Futuristic The Cosmic Alliance || Characters

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Cosmic Alliance

Genre	Sci-Fi, Sandbox
OOC	Discord
Status	Accepting

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• Intro
• Rules
• Cast
• World

• Apply

  Hey there! Here you can apply to the roleplay with your character. Those that are accepted will automatically be invited to the Discord OOC discussion group, and be allowed to immediately start posting in the IC thread if they wish. We are also happy to invite you to the Discord without a character prepared yet if you have any questions.
  
  Please note that fancy BBCode is completely optional, and plays no factor in whether or not we accept the character application. In general we're pretty easygoing with characters, and would rather have a quick chat about how to better help them fit into the world if needed rather than outright reject any concept.
  
  Want to submit a new species, location, or other world-building idea alongside of your character instead of using some of our pre-existing options? That's fine too and highly encouraged. Please submit at minimum a separate short description in a message to the GM or on Discord, or as part of your character application.
  
  

  Player Character Form

  
  NAME:
  SPECIES: (Please include some information about the species too if new)
  AGE:
  GENDER: (Please remember to include pronouns)
  SEXUALITY: (Optional)
  BIRTHPLACE:
  HEIGHT:
  OCCUPATION:
  APPEARANCE: (Image references are highly encouraged and can be in any style, but are not necessary.)
  BACKSTORY: (Please at least include their personality and what reason they have to be on the ship.)
  SUMMARY: (Optional) (A short blurb to be included as part of the Cast tab and elsewhere.)
• Rules & Guidelines

  Please note that rules may be added or modified as needed in the future.
  
  

  1. Treat others with respect

  
  This should go without saying, but please remember to respect each other throughout the roleplay and on the server, and remember that there is another human being on the other side of your screen. Hate speech and harassment of other members will not be tolerated.
  
  

  2. Communicate with others

  
  This roleplay recognises that people can get busy and that real life takes priority over the story. It's fine if you need some extra time to come up with a reply, need to take a break from things, or even quit the roleplay all together. All that we ask is that, if possible, to please communicate this clearly with other members.
  
  

  3. Be mindful of the posting schedule

  
  Our current aim is to try to post at least once a fortnight. Though players will not be kicked out of the roleplay for failing to post in this time, a period of two weeks without a post or any communication about it will have us assume that the player is on hiatus until further notice.
  
  This means that anyone involved in interactions with them is free to skip the reply and continue onwards with the roleplay. Their characters may also be shuffled to the background as off-screen NPCs, though they are able to rejoin the roleplay at any time should the player return. We do our best to respect the characters of others when this happens and minimise any further interactions or consequences for them, but we may give them an in-story nudge off-screen if necessary.
  
  

  4. Semi-Lit and Literate Friendly

  
  We find that the length of the roleplay post is less important than the ability to interact with it and reply in an easy manner. While we prefer a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs on average, shorter lengths are fine as long as you are able to give other roleplayers some dialogue, action, etc for them to bounce off of in their response. Quality over quantity is the general rule of thumb.
  
  

  5. We are an 18+ Group

  
  This is a roleplay intended for an older audience alongside of its OOC Discord. We ask that anyone who requests to join be at least 18 years old.
  
  

  6. We are a primarily LGBTQ+ Group

  
  While anyone is welcome to the server regardless of their identity, we want to stress that there are a high number of LGBTQ+ members currently present on the server and that there is a good chance that many of our characters will likewise share such identities as part of their stories. Please only join the server if you are comfortable with this.
• Active Cast

  Aezsaa of the Mountain Glades

  Draxiek, 47, (She/They)

  
  A fierce-looking, soft-hearted extravert that would rather see others enjoying the bounties of her gardens than anything else, Aezsaa has hopes to explore and experience the numerous worlds. Especially if it means she can discover new flora and fill her journals about them.

  
  

  Asterodia Dor Ulfgaar

  Mjiorian, 27, (She/Her)

  
  A temperamental Mjiorian of some small fame on the planet of Aevin'aar as the adopted daughter of Captain Skrul. Despite not being related to the family by blood she is additionally the current heir to the Ulfgaar house, a responsibility that she does not take lightly. Aster prides herself on being a scrappy and oft-victorious sort of brawler, making use of her small stature but impressive strength to catch others by surprise. She is currently on an assignment from The Cosmic Alliance as a ship mechanic for The Observer, a job which she's held for a few years. Currently she shares her quarters with her brother Marlow and helps him take care of her young niece, Delora, when needed.

