Jodau'lynuâ (Physiology)

This page provides information on the physiology races of the Poku Degonjo Saeruo (Hidden Sun Clan).

All members of the clan are covered in fur, it is thinner and finer in various places, such as face, hands. Their faces are normally narrow and definitely display their feline nature. Only their palms and bottoms of their feet are without fur. Mottling and striping patterns are common traits within a family.

Ears are located high and towards the rear, on either side of their heads. They can move each ear individually to listen forward or behind; or to track the movement of a target. They have exceptional hearing, but only hear normal audio ranges.

During normal light pupils look feline. But in periods of low light, the pupil widens to allow more light, and their vision shifts towards the ultraviolet range. This gives them excellent night vision. Owing to their ancestry as predatory animals the Qaktoro and Tuoro do not see the color green, they perceive this color as shades of gray. the Tula and Qakla do see the color green.

Members of the clan retain a sensitive sense of smell. Their sense of smell is twice as sensitive as a human, and they can usually identify the components of a scent if they recognize them.

The Qaktoro sense of taste is actually rather weak. For this reason much of what they eat, and drink for pleasure tends to have strong flavors. Tula, Tuoro, and Qakla sense of taste is closer to human. They prefer their foods to be less seasoned than their cousins, but they can eat any Qaktoro meal.

• All Tula have some form of Vit'taka (Plant Speech).
• Most Tuoro have some form of Vit'taka (Plant Speech).
• Qaktoro do not have Vit'taka (Plant Speech).
• It is rare but not unheard of for a Qakla to have some form of Vit'taka (Plant Speech). Though they would be reluctant to reveal this among Qaktoro.

Estimated lifespan Barring mishap or death members of the clan have a life span of about 125 years.

Reproduction Is the result of sexual intercourse, gestation is 6 months. Females enter estrus four times a year. Qaktoro become fertile at 16-17 years of age. Single birth happens 80% of the time, twins are 17%, and more than that is 3%. Qaktoro are genetically compatible with Tula.

The skull is shorter than a human but the facial structure protrudes in an angular fashion belying their feline ancestry. They have pronounced canines (fangs) with females having the larger.

Females only have pronounced breasts while nursing their offspring. They located approximately in the middle of the torso. They have a total of four teats which are located about mid-abdomen.

• Qaktoro and Tuoro ears are triangular shaped with rounded tip, and have a white spot on the backs of their ears.
• Tula and Qakla ears are triangular, pointed with tufts of black hair on the tips.

Feet are broad and elongated to give them better balance. The foot has four toes. They have vestigial claws that do not retract and resemble toe-nails on humans except for the size.

All tails are prehensile which means they can manipulate objects. It emerges perpendicular to the spine so a individual can sit on a stool and not sit on their tail.

Are omnivorous. But their normal diet tends to be heavy with meats with vegetables and fruit added for flavoring. The normal preference when it comes to meat ranges from raw to medium rare. A Qaktoro will only eat meat that is overcooked for survival. Offering a guest overcooked meat is a grave insult. The only thing worse is offering a Qaktoro nothing but vegetables; this is an insult strong enough to warrant a duel.

Are omnivorous. But their normal diet tends to be a balance between meats, vegetables and fruits. A Tula enjoys a wider range of how their meat is prepared. Among Tula etiquette is for the host to ask how their guest wants their meat. Tula are also perfectly comfortable eating a meal of just vegetables. But to maintain their health they must have meat as a part of their diet.

Are omnivorous. But their normal diet tends to be heavy with meats with vegetables and fruit added for flavoring. The normal preference when it comes to meat ranges from raw to medium rare.

Are omnivorous. But their normal diet tends to be a balance between meats, vegetables and fruits. A Tuoro enjoy a wider range of how their meat is prepared.

• Running: Have a loping gait, using their powerful legs they opt for long strides for speed. They can maintain a loping gait longer than they can a sprint.
• Walking: Move with a feline grace.
• Swimming: Can swim and most learn basic swimming. Due to a very low body fat level they are non-buoyant by nature, floating can only be done with assistance devices.
• Zero-Gravity:
  • Qaktoro are uncomfortable with low gravity it affects their sense of balance badly. So when possible they try to avoid it. Or they use curatives to counter the dizziness.
  • Tula and Tuoro are comfortable with low or zero gravity.
  • Qakla are less adversely affected by low or zero gravity than Qaktoro. They still require curatives for long term exposure.