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The '''Shemèin''' are a fallen subspecies of the once-divine [[ | The '''Shemèin''' are a fallen subspecies of the once-divine [[Valorêin]], born from the willful embrace of [[The Curse (Valorêin)|the Curse]] and severance from the light of [[It'slâmwâ]]. While the [[Valorêin]] are defined by their sacred Bonding and radiant connection to the the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], the Shemèin exist as a tragic inversion—unbound, spiritually deaf, physically deteriorating, and devoted to the voice of the imprisoned god [[Malis]]. | ||
They are immortal, but decaying. Powerful, but fractured. And above all, they are desperate—either to find redemption or to rewrite the cosmos in their cursed image. | They are immortal, but decaying. Powerful, but fractured. And above all, they are desperate—either to find redemption or to rewrite the cosmos in their cursed image. | ||
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| imageIndividual = blank_species.jpg | | imageIndividual = blank_species.jpg | ||
| caption6 = Notable Specimen | | caption6 = Notable Specimen | ||
| taxonomy = [[Fallen | | taxonomy = [[Fallen Valorêin]] | ||
| species_family = [[ | | species_family = [[Valorêin]] | ||
| races = [[Zekarin]] (redeemed offshoot) | | races = [[Zekarin]] (redeemed offshoot) | ||
| birth_type = Viviparity | | birth_type = Viviparity | ||
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| average_height = 6 feet 7 inches | | average_height = 6 feet 7 inches | ||
| physiques = Lithe, Bony, Augmented | | physiques = Lithe, Bony, Augmented | ||
| history = Fallen [[ | | history = Fallen [[Valorêin]] who embraced [[The Curse (Valorêin)]] | ||
| homeworld = Various Ecumenopolis Worlds | | homeworld = Various Ecumenopolis Worlds | ||
| universe = [[Lethurêa]] | | universe = [[Lethurêa]] | ||
| spirit_tribe = [[ | | spirit_tribe = [[Valorêin]] (before fall) | ||
| creator = [[Merrik Jenlek]] and [[Meera Jenlek]] (ancestral), now aligned with [[Malis]] | | creator = [[Merrik Jenlek]] and [[Meera Jenlek]] (ancestral), now aligned with [[Malis]] | ||
| species_relatives = [[ | | species_relatives = [[Valorêin]], [[Zekarin]] | ||
| ancestral_species = [[ | | ancestral_species = [[Valorêin]] | ||
| status = Fallen; Scattered; Some Redeemed | | status = Fallen; Scattered; Some Redeemed | ||
| traits = Cannot be [[Bonded]], severed from The [[Call of It'slâmwâ]], black blood, cybernetic adaptation, extended immortality | | traits = Cannot be [[Bonded]], severed from The [[Call of It'slâmwâ]], black blood, cybernetic adaptation, extended immortality | ||
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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
The Shemèin were originally [[ | The Shemèin were originally [[Valorêin]] who remained unbound—those who never completed [[The Bond (Valorêin)|the Sacred Bond]] and resisted union through [[The Ûlêum]]. In moments of agony, despair, or exposure to [[Malisik]] corruption, these unbound chose to embrace the Curse rather than resist it. | ||
This decision is utterly foreign to the | This decision is utterly foreign to the Valorêin soul. It requires a fundamental spiritual collapse, a rejection of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], and the deliberate severing of one's path to [[It'slâmwâ]]. | ||
Thus, the Shemèin are not merely altered—they are self-forged apostates. | Thus, the Shemèin are not merely altered—they are self-forged apostates. | ||
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They cannot: | They cannot: | ||
* Feel the [[Vistrum]] | * Feel the [[Vistrum]] | ||
* Form [[The Binding ( | * Form [[The Binding (Valorêin)|The Bond (Valorêin)]] | ||
* Perform the [[The Ûlêum|Ûlèum]] | * Perform the [[The Ûlêum|Ûlèum]] | ||
* Hear the [[Call of It'slâmwâ]] | * Hear the [[Call of It'slâmwâ]] | ||
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They are militaristic, hierarchical, and merciless. Every Shemèin is either a warrior, a cybernetic priest, or a tool. | They are militaristic, hierarchical, and merciless. Every Shemèin is either a warrior, a cybernetic priest, or a tool. | ||
They are known to wield Super Weapons and have obliterated planets like [[Ûblâ]] in attempted purges. Only divine intervention, such as from the [[ | They are known to wield Super Weapons and have obliterated planets like [[Ûblâ]] in attempted purges. Only divine intervention, such as from the [[Valorêin Royal Navy]], has prevented total extinction events. | ||
== Redemption and the Zekarin == | == Redemption and the Zekarin == | ||
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== Relationships and Role == | == Relationships and Role == | ||
Shemèin are almost exclusively allied with the [[Malisik]] and the [[Malisik Inquisition]], where they serve as scientists, generals, and enforcers. They are revered by the Malisik, feared by the [[Free Species]], and pitied by the [[ | Shemèin are almost exclusively allied with the [[Malisik]] and the [[Malisik Inquisition]], where they serve as scientists, generals, and enforcers. They are revered by the Malisik, feared by the [[Free Species]], and pitied by the [[Valorêin]]. | ||
Many worlds have standing "kill on sight" laws for Shemèin. | Many worlds have standing "kill on sight" laws for Shemèin. | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 17 October 2025
The Shemèin are a fallen subspecies of the once-divine Valorêin, born from the willful embrace of the Curse and severance from the light of It'slâmwâ. While the Valorêin are defined by their sacred Bonding and radiant connection to the the Mother and Father, the Shemèin exist as a tragic inversion—unbound, spiritually deaf, physically deteriorating, and devoted to the voice of the imprisoned god Malis.
