Zakhari

The zakhari are a race of mantid anthroids from the planet Zakhan.

Biology
Zakhari are remarkable for their strange method of reproduction. Essentially, there are three biological sexes that zakhari are born as, none of which exactly line up with human gender roles. In general, zakhari do not care which pronouns are used to describe them, since human concepts of gender are so foreign to them, but some may choose masculine, feminine or neutral pronouns.

Essentially, the zakhari mating ritual starts with two or more "donors" that deposit sexual fluids into a slurry that is gathered by a "recipient", usually in a container of some sort, but the genetic material can be deposited directly into the recipient if there is a lack of forethought beforehand. Then, the recipient will carry the genetic material inside of them until it gestates, then inject the eggs into a "host" that will hold the egg clutch inside them until the zakhari larvae burrow out of them, eating them alive in the process. The host can be of any species, but traditionally, the role is carried out by either another recipient that has successfully passed on their genes, or by a donor that can no longer produce sexual fluids.

Culture
Zakhari are the hunters and rangers of The Chilowerm.

History
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Worlds

 * Zakhan

In-game

 * +1 AGI, +1 WILL, -1 BRA, -1 LEA
 * Heat Tracking: A zakhari can track the heat trails left by creatures, allowing them to be tracked over long distances.
 * Sensitive Feelers: A zakhari can sense any invisible or camouflaged creature within 3m (10ft) of it.
 * Venomous: Zakhari have a poisonous bite that does 1d4 damage to unarmoured opponents.

"On smaller targets: After one hour, the blood cells in the victim's body will start breaking down, starting with the area around the bite. If they do not receive an antivenom within four hours, they will lose their limb. Within eight to ten, their life."