endusi

Endusi are a fictional sapient species created for speculative fiction and worldbuilding. The name is used in various narratives to refer to an archipelagic coastal people who share a common language and culture.

Biology: Endusi are medium-sized humanoids, typically 1.4–1.9 meters tall, with bluish or greenish skin and webbed fingers. They possess gill-like slits along the neck that are a remnant of amphibious ancestry, and they are proficient swimmers. Lifespan commonly ranges from 65 to 90 years.

Habitat and ecology: They inhabit tropical and subtropical archipelagos, living in coral reefs, mangroves, and elevated coastal villages. Their diet centers on fish, seaweed, and shellfish; they practice sustainable harvesting and collaborate with reef ecosystems.

Society and culture: Endusi social structure is often described as clan-based or egalitarian within kin groups. Community decisions are usually made through councils that emphasize consensus and memory-keeping; storytelling and oral history are central.

Language and cognition: The Endusi language is typically depicted as polysynthetic, with rich metaphor related to water and tides; sign language is integrated for underwater communication.

History and media: In fiction, Endusi first appear in early maritime-focused works and have since appeared in novels, role-playing games, and films. Authors sometimes treat them as a bridge between land-dwelling and marine civilizations.