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The '''dalar''' are one of the sentient species inhabiting [[Sahar]]. They are physically comparable to [[humans]] in many ways, but have several distinct biological differences that lead them to be classified as a separate species (though this classification has been challenged by some authorities). | The '''dalar''' are one of the sentient species inhabiting [[Sahar]]. They are physically comparable to [[humans]] in many ways, but have several distinct biological differences that lead them to be classified as a separate species (though this classification has been challenged by some authorities, who view them as a subspecies instead). | ||
==Habitat and population== | ==Habitat and population== | ||
As of 2015, the dalar population was approximately 41 million, concentrated primarily in [[Boroso]] and [[Alpa]], with 74% living in [[Tuanmali]], 13% in [[Sanmra]], and the remaining 13% distributed throughout the rest of the world | As of 2015, the dalar population was approximately 41 million, concentrated primarily in [[Boroso]] and [[Alpa]], with 74% living in [[Tuanmali]], 13% in [[Sanmra]], and the remaining 13% distributed throughout the rest of the world. | ||
Dalar cannot into space. | Dalar cannot into space. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Dalar are externally similar to humans, often able to pass for human to those unfamiliar with them. Anatomically, they are generally taller and skinnier than humans, with | Dalar are externally similar to humans, often able to pass for human to those unfamiliar with them. Anatomically, they are generally taller and skinnier than humans, with proportionally very long limbs (including fingers and toes). Their skulls are more "triangular" than humans, with broad foreheads and narrow jaws and chins. Because of their limited population, there is less variance in appearance compared with humans, with virtually all dalar having a "medium" skin tone comparatively to humans, with dark brown or black hair and brown eyes. On average, [[Sanmra_people|Sanmra]] dalar are lighter than [[Tuanmali_people|Tuanmalis]], but the [[Lorhan]] ethnic group (primarily located in Sanmra) is significantly lighter than both. | ||
The majority of dalar have highly limited senses of taste and smell, with nearly half being born with congenital anosmia (total lack of sense of smell). Their eyesight and hearing is comparable to that of humans. Dalar are naturally excellent at picking up on the emotions of others, enhanced by skin-to-skin contact, leading most dalar cultures to have strict taboos against casual skin contact. | The majority of dalar have highly limited senses of taste and smell, with nearly half being born with congenital anosmia (total lack of sense of smell). Their eyesight and hearing is comparable to that of humans. Dalar are naturally excellent at picking up on the emotions of others, enhanced by skin-to-skin contact, leading most dalar cultures to have strict taboos against casual skin contact. | ||
The most significant distinction between humans and dalar is in life cycle. Dalar mature and age at a significantly lower rate than humans, with a total lifespan of over | The most significant distinction between humans and dalar is in life cycle. Dalar mature and age at a significantly lower rate than humans, with a total lifespan of over 200 years. Dalar reach physical maturity at around 30 years of age (although they don't reach their full height until about 50 or 60) and only age slowly from about 50 to 150, at which point they begin to age more rapidly. They are somewhat more durable/faster-healing/disease-resistant than humans, leading to their longer lifespan. Dalar tend to live at a much slower pace than humans and do not have as much stamina, only being capable of short bursts of high-energy or high-stress activity. They require regular sleep and food; in situations where these are not available, they weaken much faster than humans. | ||
Dalar are capable of having children with humans, one of the major reasons their status as a separate species (as opposed to a sub-species of ''H. sapiens'') is debated. However, dalar-human children are prone to serious medical problems, both physical and mental, including unusually high rates of schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other disorders with a neurological component. | Dalar are capable of having children with humans, one of the major reasons their status as a separate species (as opposed to a sub-species of ''H. sapiens'') is debated. However, dalar-human children are prone to serious medical problems, both physical and mental, including unusually high rates of schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other disorders with a neurological component. | ||
[[Category:Species]] | [[Category:Species]] | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 30 January 2017
| Dalar | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification (disputed) | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| Suborder: | Haplorhini |
| Family: | Hominidae |
| Genus: | Homo |
| Species: | H. dalaris or H. sapiens |
| Binomial name | |
| Homo dalaris or Homo sapiens | |
| Trinomial name | |
| Homo dalaris dalaris or Homo sapiens dalaris | |
The dalar are one of the sentient species inhabiting Sahar. They are physically comparable to humans in many ways, but have several distinct biological differences that lead them to be classified as a separate species (though this classification has been challenged by some authorities, who view them as a subspecies instead).
Habitat and population
As of 2015, the dalar population was approximately 41 million, concentrated primarily in Boroso and Alpa, with 74% living in Tuanmali, 13% in Sanmra, and the remaining 13% distributed throughout the rest of the world.
Dalar cannot into space.
Biology
Dalar are externally similar to humans, often able to pass for human to those unfamiliar with them. Anatomically, they are generally taller and skinnier than humans, with proportionally very long limbs (including fingers and toes). Their skulls are more "triangular" than humans, with broad foreheads and narrow jaws and chins. Because of their limited population, there is less variance in appearance compared with humans, with virtually all dalar having a "medium" skin tone comparatively to humans, with dark brown or black hair and brown eyes. On average, Sanmra dalar are lighter than Tuanmalis, but the Lorhan ethnic group (primarily located in Sanmra) is significantly lighter than both.
The majority of dalar have highly limited senses of taste and smell, with nearly half being born with congenital anosmia (total lack of sense of smell). Their eyesight and hearing is comparable to that of humans. Dalar are naturally excellent at picking up on the emotions of others, enhanced by skin-to-skin contact, leading most dalar cultures to have strict taboos against casual skin contact.
The most significant distinction between humans and dalar is in life cycle. Dalar mature and age at a significantly lower rate than humans, with a total lifespan of over 200 years. Dalar reach physical maturity at around 30 years of age (although they don't reach their full height until about 50 or 60) and only age slowly from about 50 to 150, at which point they begin to age more rapidly. They are somewhat more durable/faster-healing/disease-resistant than humans, leading to their longer lifespan. Dalar tend to live at a much slower pace than humans and do not have as much stamina, only being capable of short bursts of high-energy or high-stress activity. They require regular sleep and food; in situations where these are not available, they weaken much faster than humans.
Dalar are capable of having children with humans, one of the major reasons their status as a separate species (as opposed to a sub-species of H. sapiens) is debated. However, dalar-human children are prone to serious medical problems, both physical and mental, including unusually high rates of schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other disorders with a neurological component.