Phase 2:Invernus Kin'toni Clan

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The Invernus are adapted to the cold, windswept, misty Plxiau Moor. They are dense and medium-sized of build, with wide chests and deep lungs as to get the most oxygen intake in the thin moor air. The downside of this is being awkward in small spaces, and in many cases, being unable to fit. Skin is dull greens and browns in color. It is much thicker and darker than normal, being able to deal with the abrasive effects of the wind and rain. On their shoulders, back and forearms are patches of bristly, oil-coated hair to protect from the cold, damp environment.

This has the downside of being less touch and injury, leading to small cuts being hard to notice. The eyes are large, and reflective, and dark green in color. These eyes have an extra layer of moisture-retaining tear ducts, to allow for excellent vision in perpetual mist and darkness. The ears are short, and pointed backwards from the head. They have changed inner ears with modified balance mechanisms that are adapted for low-pressure instability and severe winds. This allows them good balance on slippery slopes.

Nose is adapted to have structures that can filter dense moisture from the air to minimize water loss and aid smelling in the thick fog. This has the downside of them being sensitive to dry heat and low humidity.] Teeth are thick, and alongside with much larger jaw muscles, adapted to crush the dense bones and gristle of of their local prey. The claws are thick, broad and flat for gripping into rock that is often wet, mossy or icy using an dense, abrasive surface. These claws are not so good for fine manipulation.

The finger and toe bones are very reinforced as to protect from crushing damage from falling rocks or heavy objects. These fingers are more rigid, and struggle to use small or complex tools. The feet have specialized, dense pads and internal musculature to allow them to more without sound on uneven, waterlogged peat and gravel. These feet are susceptible to fungal infections and slow-healing sores if they are not cared for properly. The circulatory system is modified with extra valve points as to allow for blood flow to the brain within the low oxygen, high-altitude environment of the moor.

Lungs have an adaption to allow them to maximum oxygen from the thin mountain air. This is bound with an efficient, high-capacity version of hemoglobin. The downside of this is that they suffer from oxygen poisoning if they go down to lower altitudes without acclimatizing. The digestive system's filtering glands are adapted for breaking down and neutralizing toxic lichen and acidic waters that are common in this landscape. As it is optimized for these specific toxins, it does not work on biological poisons found in lowland environments.

They also have highly insulating, fat-like tissue, interworven with their muscles as to keep them warm and hidden for hours in freezing puddles or rain-soaked mud without losing core heat The body is better at regulation in the severe temperature drops during the night or foggy hours, stopping cellular freezing. Downside of this is a much higher energy expenditure than other Clans. This means they have to drink more blood to counter the energy expenditure.

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