  
  

  Isilynor Tralamin

  Sylphiel Hybrid, 33, (He/They)

  
  Current favoured heir to the Tralamin Guild on Elysiel, a talented expert in cybernetic engineering, and determined to remind others of both of those facts constantly. Isilynor can usually be found in their on-ship lab or stomping around in the hallways somewhere arguing over the conditions of the ship and the fact that no one around here ever seems to have an inch of respect for them. Isilynor is probably right.

  
  

  Zikvien Vizis-Tevika-Gaktiel

  Zita-Gaxx (Korii), 55, (She/Her)

  
  A rather bluntly-spoken, introverted zita-gaxx that has recently found herself in a role as part of the security team for The Observer. Despite her species’ appearance Zikvien is considered to be something of a gentle giant among the crew, providing you don’t give her reason to have to leap to their protection.
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Spoiler: Character Application - Plain Text Version

Apply

Hey there! Here you can apply to the roleplay with your character. Those that are accepted will automatically be invited to the Discord OOC discussion group, and be allowed to immediately start posting in the IC thread if they wish. We are also happy to invite you to the Discord without a character prepared yet if you have any questions.

Please note that fancy BBCode is completely optional, and plays no factor in whether or not we accept the character application. In general we're pretty easygoing with characters, and would rather have a quick chat about how to better help them fit into the world if needed rather than outright reject any concept.

Want to submit a new species, location, or other world-building idea alongside of your character instead of using some of our pre-existing options? That's fine too and highly encouraged. Please submit at minimum a separate short description in a message to the GM or on Discord, or as part of your character application.

Player Character Form

NAME:
SPECIES: (Please include some information about the species too if new)
AGE:
GENDER: (Please remember to include pronouns)
SEXUALITY: (Optional)
BIRTHPLACE:
HEIGHT:
OCCUPATION:
APPEARANCE: (Image references are highly encouraged and can be in any style, but are not necessary.)
BACKSTORY: (Please at least include their personality and what reason they have to be on the ship.)
SUMMARY: (Optional) (A short blurb to be included as part of the Cast tab and elsewhere.)

Spoiler: Rules & Guidelines- Plain Text Version

Rules & Guidelines

Please note that rules may be added or modified as needed in the future.

1. Treat others with respect

This should go without saying, but please remember to respect each other throughout the roleplay and on the server, and remember that there is another human being on the other side of your screen. Hate speech and harassment of other members will not be tolerated.

2. Communicate with others

This roleplay recognises that people can get busy and that real life takes priority over the story. It's fine if you need some extra time to come up with a reply, need to take a break from things, or even quit the roleplay all together. All that we ask is that, if possible, to please communicate this clearly with other members.

3. Be mindful of the posting schedule

Our current aim is to try to post at least once a fortnight. Though players will not be kicked out of the roleplay for failing to post in this time, a period of two weeks without a post or any communication about it will have us assume that the player is on hiatus until further notice.

This means that anyone involved in interactions with them is free to skip the reply and continue onwards with the roleplay. Their characters may also be shuffled to the background as off-screen NPCs, though they are able to rejoin the roleplay at any time should the player return. We do our best to respect the characters of others when this happens and minimise any further interactions or consequences for them, but we may give them an in-story nudge off-screen if necessary.

4. Semi-Lit and Literate Friendly

We find that the length of the roleplay post is less important than the ability to interact with it and reply in an easy manner. While we prefer a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs on average, shorter lengths are fine as long as you are able to give other roleplayers some dialogue, action, etc for them to bounce off of in their response. Quality over quantity is the general rule of thumb.

5. We are an 18+ Group

This is a roleplay intended for an older audience alongside of its OOC Discord. We ask that anyone who requests to join be at least 18 years old.

6. We are a primarily LGBTQ+ Group

While anyone is welcome to the server regardless of their identity, we want to stress that there are a high number of LGBTQ+ members currently present on the server and that there is a good chance that many of our characters will likewise share such identities as part of their stories. Please only join the server if you are comfortable with this.

