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The '''Valdians''' are a revered precursor species in the '''[[Galaxa]]''', known for their extraordinary mastery of [[Teleka]]—the psionic energy that weaves through the universe. Their ancient civilization pioneered intergalactic travel and established the influential '''[[Order of Light]]'''. Though nearly extinct, the '''~~Valdians’~~''' technological innovations and philosophical teachings continue to shape the Galaxa.{{Species

The '''Valdians''' are a revered precursor species in the '''[[Galaxa]]''', known for their extraordinary mastery of [[Teleka]]—the psionic energy that weaves through the universe. Their ancient civilization pioneered intergalactic travel and established the influential '''[[Order of Light]]'''. Though nearly extinct, the '''Valdians'''' technological innovations and philosophical teachings continue to shape the Galaxa. The history of the [[Valdian]] people and the [[Order of Light]] is a saga of enlightenment, expansion, tragedy, and resilience. It spans from a clockwork-driven feudal society to a collapsed empire, scattering its once-proud children across the vastness of [[Galaxa]].{{Species

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*'''Diet:''' Purebloods adhere to a vegetarian diet, while hybrids have adapted omnivorous tendencies.

==History==

== History ==

===~~Masters~~ of ~~Teleka~~===

=== The Feudal Origins of the Valdians ===

~~The '''Valdians''' were~~ the ~~first to understand and wield~~ [[~~Teleka~~]] ~~to shape matter~~, ~~bend minds, and traverse galaxies~~. Their ~~early mastery over this force allowed them to dominate ancient space~~, ~~ushering in eras of prosperity and conflict~~.

In the earliest ages, [[Valdian]] civilization was a patchwork of independent kingdoms, governed by feudal lords. Their society blended '''clockwork machinery''' with '''midfantasy technologies''', wielding advanced mechanical marvels but fighting with weapons no more sophisticated than Terran Renaissance armaments.

~~===The Order~~ of ~~Light===~~

Spiritual life was centered around the religion of '''[[Selethir]]''', guided by priestly monks known as the '''[[Ilianir]]'''. Among them, individuals attuned to [[Teleka]] began to emerge—beings capable of extraordinary feats of psionic power.

~~Founded by the~~ '''~~Valdians~~''', the [[~~Order of Light~~]] ~~began as a means to train~~ '''~~Valdian''' youth in psionic arts but later evolved into a galactic institution welcoming all psionically gifted beings~~. ~~This Order shaped the spiritual and political landscapes~~ of ~~countless civilizations~~.

===The Imperial ~~Civil War~~===

As the number of Teleka-attuned individuals grew, they splintered away from [[Selethir]] to form a new spiritual path under the leadership of enlightened mystics: the first '''Teleka Gurus'''. These Gurus founded what would eventually become the '''[[Order of Light]]'''.

~~Their empire~~'s ~~downfall came with~~ the ~~infamous~~ [[Imperial Civil War (Valdian)|'''Imperial Civil War''']]. The '''~~Valdians’~~''' ~~practice~~ of ~~abducting psionically sensitive beings led~~ to ~~widespread rebellion~~. ~~The war shattered~~ their empire, ~~leaving only~~ scattered ~~survivors~~.

=== The Foundation of the Order of Light ===

At the heart of this new faith was the '''Grand Teleka Temple''', constructed atop a nexus of Teleka energy in the Lush Jungles of Valdia Prime. Initially spanning '''42 square miles''', it would later expand to dominate '''over 120 square miles''', and eventually, an entire '''100,000 square mile island'''.

The Order began humbly, with Gurus recruiting and training young adults. Over centuries, as their martial prowess and psionic mastery became legendary, the '''Valdian kings and lords''' entrusted their attuned children to the Gurus for training.

Gradually, recruitment ages dropped until '''young children were indoctrinated'''. Initiates progressed from students to Monks, then to High Monks, then to Grand Monks, and ultimately to the revered title of Guru.

The '''concept of Teleka Purity''' became the Order's sacred doctrine: Teleka was to be wielded only by those of perfect discipline, spirit, and moral strength.

