Muruu-fai

The Muruu-fai (also known as Lava Monkeys) are a race native to Ucharpli. Much like their distant cousins, the Muruu-kai, the Muruuu-fai are primates. However, they evolved adapting to extreme heat, namely the Fire Plains that surround the Yolpika Mountains in Feurcy.

Overview
The Muruu-fai evolved with rock-like skin that serves as armor to protect them against the convection of freely flowing lava and magma. They tend to be much more peaceful than their counterparts from the jungle and take pride in their own culture.

However, due to their nature, they have difficulty surviving outside of the Fire Plains as they evolved to live around lava. The heat keeps their body functions running and liquid water will instantly turn them to stone.

To survive, they farm unique plants using volcanic ash which serves as fertilizers.

Biology
The Muruu-fai have rock-like armor that protects their vitals from instantly burning due to the heat. By inhaling water vapor, they manage to keep their life functions running. The hotter it is, the faster their functions run.

Culture and Economy
The Muruu-fai are very religious and worship the giant cat god Rhuuz-tih for bringing life to the region with his firey breath. They tend to keep to themselves and hardly any of them have left the Fire Plains.