Nyrie (Contagious Lunacy: 404)

Overview
The Nyrie is a humanoid race most alike to humans. They are a very religious peoples compromised of only females. They have no mother but their “Father” is a giant, hollow oak tree in which they live. They have recently expanded their home to outside and among the surrounding woods. They use connecting wooden skywalks and primitive elevators to move from the top of the highest trees to the ground. The Nyries’ “births” are more like resurrections. The ceremony is that, when one of the Nyrie “sisters” dies, the Father encases the immortal soul inside an acorn. The acorn is left on an alter inside of Father, where he can watch and protect the Acorn Sister. For four days, the sister remains dormant, on the fourth night, the acorn shatters to leave nothing but a wailing babe. Nyries are immune to most natural ailments, save for fire and death of old age. They live as long as an average oak tree. They can be killed via weapons. Most people, however, know nothing of their civilization. A Nyrie is so in touch with magic, nature, and life that, with a touch of skin to skin contact, they can switch bodies with their fellow sisters. Both Nyries must have the intention and to be willing to administer and finish the switch. If one Nyrie is trying to switch with the body of a dead sister, she may. However, serious side affects may occur because of this. Nyries are very able in any magics and speak in a similar language to Old Entish. They are capable of learning other languages but prefer to speak their own tongue, as most languages are far too hasty for their liking. Though their abilities seem endless, they confine themselves to that of nature magic, they believe all ‘unnatural’ abominations should be disposed of at once. This being things like vampires, demons, golems, A.I.s, fusion creatures, psylons and the like. They rely solely on their Father and their magic, no technological advancements have been made in anyway. Nyrie are individual thinkers but believe the way they live is the one and only way to live enlightened and true to one’s self. They are not impending on others, but they can become violent if their home is intruded. They fight hard when pushed into a corner but are relatively peaceful. They can be diplomatic if approached in this way.