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What exactly is a Crisho

Crishi (plural for Crisho) are the main race of creatures for the Sons of Sword Universe.  They were created by the last surviving humans who stayed safe by hiding in a bunker.  Due to the aftermath of some failed experiment or terror attack (I haven’t decided yet) the atmosphere would kill the humans, and only the humans, if they were to venture out of the bunker without protective gear.  Unfortunately, other beings created by these scientists led to their end.  (Uh… spoiler?)

The end of these scientists is referred to as Year One by those that remember the event.  (Year One: Another book perhaps.  Try to act surprised.)  The whole experience was bitter-sweet for the Crishi it has affected.  However, the stories in Sons of Sword take place thousands of years after this event.  Most Crishi think of this part of their history as myth.

The Crisho race is on a scale of centimeters to feet with humans.  So, the average height of a Crisho is about five to six centimeters.  Some are taller or shorter.  They have been granted human intelligence and have the same reactions to their height as humans do.

The first Crishi were given the intelligence of the scientists that made them.  As a result, technology came rather quickly for them.  Immune to the atmosphere, they are allowed to roam free in the world and thus change it to suit them.  They have made adjustments and use technology to thrive in any environment with their devices

The Crishi were created by blending cricket, lizard, grasshopper, and human DNA.  However, the end result is not as ghastly as one would expect.  The humans designed the Crisho race to look almost like humans.  This means the heads, arms, legs, fingers, toes, hips, and torsos of Crishi would be almost indistinguishable from humans in a silhouette.  However, there are still significant differences between human and Crisho anatomy.  

Crishi have grasshopper-like wings on their backs (of course) that reach from their shoulders to their waists.  However, their clothing is very similar to ours.  When the Crisho wings are not in use, they fold perfectly onto their backs, so the Crishi can behave much like a human would in most situations.  At times, a Crisho may wear clothing altered to allow the wings to be used.  

Still, wings go unused in daily life.  Perhaps a thief would want to use wings to get around a little easier outside.  Crisho athletes may use their wings in their respective sport.  Maybe the Chisho just wants to make a fashion statement.  Either way, although displaying one’s wings is not considered obscene, it’s just not done often.

Even if they were used, they are much like grasshopper wings and not meant for sustained flight or even gliding.  At best, the wings could be used to direct a jump or ease a fall if the Crisho has strengthened its wings to do so.  If the Chisho is wearing clothing that has any weight to it, these acts become much more of a challenge.  If there is a strong wind, forget about it; the “flyer” would be at its mercy.

Another difference is that Chishi have much thicker skin that sheds in large sections every few months.  The process is as uncomfortable as it sounds and results in a great deal of irritability.  However, after the process the Crisho’s skin is perfect for a short while.  

During the skin rebirth process, small amounts of a damaged or severed limb could be reformed.  Eventually, a Chisho limb would regrow if severed.  This is good because limb severing is an elementary part of certain fighting styles in the Sons of Sword Universe.  After a few months, an arm or leg can be completely replaced.  Even the bone would be as strong as it ever was.  

A side effect of limb regrowth is an increased appetite and strange cravings as the limb is reforming.  The body needs to replace all the bone and tissue lost by the trauma.  The unique minerals the body needs may be hard to find in the usual diet.  

This ability also causes doctors to be slightly less concerned about the conditions of a limb.  It’ll grow back or repair itself to become just as good as it was, so there is little concern for the outer limbs.  They instead focus on internal organs, which don’t grow back.

Crishi skin appears different as well.  When Crishi are born, they all share a bright, light leaf green pigmentation.  As they mature, continued shedding reveals the colors and patterns the Crisho will have for life.  This color can be any color imaginable with patches, spots, or stripes of up to any two other colors imaginable.  However, only about fifty colors will be mentioned to keep things simple.  

The Crishi are a spirited, intelligent, creative race that have survived a great deal of hardship and challenge.  They have built vast empires, technologies, and machines to stand against the giant beasts that inhabit their world.  I hope you enjoy their adventures.

Champions of Battle: AD7- Awakening #036

With little additional thought, Tosca followed her sisters to the royal garage.  The three of them always, always, always had meals together after work, without exception.  It’s been their routine for the longest of times.  It didn’t matter how the day went.  Every evening, the three of them shared a meal, did an activity, and then went to their separate apartments.  It just wouldn’t feel right for things to change, even today.

The three ladies began their practiced path through Rubin’s Castle.  The transition of architecture was stunning.  Cold, emotionless, plain lab walls were quickly replaced by the tapestries, polished marble floors, and expensive displays of the palace.  The regal elegance caught Tosca’s eye every time the three found an excuse to walk through.

Every now and then, there was a surprise.  A new token or trophy was displayed.  A new exotic rug from who knows where was placed near their path.  Regardless, everything in the palace was perfectly clean and cared for.  Things were definitely classier than they were ten years ago.  It was nice to see how Rubin’s style changed over the years.  Everything was stunning.  However, the best part of the evening still had to be the time the sisters would spend eating together.

The excitement or difficulty of a day usually affected the class of meal they had.  And with all the buzz throughout the facility and Adrianne’s excited tests, news about their new friend’s progress was exciting enough to warrant meal at the Bosstown Ge’s.  No doubt, Adrianne learned incredible things from watching the mechanized woman in action.  In any case, they probably would not hear anything about it tonight.

