Lacrosians are a humanoid species native to the planet Lacrosa. Those that still live on Lacrosa are isolationist for the most part, preferring not to have anything to do with matters affecting the galaxy. For those that leave Lacrosa, they tend to stay in small colonies consisting of only their species. These colonies can have a wide variety of different Lacrosians races that usually would not intermingle on their home planet.
Biology
Lacrosians can be divided into eight different races, but a few things are shared between all of them. Each race is referred to as a “Hucyl” and it determines the elemental affinity of the Lacrosian that are part of it. For most, skin and hair color reflect the Hucyl they belong to. All Lacrosians posses a deep connection with the elements, and refer to the general concept of the power that surrounds them as Airi.
Compared to humans, all Lacrosians have a slower metabolism. Their growth rate is similar to a human’s until they reach adulthood, about the age of 18-19. Then, their rate of aging slow dramatically, although they continue growing up until their mid 20s. Many Lacrosians can live up to 200 years, with the oldest living up until 220. Due to the slow metabolism, Lacrosians eat less than humans but don’t seem to consume much less energy. It is thought that the Airi they are connected to also assists in fueling their cells, but in a way that doesn’t cause them to decay over time.
With the exception of Hucyl Dozic, most Lacrosians are very tall and slender and it is the popular interpretation for them when envisioned by other species. The average height of an adult Lacrosian is around 6 ft 3 in, or 190.5 cm — though depending on the Hucyl and the height average can be taller or shorter. Their limbs and abdomens are long and spindly, thought to be due to the slightly smaller size of Lacrosa, resulting in a lower rate of gravity. Lacrosians are notably less graceful on planets like Earth but can adapt over time.
Lacrosians have long, pointed ears as well as a pair of antennae near their foreheads. Their hearing is generally better than an average human’s and their antennae are able to sense a variety of signals. They are sensitive to both sound an electrical waves and can sense forces that other creatures such as humans cannot naturally perceive, like the Airi. With training a Lacrosian can enhance their senses, and it is common for those who are deaf to learn to “hear” with their antennae and they can even be helpful with blindness as well.
Lacrosian eyes are large and take up most of the area on their face. Again, depending on Hucyl, some eyes can function differently from others or are able to perceive certain things.
Hucyls
A Hucyl refers to the race or subspecies of Lacrosian. While all Lacrosians are the same species, they can differ greatly from each other and have different strengths, capabilities, and appearances.
Fycera
Hucyl Fycera is aligned with the element of water/ice. Common skin tones can range from light to dark blue, lavender, and shades of peach. They often have markings or skin patterns that are white or gold. Hair colors can consist of almost any shade of blue and can include some green, such as seafoam. Their eyes are also various shades of blue and the iris is usually white with a band of yellow or orange. A near invisible second eyelid is able to cover their eyes when they’re in the water to protect them from debris, and can also provide moisture so they might not visibly blink for long periods of time. Their limbs tend to be longer and more spindly than with other Hucyls and they are amphibious, able to breathe on land and also comfortably underwater by absorbing oxygen through their skin. They are incredibly graceful in the water and are able to swim well by manipulating the Airi, but they can be a little clumsy on land. They prefer living in places that are near bodies of water, have frequent rainfall, and are usually humid.
Fycerans are the dominant force on Lacrosa, not in population but political power. The Fyceran Court rules the largest civilization on the planet.
Kelova
Hucyl Kelova is aligned with the element of fire. Skin tones range from tan to dark brown with reddish, gold, or purple undertones. They rarely have colored skin patterns, but when they do they can be red, white, or gold. Hair colors can cover nearly any shade of red and in rare cases white or deep purple. Eyes are usually bright red with a white iris, but can also be white with a red iris. They also have a second eyelid like the Fycerans, but theirs are thicker and a bit more visible as well as heat resistant, able to protect their eyes from extreme heat and keep them from drying out. Kelovans can live comfortably in temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and can survive for extended periods of time in heat of up to 275 degrees. Kelovan skin is thicker and tougher, immune to all but the most severe burns, and their hair is fireproof as well. The body temperature of a Kelovan is on average much higher than other Lacrosians and humans alike and they are noticeably very warm to the touch. In the rare case where a Kelovan might overheat they will start to sweat steam rather than liquid. Kelovans that are talented in manipulating Airi can gain some control over fire and even weaponize it, but it is largely discouraged. Even though the Kelovans aren’t flammable, most things around them are. Kelovans prefer hot and arid places to live and tend to stay away from anywhere too humid. Most make their homes in deserts or savannahs and smaller settlements can be found near active volcanos, usually in competition with Dozics but on occasion they can live in harmony.
Ameyta
Hucyl Ameyta is aligned with the element of air/wind.
Nidete
Hucyl Nidete is aligned with the element of electricity.
Rilem
Hucyl Rilem is aligned with the element of light/life.
Vesan
Hucyl Vesan is aligned with the element of darkness/shadow/death.
Dozic
Hucyl Dozic is aligned with the element of stone/minerals.
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