They are immortal, but decaying. Powerful, but fractured. And above all, they are desperate—either to find redemption or to rewrite the cosmos in their cursed image.
Origins
The Shemèin were originally Valorêin who remained unbound—those who never completed the Sacred Bond and resisted union through The Ûlêum. In moments of agony, despair, or exposure to Malisik corruption, these unbound chose to embrace the Curse rather than resist it.
This decision is utterly foreign to the Valorêin soul. It requires a fundamental spiritual collapse, a rejection of the Mother and Father, and the deliberate severing of one's path to It'slâmwâ.
Thus, the Shemèin are not merely altered—they are self-forged apostates.
Biology and Appearance
Shemèin possess a striking and terrifying appearance:
- Coal black skin
- Glowing red eyes
- Pronounced canines, especially visible during rage or laughter
- Black, viscous blood that resembles raw petroleum
Eventually Artificial circulatory fluids are required due to advanced degeneration
Over time, their bodies become increasingly synthetic. Many require full cybernetic augmentation to survive, often reducing them to little more than a consciousness within armor.
They cannot:
- Feel the Vistrum
- Form The Bond (Valorêin)
- Perform the Ûlèum
- Hear the Call of It'slâmwâ
Society and Culture
Shemèin live in massive Ecumenopolis—planet-spanning cities devoid of nature or light. These cold hives worship Malis and his prophet The Malismorâ, their temples towering like cyclopean stadiums. They purge worlds of all life to make way for their mechanical dominions.
They are militaristic, hierarchical, and merciless. Every Shemèin is either a warrior, a cybernetic priest, or a tool.
They are known to wield Super Weapons and have obliterated planets like Ûblâ in attempted purges. Only divine intervention, such as from the Valorêin Royal Navy, has prevented total extinction events.
Redemption and the Zekarin
Despite their fallen state, redemption is possible. A species known as the Zekerin were once Shemèin who rebelled against the Malisik during the Zekarin Rebellion. Their plea to the Divine Parents was answered, and the Nâ'ôna rescued them, sheltering them within the Stars until their spirits could be cleansed.
Now, the Zekarin walk once more in the light of It'slâmwâ, proving that even spiritual death is not final.
Relationships and Role
Shemèin are almost exclusively allied with the Malisik and the Malisik Inquisition, where they serve as scientists, generals, and enforcers. They are revered by the Malisik, feared by the Free Species, and pitied by the Valorêin.
Many worlds have standing "kill on sight" laws for Shemèin.
Notable Shemèin
- Zakar Golok – Grand Inquisitor who led the invasion of Ûblâ
- Merith Oren – A fallen hero who chose the Curse to survive and lived with the burden of slaying his rampantly cursed beloved, Talèna Zurdon
Countless other Inquisitors, warlords, and whispering prophets
Philosophy and Devotion
Though their ideologies vary, most Shemèin believe:
- The Divine Law betrayed them
- Malis offers freedom and vision
- Malismorâ speaks truths denied by the Divine Family
Their faith is not always fanatical, but it is consuming. To be Shemèin is to exist in constant spiritual hunger—for justification, for validation, for the sense of belonging they once knew.