I'm seeking a friendly chat about an idea I had. Could the Shek be the true indigenous peoples of Kenshi?
The theory is as simple as this:
Bonedog = canine but with bone plates
Pack Bull = a kind of ruminant but with bone plates
Shek = human but with bone plates
So, could the bone plates connection be an indicator of being natural to the world of Kenshi?
Let me read your thoughts, please!
Some holes in this theory I am aware of:
-other animals that don't have bone plates
-the skeletons referring to Shek as "enforcers" suggesting they were genetically modified humans originally
-the Shek lacking acid immunity despite Kenshi having a lot of acid rain
(Photos are all from the Kenshi Wiki)
If anyone needed a head-canon for a Shek only playthrough, you're welcome.