• Shiwo
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    EMBLEMATIC ACADEMY ALLY: RAKSHASA

    Rakshasas are half-human, half-feline Beastmen, created by the Wizards in the year 344 YSD, along with other similar species. While the Minotaurs were the shock troops and the Centaurs the cavalry, the Rakshasas were originally conceived as hunters and bodyguards.
    By force and by character they soon became the officers of Beastmen armies; it is difficult to ignore orders when they are screamed by something so impressive. Combining their feral speed and reflexes with a superior training in swordsmanship and the gift of enchanted weapons from their Wizard masters, the Rakshasas are arguably the single most dangerous hand-to-hand fighting unit on the surface of Ashan.
    Rakshasas are often magically-empowered – some have protective tattoos, others are granted an extra pair of arms, the most powerful are imbued with the essence of ancient Air spirits, making them even more swift and agile. Surprisingly, after the revolt of the Beastmen, many Rakshasas chose to stay with their masters. Having more privileges - as well as being widely feared and respected -- was among the main reasons of their unfailing loyalty.