The Races
Sept 15, 2013 17:50:41 GMT -8
Post by Nyx on Sept 15, 2013 17:50:41 GMT -8
Each race, being a different species, looks different from another, though they are all humanoid in shape. There are four races to choose from: Luphins, Acrinians, Zyinians, and Humans. Each have their own perks. As with any race, mutations occur, but keep in mind: they are mutations, which means they aren't common.
Luphins:
The Luphins generally have long straight hair in a color spectrum of gray to black, with newborns and elders having white hair. It is considered an accomplishment if a Luphin has reached maturity and has obtained white hair. Their eyes are blue or gray, sometimes dark gray or even white if they have any abilities. They are short in stature, the tallest recorded being 5'6". Their skin tone varies from light gray to light blue, and their skin itself is smooth, but on the joints and at places of structural weakness on the body it is scaled for protection. The features of their face are longer than any other race; their eyes are wider, their lips larger, and their ears pointed. Some Luphins are born with superior abilities, such as telepathy, telekinesis, flying, temporary invincibility, and other such powers. Most of the time, the Matriarch or Patriarch has one of these powers.
The Luphin culture is subdivided by wealth and class: Matriarch/Patriarch, government official, soldier, merchant, and laborer. The Matriarch/Patriarch, being the rulers of the Luphin government, are the highest class attainable, and makes up the smalled part of the population. There can only be one Matriarch or Patriarch at a time, and they hold the absolute power over the rest of the government and the rest of the Luphin people. They are revered and considered god-like to the Luphins. They are not elected, but rather a competition of supremacy is held to decide the new ruler. The government officials do all the dirty work for the Matriarch/Patriarch, and are often the wealthiest; they are the second smallest class of Luphin society. Any Luphins with special abilities are placed here if they cannot claim the throne. They are looked up to, but not considered godly. Soldiers are the next highest class, and are paid comfortably for their service to the Matriarch/Patriarch. They are considered slightly better than the average Luphin, and make up a fourth of the Luphin population. Merchants are the second most common class of Luphins, making up a third of the population. They must work for their money and are considered low-lives by the higher classes. The largest class and most common class is the laborer. They are paid minimally and must work their entire lives to be able to survive. They are considered the scum of Luphin society, equivalent to the other races. Most Luphins are born into their class, the exception being government officials and the Matriarch/Patriarch. Gender equality has been reached, as signified by the Matriarch/Patriarch.
Acrinians:
Acrinians generally have short hair that grows in thick curls and ranges in color from blonde to dark brown, some even having black hair. Their eyes are black or deep purple, some even red. They can be as short as 5'4" or as tall as 6'6", very rarely shorter or taller. Their skin is smooth and translucent; they must cover up most of their body from prying eyes. The Acrinians, though they are not superior to their Zyinian counterparts in strength, do have a superior intellect. Because of their larger brains, their heads are the largest proportioned part of their body. Acrinians lack noses and have thin lips that cover sharp, pointed rows of teeth. Most of the Acrin-Zyin Generals are Acrinians given their unmatched intelligence. Acrinians are the only race to be emotionally unstable; they jump between ecstasy and solemnity more often than any other race.
Acrinian society is more equal than Luphin society, but there is still a difference in class. Engineers, scientists, and researchers are of the highest class, followed by generals and strategists, then foot-soldiers and laborers. Acrinians are highly intelligent, so anyone that contributes to the betterment of their society by way of research or invention is applauded and highly respected. Generals and strategists, because they lead the armies of the Acrin-Zyin alliance, are also well-respected, but are not looked up to, as scientists, engineers, and researchers are. Foot-soldiers and laborers are considered the lowest classes because they are doing nothing to better society and are not using their gift of intelligence. The use of AI drones to do deadly, harmful, or jobs considered beneath Acrinian society is common. Acrinians are run by councils of three females and three males, a reflection of gender equality within their society.
