Darya

Naiad based on betta fish.

History

Darya come from lost pearls that drifted to distant lands and evolved to adapt to the environment they lived in. They made their homes in rivers and streams. The water was warm and full of vegetation and abundant with insects making it ideal and yet, space was also limited. From living in such tight quarters they became aggressive with each other, territorial, and fended only for themselves.

They heard the call of the queen as the other species did and made quite a long and difficult journey through waters that were more spacious and wild than they were used to. Many chose to stay rather than make the trek back through the seas.

Moving to Telrunya has been a big adjustment for them, they no longer have to fight each other for space, but that doesn't take away the bitterness they hold for their own kind. They are used to being self-involved and that attitude can often rub other species the wrong way. As they formerly did not have any leadership, adjusting to authority has been difficult. Some have adapted to the lake life, enjoying not having to fight for their territory. Others have taken to the rivers and streams of Telrunya to stake their own space and maintain their independence. (edited) [3:29 PM] I. General Characteristics A. Physical Appearance Size Shape Color Features: Their beautiful fins may come in a variety of sizes and styles, with males having the larger fins. B. Mental Capabilities

og_wolfsheart — 04/25/2024 3:30 PM II. Habitat A. Geographic Location: They originally came from rivers and streams in a distant land and since moving to Telrunya, they are more likely to be found in the rivers and streams that branch out from the lake B. Climate Needs: they prefer warm, shallow water with slow movement C. Home Needs: they are more likely to make their homes within kelp forests and vegetative locations [3:33 PM] III. Life Behaviors A. Diet: They are carnivorous. They prefer to hunt close to the surface as insects are their favorite. B. Mating: When mating with other Darya they are less likely to maintain long-term relationships. Males often will chase away the female after she has given birth to their young. They may maintain longer relationships with other species and subspecies but can still have difficulty maintaining a long relationship due to their territorial nature. C. Raising Young: Males tend to take over raising the children after driving the females away. Darya females are more likely to raise their children when coupled with less aggressive species. For both males and females, their parenting style is more detached as Darya are naturally more solitary and parents might not maintain relationships with their children past teenage years when teenagers start to seek out their own territory. D. Sleep Pattern: they sleep during the evening and are awake during the day. E. Movement: their fins allow them to swim quickly for short distances, but they are not able to maintain that speed for long distances F. Sound: They speak a tonal language, using different tones to convey their meaning G. Mannerisms: they are territorial pae and do not usually play well with others. They feel less threatened by other species, but can still come off as disagreeable. Their aggressive nature makes them excellent fighters and hunters, but may have difficulty submitting to those in charge.