Work topics rarely made it into their after-work conversations; they were usually top secret.  Besides, they had far too many important things to sort out, especially this time of year.  The Trails were coming up.  They had to get ready to face any challenge thrown their way.  And while Rubin’s Trail turned out to be a wonderful and prosperous kingdom, it never hurt to have two.

The three ladies made up the active part of team Leuk Aga1n, a leading group in the royal clan Rubin’s Trail Mix.  Capable warriors, they fought alongside many other champions to defend the boundaries and honor of Rubin’s Trail.  However, Leuk Aga1n’s main focus was research and developing weapons for the clan and the kingdom.

As they reached the royal garage, Adrianne took the lead flanked closely by Chaeri on her left and Tosca on her right.  After hearing about their discussion earlier, she was surprised that Tosca was following so closely.  Of course, Tosca was the mentally tough one.  She had a much stronger character than Adrianne could muster on the best of days.

Entering the royal garage also never got old.  The lavish cleanliness and expensive style continued even here.  Not a speck of oil or fluid was on the light concrete flooring.  In the distance Rubin’s Royal Shuttle, a sleek black monster of a ship, menaced; even while resting.  Very heavily armed and elegant, it was a combination of Rubin’s older and newer tastes.

As always the kingdoms standard, the simplified sketch of a red trail through the woods, took its place on all the fighter ships.  It was also prominent on the king’s ship and the walls of the garage.

Spotting Dr. Yu, a few of the pilots rushed to their ships.  There were a few questions from her friends about the guards following them.  As a response, Adrianne told the quick story of the gankers she ran into.  In the end, she was just happy to be alive and thankful that Chaeri thought to call the sky guard to help her.  They were all happy for the guard’s foresight to follow along today.

Adrianne’s amazement continued as she spotted her ship among the many docked there.  After the morning’s excitement with the gankers, Silent Blur was covered in scorch marks and other debris.  Only half a day later, it looked as good as new.  The minty-lemon scent gave testimony of the royal garage staff’s tireless work.  Not a speck of soot or sap was on her ship.

Adrianne paused, Chaeri and Tosca followed suit.  “Ready?” she asked.  With no objections, they entered Silent Blur for another daily adventure.

#1 – Awakening #35 – Awakening #37

Champions of Battle: The Very Best – Opportunity #034

Finishing the quick conversation with Neely, Liana turned her whole attention to Jaquan.  She watched as he struggled with the oversized bundle on his shoulders.  Every bit of motion challenged all of his strength and focus.  She had barely seen him take five tiny steps into the light.  Already, he was sweating.  It would be a wonder if he made it to the street.

The whole dilemma brought back memories of the time before he was a household name.  Just as before, she knew better than to even offer any help.  He wanted and needed to earn this victory for himself.  All she could do was offer advice.

After giving the update on Neely and Catlin she said as much as she could in offering help, “You should slow down a bit.  You won’t gain anything if you hurt yourself.”  In all honesty, she could carry the load herself.  Little would trouble her other than balance.  Her advanced Mech suit ridiculously increased her strength, was made of plated compressed metal, and flew.

After a few minutes Jaquan miraculously reached the curb.  He stood as strong as he could pretending not to be completely exhausted.  He wasn’t convincing.  “I’m… fine,” he heaved breath as he spoke.  Setting “the pack” down was more of a challenge than picking it up.  He fell backwards in the attempt.  Getting back up, he rubbed his shoulder, “Might need a heal later though.”

“I gotchu,” Justice offered with no hesitation.

Liana was surprised at the speed of his comment.  Even more so when she remembered that Justice did not use the healing talents; Jaquan did.  Liana decided against commenting on the issue.  Instead, she made a note of it in her suit’s computer.  A few seconds later, she called for the cab to take them to the caravan.  They’d be leaving the city soon

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Bome Castle Hospital:

Finally, he had the release forms.  He grabbed a pen immediately.  He was standing and walking on his own power quite easily for the last ten minutes.  The staff should have had the papers waiting for him at the front desk.  He had more important things to do than waste precious time.  Perhaps if he did a subtle story on this hospital’s efficiency they would make changes.

His rushed signature looked more like a looping lasso than a name, but whatever.  They all knew who he was.  He didn’t stop to chat on his way out either.  There was too much for Ace Reporter Duard Ban to do.

The staff had kept him there for almost an entre day.  Granted he needed a carrier droid to get there.  Still their service was the worst he had received in a while.

Cracked ribs, crushed wing joints, and cracked shoulder blades.  Bome Castle’s hospital had completely healed it all with a day’s rest.  Still, South Coast could do the same in an hour or so.  Technology of the day was amazing for those that could afford the treatment.

Duard had the gold.  Now, if only Bome Castle could improve their methods and efficiency a bit.  It made better sense if all healing facilities were up to about the same level.  But, what could he expect from these developing kingdoms.

More importantly, he was now free of the hospital.  Duard had to get back on the trail of that ruffian that which landed him in there in the first place.  Never had he experienced such disrespect.

A scowl enveloped his face at the very thought of the man.  That son of a rat step on me!  I’ll drag his name through catfish infested water!  He could and he would, with little trouble.  Ban had led to the demise of more important people than Jaquan Zu.

#1 – Opportunity #33 – Opportunity #35