Spoiler: Active Accepted Characters - Plain Text Version

Aezsaa of The Mountain Glades
Draxiek, 47, She/They

A temperamental Mjiorian of some small fame on the planet of Aevin'aar as the adopted daughter of Captain Skrul. Despite not being related to the family by blood she is additionally the current heir to the Ulfgaar house, a responsibility that she does not take lightly. Aster prides herself on being a scrappy and oft-victorious sort of brawler, making use of her small stature but impressive strength to catch others by surprise. She is currently on an assignment from The Cosmic Alliance as a ship mechanic for The Observer, a job which she's held for a few years. Currently she shares her quarters with her brother Marlow and helps him take care of her young niece, Delora, when needed.


Asterodia Dor Ulfgaar
Mjiorian, 27, She/Her

A temperamental Mjiorian of some small fame on the planet of Aevin'aar as the adopted daughter of Captain Skrul. Despite not being related to the family by blood she is additionally the current heir to the Ulfgaar house, a responsibility that she does not take lightly. Aster prides herself on being a scrappy and oft-victorious sort of brawler, making use of her small stature but impressive strength to catch others by surprise. She is currently on an assignment from The Cosmic Alliance as a ship mechanic for The Observer, a job which she's held for a few years. Currently she shares her quarters with her brother Marlow and helps him take care of her young niece, Delora, when needed.


Isilynor Tralamin
Sylphiel Hybrid, 33, He/They

Current favoured heir to the Tralamin Guild on Elysiel, a talented expert in cybernetic engineering, and determined to remind others of both of those facts constantly. Isilynor can usually be found in their on-ship lab or stomping around in the hallways somewhere arguing over the conditions of the ship and the fact that no one around here ever seems to have an inch of respect for them. Isilynor is probably right.


Zikvien Vizis-Tevika-Gaktiel
Zita-Gaxx (Korii), 55, She/Her

A rather bluntly-spoken, introverted zita-gaxx that has recently found herself in a role as part of the security team for The Observer. Despite her species’ appearance Zikvien is considered to be something of a gentle giant among the crew, providing you don’t give her reason to have to leap to their protection.

 

[Lycanious]

Asterodia
Dor Ulfgaar

Mjiorian, 27, She/Her

• Intro
• Appearance
• Personality
• Connections
• Species

• Introduction

  SPECIES: Mjiorian
  AGE: 27 years
  GENDER: Fluid (currently She/Her)
  SEXUALITY: Pansexual
  BIRTHPLACE: Aevin'aar
  HEIGHT: 155 cm | 5.1 ft
  OCCUPATION: Ship Mechanic

  
  A temperamental Mjiorian of some small fame on the planet of Aevin'aar as the adopted daughter of Captain Skrul. Despite not being related to the family by blood she is additionally the current heir to the Ulfgaar house, a responsibility that she does not take lightly. Aster prides herself on being a scrappy and oft-victorious sort of brawler, making use of her small stature but impressive strength to catch others by surprise. She is currently on an assignment from The Cosmic Alliance as a ship mechanic for The Observer, a job which she's held for a few years. Currently she shares her quarters with her brother Marlow and helps him take care of her young niece, Delora, when needed.
• Appearance

  Aster has a short, stocky build with visible muscle. Her skin is dark purple, though it does take on a more vivid shade during her ekol (masculine) phase. Her patterning during this phase is bioluminescent and manifests in small, speckled clusters all over her body, reminiscent of stars in the night sky. She has small fins that are rounded and fade from a light blue at their base to a pastel pink at the tip, and is able to tuck these out of sight if desired.
  
  She has one pastel-pink eye with a slitted pupil and a dark sclera. Her left eye meanwhile is covered by a large eye-patch, which takes up a sizeable portion of her face and is held in place by multiple leather straps. Visible scarring, suggesting an injury involving a burn, can be seen peeking out from behind the eyepatch. Her current eyepatch bears the symbol of Dor Ulfgaar etched onto it.
  
  Her hair is pale blue and curly, sitting half-way down her back on the rare occasions that she takes it out of the bun at the back of her head.
  
  Aster’s tail fin has a sizeable tear along it's left, though it does not seem to impede her movement when swimming in any significant way. Several other scars are present, including a slash across her upper left arm and chest, and a set of bite marks similar to a shark along her lower right leg.
  
  She tends to dress more for practical use or comfort than any sort of fashion statement, preferring short-sleeve shirts and knee-length pants to allow free movement of the fins along her limbs. Often she will include a heavy set of steel-tipped boots if she expects to be on land for a while. Other common accessories include her sleeveless leather jacket and a thin, pink scarf that she keeps tied around her neck to cover her gills.
• Personality

  Aster is a stubborn and hot-headed individual. She is quick to start a physical brawl to prove a point or to leap to the defence of her allies, and can be quite a formidable opponent despite her small stature. Generally speaking she comes off as a grumpy and standoffish individual to new acquaintances, and can be slow to warm up to someone let alone trust them on any tangible level.
  
