Lore:

Much like Kiamaras, Dromedaries (also known as Droma) were also a species that first came to be by the inturos, though, unlike their once domesticated cousins, they were not used as an accessory or pets. Rather, Dromedairies were once used as a pest controller for the farms many inturos owned. Being used as a pest controller whilst being a herbivore on a produce farm sounds a bit bizarre, but these creatures had a very specific diet that consisted of primarily the weeds that would threaten the fruits and vegetables the farmers would grow, thus having quite a symbiotic relationship between them. Due to the different varieties of farmland that were used to grow different types of produce, there are a few variations of the species that were bred and genetically modified to better suit the environment both to help the efficiency of the farms and overall quality of life to the mammals as well. 

After the event known as the Rapture, where the inturos simply ceased to be in Solaria, the Droma continued to do what they knew best; protect the produce. Eventually, once Kiamaras gained their intelligence and sense of self, they too helped the Dromedairies unlock their potential. It was through their beliefs and their own heritage they bestowed the gifts of feathers to these creatures. At first, it was mostly seen as a form of compassion and companionship with many Kiamara families passing feathers to their Dromedairy friends to welcome them into their families or to congratulate them on achieving something monumental. Eventually, many Dromedairies took on the beliefs of 'Maras, whilst the others would adopt a new theology. Whilst the remnants of Hyjal and Tumult still occur within their beliefs, they do not believe in the Chaos Cycle. Instead, the roles are reversed with Tumult being the one destroying the fabric of reality by breaking the rules that Hyjal laid out. They believe Tumult to be the one to bring the end of days, in comparison to Solarian Kiamaras believing he is the creator instead. 

Just like Kiamara feathers, during the event known as the Calamity, Dromedairies too needed to prove themselves for their feathers. Many believe it is due to the fact 'Maras introduced them to their feathers, and the calamity only brought the two species closer than before as the Dromedairies believe they simply need to help other 'Maras figure out what the calamity is and why it happened. Until then, they too have to take part in their own Feather Trials. 

ANATOMY:

Just like Kiamaras, Dromedairies do not have a direct evolution line due to the Inturos messing with their heritage through selective breeding and genome editing. Their family lines indicate they are from both Bovidae and Camelids, though no one can quite pinpoint when this combination occurred to produce a successful and fertile species. 

Dromedairies can best be described as being more cow-like in looks, though their large humps on their backs tend to give way to the fact they do indeed have camel DNA within their own.  This species, like Kiamaras, do not go through live births and instead can summon seeds that are made of the same genetic material as the parental Dromedairies.

Dromedairies tend to have a mane that extends down their necks and the length of the mane varies, as does the texture.

Their ears are mid-length and pointed more like their Bovine cousins. They tend to be short-furred, though some from colder climates have been known to grow longer coats. Dromedairies also have a mix between one and two-toed hooves, though this is just in looks. In actuality, their hooves are two-toed with the keratin growing close together to give the appearance of one-toed. 

The colouration of their pelts is the major trait that sets them apart from Kiamaras. Initially, Dromedairies were created by the Inturos to have different pelt colour combinations depending on the region they were created for from. Over time, and after the disappearance of the Inturos, these colours started to be combined into unique new genes due to Dromas no longer being tied to specific regions. 

These colours are split between the following categories:

• Base Colour - the body of the Dromedairy can consist of any of these colours, or combined.
• Accent Colour - These make up the markings on the Dromedairy, generally covering no more than half of their pelt.
• Piebald - This type of marking isn't always shown on a Dromedairy, but those who have it can choose between three colours for their Droma type. They are a solid colour only and appear on top of the base and accent colours, covering up to ninety percent of their pelt.

This is due to them being initially bred specifically for a working role, rather than for aesthetics like Kiamaras. While they are still limited in colouration compared to Kiamaras, they are more diverse after the disappearance of the Inturos and the events of the Calamity.  

Finally, unlike Kiamaras, Dromedairies do not seem to have common spot patterns. It is believed that due to the colour limitations of the species that Dromedairies were not given the same gene mutation that Kiamaras have to make spot clusters a baseline trait.

"It's rather magnificent seeing the difference between Dromedairies and Kiamaras based on our original purpose, and how much has been preserved over the years!" - Benji

Life Cycle:

Before the Calamity, Dromedairies tended to have a shorter life cycle than Kiamaras with a Kiamara having an average life cycle of 162 Solarian Years, whereas Dromadairies had a life expectancy of only 89 Solarian Years. After the events of the Calamity, it was observed that new generations of Dromedairies had longer lifespans than prior ones. Research and tests were conducted to try and determine the initial cause of the lengthened lifespans but no conclusive results were found. Many Solarians believe the longer lifespan was a byproduct of the Calamity, just one of the many changes brought by the event.

STAGE 1:Calf

The day a calf is found by an adult Droma tends to be called their 'Day of Beloning' where they believe the Calf finds the family to who they truly belong. Though it is a mystery what the process is exactly, what we do know suggests that Dromadairies have to be: Adults, who have passed their feather trial and must have a strong emotion to have a family for a Day of Belonging to occur. These Droma are found with their eyes already opened and with the ability to slowly walk, though tripping and stumbling is very common at this age. They are covered with a thin layer of skin and fur, their humps are also not showing at this age, and their iris' are black until later in life when their colour fully comes in. 

STAGE 2: juvenile 

Juvenile Droma are usually very mischievous and clumsy in nature, with many not having the ability to distinguish between safety and danger, and thus tend to stick by their mothers or close family members. Their horns begin to show and their hump begins to grow. It is around this age that Juveniles are able to have the ability to run. Because of this, child-proofing homes tend to be the top priority for adult Droma and 'Mara Guardians to ensure no damage happens. This stage usually happens at around 2 Solarian years. 

STAGE 3: ADULT

Droma become Adults by the age of 21 Solarian Years. They will remain at this stage until they are around 100 Solarian years of age. Their baby fur has fully disappeared, with their adult pelt coming in. They are able to move their ears whereas before they were not able due to the young, weak cartilage. They are also slower at this age, with many often joking that their running days were far behind them and they left them behind after their feather trials. These feathers will last with them until they succumb to old age, or pass away by other means. 

STAGE 4: Greyons

At the age of 100 Solarian years old, Dromadairies are classified as Greyons, with the name simply a shortening of 'The Grey Ones' that Dromedairies began using when first learning languages. It is mostly during these years that many Dromas take their last adventure before settling down in Solaria to retire and simply enjoy the rest of their lives. They lose their ability to run which makes many lose their sense of adventure and tend to help the younglings of both species out in their adventures. Their fur begins to grey and droop, and their eyes also become muted in colour. 

STAGE 5: FEATHER 

At the end of a Dromedairies lifecycle, a Droma will stay close with its family. Unlike Kiamaras who go on the last pilgrimage, Dromas tends to want to spend their last moments with their family. It's during these last few days they share stories and secrets of their past, and let those know where they would like their feathers to be planted. It's unknown how Droma pass to the next world, for they only seem to pass over when no one is around or sleeping, leaving behind any clothes or linens they were wrapped in, and their feathers. Many Droma then plant the feathers with a plant in the location that the deceased had asked for, before they wait for their feathers to disappear into the wind, with the deceased finding their inner peace.