High Valorèin

The High Valorèin are an ancestoral species to the Valorèin. Their history is stained by their rebellion against the Sherok, which ultimately led to The Curse that transformed them into blood-dependent beings. Unlike their descendant, High Valorèin had enhanced psionic abilities, greater physical resilience, and a heightened spiritual connection to Itslémwé, the afterlife.

Physical Traits

The High Valorèin are among the most physically imposing Humanoid species in Lethurèa. They were designed to be guardians of Yedistren, if the Sebuuk escaped or a greater threat manifested.

• Height: Males stand between 8'6" and 9'9", while females range from 8'2" to 9'5".
• Strength: Capable of lifting over three tons, with extreme stamina and endurance.
• Sensory Abilities:
  • Eagle Eyes – Detect faint movements over a mile away.
  • Supersonic Hearing – Can hear a heartbeat from a mile away.
  • Olfactory Sense – Can detect a microliter of blood over a five-mile radius.

Physiology & Psionics

High Valorèin possess a unique combination of physiological and psionic enhancements:

Four lungs for extreme oxygen efficiency. Two quadruple-chambered hearts to support rapid blood circulation. Vistrum Bond – A weak psionic field that allows them to share emotions and sensations, reinforcing camaraderie and unity. Psionic Abilities: Some can perform telekinesis, empathic sensing, and mind-over-matter feats. The Curse & Blood Dependency High Valorèin were cursed by the Sherok after their rebellion, turning them into vampiric-like beings. Their physiology was altered to:

Require blood as their primary sustenance (beginning at age seventeen). Become completely dependent on blood by adulthood, with alcohol as the only alternative. Suffer psionic degradation if deprived of blood, leading to: Delirium Insanity Rampancy – The final, irreversible state of The Curse.

History & Culture

The Rebellion Against the Sherok

The High Valorèin originally served as honored warriors and scholars under the Sherok, their celestial overlords. However, tensions rose with their lack of freedom and Morai'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 (Valorèin) upon them, forever altering their biology. The Malisik and Morai now Malismorai then enslaved the surviving High Valorèin before they later regained their freedom.

The Lifemate Tradition

Unlike their descendant the Valorèin, The Ûlèum was widely practiced after receiving the blessing of both mates parents. The Ûlèum forged strong bonds and was in practice until they were cursed.

Due to Lifemates psionic bonds, High Valorèin Lifemates rarely wander far from one another. Lifemates remain connected beyond death:

If one mate dies, the other cannot leave the planet where their partner perished without both souls Transcending. The Soul-Tether ensures lifelong loyalty and strengthens their mental stability.

Spiritual Beliefs

High Valorèin are deeply spiritual, holding strong beliefs in:

• Itslémwé – The afterlife where their souls transcend.
• The Call of Itslémwé – The psionic pull toward death, guiding them to their destined fate.
• The Mother and Father Communion: High Valorèin often pray and commune with the Mother and Father. They often receive answers and blessings. Sadly, their descendants lost this ability to commune during adulthood until bonded.

Technology & Warfare

Despite their spiritual nature, High Valorèin are highly advanced warriors:

Weapons – They wield Kledrad swords, made from the nearly indestructible Celestial Metal Varkest. Battle Techniques – Many are trained in psionic combat, capable of using telekinetic attacks. Defense & Armor – Many High Valorèin smithies pride themselves on forging Varkest Armor which is both extremely light and damage resistant.

Trivia

Morning Nudity Tradition – Many High Valorèin begin their mornings in the nude with their families as a symbol of openness and purity. Emotional Transparency – Their Uulum zones flush visibly with emotions such as embarrassment, pleasure, or displeasure.

• Cultural Division – While The Ûlèum was a widely accepted practice, their descendants the Modern Valorèin found it to be primitive and lacked the elegance of The Binding Ritual performed by the Sherok.
• Valorèin – The overarching species of which High Valorèin are a subset.
• The Curse (Valorèin) – The vampiric affliction that forces High Valorèin descendants to evolve into Modern Valorèin consume blood.