Post by PyrasTerran on Dec 17, 2006 4:13:36 GMT -5
Description
Twili are humanoid denizens of the Twilight Realm. Their bodies are intertwining shades of black and white, their faces usually white. Their bodies are hairless and except for their face, seemingly, without any other orifice or detail on their body. No nipples, and in some cases no ears. Because of their distinct physiology people used to wonder how reproduction was accomplished. It is then found that a Twili's body is semi-malleable, able to morph to slight degrees and thus allow for mammalian reproduction. All Twili share the same color hair(Yellow and orange, like fire), though how they wear it differs from person to person.
Male Twili are the more alien-looking in appearance. Their eyes are catlike in position and completely yellow, their noses often sharing a similar appearance. They have sharp teeth hidden behind their small mouths and their bodies are vertically slim, giving off an appearance of not being very adept at physical combat. Their hair grows near the top of their head, seldom going any lower than the eyes. Male Twili are usually covered from head to toe in clothing, letting only their faces show.
Female Twili are far more human in appearance, with recognizable human features across their face and physique. Their eyes are beautiful, almost hypnotic, with red irises/pupils on top of yellow. Their hair grows like a human female's does. Female Twili wear much less clothing than their male counterparts, not bothering with tops as their breasts are only shaped as such and thus not 'perverse' in traditional terms. They fancy cloaks and shoulder gear, as well as trailing undergarments.
When a Twili uses his/her powers or magic, his/her arms begin to glow blue in a series of vein-like but tribal lines.
History
Twili are the descendants of an ancient unknown tribe that used to exist in the Light Realm. They used their dark magic to slay all those who got in their way in the race for the Triforce during the Great War, and were thus punished for their sins as well as made an example of to the rest of the world. The Goddesses trapped them in the Twilight Realm to forever remain. As time went by, their bodies adapted to the environment and their species evolved into a brand new race now known as the Twili. They have since established their own enormous civilization and live in peace in the Twilight Realm.
Culture
The Twili are an extremely "Yin" society. This is not to say that they are necessarily serene, but simply passive aggressive as opposed to the balls of impulsive rage Gorons or Deku Scrubs might inhibit. They live in the harshest of all environments, and death is a normal thing to them. Because of this they may appear emotionally distant compared to other races, but it is not because they don't care. They also have a rather dark sense of humor, also attributed to the desensitivity of living in the Twilight Realm. They find beauty in things that look morbid or haunting where others would not.
Twili are, compared to some other races, extremely tolerant of racial differences at least in the sense that they won't explode on anyone. But they will not hesitate to speak their mind in a quiet manner that can be just as degrading to another race. Their society is one of brutal honesty, so they do not understand why others take their words so offensively. There are very few Twili who hold a true grudge against the dwellers of the Light Realm. Although it is possible for a Twili and a human to fall in love, and even perform intercourse, they cannot bare children with one another.
Abilities
In the Light Realm, the Twili's powers are extremely limited. They are the only race other than Rito and Deku Scrubs who are capable of true flight(Albiet Twili must concentrate well to be able to keep airborne). Physically, they are very weak, making them the fourth weakest of the races(right above Deku Scrubs, Kokiri and Korok). However, this changes when they are in darkness; while in the light, they may be vulnerable, in the dark, their physical prowess is far greater, excelling past regular human capabilities. They are the only race with natural night vision. When it comes to combat, Twili are adept in speed and technique-based weapons such as scimitars, daggers and rapiers, but excel in magic. They are tied with Hylians as the best magic users of the playable races. They also have a bit of very basic telekinesis, able to manipulate inanimate objects with some ease and living objects with much struggle. It cannot be called upon if the Twili is stressed out, excited or otherwise, however.
In the Twilight Realm, the weaknesses of their bodies disappear and they become the best race to use. Their physical, psychic and magic skills double in capabilities, and they even gain the ability to pass through solid objects and teleport.