I have full faith in the developing Maraya community, and every conception should be respected even with disagreements. Returning a more insectoid race / sub-race would be an interesting opportunity for roleplayers. However if it is unused, I fear Maraya just may be removed entirely which would be very discouraging and disappointing. In my opinion even if a race is not played they do not necessarily deserve being removed. An opportunity stored in the wiki for a passionate player to pick up at a later time. That was partly the heart break I underwent when Circci were removed.

Now, beyond unrelated opinions, I had the same thought on Sa-Allar originally. Here you have this dull stupid lizard who really is only the strength of a muscular ailor, but holds the iq of a 10 year old. Why would anyone play a challenged character of the sa-allar category when they could just be an ailor of equal or greater proportions. Perhaps you preferred the regeneration? Then why would you choose a Sa-Allar over a calculated ripped Mu-Allar of greater speed and agility? Instead of complaining, I dived in and researched. First I gathered an opinion from the few Sa-Allar players our Allar community had left. The reality is they don't play a Sa-Allar for the strength or any abilities, simply the niche or style a big dumb lizard holds.

I would've compared the Maraya in the same manner, however I see some Maraya misinterpreting their lore / refusing to even abide to it. The equivalent of a Yub Yub but for Maraya. That occurred for players who attempted to role as Sa-Allar with 100 iq's, but they were eventually flushed out due to constant reminders and suggestions by the Allar community.

Adding a minor ability to the Maraya or perhaps a trait that makes them more unique and emphasizes their personalities would be something I strongly recommend gets seriously debated. Not for the power play, but to make Maraya less like Pastel Altalars.