground cities and tunnels, known as the “burrows.” Here, they throw seasonal festivals which take place during the equinoxes and solstices.
Reproduction
Lastly, when looking for a mate - be it temporary or as a life partner - Harevoyants capable of becoming pregnant are considered to be an Equinox doe/dane, or Solstice doe/dane. This is due to the fact that a doe's fertility window only occurs twice a year, for about 2 weeks, either during the spring and autumn equinox, or summer and winter solstice. Hares capable of siring children are fertile year round. And yes, of course I would give the rabbit race a section on breeding.
Lastly, when looking for a mate - be it temporary or as a life partner - Harevoyants capable of becoming pregnant are considered to be an Equinox doe/dane, or Solstice doe/dane. This is due to the fact that a doe's fertility window only occurs twice a year, for about 2 weeks, either during the spring and autumn equinox, or summer and winter solstice. Hares capable of siring children are fertile year round. And yes, of course I would give the rabbit race a section on breeding.
Interspecies Relationships
General
Harevoyants have a bad rap for being insular - not mingling with outsiders for fear of their powers being misused. By all accounts, Hares are considered warm and kind, but they have been taught to distrust others, and so strangers are ever so gently kept at arm’s length.
Harevoyants have a bad rap for being insular - not mingling with outsiders for fear of their powers being misused. By all accounts, Hares are considered warm and kind, but they have been taught to distrust others, and so strangers are ever so gently kept at arm’s length.
Phasms
While rarely seen by the mortal races, the Harevoyants can perceive these celestial beings with the help of their third eye. The Phasms have shared many a blessing with the Hares, who in turn present offerings of harvests, handcrafts, magical energy, etc.
While rarely seen by the mortal races, the Harevoyants can perceive these celestial beings with the help of their third eye. The Phasms have shared many a blessing with the Hares, who in turn present offerings of harvests, handcrafts, magical energy, etc.
Starweavers
These Stardagons are given slightly more grace, as they not only have a 3rd eye, but their cloudlike tails and manes are reminiscent of Phasms, who are considered benevolent guardians.
These Stardagons are given slightly more grace, as they not only have a 3rd eye, but their cloudlike tails and manes are reminiscent of Phasms, who are considered benevolent guardians.
Offspring
Harevoyants can breed with Stardragons, Bicorns, etc, but not with Phasms. Last time a god impregnated a mortal it started a whole religion.
Harevoyants can breed with Stardragons, Bicorns, etc, but not with Phasms. Last time a god impregnated a mortal it started a whole religion.
Terminology
Buck
Adult Harevoyant who can sire children.
Used when seeking a mate.
Adult Harevoyant who can sire children.
Used when seeking a mate.
Doe
Adult Harevoyant who can bear children.
Used when seeking a mate.
Adult Harevoyant who can bear children.
Used when seeking a mate.
Dane
Gender neutral term for an adult Harevoyant seeking a mate.
Gender neutral term for an adult Harevoyant seeking a mate.
Kit
A Harevoyant less than 13 years old.
A Harevoyant less than 13 years old.
Burrowkin
Harevoyants who remain within the dens and villages.
Harevoyants who remain within the dens and villages.
Wanderlings
Harevoyants who live amongst other races/species.
Harevoyants who live amongst other races/species.
Subraces
Seabunnies
Seabunnies are the aquatic subspecies of Harevoyants. They can breathe air and water alike, and their tails are shaped like fins, allowing them to move about underwater. Their coats are still soft, but insulated in a way so as to prevent them from being weighed down by heavy, wet fur.
Wolpertingers
Wolpertingers, meanwhile, sport wings and a set of antlers. Because they can fly, wolpertingers typically make their homes far off the ground, with communities residing in cliffside towns or cavernous mountain ranges.
Finally, because I have an inkling this might come up: Yes, they look a lot like Starweavers - this is because Harevoyants and Phasms were both predecessors to the Starweavers. There was a time when I was no longer able to make Stardragons, and so I began an effort to revitalize my older races. I hope my personal species can find a place in your world alongside their Stardragon cousins!
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