Zyinians:
Zyinians have longer hair than Acrinians, but not by much; because of the thick, knotted curls, if their hair isn't kept short it tends to turn into deadlocks and to clump together. Their hair can range in color from light blue to dark purple, and their eyes are mostly dark gray or bright green. They are the tallest of the races, ranging from 5'9" to 7'10". Zyinians are of the darker complexion than their Alien counterparts. Their skin is considered more exotic; shades of brown, red, and purple dominate the spectrum, and the texture is akin to stone and is more rough. They also possess the gift of speed, and are known for being able to move exceedingly fast. Their faces are the most human of the races, but cannot be called human. Their eyes are small, their noses short, and their mouths webbed. They don't have ears, but rather their skin is porous where ears would be and this allows them to hear. Their legs are much longer and their feet wider than any other race because of their extraordinary speed.
Zyinian society is rather backward as compared to other races; the monarch is the highest power, then the merchants, then generals and soldiers, then laborers. The monarch can be male or female, and is treated as a god in Zyinian society. The monarch makes all the decisions for the Zyinians, but if the Aliens dislike it, then they will protest until the monarch changes their ruling. Monarchs are chosen by their speed in a footrace against other possible successors. The merchants are the next highest power, for they contribute the highest in the quarter-revolutionary Bazaar. The Bazaar is the Zyinians' greatest love and achievement, and is known far and wide throughout the systems as one of the best places to go to get goods. The Generals and soldiers are the next highest, and they are highly respected for their contributions to protecting Zyinian society from the grasp of Luphins. Laborers are the lowest power, but are not treated as such, for it is common knowledge that without them, the Bazaar couldn't happen and everyday life would not be able to function the way it does with them. The genders are equal in Zyinian society.
Humans:
Humans hair is more manageable than any other race, and ranges in colors from natural blondes to dyed pinks and blues, and can be either curly or straight. Their eyes can be blue, green, gray, or brown. They can range in height from 4'6" to 6'10" and sometimes taller. Their complexion ranges from pale to dark. Humans are known to have the greatest grasp over technology, and have exceptional ability to learn and understand new ideas.
Human society is dominated by the rebellion leader, but the people under the rebellion leader are not afraid to speak their opinions. They understand that the leader is simply that: a leader. Racial equality has been reached, but gender equality is still lacking. Women are able to fight and lead, but they are less respected as men; the other races look down on humanity for this, and encourage them to change their ideals toward equality.
Luphins:
The Luphins generally have long straight hair in a color spectrum of gray to black, with newborns and elders having white hair. It is considered an accomplishment if a Luphin has reached maturity and has obtained white hair. Their eyes are blue or gray, sometimes dark gray or even white if they have any abilities. They are short in stature, the tallest recorded being 5'6". Their skin tone varies from light gray to light blue, and their skin itself is smooth, but on the joints and at places of structural weakness on the body it is scaled for protection. The features of their face are longer than any other race; their eyes are wider, their lips larger, and their ears pointed. Some Luphins are born with superior abilities, such as telepathy, telekinesis, flying, temporary invincibility, and other such powers. Most of the time, the Matriarch or Patriarch has one of these powers.
The Luphin culture is subdivided by wealth and class: Matriarch/Patriarch, government official, soldier, merchant, and laborer. The Matriarch/Patriarch, being the rulers of the Luphin government, are the highest class attainable, and makes up the smalled part of the population. There can only be one Matriarch or Patriarch at a time, and they hold the absolute power over the rest of the government and the rest of the Luphin people. They are revered and considered god-like to the Luphins. They are not elected, but rather a competition of supremacy is held to decide the new ruler. The government officials do all the dirty work for the Matriarch/Patriarch, and are often the wealthiest; they are the second smallest class of Luphin society. Any Luphins with special abilities are placed here if they cannot claim the throne. They are looked up to, but not considered godly. Soldiers are the next highest class, and are paid comfortably for their service to the Matriarch/Patriarch. They are considered slightly better than the average Luphin, and make up a fourth of the Luphin population. Merchants are the second most common class of Luphins, making up a third of the population. They must work for their money and are considered low-lives by the higher classes. The largest class and most common class is the laborer. They are paid minimally and must work their entire lives to be able to survive. They are considered the scum of Luphin society, equivalent to the other races. Most Luphins are born into their class, the exception being government officials and the Matriarch/Patriarch. Gender equality has been reached, as signified by the Matriarch/Patriarch.
