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The Hou-zi come in three different variances in terms of physical attributes, depending on the subrace of Hou-zi. Those subraces are the Laobai-zhu, Fei-zhu, and the Hei-zhu. | The Hou-zi come in three different variances in terms of physical attributes, depending on the subrace of Hou-zi. Those subraces are the Laobai-zhu, Fei-zhu, and the Hei-zhu. | ||
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| − | The Hei-Zi most closely | + | The Hei-Zi most closely resemble silverback gorillas, almost always having black fur. The Hei-Zhu are the burliest, strongest of the Hou-Zi subraces, growing between 6’5” and 7’ tall. Hei-Zhu are the longest lived of the Hou-Zi, experiencing a lifespan of 250 to 300 years. |
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
In the Ancient Times, before the dawn of the old god Poison, the Hou-zi were known for being incredibly materialistic and living exuberant, expensive lifestyles. Wealth was a status symbol amongst the lords and higher ups in their society, with jade being the most prized possession one can have at all. The poor would seek to gain and collect their wealth, as the rich displayed it lavishly and freely. Another highly valued aspect of Hou-zi culture was music, noticeably not meant to play joyous, upbeat songs, but rather more somber, emotionally felt tunes and songs. Sports in the Hou-zi culture were usually martial arts done competitively against others, with many families raising their young to compete in many of these sports later on in life, such as the most popular one, gongfu. However, as the Ancient Times came to an end, and the Hou-zi were driven into seclusion, their life of splendid hedonism turned into one of meager sustenance and squalor. No longer are the days of athletes, or rich showing off, in its place the days of fishing and thatch-roofed homes. Despite this drastic change to a much more humble lifestyle, many Hou-zi nowadays would cling closely to memories of the old empire their ancestors once held, such as an old jade trinket or an ancient weapon. For the religious Hou-zi, long ago [[Metztli|Metzli]] was worshiped as “The Awakener,” being the [[Daemon|daemon]] that gave rise to the Hou-zi’s mental facilities. However, Hou-shen, the Godking of the Hou-zi was truly revered among the Hou-zi peoples, praising him and worshipping him for his feats and seeming immortality. However, this view shattered when Hou-shen was first killed, the Hou-zi lost the Second Elven War, and the old god Poison came to destroy their society. From this time forth, Metzli was not “The Awakener,” but rather “The Doombringer.” No longer was Metzli to even be known as their original title, but only as their negative one to the modern Hou-zi. | In the Ancient Times, before the dawn of the old god Poison, the Hou-zi were known for being incredibly materialistic and living exuberant, expensive lifestyles. Wealth was a status symbol amongst the lords and higher ups in their society, with jade being the most prized possession one can have at all. The poor would seek to gain and collect their wealth, as the rich displayed it lavishly and freely. Another highly valued aspect of Hou-zi culture was music, noticeably not meant to play joyous, upbeat songs, but rather more somber, emotionally felt tunes and songs. Sports in the Hou-zi culture were usually martial arts done competitively against others, with many families raising their young to compete in many of these sports later on in life, such as the most popular one, gongfu. However, as the Ancient Times came to an end, and the Hou-zi were driven into seclusion, their life of splendid hedonism turned into one of meager sustenance and squalor. No longer are the days of athletes, or rich showing off, in its place the days of fishing and thatch-roofed homes. Despite this drastic change to a much more humble lifestyle, many Hou-zi nowadays would cling closely to memories of the old empire their ancestors once held, such as an old jade trinket or an ancient weapon. For the religious Hou-zi, long ago [[Metztli|Metzli]] was worshiped as “The Awakener,” being the [[Daemon|daemon]] that gave rise to the Hou-zi’s mental facilities. However, Hou-shen, the Godking of the Hou-zi was truly revered among the Hou-zi peoples, praising him and worshipping him for his feats and seeming immortality. However, this view shattered when Hou-shen was first killed, the Hou-zi lost the Second Elven War, and the old god Poison came to destroy their society. From this time forth, Metzli was not “The Awakener,” but rather “The Doombringer.” No longer was Metzli to even be known as their original title, but only as their negative one to the modern Hou-zi. | ||
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| + | ==Origins== | ||
