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| − | == OVERVIEW ==
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| − | The Ketyr are a species of subterranean carnivores, native to the planet Earth. It is unknown how the Ketyr came to be - very few scientific tests have been conducted on them, due to their reclusive nature.
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| − | Because of their underground lifestyles, the Ketyr are eyeless creatures. However, very old specimens can develop sophisticated eyes with a natural ability to function in extremely dark environments, needing a minuscule amount of light in order to allow for sight.
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| − | Eyed Ketyr are often referred to as "Alphas", since they have lived for the longest and are generally at the top of the social hierarchy. The average life span for a Ketyr is around 90 - 110 years, but some have been known to live up to 150; the older a Ketyr gets, the more intelligent it becomes - most Alpha Ketyr can even speak human language, as well as communicate using their own language, known as "Ketyrean tongue".
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| − | Every specimen has a set of tough claws, which are able to dig through the dense rock deep underground; but it is only until they reach the age of 17 that they are able to do so, since their muscles need to develop in order to allocate a substantial amount of power behind the digging motion.
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| − | == STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT ==
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| − | There are four stages of development for the Ketyr species; the first being the "Young Stage", which is from 0 - 15 years old. A baby will be given time to grow and develop its brain to a reasonable standard, where it eventually enters the "Gamma Stage"; they are the lowest within the social hierarchy, and serve mainly as hunters or workers, building nests within their respective communities. The Alpha stage lasts for 30 years, from 15 - 45 years old. The next stage of development is known as the "Beta Stage"; it is during this time that a typical Ketyr will begin to grow a blade-like chitinous protrusion from their right arms, replacing the hand altogether - this is a normal mutation, and is used mainly for intimidation purposes, but a Beta will use it as their primary form of attack. Additionally, a Beta will also grow darker in complexion, and 'fill out' more; they become bulkier, and develop larger horns. The final stage is, of course, the "Alpha Stage"; this lasts from 70 years up until death. During the last stage, a Ketyr will gain even darker complexion, their skin and chitinous armour becoming an incredibly dark grey; aside from skin tone, the most outstanding feature of an Alpha are the newly-formed eyes.
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| − | Normally, there is only one Alpha within a single Ketyr community. This is simply because of the way the Ketyr hierarchy functions - the Gamma and Beta Ketyr are lead by just one Alpha, and when a Beta enters the final stage of development, it must challenge the current Alpha for dominance of the lesser types. It is a fight to the death, and surrender is not an option.
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| − | == Brain development and learning patters ==
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