Squros

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Squros
Squros.jpg
CreatorXero
Information
Average Height60-90cm
Lifespan200 years
Fur ColoursBlack, Brown, Amber, Orange, Grey, White
Eye ColoursVaried
Current LeaderVarious Chieftains
CapitalNone
PlanetImperia

The primalistic Squros (Plural - Squrosi) are a race of small-sized Squirrel people who inhabit the forests of Imperia as hunters and scavengers. Squrosi live in small tribes or as lone wolves and most often spend their time tracking down dangerous monsters or gathering herbs and nuts to eat due to their vegetarian diets. The ancient Squros Heros invented the first documented crossbow in history and since then his legacy is upheld in the Squros using mainly crossbows in combat as well as honouring Heros by thriving to be exactly what his name stood for - a hero.

Often enough they are encountered by Humans or Asvars traveling through woodland regions with usually a handful of Squrosi facing them at the same time wanting some kind of offering or tribute from them for being able to travel monster-free through the forests and in most cases these encounters end with both sides getting out unharmed and even happy as the Asvars of Imperia do honour the Squrosi for keeping the wilds at check, while in other cases with less understanding individuals these encounters would turn into battles where the squirrel people would be able to use their elusive nature and natural home-field advantage to take down their offending victims with a few well-aimed bolts. Nevertheless, to keep the peace between their people in check the Squros only resort to violence when they are threatened and even so they only aim to incapacitate their foe and not kill it, taking whatever belongings they would have at hand as compensation for their troubles.

The Squrosi have been around for millennia, co-existing with the Humans of Luxfordia though also fearing them for their brashness and pride, instead preferring their lesser Asvarian servants who have shown time and time again in history to have a kindness and respect towards them. During the Grand War the Squrosi played a role in slowing down the Human forces into Senkh lands while also sending a messenger out to warn them, allowing the snake people to begin evacuations before the Greymoore army could reach the desert.

After the Grand War ended and the Asvars established leadership over the city, Squrosi individuals began making trips out to New Luxford to see if they may begin establishing constant trades with the kingdom. As such it would not be a rare sight anymore to see a stall or three handled entirely by Squros selling their findings at the Luxfordian marketplace in exchange for money which they'd use to buy their tribes supplies.

Religion and Culture

The Squrosi are a nature-bound people that dedicate their faith towards a handful of Gods including the Primal Gods.

Much of their activity revolves around living in the wilds and tending to the woods by spreading and sowing the seeds of plants where needed.

Society and its Structure

The Squrosi live in communities that inhabit small wooden structures built high atop the length of trees in the Azura woods. They live together in big families and friends and only linger alone in special occurrences. Typical female Squrosi are tasked with gathering nuts and seeds which their group eats or sows into the ground while the males work to protect their territory by keep an eye out for potential threats and eliminating said threats.

Physical Appearences

Male and Female Squrosi look alike in appearances with the latter of the two genders generally being slightly smaller on average. They have squirrel-like features like mid-sized upturned ears, short snouts and long bushy tails that are nearly as long as their height. They have a range of natural woody colours amongst their fur hues as well as the occasional gray and white tones, though rarer.