| + | The Hou-Zi were an uplifted race. Once a species of monkeys like any other, they were a primitive animal incapable of fire, tools, architecture, or anything of the sort. Just like any regular primate.Fate smiled down upon this primate species however, as Metzli was looking for worthy candidates. This was a time before Metzli had created the Kharajyr race which would ultimately become her chosen servants. The Daemon was still experimenting with the creation of a mortal race which would serve her, and trying to figure out how to go about it. Finally, she resolved to first experiment by taking an already existing bestial race and granting it intelligence. Metzli turned to the fauna of the land. She spent seven years and seven days scouring the world, the various continents, until she came upon what would become Axios in the present day. The jungles in the isle of Asul were filled with thousands of creatures, many intelligent, many fierce, but none suited Metzli’s needs. None until she came upon the primates. The primal ancestors of the Hou-zi. These monkeys pleased her. They were clever, they were quick, they knew how to hunt in a group, and above all else, they resembled the descendent races, with two legs, two arms and two eyes full of life. She could work with this. So Metzli got to work. She approached a primate. This monkey was the alpha, the leader of the pack. He had twelve monkey wives, and no other monkey dared eat before him when it was time to feast. Metzli unlocked this monkey’s mind, opening it to sentience. To the idea of the future, of the past, of fire, of the stars. The monkey would become Hou-Shen, the Monkey King. Metzli would perform all manner of lost arts and powerful magics on Hou-Shen in the coming days. Transforming his soul, his mind and his body. The Monkey King would soon live up to his title, growing strong, lean arms and legs much like the races of men and elves. Metzli gave Hou-Shen a crown of jade, and instructed him to go and be the prophet of his people. However, Metzli warned, Hou-Shen was to be the vessel of her will. For as long as her newly created people- the Hou-Zi- obeyed her will, she would shower them with prosperity. Metzli did this not out of vanity, but with the cold mind of a scientist testing her hypothesis on sentience. Hou-Shen did as Metzli commanded, unlocking the gift of sentience on all the monkeys in the jungle of Asul with power granted to him by the Daemon themselves. Soon, the Hou-Zi race was fully born, and their history began. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The Hou-zi | + | The Hou-zi expanded and evolved their culture at an astonishing rate. Within two years they were forging their own steel. Within four, they had built their first palaces out of stone and jade. Guiding the Hou-zi through this entire process was Hou-Shen, teaching his subjects the wisdom imparted on him by Metzli herself. |
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| + | ===Expansion and Golden Age=== | ||
| + | By the 50th year, Jing-Taiyun, the capital and center of Hou-zi civilization had been built. With their newfound sentience, the Hou-Zi developed a complex society. Hou-Shen and his sons- Hou-Wang, Hou-Da, and Hou-Xiao formed the top tier of society, ruling from the Jade-Monkey throne in Jing-Taiyun. Underneath them served the Ruling Council of Chi. The Ruling Council was made up of twelve Hou-Zi lords who governed over a respective territory of Hou-Zi land, which had expanded to encompass the entire ancient jungle of Asul. Hou-Zi society lived stably for a while, but this was not to last. The Hou-Zi people were growing used to their luxuries and wished for more. So, Hou-Shen meditated upon the Jade-Monkey throne and meditated long and hard for the correct path to take his people on. In his meditation, Metzli approached and spoke to him. The Daemon ordered the monkey king to expand beyond the jungle. To claim wealth, fame and glory in her name. The Hou-Zi would rise like the morning sun and become the master race, they would bring in wealth and riches from their defeated enemies. And thus, the Hou-Zi conquest of ancient Axios began. | ||
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| + | ===War=== | ||
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| + | ====The First Great War of Malin==== | ||
| + | The Hou-Zi would ultimately fight all their great wars with one other race: The elves. At the time of the first great expansion of the Hou-Zi, the First Kingdom of Ancient Malinor was the dominant power in Axios. It was a well established kingdom led by the forefather of the elves himself, Malin, and had a heavy presence on all three major isles. | ||
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==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
Revision as of 02:16, 4 December 2018
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The Hou-Zi are a primate people native to the archipelago of Axios. Their historic territory comprises the isles of Malin, Tahn and Asul. The Hou-Zi once had an empire that spanned the entire continent during ancient times, but have crumbled and become a sparse people. Nowadays, they make their reclusive dwellings within the jungles of the isle of Asul, the ancient heartland of their people. They live by the creed of their Immortal Monkey King, Hou-Shen.
