NOCTALLA

OVERVIEW

Noctalla [Nokt-all-ah] (Singular: Noctalla) (adj. Noctallan) are a hybrid species between a  Crysalla sire and a Nocmyr dam.

• Noctalla are rare. They first appeared after the Nocmyr came to Siablan. However, Noctalla have become more common than Ganalla, despite being newer to the planet.
• Noctalla are born in their true forms.
• Noctalla possess a Soul Stone on their chests, inherited by their Crysalla parent.
• Noctalla are carnivorous and osteovores.
• Noctalla are crepescular.
• Noctalla are mesotherms.
• Noctalla females begin their menstrual cycle at 150 years of age and ovulate once every 5 years. The gestation period is a decade.
• Noctalla display any Crysalla or Nocmyr traits and mutations.

anatomy

Noctalla have two forms, their draconian form and their true form.

draconian form

• Noctalla have a toothed, jagged beak, five eyes with a large iris, and four external ears.
• Noctalla can have any of the three types of Nocmyr wings– Feathered, Chimera, or Membrane.

subtypes

western

• The most similar to their ancestral species, the Western Noctalla 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 Noctalla 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 Noctalla 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 Noctalla 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 Noctalla are built for swimming. They inhabit waters all over the globe, although they tend to prefer warm coastal regions to make their kingdoms.

True Forms

Noctalla true forms are similar to their Nocmyr parent in body types.

• Noctalla are sexually dimorphic; having male and female sexes like their Nocmyr parent.
• Noctalla have nipples and a belly button.
• Noctalla can grow fur, hair, or feathers on their bodies
• Noctalla can display any human phenotype.
• Noctalla ears and tails are highly mobile and expressive! They have extremely good hearing.

aging and growth

Noctalla can live up to 5,000 years. 1 human year = 50 Noctalla years.

• Noctalla age/50 = human equivalent (Ex. 3000/100= 30 human years).
• Noctalla come of age at 1,000 years (equivalent 20 human years).
• Noctalla’s maximum height in true form is 9’, and maximum height in draconic form at the shoulder is 20’.