Norans

[Ethar Luxun]

Norans
Starting PL Range
50,000-60,000

Appearance
Norans are very humanoid in shape. Though there are few key differences, it is often hard to tell Norans from humans without knowledge of the species. Pointed ears are a common quirk to the race. Though many have evolved past that trait--many having the tiniest of point, it is seen commonly in the older bloodlines. Their k-nines are also elongated and pointed like little fangs. These traits lead to the race being called "vampiric" often, a derogatory term to them. The average height of Noran men is 5'10-6' while the females are often around 5'6-5'8. But, just like any race, there are other varied attributes. There is not one set of eye, hair, or skin color to the Norans, but differing ones. This goes as far to golden and violet eyes to hairs of blues and greens and even other colors outside the norms. Every Noran does pocess the trait that when they are in times of anger or bloodlust, their eyes change to red. The only time this color has appeared natural for a Noran is when their mother died in childbirth. What does separate the coloring of a Noran though is often based on what Court they are from. Another reason why Norans are often called "vampiric" is because of their slowed aging process. When a full blooded Noran teenager hits puberty (roughly centering around age fifteen) their bodies aging process begins to slow. Pure blood Norans age one year physically for every six that pass on their planet while Hybrids age one year to every four.

Racial Traits

Heightened Senses - Taste, smell, hearing, sight--all of these are heightened, a throw back to the hunters they once were. They have diluted in most, being strongest in those from the Air Court. It is rumored that the hunters from that Court could hear a snowflake fall from miles away.

Enhanced Reflexes - Norans aren't the strongest of the races, nor are they the quickest. But their reflexes are are among the best and surely make up for it.

Slowed aging process - A slow aging process allows a Pure Blood Noran to live up to six times longer then a human. A Hybrid ages slightly faster, nearly 4 times longer then a human.

Advanced healing - Another reason that they are called "vampiric" is due to their advanced healing. While they are not able to grow back limbs or organs, they do heal faster than humans. Cuts, scrapes, and scratches heal in seconds and large wounds heal quicker than humans, making it a lot harder to kill them.

Transformations
Soif Du Sang
The first step of their transformations, the Soif du Sang is one that every Noran and hybrid process, though it takes hard work to get there. There is not one set trigger for it. For some it is anger, hatred. For other the need to protect, or even the will to survive. Once mastered, the shift back and forth is effortless. But until then, it can be a bit of a painful process that leaves many sore and aching after they shift back. Little changes during this transformation. Their ears sharpen, their eyes turn red permanently, and their k-nines lengthen into something more feral.

Hystérie
In this transformation, Norans take on the same appearance as Soif Du Sang. Only difference is that they are much faster and stronger. As if they had mastered Soif Du Sang.

Sauvage
In this transformation, Norans changes entirely. They undergo a violently painful transformation that changes their bone structure, muscles, and even psyche. In an almost werewolf-like transformation , they becomes a true savage animal, interested only in killing, not caring if friend, foe, or family. They are much stronger and faster in this form than ever before. It is rare though that they will ever take this form once obtained it though.

Reine
The final transformation of the Norans and rumored to only be a legend, it is the mastered state of Sauvage where the person, not the power, is in control.


Transformation Stats and Requirements
Basic Power up: X2 (No Requirement)
Soif du Sang: x6 (60,000, Emotional trigger required for the first time)
Hystérie: x14 (150,000; Emotional trigger required)
Sauvage: x25 (250,000, Emotional trigger required)
Reine: x32 (370,000 Emotional trigger required)