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Appearance
Subraces
The Hou-zi come in three different variances in terms of physical attributes, depending on the subrace of Hou-zi. Those subraces are the Laobai-zhu, Fei-zhu, and the Hei-zhu.
Laobai-Zhu
The Laobai-Zi are the most common of Hou-Zi sub races. They were found all over the empire. They had fur usually in shades of brown and came in all shapes and sizes. Laobai-Zi are the more versatile and adaptable of the Hou-zi. The Laobai-Zu are said to be the line of Hou-Zi directly descended from the god-king's firstborn- Hou-Wang. Laobai-Zhu is the shortest lived of the Hou-Zi, reaching a lifespan of 80 to 100 years.
Fei-Zhu
The Fei-Zi resemble baboons, being by far the most colorful of the Hou-Zi species. Fei-Zi is known for their multicolored fur which can be blue, red, hues of yellow, or gold. Their faces are usually a contrast to their fur, a red-furred Fei-Zi would have a yellow face, for example. Fei-Zi is the smallest but most nimble of the Hou-Zi, being lithe in body, and around 5’ to 6’ feet in height. Fei-Zhu enjoys slight longevity, living a life span of 150 to 250 years.
Hei-Zhu
The Hei-Zi most closely resemble silverback gorillas, almost always having black fur. The Hei-Zhu are the burliest, strongest of the Hou-Zi subraces, growing between 6’5” and 7’ tall. Hei-Zhu are the longest lived of the Hou-Zi, experiencing a lifespan of 250 to 300 years.
Culture
In the Ancient Times, before the dawn of the old god Poison, the Hou-zi were known for being incredibly materialistic and living exuberant, expensive lifestyles. Wealth was a status symbol amongst the lords and higher ups in their society, with jade being the most prized possession one can have at all. The poor would seek to gain and collect their wealth, as the rich displayed it lavishly and freely. Another highly valued aspect of Hou-zi culture was music, noticeably not meant to play joyous, upbeat songs, but rather more somber, emotionally felt tunes and songs. Sports in the Hou-zi culture were usually martial arts done competitively against others, with many families raising their young to compete in many of these sports later on in life, such as the most popular one, gongfu. However, as the Ancient Times came to an end, and the Hou-zi were driven into seclusion, their life of splendid hedonism turned into one of meager sustenance and squalor. No longer are the days of athletes, or rich showing off, in its place the days of fishing and thatch-roofed homes. Despite this drastic change to a much more humble lifestyle, many Hou-zi nowadays would cling closely to memories of the old empire their ancestors once held, such as an old jade trinket or an ancient weapon. For the religious Hou-zi, long ago Metzli was worshiped as “The Awakener,” being the daemon that gave rise to the Hou-zi’s mental facilities. However, Hou-shen, the Godking of the Hou-zi was truly revered among the Hou-zi peoples, praising him and worshipping him for his feats and seeming immortality. However, this view shattered when Hou-shen was first killed, the Hou-zi lost the Second Elven War, and the old god Poison came to destroy their society. From this time forth, Metzli was not “The Awakener,” but rather “The Doombringer.” No longer was Metzli to even be known as their original title, but only as their negative one to the modern Hou-zi.
