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Kuilohmeh (singular. Kuilohtl)
Physical Description
The Kuilohmeh are an all-female species of anthropomorphic shark/octopus hybrids and tend to be tall, with an average height of 7 to 9 feet (2.13 to 2.74 meters).
Like most other species on Mahwali, the Kuilohmeh are quite long-lived and individuals have been known to reach over 300 years of age. They retain their youthful looks throughout their adult life, even Kuilohmeh who die of old age do not look a day older than 25 years. Death by old age is caused by internal organ failure, typically the heart.

Although Kuilohmeh possess lungs and breathe air, their skin make them vulnerable to hydration loss. A Kuilohtl can stay out of water for up to one hour without ill effects, but after that she will start to feel the effects of dehydration and will most likely die if she stays out of water for more than three hours. Because of this, the Kuilohmeh like the other aquatic races are extremely limited in their tool use, to the point where few use any tools at all.

Kuilohmeh have several additional muscles in their vulva, enabling fine control of the labia which can be opened and closed like a mouth. The inside of the labia is lined with suction cups, making it easier to grab and hold prey, as well as making it possible to taste them.

The Kuilohmeh reproduce through parthenogenesis, but a Kuilohtl daughter is not clone of her mother and has only half the mother's genetic material.

The Kuilohtl digestive system is extremely efficient to the point where it leaves no waste-matter. Not only that, but even the womb can serve as a stomach.
Due to this efficient digestive system, Kuilohmeh gain much more calories and nutrition from their meals.

Kuilohmeh are physiologically and neurologically wired to experience sexual stimulation by swallowing prey alive. Because of this, the Kuilohtl body has several adaptations to make up for this species feeding behavior. Their internal organs are very strong and resistant to damage, unfortunately this also causes them to fail after a few centuries. In addition, it is easy for Kuilohmeh to maintain their milk production and their milk is rich with nutrients, which enables a group of Kuilohmeh to be fed even if only one of them is able to find prey.

Reproduction and Sexuality
The reproduction process is triggered by an intense and prolonged desire to have children, this releases biochemicals which cause one or more egg cells to be released into the uterus where they begin prenatal development.

Because of their reproduction method, no stigma exist regarding incest as there is no risk of inbreeding. The Kuilohmeh also tend to be polyamorous and they view sex as recreation.

The Kuilohmeh have two basic concepts of sex: nahan and nachue.
Nahan is the type of sex which expresses affection such as between friends and family. Nahan is also used to refer to casual sex that is devoid of affection, besides the word's actual meaning.
Nachue on the other hand is the type of sex in which someone is taken advantage of. Nachue doesn't just cover rape, for instance it also covers consensual sex in which one party ends up being eaten.

Behavior
Kuilohmeh tend to live in nomadic bands of up to ten individuals. Usually, the members of the band are related by blood and is led by the oldest female.
Being one of the stronger creatures of Mahwali, the Kuilohmeh are feared for good reason as they are highly opportunistic predators that will devour nearly anything they come across. However, they usually have some fun with their prey before or while eating them.

Kuilohmeh are highly aggressive towards outsiders, but towards the members of their band they are very tender, loving, and playful.

While, like the other races, Kuilohmeh use sex as recreation, they also spend their leisure time by singing, water-dancing, telling jokes, racing, and playing various games.

Their aquatic habitat makes a written language nearly impossible. As a result, the Kuilohmeh have a rich oral tradition, with stories, myths, knowledge, and history being passed down from mother to daughter.

There's usually some animosity between Kuilohmeh bands, which often result in violent conflicts and cannibalism.

Kuilohmeh and the World
The land-dwelling peoples call the Kuilohmeh and the other aquatic races "Olchehmeh" (singular. Olchehtl). This word basically means "sea barbarians", and it is a name which is rightly earned: the Olchehmeh attack and devour any land-dweller they can, which not only lead to the loss of lives but also to the disruption of trade. However, this conflict is not one-sided as the land-dwellers themselves often capture and eat Olchehmeh.

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