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The '''Free Species''' are a classification of sentient, often mortal species within [[ | The '''Free Species''' are a classification of sentient, often mortal species within [[Lethurêa]] that remain spiritually independent of the corruptive dominion of [[Malis]]. They are marked by their rejection of infernal servitude to [[Malis]] and their sovereignty. All were conceived as children of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], birthed into existence to fulfill their divine purpose and uphold [[Divine Law]]. | ||
Though some Free Species have warred amongst themselves, they are generally united in their rejection of Malis and his followers. Several formerly corrupted peoples, such as the [[Zekarin]], have earned redemption and are recognized as Free Species once more. | Though some Free Species have warred amongst themselves, they are generally united in their rejection of Malis and his followers. Several formerly corrupted peoples, such as the [[Zekarin]], have earned redemption and are recognized as Free Species once more. | ||
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== Defining Traits == | == Defining Traits == | ||
* '''Spiritual Allegiance''': All Free Species are spiritually affiliated with the noble spirit tribes of [[Kiitikon]], [[Volamin]], [[Haavolin]], or [[ | * '''Spiritual Allegiance''': All Free Species are spiritually affiliated with the noble spirit tribes of [[Kiitikon]], [[Volamin]], [[Haavolin]], or [[Elesêa]]. They stand in opposition to those corrupted or claimed by Malis. | ||
* '''Freedom Through Redemption''': Some species, such as the [[Zekarin]], once fell under Malis's influence but have since been redeemed and reclaimed their spiritual autonomy. | * '''Freedom Through Redemption''': Some species, such as the [[Zekarin]], once fell under Malis's influence but have since been redeemed and reclaimed their spiritual autonomy. | ||
* '''Mortal Majority''': Most Free Species are mortal, but a number of fringe immortals and redeemed divine beings are also counted among them. | * '''Mortal Majority''': Most Free Species are mortal, but a number of fringe immortals and redeemed divine beings are also counted among them. | ||
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== Historical Conflicts == | == Historical Conflicts == | ||
* After the [[The First War ( | * After the [[The First War (Lethurêa)]], some Free Species clashed among themselves in lingering tribal or political disputes. | ||
* During the [[ | * During the [[Valorêin Rebellion]], nearly all Free Species united under a singular cause, setting aside their grudges to combat the encroaching darkness. | ||
* The beginning of the [[One War ( | * The beginning of the [[One War (Lethurêa)]] marked a significant turning point where Free Species acted in almost unanimous defiance of Malis. | ||
== Gray Zones and Corruption == | == Gray Zones and Corruption == | ||
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== Notable Free Species == | == Notable Free Species == | ||
Below is a list of confirmed Free Species throughout [[ | Below is a list of confirmed Free Species throughout [[Lethurêa]], formatted in a four-column table for easier reading. | ||
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!Species Name | !Species Name | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
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|[[ | |[[Athêthêin]] | ||
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|[[Dorgûmok]] | |[[Dorgûmok]] | ||
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|[[Dursh’lon]] | |[[Dursh’lon]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Elesêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Hamtêrêin]] | ||
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|[[Harthin]] | |[[Harthin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Hembrigêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Hêpmik]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Jak’ratêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Koltoynêin]] | ||
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|[[Lizoy’in]] | |[[Lizoy’in]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Lûdokrêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Notorêin]] | ||
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|[[Ozkarik]] | |[[Ozkarik]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Kwinerêin]] | ||
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|[[Sherok]] | |[[Sherok]] | ||
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|[[Skozarak]] | |[[Skozarak]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Skozêrêin]] | ||
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|[[Têran]] | |[[Têran]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Tenzolêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Valorêin]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Vâthêin]] | ||
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|[[Vongûmok]] | |[[Vongûmok]] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Vorogêin]] | ||
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|[[Zekarin]] | |[[Zekarin]] | ||
|Redeemed species,<br>formerly under Malis. | |Redeemed species,<br>formerly under Malis. | ||
|[[ | |[[Zekorêin]] | ||
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* Free Species often retain generational memories of divine encounters, passed down through oral traditions or crystal-encoded scripture. | * Free Species often retain generational memories of divine encounters, passed down through oral traditions or crystal-encoded scripture. | ||
* The title "Free" is not an official legal designation, but rather a spiritual and cultural one recognized across all faithful societies of | * The title "Free" is not an official legal designation, but rather a spiritual and cultural one recognized across all faithful societies of Lethurêa. | ||
* Many Free Species refer to the corrupted races as the "Chained" or "Fallen," though this is considered derogatory by some interspecies councils. | * Many Free Species refer to the corrupted races as the "Chained" or "Fallen," though this is considered derogatory by some interspecies councils. | ||
* Several Free Species have developed psionic or biological defenses specifically to resist the influence of Malis. | * Several Free Species have developed psionic or biological defenses specifically to resist the influence of Malis. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurêa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||