Origins
The Hou-Zi were an uplifted race. Once a species of monkeys like any other, they were a primitive animal incapable of fire, tools, architecture, or anything of the sort. Just like any regular primate.Fate smiled down upon this primate species however, as Metzli was looking for worthy candidates. This was a time before Metzli had created the Kharajyr race which would ultimately become her chosen servants. The Daemon was still experimenting with the creation of a mortal race which would serve her, and trying to figure out how to go about it. Finally, she resolved to first experiment by taking an already existing bestial race and granting it intelligence. Metzli turned to the fauna of the land. She spent seven years and seven days scouring the world, the various continents, until she came upon what would become Axios in the present day. The jungles in the isle of Asul were filled with thousands of creatures, many intelligent, many fierce, but none suited Metzli’s needs. None until she came upon the primates. The primal ancestors of the Hou-zi. These monkeys pleased her. They were clever, they were quick, they knew how to hunt in a group, and above all else, they resembled the descendent races, with two legs, two arms and two eyes full of life. She could work with this. So Metzli got to work. She approached a primate. This monkey was the alpha, the leader of the pack. He had twelve monkey wives, and no other monkey dared eat before him when it was time to feast. Metzli unlocked this monkey’s mind, opening it to sentience. To the idea of the future, of the past, of fire, of the stars. The monkey would become Hou-Shen, the Monkey King. Metzli would perform all manner of lost arts and powerful magics on Hou-Shen in the coming days. Transforming his soul, his mind and his body. The Monkey King would soon live up to his title, growing strong, lean arms and legs much like the races of men and elves. Metzli gave Hou-Shen a crown of jade, and instructed him to go and be the prophet of his people. However, Metzli warned, Hou-Shen was to be the vessel of her will. For as long as her newly created people- the Hou-Zi- obeyed her will, she would shower them with prosperity. Metzli did this not out of vanity, but with the cold mind of a scientist testing her hypothesis on sentience. Hou-Shen did as Metzli commanded, unlocking the gift of sentience on all the monkeys in the jungle of Asul with power granted to him by the Daemon themselves. Soon, the Hou-Zi race was fully born, and their history began.
History
The Hou-zi expanded and evolved their culture at an astonishing rate. Within two years they were forging their own steel. Within four, they had built their first palaces out of stone and jade. Guiding the Hou-zi through this entire process was Hou-Shen, teaching his subjects the wisdom imparted on him by Metzli herself.
Expansion and Golden Age
By the 50th year, Jing-Taiyun, the capital and center of Hou-zi civilization had been built. With their newfound sentience, the Hou-Zi developed a complex society. Hou-Shen and his sons- Hou-Wang, Hou-Da, and Hou-Xiao formed the top tier of society, ruling from the Jade-Monkey throne in Jing-Taiyun. Underneath them served the Ruling Council of Chi. The Ruling Council was made up of twelve Hou-Zi lords who governed over a respective territory of Hou-Zi land, which had expanded to encompass the entire ancient jungle of Asul. Hou-Zi society lived stably for a while, but this was not to last. The Hou-Zi people were growing used to their luxuries and wished for more. So, Hou-Shen meditated upon the Jade-Monkey throne and meditated long and hard for the correct path to take his people on. In his meditation, Metzli approached and spoke to him. The Daemon ordered the monkey king to expand beyond the jungle. To claim wealth, fame and glory in her name. The Hou-Zi would rise like the morning sun and become the master race, they would bring in wealth and riches from their defeated enemies. And thus, the Hou-Zi conquest of ancient Axios began.
War
The First Great War of Malin
The Hou-Zi would ultimately fight all their great wars with one other race: The elves. At the time of the first great expansion of the Hou-Zi, the First Kingdom of Ancient Malinor was the dominant power in Axios. It was a well established kingdom led by the forefather of the elves himself, Malin, and had a heavy presence on all three major isles.
Mechanics
Hou-zi require an accepted Creature Application to play-- such an application can be made in this sub forum. They receive the Kharajyr underlying race.
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