=== The Rise of the Valdian Empire ===

Fueled by the mastery of Teleka and technological ingenuity, Valdia transitioned from isolated feudal states into a unified planetary society and then into a '''stellar empire'''. Their expansion was uniquely peaceful—an unprecedented diplomatic marvel among sentient civilizations.

The [[Order of Light]] became the **spiritual and military heart** of the Valdian Empire. Through their influence, the '''Imperial Mandate''' was established: all Teleka-attuned children, across the Empire and its allies, would be gathered for Order training.

When non-Valdian species joined the Empire, they at first complied willingly. The spiritual prestige of the Valdians was immense. However, as cultural differences grew apparent, resentment began to fester.

=== The First Imperial Federation ===

Under the leadership of visionaries like [[Empress Elisi]], the First Imperial Federation expanded to include hundreds of worlds and species. The Imperial Mandate, however, became a source of quiet discontent.

The [[Order of Light]] continued to see itself as fulfilling a divine mission. They viewed dissent not as a warning but as spiritual ignorance needing correction.

Among the most controversial acts was the attempted indoctrination of the fierce '''[[Kolthian]]''' species. Unlike others, the Kolthians had survived existential threats and embraced darker aspects of Teleka for their survival. They rejected the Order's Purity Doctrine and peacefully seceded, founding the '''[[Dark Order]]''' from the ashes of their own martial tradition.

=== Seeds of Rebellion: The Imperial Civil War ===

Tensions exploded into open conflict when the '''[[Kantiok]] species''' refused to surrender their children. When Order Monks attempted forced collection, they were met with armed resistance, and blood was shed. The Valdian Empire responded with Martial Law.

This act backfired spectacularly. Species after species rose in rebellion. Most devastating of all, the [[Human (Galaxa)]] factions—possessing formidable military technology—annihilated the Valdian fleet in a series of brutal engagements.

The carefully woven tapestry of the Federation unraveled into the '''[[Imperial Civil War (Valdian)]]'''.

=== The Fall of the Empire ===

The [[Order of Light]], having sworn to never raise arms offensively, reluctantly took up weapons in defense of Valdia. Their failure was catastrophic. The Grand Teleka Temple and the cities of Valdia Prime were sacked.

The last Valdian Empress was forced to surrender and '''disband the Imperial Federation'''. The Order of Light was shattered, and the Valdians—once architects of enlightenment—were cast into darkness.

=== The Aftermath and Modern Legacy ===

Today, after a million years:

* Some species continue to harbor deep-seated hatred for the [[Valdians]].

* Others have forgotten or forgiven the tragedies of the past.

* Ironically, the [[Humans (Galaxa)]], who initiated the downfall, now share a close and sometimes intimate relationship with [[Hybrid Valdians]].

'''Pureblood Valdians''', however, remain a dwindling remnant—fewer than '''one hundred million''' survive. Bound by ancient traditions, they mate for life, bear a single child per union, and guard the sacred ruins of their abandoned empire.

The [[Order of Light]] itself has **risen from the ashes**, more spiritually pure than ever, with monasteries in '''hundreds of galaxies across Galaxa'''. Though battered and humbled, the light of Valdia continues to shine across the stars.

== Timeline ==

{| class="wikitable"

!Era

!Key Events

|-

|Feudal Age

|Selethir Monks form the basis of the future Order; Teleka usage rare and elite.

|-

|Early Order Era

|Grand Teleka Temple built; Gurus begin formal training of Initiates.

|-

|Valdian Unification

|Peaceful planetary unification under Valdian diplomacy and Teleka mastery.

|-

|Formation of the First Imperial Federation

|Expansion across multiple star systems; Imperial Mandate enforced.

|-

|The Secession of the Kolthians

|Formation of the Dark Order.

|-

|The Imperial Civil War

|Rebellion of species; destruction of Valdian fleet; collapse of the Empire.

|-

|Post-War Diaspora

|Hybrid Valdians spread across Galaxa; Purebloods cling to ancient traditions.

|-

|Modern Era

|Order of Light resurges across galaxies; Valdians rebuild amidst scattered legacies.

|}

==Culture==