Sorioyan

Sorioyans are a sophont species native to the planet Sorioi.

Description

Sorioyans are a race of bipedal amphibians native to the planet's lacustrine environment. Due to the constant cloud covers and thick atmosphere, Sorioyan eyes are large, optimized for maximal light absorption. Their large head serves to protect its large brain, and also a resonance chamber for speech.

Sorioyans are adapted to their planets hot and humid atmospheres, using the ambient heat to stablize its internal body temperature. The high humidity allows Sorioyan skin to stay pliant and breathable.

Culture

Sorioyans have a strong martial ethos, maintaining a strong code of honour.

Sorioyans receives an abdominal tattoo of their family symbol upon reaching 15 years of age in the Sorioyan calendar. This tattoo may be removed due to acts of dishonour conducted by an individual.