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Description
Race Name: Zihim (Zee-Heem)

Homeworld: Zihistrae (Zee-Hee-Strah)

Defining features: Large main eyes, four smaller eyes on the brow, Lithe bodies, Gray/extremely pale skin, Blonde or silver hair, Tribal tattoos on the cheeks and brows are common, pointed ears. Their facial structures and appearances are often thought to be "pretty" as a species- regardless of gender. (note: this has lead to a few instances of mistaken gender in the Zihim, the majority of them being during political meetings with other races. The meetings did not end well.)

Religious practices: Worship a main deity that is master to several lesser gods; Main god gives orders to current Ruler.

Government: Holy Dynasty: ruler has no true power unless backed by the church. Individual Rulers are chosen through both divine means and occasionally inheritance. (progeny of former rulers are considered more often than commoners)

Society: Honor-based. Very similar to oriental concepts of honor and disgrace. Integrity and philosophy play an important role in life

Writing System: almost heiroglyphic, based heavily on symbolism. Most offworlders require a visual translator just for reading it.

Caste system:
-Church (Rihizm)
-Ruler (Zirisz)
-Officials (Zizn)
-Knights (ShunZin)
-Monks/Warrior-poets (Zirinaz) (kizinhaz)
-Philosophers (Rinzan)
-Artists/Performers (Ninzan)
-Civilians (Rinano)

----prophets (Zilimra) and Offworlders (Ynzihim) are outside of caste system

This is my second drawing of the Zirisz, the Emperor of the Zihim. He's the king, so he gets a lot of gaudy stuff and cool, comfortable clothes.

Description
Race Name: Zihim (Zee-Heem)

Homeworld: Zihistrae (Zee-Hee-Strah)

Defining features: Large main eyes, four smaller eyes on the brow, Lithe bodies, Gray/extremely pale skin, Blonde or silver hair, Tribal tattoos on the cheeks and brows are common, pointed ears. Their facial structures and appearances are often thought to be "pretty" as a species- regardless of gender. (note: this has lead to a few instances of mistaken gender in the Zihim, the majority of them being during political meetings with other races. The meetings did not end well.)

Religious practices: Worship a main deity that is master to several lesser gods; Main god gives orders to current Ruler.

Government: Holy Dynasty: ruler has no true power unless backed by the church. Individual Rulers are chosen through both divine means and occasionally inheritance. (progeny of former rulers are considered more often than commoners)

Society: Honor-based. Very similar to oriental concepts of honor and disgrace. Integrity and philosophy play an important role in life

Writing System: almost heiroglyphic, based heavily on symbolism. Most offworlders require a visual translator just for reading it.

Caste system:
-Church (Rihizm)
-Ruler (Zirisz)
-Officials (Zizn)
-Knights (ShunZin)
-Monks/Warrior-poets (Zirinaz) (kizinhaz)
-Philosophers (Rinzan)
-Artists/Performers (Ninzan)
-Civilians (Rinano)

----prophets (Zilimra) and Offworlders (Ynzihim) are outside of caste system

This is my second drawing of the Zirisz, the Emperor of the Zihim. He's the king, so he gets a lot of gaudy stuff and cool, comfortable clothes.