  She does however have her soft spots, most notable of which can be seen with how she always looks out for her younger sibling Marlow Dor Ulfgaar and his daughter, Delora Dor Ulfgaar. Others who have earned her trust may find themselves reporting that she can be a surprisingly soft and insightful individual in general when she wants to be, but she seems to prefer to put up a front of being a ‘dumb muscle’ type of mjiorian for reasons she has yet to elaborate on.
• Notable Connections

  Skrul Dor Ulfgaar

  Father (Adopted)

  
  A retired mjiorian captain who adopted Aster into his care after finding her as a stowaway in his ship's cargo. Aster and Skrul have a strong bond, and she frets often about making sure he's proud of her and her actions. Often refers to him as 'Dad' or 'Koko' for short.
  
  

  Frederick Dor Korrtek

  Parental Figure

  
  Frederick and Aster met in her early teens. As he grew closer to Skrul he also started to take on a parental role towards Aster and Marlow, and nowadays Aster tends to refer to him as a secondary father figure. Often refers to him as 'Papa' for short.
  
  

  Marlow Dor Ulfgaar

  Sibling (Adopted)

  
  Another mjiorian whom Skrul adopted as a young guppy. Despite the differences in their personalities Marlow and Aster are very close, and readily will leap to the defence of the other or try to help them out whenever they need to.
  
  

  Delora Dor Ulfgaar

  Niece

  
  Marlow's daughter, and Aster's niece as a result. Aster is fairly protective of her, and has been known to babysit her from time-to-time when Marlow needs it.
• Mjiorian

  An amphibious, bipedal species of alien with features often compared to sharks and axolotls. The mjiorians evolved on the planet of Aevin'aar alongside of several other sapient species, and as a result have adapted well to an amphibious lifestyle.
  
  All mjiorians possess both gills and a set of lungs, with webbed fingers and toes and a fin-tipped tail designed to power them through the water. They are often adorned with fins upon their heads, limbs, and along their spine that can be folded down against or beneath their skin, with the shape and colour varying wildly between individuals. Their skin-tone likewise features a broad range of colours to be found across the species, alongside of the possible presence of elaborate, individual patterning. These patterns can come in an array of stripes, swirls, spots and splotches individual to each mjiorian, with some additionally possessing a bioluminescent trait. Mjiorian gender is fluid by nature, phasing between a ‘masculine’ phase and a ‘feminine’ phase many times over the course of their life. The presence of their patterning therefore visually signals that a mjiorian is in their masculine phase, though it should be noted that this is only in a physical sense and that a mjiorian’s expression of gender identity may differ from this.
  
  They average just above humans in height but tend to have stockier builds with prominent muscles and much heavier bone density. Their physical strength is immense, with even an ‘unfit’ mjiorian being able to punch through stone and steel with ease and toss around items far heavier than themself. Consequently though they tend to have less speed and dexterity than the average human, and can often be outpaced by one on land. Mjiorians also have an ability to enter a ‘berserker' mode for short periods of time when under heavy duress, in which their brain temporarily blocks off pain receptors and instils them with a ‘fight’ instinct if feeling under threat. This can allow them to accomplish feats of incredible endurance and resilience, but does often mean they will need a lengthy recovery process afterwards.
  
  The mjiorians are a brawny and resilient species, valuing raw strength and often maintaining an attitude that anything can be accomplished with enough brute muscle and fortitude behind it. They have a reputation for aggressive natures and incredible stubbornness as a result, but are also often regarded as some of the bravest and self-sacrificing of aliens within the Cosmic Alliance when it comes to protecting the ones that they love. Their society is structured heavily around extended family houses knowns as Dors, to which the typical mjiorian holds an unwavering loyalty and devotion towards. Leaders of these familial houses are known as The Bal’dor of the House, and those of large and influential Dors hold a position of great respect within mjiorian society.

