Ganyra

OVERVIEW

Ganyra [Gahn-eer-ah] (Singular: Ganyra) (adj. Ganyri) are a hybrid species produced by a Nocmyr sire and a Gannean dam. The Gannean dam can be female or neutral sexed.

• Ganyra are rather rare in society– as it wasn’t always commonly known that Nocmyr and Gannea could reproduce together.
• Ganyra are crepescular.
• Ganyra are omnivorous.
• Ganyra are mesotherms.
• Female and Neutral Ganyra begin their menstrual cycle at 150 years of age and ovulate once every 5 years. The gestation period is a decade.
• Ganyra are born in their Gannean form.
• Ganyra display any Nocmyri or Gannean traits and mutations.

ANATOMY

Ganyra have two forms, their Draconian form and their Gannean form, with the ability to shift between them with ease.

Draconian Forms

Ganyra naturally have four legs and two wings, but their anatomy varies greatly by subtype.

• Ganyra inherit their body subtype from their Nocmyr sire– and will display any of the five  subtypes of Nocmyr
• Ganyra inherit their wings from their Gannean dam– and will display any of the five types of Gannean wings.

subtypes

western

• The most similar to their ancestral species, the Western Ganyra are lean, strong, and have a long, stiff tail. They have an athletic build and the largest muscle to body fat ratio in all forms. They’re able to respond and adapt to most climates. They’re most concentrated in the Western Hemisphere.

eastern

• Thin, with an elongated body and long legs, the Eastern Ganyra are built for speed. They have large wings and a deep chest cavity for sustained and high altitude flight. They have a long, whiplike tail. They have a tall, narrow frame and very little body fat in both forms. They’re most concentrated in the Eastern Hemisphere.

northern

• The Northern Ganyra are broad-shouldered, barrel-chested, and muscular, with a thicker tail. They’re the largest subtype, an example of polar gigantism. They have a tall frame and have large amounts of fat and muscle in all forms. They’re most concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere.

southern

• The Southern Ganyra are small and fat. Their tails are the same length as a standard, except they store large amounts of fat to withstand long periods of time without eating or drinking. They are short and fat in all forms. They’re most concentrated in the Southern Hemisphere.

Marine

• With gills, stout, cylindrical bodies, thick legs with webbed digits, and a sturdy paddlelike tail, Marine Ganyra are built for swimming. They inhabit waters all over the globe, although they tend to prefer warm coastal regions to make their kingdoms.

Gannean Forms

Ganyra come in five distinct subtypes; Mammalian, Avian, Reptilian, Aquatic, and Crystalline.

• Ganyra have nipples and a belly button.
• Ganyra can grow fur, hair, or feathers on their bodies
• Ganyra can display any human phenotype.
• Ganyra ears and tails are highly mobile and expressive! They have extremely good hearing.

mammalian Ganyra

• The Mammalian Ganyra are the closest to their ancestral species, and the smallest. They bear hair, fur, feathered wings, and most commonly, antlers.

Avian Ganyra

• The Avian Ganyra are the second smallest Ganyra type. They bear hair, feathers, feathered wings with claws, and most commonly, keratin horns.

Reptilian Ganyra

• The Reptilian Ganyra are the third largest Ganyra type. They bear hair,  scales, feathered leather wings, and most commonly, ossicones.

aquatic Ganyra

• The Aquatic Ganyra are the second largest Ganyra type. They bear hair, scales, fins, leather wings, and most commonly, bone horns.

crystalline Ganyra

The Crystalline Ganyra are the largest of the Ganyra types. They bear hair, scales, crystal growths, and have crystallized horns

SEXES

Ganyra have three sexes, like their Gannean dam, and display sexual trimorphism. They have male (man), female (woman), and neutral (neuter).

• Female Ganyra have XX chromosomes, an estrogen-based endocrine system, a vagina with a clitoris, uterus, and ovaries. Females have a placenta and can birth twins or triplets. Females grow permanent breasts. They can reproduce with both neutrals and males as the dam. They are shorter and curvier on average. Females use she/her pronouns.
• Neutral Ganyra have XZ chromosomes, a progesterone-based endocrine system, a cloaca-like organ called a slit with an enlarged clitoris similar to a metoidioplasty, a uterus, an internal sperm-producing teste on the left side of their body, and an egg-producing ovary on the right side of their body. Neutrals lack a placenta and can only birth one child at a time, because they will absorb each other in utero. Neutrals grow temporary breasts during pregnancy that shrink when the child is weaned. They can reproduce with females as the sire similar to a cloacal kiss, and with males as the dam via penetration. They are mid-sized and leaner on average. Neutrals use they/them pronouns.
• Male Ganyra have XY chromosomes, a testosterone-based endocrine system, and a penis with testes, and no practice of circumcision. All male Ganyra are capable of growing facial hair by the age of 200, and most do to differentiate themselves from neutrals. They can reproduce with both females and neutrals as the sire. They are taller and more muscular on average. Males use he/him pronouns.
• Ganyra have a cultural gender trinary, however they have no assigned gender roles.
• Intersex Ganyra can exist, although they will be assigned one sex. Intersex Ganalla can have any chromosomal arrangement, such as XYY, XXY, XXZ, XZY…
• Transgender Ganyra can exist, however they cannot change their assigned sex. Transgender Ganyra may pursue HRT via monthly potion intake. There is no cultural transphobia in Gallan society.
• Nontrinary, Agender, Genderfluid, etc. Ganyra can exist, and use any pronouns or any HRT treatment if they so desire. 
• Ganyra have a Pannormative society. There is no cultural sexuality-based oppression. Ganyra use the terms Pansexual for attraction to three sexes, Bisexual for attraction to one same and one different, Polysexual for attraction to two different, Homosexual for attraction to the same sex, Gynesexual for attraction to solely females, Androsexual for attraction to solely males, and Androgynesexual for attraction to solely neutrals.

aging and growth

Ganyra can live up to 1,250 years. Ganyra age rapidly and then slow down past 250. Ganyra celebrate their birthdays every 5 Gallan sub-years. *5 Gallan sub-years is 10 Sialla months.

• Ganyra Age/12.5 = human equivalent (Ex. 500/12.5 = 40 human years).
• Ganyra come of age at 200 years (equivalent 20 human years).
• Ganyra become infertile at 1,000 years (equivalent 80 human years).
• Ganyra’s Gannean form will continue to grow until 300 years of age (equivalent 40 human years).
• Ganyra’s draconic form will continue to grow until 500 years of age (equivalent 67 human years).
• Ganyra’s maximum height in Gannean form is 9’. They grow an average of 3 inches per 7.5 years.
• Ganyra’s maximum height in draconic form at the shoulder is 20’. They grow an average of 15 inches per 7.5 years.