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| universe = [[Lethurîa]] | | universe = [[Lethurîa]] | ||
| spirit_tribe = [[Volamin]] | | spirit_tribe = [[Volamin]] | ||
| creator = [[First-Flames]], the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik | | creator = [[First-Flames]], the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik|Father]] | ||
| species_relatives = [[Valorîin]], [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species]], [[Old Valorîin]] | | species_relatives = [[Valorîin]], [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species]], [[Old Valorîin]] | ||
| ancestral_species = None (Earliest Evolutionary Stage) | | ancestral_species = None (Earliest Evolutionary Stage) | ||
| status = Extinct (Legacy: High Valorîin, Valorîin) | | status = Extinct (Legacy: High Valorîin, Valorîin) | ||
| traits = Psionic, Enhanced Strength, Ageless | | traits = Psionic, Enhanced Strength, Ageless | ||
| eye_colors = Gem-like: [[Color: Sapphire Blue (Eye Color)|Sapphire Blue]], [[Color: Silver (Eye Color)|Silver]], [[Color: Emerald Green (Eye Color)|Emerald Green]], [[Color: Amethyst Violet (Eye Color)|Amethyst Violet]], [[Color: Turquoise (Eye | | eye_colors = Gem-like: [[Color: Sapphire Blue (Eye Color)|Sapphire Blue]], [[Color: Silver (Eye Color)|Silver]], [[Color: Emerald Green (Eye Color)|Emerald Green]], [[Color: Amethyst Violet (Eye Color)|Amethyst Violet]], [[Color: Color:Turquoise (Eye)|Turquoise]], and rare [[Color: Ruby (Eye Color)|Ruby]] and [[Color: Amber (Eye Color)|Amber]] | ||
| hair_colors = Metallic: [[Color: Raven Black (Hair Color)|Raven Black]], [[Color: White (Hair Color)|White]], [[Color: Platinum (Hair | | hair_colors = Metallic: [[Color: Raven Black (Hair Color)|Raven Black]], [[Color: White (Hair Color)|White]], [[Color: Color:Platinum (Hair) |Platinum]], [[Color: Sandy Blonde (Hair Color)|Sandy Blonde]], [[Color: Flaming Red (Hair Color)|Flaming Red]], [[Color: Ginger (Hair)|Ginger]] | ||
| stance = Bipedal | | stance = Bipedal | ||
| diet = [[Diet|Omnivore]] | | diet = [[Diet|Omnivore]] | ||
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==History & Culture== | ==History & Culture== | ||
===The Rebellion Against the [[Sherok]]=== | ===The Rebellion Against the [[Sherok]]=== | ||
The Elder Valorîin originally served as honored warriors and scholars under the Sherok, their celestial overlords. However, tensions rose with their lack of freedom and [[ | The Elder Valorîin originally served as honored warriors and scholars under the Sherok, their celestial overlords. However, tensions rose with their lack of freedom and [[The|Morâ's]] offer of Freedom under his rule. They eventually led a rebellion that resulted in the extermination of trillions of [[Sherok]]. | ||
In retaliation, the surviving Sherok placed [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]] upon them, forever altering their biology. The Malisik and [[Morâ]] now [[The Malismorâ]] then enslaved the surviving Elder Valorîin before they later regained their freedom. | In retaliation, the surviving Sherok placed [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]] upon them, forever altering their biology. The Malisik and [[Morâ]] now [[The Malismorâ]] then enslaved the surviving Elder Valorîin before they later regained their freedom. | ||
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Due to [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] psionic bonds, '''[[Elder Valorîin]]''' [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] rarely wander far from one another. [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] remain connected beyond death: | Due to [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] psionic bonds, '''[[Elder Valorîin]]''' [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] rarely wander far from one another. [[Lifemates (Valorîin)|Lifemates]] remain connected beyond death: | ||
If one mate dies, the other cannot leave the planet where their partner perished without both souls [[ | If one mate dies, the other cannot leave the planet where their partner perished without both souls [[Transcendence|Transcending]]. The [[Soul-Tether]] ensures lifelong loyalty and strengthens their mental stability. | ||
=== Reproduction === | === Reproduction === | ||
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=== Nudity === | === Nudity === | ||
Nudity is viewed as divine and pure. Unlike many non-[[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species]], who may see nudity as distasteful or sinful, Elder Valorîin embrace it as the natural, sacred state of being. Classical [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik]] art frequently depicts the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik | Nudity is viewed as divine and pure. Unlike many non-[[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species]], who may see nudity as distasteful or sinful, Elder Valorîin embrace it as the natural, sacred state of being. Classical [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik]] art frequently depicts the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik|Father]] nude or semi-nude; modern art portrays them in white robes exposing the right breast, back, buttocks, and legs (for the Mother), or in similar fashion (for the Father). Religious texts describe both divinities ministering to spirit children while nude, reinforcing the idea of nudity as the purest form. | ||
At the age of eighteen [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]] (or forty-eight [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years]]), [[Zelka]] are permitted to wear the traditional [[Lômela Dress]]. This sacred garment is crocheted with intricate symbols from white string, featuring many windows to allow the body to be seen. It is taboo to wear undergarments beneath a Lômela Dress. | At the age of eighteen [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Years]] (or forty-eight [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years]]), [[Zelka]] are permitted to wear the traditional [[Lômela Dress]]. This sacred garment is crocheted with intricate symbols from white string, featuring many windows to allow the body to be seen. It is taboo to wear undergarments beneath a Lômela Dress. | ||