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The '''Têran''' are a near-human species native to [[Têra]], renowned as the most technologically advanced civilization in all of [[Lethurèa]]. Descended from the [[Human (Kosmos)|Kosmik Human]] template provided by the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]] to the [[First-Flames]], the Têran serve as a measuring stick for human-derived life across the cosmos. Their society is defined by passion, stubbornness, emotional depth, and a legacy of both astonishing progress and catastrophic resets.

   | name = Têran

   | caption1 = Front view of a typical Têran

   | caption4 = Average male Têran

   | caption5 = Average female Têran

   | caption6 = Notable Têran figure

   | history = Derived from the [[Human (Kosmos)]] template by the [[First-Flames]] with guidance from the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]]

   | homeworld = [[Têra]], now the ecumenopolis [[Neo Têra]]

   | universe = [[Lethurèa]]

   | species_relatives = [[Human (Kosmos)]], [[Lûdokrèin]], other [[Near-Human]] species

Têran society has shaped—and been shaped by—the dramatic rise and fall of their civilizations. Though modeled after [[Human (Kosmos)|Earth humans]], they have diverged into a people both celebrated and criticized for their passionate, emotional nature and technological ambition. Their homeworld, [[Têra]], is now entirely consumed by the ecumenopolis [[Neo Têra]], a testament to both their progress and the erasure of their natural origins.

Têran are biologically average for [[Lethurèa]]: standing 6 to 7 feet tall, with an average lifespan of 300 [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan-years]] (834 [[Têran Calendar|Têran-years]]). Compared to other Lethurèan species such as the towering [[Valorèin]] or the imposing [[Hamtêrèin]], Têran are neither especially tall nor particularly long-lived.  

Their digestive systems are sensitive: most alien foods are toxic, and the only safe form of alcohol is ethanol. Despite this, many Têran are “foodies,” cultivating a love of spicy cuisine and nitrogen-infused “fizzing” drinks, with spicy food often enjoyed as a dare or test of tolerance.

Têran culture is marked by powerful emotions, stubbornness, and a persistent tension between spirituality and secularism.   

They are deeply isolationist and somewhat xenophobic, preferring to interact mainly with the [[Valorèin]]. This insularity is reinforced by a popular philosophy: “The only hand you can trust is your own.” Despite (or because of) this, Têran history is rife with civil wars, schisms, and technological resets.

* '''Echoes of the First Voice:''' Spiritualists believe the guidance of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]] can still be heard, but only by those truly open of heart.

* '''Techno-Transcendence:''' Among secular Têran, merging with technology is viewed as the next evolutionary step, often to the exclusion of spiritual concerns.

* '''Night of Renewal:''' Once a year, all Têran disconnect from technology and observe a day of silence and reflection—a fading remnant of ancient spiritual practice.

* '''Dawnfall:''' A festival commemorating the rebirth of [[Neo Têra]]; celebrated with glowing tattoos, fireworks, and public recitations of ancestral teachings.

Têran art is often provocative, sometimes clashing with the classical nudity of [[Valorèin]] works by being intentionally suggestive. Music is predominantly electronic, but a revival of acoustic and traditional music is gaining momentum with younger generations.

Due to their biological limitations, Têran cuisine is considered bland by outsiders. Nevertheless, a subculture of “foodies” obsessively chases the heat of spicy food, building tolerance for toxins. Fizzy, nitrogen-infused drinks—borrowed from the [[Valorèin]]—are beloved across all ages.

Têran are famed for technological prowess unrivaled in [[Lethurèa]]. Their exosuits, plasma blasters, and living metal armor are stronger than anything accessible by even [[Voyd]]-based technology.   

* [[Hyper-Space Drive (Lethurèa)]] – Advanced FTL within a galaxy.

Despite their power, Têran technology is vulnerable to catastrophic missteps—such as AI rebellions and planet-scale viral outbreaks.

The Têran have reset their civilization and technology multiple times, often due to internal conflict or disasters:

* The “Walking Death” ([[Z1X Virus]]) escaped containment, infecting worlds until [[Valorèin]] scientists donated antibodies for a cure.

* The [[Shemèin]] acquired nuclear codes during Têran early history, resulting in a near-extermination event.

* Têran are notorious for continued internal warfare, having participated in the ancient, multiversal [[One War]] and periodically fractured by radical defection to the [[Malisik]].

Though technologically superior, the Têran’s emotional, stubborn, and passionate nature often strains relationships. They are typically seen as arrogant and isolationist, respected for their power but avoided socially. Only a handful of alliances—most notably with the [[Valorèin]]—have withstood the test of time.

Most Têran speak both their native language, '''Têrik''', and [[Valorik]] (the language of the Valorèin).

* [[Tiras Valkor]]''':''' The “Iron Chancellor.” United the Têran homeworlds post-AI Rebellion but triggered the First Têran Civil War.

* [[Serin Malketh]]''':''' General and ally of the [[Valorèin]], organized the response to the Walking Death.

* '''First Marshal [[Arik Renn]]:''' Explorer and founder, led first [[Rift Gate]] expeditions and founded Neo Têra.

* Têran ear flutter is a social embarrassment and meme fodder in Lethurèan pop culture.

* Têran are “the canaries” of the Lethurèan diet: if a food is Têran-safe, it’s probably safe for most other near-humans.

* Myths speak of the “Shatterchild,” a prophesied Têran child destined to unite their divided people.

* Têran cuisine is so bland that spice tolerance is seen as a badge of honor.

* [[Valorèin]]

* [[Lethurèa]]

* [[Neo Têra]]

[[Category:Lethurèa universe]]