The Ahlatii are a species of aquatic creatures that share the appearance of both whale and human.  They reside in the warm southern tropics, and often live in cave systems under the sea.  They boast architecture, with magnificent cities that glow in the darkness of the deep caverns.  They are excellent swimmers; with their webbed feet and tail fins, they race across the sea at miraculous speeds.  They are peacefull and reserved creatures, often staying close to their homes, even when hunting.  However, some go to the surface on rare occasion.  Not many humans have spotted one, due to their fondness of dark caves.  They don't particularly like to wear armor, but they craft a massive array of spears and tridents for hunting giant fish and self-defence.