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| eye_colors=[[Yellow (Eye Color)|Yellow]], [[Green (Eye Color)|Green]] | | eye_colors=[[Yellow (Eye Color)|Yellow]], [[Green (Eye Color)|Green]] | ||
| hair_colors=None | | hair_colors=None | ||
| skin_colors=[[Red (Skin Color)]], [[Orange (Skin Color)]], [[Yellow (Skin Color)|Yellow]] (rare, considered cursed) | | skin_colors=[[Red (Skin Color)|Red]], [[Orange (Skin Color)|Orange]], [[Yellow (Skin Color)|Yellow]] (rare, considered cursed) | ||
| stance=Bipedal (digitigrade) | | stance=Bipedal (digitigrade) | ||
| diet=Carnivorous, including sentient beings | | diet=Carnivorous, including sentient beings | ||
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== Religion and Beliefs == | == Religion and Beliefs == | ||
Allarian faith revolves around the worship of their fire god, '''Oolmo''', and his consort, '''Nyllira''': | Allarian faith revolves around the worship of their fire god, '''[[Oolmo]]''', and his consort, '''[[Nyllira]]''': | ||
* '''Star Worship:''' Stars are fragments of Oolmo, shattered by Nyllira after his betrayal. Each star is considered a vessel of his divine power. | * '''Star Worship:''' Stars are fragments of [[Oolmo]], shattered by [[Nyllira]] after his betrayal. Each star is considered a vessel of his divine power. | ||
* '''Ritual Sacrifice:''' Slaves are sacrificed by being ejected into stars, believed to protect Allarian worlds from cosmic calamities like solar flares and meteorites. | * '''Ritual Sacrifice:''' Slaves are sacrificed by being ejected into stars, believed to protect Allarian worlds from cosmic calamities like solar flares and meteorites. | ||
* '''Superstitions:''' | * '''Superstitions:''' | ||
** '''Yellow-Skinned Individuals:''' Considered cursed by Nyllira and executed at birth. | ** '''Yellow-Skinned Individuals:''' Considered cursed by [[Nyllira]] and executed at birth. | ||
** '''Solar Flares:''' Warnings of betrayal or disaster from Oolmo. | ** '''Solar Flares:''' Warnings of betrayal or disaster from [[Oolmo]]. | ||
** '''Meteor Showers:''' Signs of | ** '''Meteor Showers:''' Signs of [[Nyllira]]’s wrath, demanding purification through sacrifice. | ||
** '''Eclipses:''' The most feared omens, symbolizing | ** '''Eclipses:''' The most feared omens, symbolizing [[Oolmo]]’s waning power, leading to mass sacrifices. | ||
== Society and Culture == | == Society and Culture == | ||
Allarian society is hierarchical and deeply religious, with the High Solar Priests wielding immense power: | Allarian society is hierarchical and deeply religious, with the High Solar Priests wielding immense power: | ||
* '''Hierarchy:''' | * '''Hierarchy:''' | ||
** '''Emperor:''' Rules with divine authority but is subordinate to the High Solar Priests. | ** '''Emperor:''' Rules with divine authority but is subordinate to the [[High Solar Priest (Allarian)|High Solar Priests]]. | ||
** '''High Solar Priests:''' Interpret celestial omens and oversee sacrifices. | ** '''High Solar Priests:''' Interpret celestial omens and oversee sacrifices. | ||
** '''Warrior Caste:''' Conduct celestial hunts and wear ferocious fauna skins into battle. | ** '''Warrior Caste:''' Conduct celestial hunts and wear ferocious [[Fauna|fauna]] skins into battle. | ||
** '''Slave Class:''' Encompasses conquered species, destined for labor or sacrifice. | ** '''Slave Class:''' Encompasses conquered species, destined for labor or sacrifice. | ||
* '''Cuisine:''' Strictly carnivorous, often consuming sentient beings as a display of dominance and divine favor. | * '''Cuisine:''' Strictly carnivorous, often consuming sentient beings as a display of dominance and divine favor. | ||
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== Relations with Other Species == | == Relations with Other Species == | ||
The Allarians’ brutal practices and expansionist ambitions shape their relationships: | The Allarians’ brutal practices and expansionist ambitions shape their relationships: | ||
* '''Valdians:''' Viewed as weak for their pacifistic ideals. Clashes often arise over Allarian enslavement practices. | * '''[[Valdian|Valdians]]:''' Viewed as weak for their pacifistic ideals. Clashes often arise over Allarian enslavement practices. | ||
* '''Kolthians:''' Tense respect exists between the two, though the Allarians see the Kolthians’ lack of spiritual devotion as a flaw. | * '''[[Kolthian|Kolthians]]:''' Tense respect exists between the two, though the Allarians see the Kolthians’ lack of spiritual devotion as a flaw. | ||
* '''Sluggo:''' Exploited for their opportunism, often serving as intermediaries in the Allarian slave trade. | * '''[[Sluggo]]:''' Exploited for their opportunism, often serving as intermediaries in the Allarian slave trade. | ||
* '''Humans:''' Frequently targeted for enslavement and sacrifice due to their perceived fragility. | * '''[[Human|Humans]]:''' Frequently targeted for enslavement and sacrifice due to their perceived fragility. | ||
* '''Trans-Organic Collective of Perfection:''' Hostile relations due to mutual disdain; Allarians see the Collective as soulless, while the Collective views them as organic zealots ripe for assimilation. | * '''Trans-Organic Collective of Perfection:''' Hostile relations due to mutual disdain; Allarians see the Collective as soulless, while the Collective views them as organic zealots ripe for assimilation. | ||
* ''' | * '''[[Telerian]]:''' Distrusted for their hedonism; Allarians have assassinated [[Telerian]]an nobles to disrupt spice trade routes. | ||
== Notable Historical Events == | == Notable Historical Events == | ||
* '''Execution of Emperor Tilus the Eighth:''' Executed for killing his wife to cover up his affairs, violating Allarian law. | * '''Execution of [[Emperor Tilus the Eighth]]:''' Executed for killing his wife to cover up his affairs, violating Allarian law. | ||
* '''Solar Purge of Quarnos:''' Thousands of slaves sacrificed to a nearby star, celebrated as a divine victory. | * '''Solar Purge of [[Quarnos]]:''' Thousands of slaves sacrificed to a nearby star, celebrated as a divine victory. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* '''Lost Ziggurat Ships:''' Abandoned Allarian ships are rumored to hold forgotten artifacts and divine treasures. | * '''Lost Ziggurat Ships:''' Abandoned Allarian ships are rumored to hold forgotten artifacts and divine treasures. | ||
* '''Celestial Hunts:''' Ritualistic spacefaring hunts target apex predators for sacrifice. | * '''Celestial Hunts:''' Ritualistic spacefaring hunts target apex predators for sacrifice. | ||
* '''Star Banquets:''' Nobles feast on sentient flesh following large sacrifices, symbolizing union with Oolmo. | * '''Star Banquets:''' Nobles feast on sentient flesh following large sacrifices, symbolizing union with [[Oolmo]]. | ||
[[Category:Galaxa universe]] | [[Category:Galaxa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Species]] | [[Category:Species]] | ||
[[Category:Religious Cultures]] | [[Category:Religious Cultures]] |