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-====== K’Ai ======
-The K'Ai are a [[:species]] evolved from amphibians, who developed psionic abilities as a means of compassion when they reached sapience. Before developing civilization, they were mainly gatherer scavengers and gathered fruits and berries to sustain themselves.
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-===== History =====
-Give an overview of the history of the species. This section can be expanded upon in a completely separate article if so desired. Include their first appearance in the RP, pre-RP history, and their previous national affiliations (if applicable).
-===== Physiology =====
-==== External physiology ====
-The K’aian musculoskeletal system is characterised by a distinct lack of physical bones and muscles. Rather than using a traditional skeletal structure, the K’ai utilise structured cartilage complemented by a hydrostatic organ structure that allows them to move and maintain stability. Additionally, the K’ai are characterised by a set of head tails, and a lack of hair. The K’ai also possess a distinctive lack of reproductive organs, which is explained later on in this document.
-Morphologically, K'ai are a skinbreathing biped, possessing a highly advanced sack lung system in conjunction with their membranous skin, common features among advanced amphibians.  This allows them to thrive in high humidity environments, but makes them extremely sensitive to skin contact with various chemicals, and easily susceptible to contact poisoning.  Moreover, their skin is notably dry, compared to most other amphibianid species, and they can easily survive extremely dry or arid environments.  However, with their cyanogloben based cardiovascular system capable of clotting to and neutralizing most common toxins, this issue is mitigated.  They tend more towards endomorphic body types, tall, and very thin, with very little body fat buildup in most cases.
-==== Internal physiology ===
-The K’ai generally posses a more efficient immune system, due to their blood proteins being based on copper, rather than iron. Their immune system functions via a hybrid method. When toxins are detected in the blood, the cells will clump around it, and suffocate the area, preventing the nutrients from getting to bacteria or viruses. The K’ai metabolism is rather high, with them having to consume a large amount of food to maintain their albeit mostly slender form. The K’ai maintain an average body temperature similar to humans, but can also maintain a higher degree of separation from their healthy body temperature.
-==== Neurobiology ====
-The K’ai possess a similar brain structure to humans, but can be differentiated by a few major factors. For one, they possess a psionic organ known as a proto-cortex, which is capable of not only generating, but allowing interaction with the psionic field many species in the interstellar sphere seem to have. Additionally, K’ai neural structures possess increased neuroplasticity, making them more adaptable to their surroundings.
-See more about psionics and latency at [[species:kai:psionics]].
-==== Diet ====
-The K'ai species can eat all foods similar to a standard human, but tend to lean towards herbivorous. The K'ai diet generally consists of various plants and animals, of varying levels of processing, including flour based products such as puff pastries, plant roots, and rice-like grubs. Additionally, meat is reserved for rare occassions, fish being the preferred meaty substance.
-Alcohol is not drank recreationally, rather the Rathenkans prefer hot, psychoactive drinks, with properties ranging from psionic enhancers to psychadelics to potent stimulents. These often come in the form of various tea and coffee like substances, often drank with some form of plant milk.
-==== Environment ====
-The K'ai live in mostly humid, temperate environments, but are capable of living just about anywhere a human can, with some notable differences.
-==== Life Cycle ====
-The K'ai live on average for around 350-500 years, starting as tadpoles. Words.
-==== Misc ====
-K’ai exchange genetic information psionically, which is then followed by a growth of reproductive organs. When the child is born, the reproductive organs are consumed by the body’s immune system.
-===== Culture =====
-The K’ai are a race of scientists and innovators. The application of intelligence is seen as the highest form of status, and to be well-learned is considered a high achievement.
-Coming of age ceremonies are held once every 5 years. They typically consist of a small group of close friends that get together to challenge each other in a mental capacity. The idea is to demonstrate what the individual has learned over time and accomplished. The knowledge of the individual is celebrated as well, and the person wishes a prosperous life for another 50 years.
-Acquiring friends is an interesting process for the K’ai, primarily because it is extremely similar to that of a job search. In order to become a “Friend” or Qu'Nioh, you have to submit an application to them sharing your interests, education, and other things. The individual will then select those they most want to be in their friend circle. Additionally, the same process (although often much more selective) takes place when a Qu'Nioh would like to become a “Close Friend” or Qu'Kaax .
-For more information see the [[species:kai:culture]] page.
-==== Language ====
-Bidetan is a primarily psionic language.
-==== Naming ====
-Describe naming practices. Ideally, this section should make it easy for players to create names for their own player characters.
-===== OOC Notes =====
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-This article is licensed under [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/|Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 2.0]]  by Atticus McIlraith as of 2022.
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