Acrinians:
Acrinians generally have short hair that grows in thick curls and ranges in color from blonde to dark brown, some even having black hair. Their eyes are black or deep purple, some even red. They can be as short as 5'4" or as tall as 6'6", very rarely shorter or taller. Their skin is smooth and translucent; they must cover up most of their body from prying eyes. The Acrinians, though they are not superior to their Zyinian counterparts in strength, do have a superior intellect. Because of their larger brains, their heads are the largest proportioned part of their body. Acrinians lack noses and have thin lips that cover sharp, pointed rows of teeth. Most of the Acrin-Zyin Generals are Acrinians given their unmatched intelligence. Acrinians are the only race to be emotionally unstable; they jump between ecstasy and solemnity more often than any other race.
Acrinian society is more equal than Luphin society, but there is still a difference in class. Engineers, scientists, and researchers are of the highest class, followed by generals and strategists, then foot-soldiers and laborers. Acrinians are highly intelligent, so anyone that contributes to the betterment of their society by way of research or invention is applauded and highly respected. Generals and strategists, because they lead the armies of the Acrin-Zyin alliance, are also well-respected, but are not looked up to, as scientists, engineers, and researchers are. Foot-soldiers and laborers are considered the lowest classes because they are doing nothing to better society and are not using their gift of intelligence. The use of AI drones to do deadly, harmful, or jobs considered beneath Acrinian society is common. Acrinians are run by councils of three females and three males, a reflection of gender equality within their society.
Zyinians:
Zyinians have longer hair than Acrinians, but not by much; because of the thick, knotted curls, if their hair isn't kept short it tends to turn into deadlocks and to clump together. Their hair can range in color from light blue to dark purple, and their eyes are mostly dark gray or bright green. They are the tallest of the races, ranging from 5'9" to 7'10". Zyinians are of the darker complexion than their Alien counterparts. Their skin is considered more exotic; shades of brown, red, and purple dominate the spectrum, and the texture is akin to stone and is more rough. They also possess the gift of speed, and are known for being able to move exceedingly fast. Their faces are the most human of the races, but cannot be called human. Their eyes are small, their noses short, and their mouths webbed. They don't have ears, but rather their skin is porous where ears would be and this allows them to hear. Their legs are much longer and their feet wider than any other race because of their extraordinary speed.
Zyinian society is rather backward as compared to other races; the monarch is the highest power, then the merchants, then generals and soldiers, then laborers. The monarch can be male or female, and is treated as a god in Zyinian society. The monarch makes all the decisions for the Zyinians, but if the Aliens dislike it, then they will protest until the monarch changes their ruling. Monarchs are chosen by their speed in a footrace against other possible successors. The merchants are the next highest power, for they contribute the highest in the quarter-revolutionary Bazaar. The Bazaar is the Zyinians' greatest love and achievement, and is known far and wide throughout the systems as one of the best places to go to get goods. The Generals and soldiers are the next highest, and they are highly respected for their contributions to protecting Zyinian society from the grasp of Luphins. Laborers are the lowest power, but are not treated as such, for it is common knowledge that without them, the Bazaar couldn't happen and everyday life would not be able to function the way it does with them. The genders are equal in Zyinian society.
Humans:
Humans hair is more manageable than any other race, and ranges in colors from natural blondes to dyed pinks and blues, and can be either curly or straight. Their eyes can be blue, green, gray, or brown. They can range in height from 4'6" to 6'10" and sometimes taller. Their complexion ranges from pale to dark. Humans are known to have the greatest grasp over technology, and have exceptional ability to learn and understand new ideas.
Human society is dominated by the rebellion leader, but the people under the rebellion leader are not afraid to speak their opinions. They understand that the leader is simply that: a leader. Racial equality has been reached, but gender equality is still lacking. Women are able to fight and lead, but they are less respected as men; the other races look down on humanity for this, and encourage them to change their ideals toward equality.