Psychopompous Tales

INDARA (Angels) Imbued with the soul of a traveler, all Indara are enthusiastically attracted to adventure and knowledge. Intellectuals and joyful freedom fliers, the Indara resent authority and have never muddled in the affairs of other Deva, yet keep a good relationship with most of them as masters of fair trade. However, enduring relations are unfortunately rare for them as well as their relative lack of emotional intelligence. Generally, they are of easy going attitude and a humorous outlook. They excel at exploration and scholarly pursuits of science and history sometimes obsessively. Though they are well endowed in many areas of society their neutral stance and whimsical nature can get them in a great deal of trouble. HOPE (WILLPOWER/SHAME) “I DO” Appearance and Clothing: They closely resemble angels and harpies of legend. They are based off raptors and fowl sprouting feathers and beak like keratin all over their bodies. This keratin material can be a protective dermal plating ...

LILIN (Vampires) If the Surturi are the jocks and bullies then the Lilin are the queen bees, they are crafty and manipulative in all their ventures. They are also the most secretive of the seven, with many self-serving or ambitious objectives. Most of their relationships are based upon materialism and objectification. Sex is a popular tool, but anything can be used to move up on the social scale or accumulate wealth. However, a softer side reveals that they almost revere the idea of pleasure and happiness. Lighter qualities show they are also highly creative and friendly to those they may trust. Lilin only wish to indulge in excess, yet tend to tear down anyone who gets in their way. This passionate nature is endemic to their race regardless of status or personal factors and they stand assured of themselves. However, on the occasion that they spread intimacy, it is remarkably earnest and comforting. Unfortunately, most of the time they are judged based on surface information and past e...

SURTURI (Demons) Certainly the most primal of the seven and strong willed; the Surturi are a warlike race of raiders who ravage the land of Tian. Most that inhabits their mind is concerned with survival or security. Surturi originate from a heavily volcanic region but continue to colonize many areas that they have conquered. Some of their positive qualities are in their thirst for honor and high level of courage. But their warrior society has not made them popular with other Deva, especially since they usually have a good chance of winning any confrontation. COURAGE (SURVIVAL/FEAR) “I AM” Appearance and Clothing : They closely resemble demons and devils in their biological appearance. Their species is based on amphibians such as salamanders and frogs having velvety smooth skin and protruding bumps or warts to help retain moisture. At various times depending on their environment, this soft skin can be hardened into a rougher surface to combat an intense lack of moisture. The most striki...