a Tarutaru male
The Tarutaru are a species of humanoid beings with brownish button noses and chipmunk-like features who originated from the same homeworld as the Mithra, Vana'diel. The Tartaru from the Malica Universe were members of the United Commonwealths of Worlds in the conflict of their home universe.
Although they resemble children in size, this does not reflect their age. In fact, the Tarutaru seem to change their appearance little as they age, and while short in stature, the Tarutaru are extremely proficient in magical ability, which they hone through careful and determined study of the natural world. The Tarutaru are said to understand the importance of the balance between natural harmony and magic. Because of this understanding, they have produced some of the greatest mages in commonwealths's history.
Physiology and Appearance[]
The Tarutaru are noticeably smaller, standing by a few feet. They do not seem to noticeably age physically after they reach adulthood. Some Tarutaru are said to be as old as hume adults if not older and yet appear no older than those Tarutaru who just reached their prime.
Tarutaru have two basic genders and naturally gifted for magic. They easily make the most potent and powerful spellcasters in the land. They possess a naturally high intelligence that manifests at an early age with many young Tarutaru having quite the grasp on vocabulary.
Tarutaru females are given a single name that ends in a rhyme, such as Apururu or Shantotto. Tarutaru males are given two rhyming names put together, such as Ajido-Marujido, or Zonpa-Zippa.
History[]
Society and Culture[]
The Tarutaru enjoy a friendly relations with the Mithra, who live in the Windurst continent after they were admitted to the Federation by the Star Sibyl, the ruler of Windurst and moral leader of Vana'diel. Tarutaru society has been balanced gender roles, with both male and female Tarutaru holding key government positions like ministers.
Language[]
Most Tarutaru tend to speak with a language variation from the standard living creatures of Vana'diel. Many add "-taru" suffix to the end of many words ending with a "t", usually ending in consonants. Ending phrases with "-aru". They also like to make words rhyme. Professor Shantotto is known for her rhyming speech though this may be a sign of her "unique" personality. However, there are many Tarutaru who do not speak with this accent, notably the War Warlocks and the Star Sybil.