Aso (Rise of the Aso)

The Aso or Acanthurus Sapiens are a species of sapient tang fish native to the coasts of Northern Australia. For some unusual reason a lineage of Acanthurus Nigricans had rapidly gained intelligence bordering on that of Humans. They resemble typical Nigricans however have much duller markings and a much bigger brain size, they also have fin rays which resemble fingers to manipulate food and objects. Like Humans their civilisation is relatively new, many sand sculptures have been built in their lands. During the 900's their empire which existed since 2000 BC had fractured into different states, for instance they established kingdoms in the Pacific and Indian ocean. While they coexist with Powder Blue Tangs and Achilles Tangs they have however wiped out 99 percent of Acanthurus Nigricans in their Southern range, mostly from competition for food resources and their historic hatred of their primitive ancestors. Many members of the Eastern Kingdoms are descended from Achilles Tangs and thus fly the "Orange Stripes". In the Western Kingdoms many members are descended from Powder Blue Tangs and in turn fly the "Blue Flag".