Rhailonnian Bestiary (WIP)

Rhailonnian/Rhailonnite/Kiatrin Q&A

Rhailonnite/Rhailonnian Q&A

Q: Can a human travel to Rhailonn?

A: No. Humans are virtually incapable of traveling to Rhailonn since the place it exists is on an entirely different plane of reality. Rhailonnites can travel between the two, but humans don't possess the requirements to pass through the medium. A human would have to hijack a Rhailonnite transport or somehow convince a Rhailonnite to open a doorway for them (which is very illegal unless the council gives permission) in order to actually reach Rhailonn.

Q: Whould a Rhailonnite kill an animal if they were in danger?

A: Again, no. The reason being Rhailonnites have an immense respect for the flora and fauna, so they'd never kill it just because it's pissed off at them or they startled it. They're much more likely to either try to scare it off or simply run like hell. Better to let nature take it's course with the creature than kill it for no real reason. Rhailonnites will kill only what they need to feed themselves and their families. (whatever they cannot eat from it, like bones/horns, toxic organs such as venom glands, and fur; afterwards they will bury the remains to help fertilize the soil and encourage new growth) They try to be as eco friendly as they can ^^

On another note: Rhailonnites are mostly carnivorous. There is a good reason for this though! Approximately 70% of the fruits and vegetables on Rhailonn are either toxic or incredibly difficult to harvest without the hungry individual being put into a potentially dangerous situation. So technically speaking, there's no such thing as a vegetarian or vegan Rhailonnite. There are very specific vitamins and proteins that Rhailonn's fruits and vegetables just don't provide that are incredibly important to a Rhailonnite's health. But still, a healthy diet should consist of both meats AND plants, since both provide necessary nutrients. Another highly important factor in a Rhailonnite's diet is SUGAR. Sugar grown on Rhailonn is a little different from the sugar grown on earth. It is a lilac purple color when ground and dried, and is generally at least 3x sweeter than earth sugar. It's unique chemical composition doesn't affect humans in any way other than "holy cow, why the hell is this so horribly terribly sweet" (well, the taste is so strong for humans that in too large of a quantity it can easily overwhelm the tastebuds and render the unlucky human unable to taste anything for about a week) (have you ever had something so tert/sweet that it literally feels like your tongue is burning? Multiply that feeling by 3 and that's how it feels if a human takes a spoonful of Rhailonnite sugar) but it acts as a natural antidepressant if necessary and helps with a Rhailonnite's digestion. They absolutely have to have at least two cups of sugar a day (these sugars can be natural like what you get in an apple, or it can be incorporated into foods like pastries and candies)

Q: Do Rhailonnites call themselves Rhailonnites/Rhailonnians or do they call themselves something else?

A: Rhailonnites actually refer to themselves as Kiatrinn (k-eye-aaa-t-rinn) though they do acknowledge that humans have (and probably always will) refer to them as Rhailonnites/Rhailonnians. It doesn't bother them too much. The reason they were always called Rhailonnites/Rhailonnians is simply because they are from the planet Rhailonn, but at that point you might as well just refer to all of the creatures there as being Rhailonnite or Rhailonnian since they also live there.

Q: Uhhh how about there evolution story? What did they evolve from or how did they get to where they are?

A: Well, they don't actually have an "evolution story". But I can tell you how they think they came into being? The Rhailonnites are a monotheistic race. They believe that their diety created them from stones. Honestly, their entire belief system is loosely based off the Bible (though they do not have any sort of holy book, nor do they have any equivalent of Jesus Christ) There are many major differences, such as the fact that they never had any real communication with their diety other than when they were first created and given instructions. They were also never created "perfect" but rather flawed to encourage diversity in addition to having free will to make their own decisions. They were created after their planet was, but before any animals were. Their instructions were to care for the planet as well as they possibly can (hence why they make every effort to be eco friendly) and to show kindness and respect to any living thing.

Q: How will they deal with creatures that want to harm them like Croats?

A:As I have said before, they would never (purposely) kill any of the creatures on Rhailonn unless it was for food. They'd generally run, hide, or try to scare it away instead. For the most part, many of the larger creatures can be warded off with the sirens located around all of the villages, the pitch/frequency of the sound can be adjusted depending upon what is attacking. But if that fails, then there are fortified shelters located below every home that can easily withstand an attack. That's where they'll wait until whatever was attacking leaves. Attacks aren't common and when one does occur, it is generally because the animal has been frightened, angered, or is starving/sick, so they take nonlethal precautions. Usually the animals on Rhailonn tend to leave people alone though.

Q: How do they tame some of the animals? Like the horse creatures?

A: The animals are either born and raised around Rhailonnites or the Rhailonnite has to spend a varying amount of time creating a strong bond with it. That process can take anywhere from a few weeks up to a few months or a year. The animals are not viewed as pets, but fall into three categories: Partner, Friend, and Familiar.
Partners are creatures such as the Tanslajiorn, who are generally used to assist in whatever the creatures are willing to such as transportation, battle, or farming.
Friends are creatures like ryplaenti and are treated as, you guessed it, friends.
The third category: Familiars, are very special. A Rhailonnite with a familiar did not choose the familiar, rather, the familiar chose them. The two develop a unique bond that allows them to sense each other's motives, emotions, health, and needs. They live longer than others of their species, and will go out of their way to ensure that their chosen Rhailonnite stays happy and safe. Most familiars choose hatchlings as their new best friend, but every now and then they might choose an adult. The familiar themself is always treated as a member of the family. It is considered an incredible honor to have a familiar.

Q: What's the average height of Kiatrin?

A: On average, Kiatrin tend to be around 12 ft in height. However, the tallest Kiatrin have been 14-14.8 ft, and the shortest 8-9.4 ft.
Their wingspan is almost always twice their height too, since they would need a lot of force behind them to actually get themselves into the air. The taller they are, the wider their wings. Unless the Kiatrin is of the Aquatic type, in which case they don't have wings at all.