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Isilynor
Tralamin

Sylphiel Hybrid, 33, He/They

• Intro
• Appearance
• Personality
• Connections
• Species

• Introduction

  SPECIES: Sylphiel / Mjiorian
  AGE: 33 years
  GENDER: Questioning (He/They)
  SEXUALITY: Gay
  BIRTHPLACE: Elysiel
  HEIGHT: 210 cm | 6.9 ft
  OCCUPATION: Cybernetic Engineer

  
  Current favoured heir to the Tralamin Guild on Elysiel, a talented expert in cybernetic engineering, and determined to remind others of both of those facts constantly. Isilynor can usually be found in their on-ship lab or stomping around in the hallways somewhere arguing over the conditions of the ship and the fact that no one around here ever seems to have an inch of respect for them. Isilynor is probably right.
• Appearance

  A tall and lithe being with golden eyes and a mixture of light blue and indigo feathering that fades to a lighter and more vibrant purple at their extremities. Isilynor is always decked out in elaborate jewellery and finely-tailored clothing, being sure to flaunt their vast amounts of wealth at every opportunity. They have several cybernetic enhancements and prosthetics, most noticeable of which are the vast, metallic wings that adorn their back. Due to the enhancements Isilynor is able to fly with these, though they tend to only utilise them for short bursts off the ground or to glide down from a large fall when navigating around Elysiel. These wings are detachable, and they've been known to set them aside for convenience when working in smaller spaces. The replacement for their left arm however is rarely removed unless they are making enhancements or repairs to it.
• Personality

  (WIP)
• Notable Connections

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Zikvien Vizis-Tevika-Gaktiel

Zita-Gaxx (Korii), 55, She/Her

• Intro
• Appearance
• Personality
• Connections
• Species

• Introduction

  SPECIES: Zita-Gaxx (Korii)
  AGE: 55 years
  GENDER: Female-Presenting (She/Her)
  SEXUALITY: Aromantic Asexual
  BIRTHPLACE: Saal-Ziir
  HEIGHT: 239 cm | 7.8 ft
  OCCUPATION: Ship Security

  
  A rather bluntly-spoken, introverted zita-gaxx that has recently found herself in a role as part of the security team for The Observer. Despite her species’ appearance Zikvien is considered to be something of a gentle giant among the crew, providing you don’t give her reason to have to leap to their protection.
• Appearance

  A tall and lithe being with golden eyes and a mixture of light blue and indigo feathering that fades to a lighter and more vibrant purple at their extremities. Isilynor is always decked out in elaborate jewellery and finely-tailored clothing, being sure to flaunt their vast amounts of wealth at every opportunity. They have several cybernetic enhancements and prosthetics, most noticeable of which are the vast, metallic wings that adorn their back. Due to the enhancements Isilynor is able to fly with these, though they tend to only utilise them for short bursts off the ground or to glide down from a large fall when navigating around Elysiel. These wings are detachable, and they've been known to set them aside for convenience when working in smaller spaces. The replacement for their left arm however is rarely removed unless they are making enhancements or repairs to it.
• Personality

  (WIP)
• Notable Connections

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• Sylphiel

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  Mjiorian

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[Gets her grubby gremlin hands all over your thread] Yeeessssssssss

NAME: Aezsaa of the Mountain Glades
SPECIES: Draxiek
AGE: 47
GENDER: She / They
SEXUALITY: Unexplored; most likely aro/ace or demisexual/demiromantic
BIRTHPLACE: Innovi
HEIGHT: 6' Living Form | 6'7" Stone Form
OCCUPATION: Agricultural Scientist
APPEARANCE:
Like all Draxieks, Aezsaa has a humanoid body that is difficult to determine if it’s made of flesh or stone. In her case, she is a being of gneiss stone, giving her various dark striping upon her body. Mostly, this striping isn’t very noticeable, not until she enters her Stone Form.

Living Form: In her Living Form, Aezsaa stands about 6’ tall and is broad shouldered, faintly sharp-featured in the face, and a bit thicker from the waist down. They possess dark brown eyes flecked with gray, what appears to be an ashy medium skin tone, and dark gray hair in a wavy/curly sort of pixie cut. Streaks of lighter gray shades can be found among the strands, as if like highlights. Their right arm is gone, destroyed up to the shoulder while they were in Stone Form during a recent accident. The stump left behind is jagged and permanently caught between Stone and Living states, covered in spiderweb-like cracks that reach to her neck.

Stone Form: In Stone Form, Aezsaa gains an extra several inches in height and a long, prehensile tail. Talons protrude from her fingers and toes while her facial features stretch into a subtle beak with a pair of protruding fangs. Their body becomes much more clearly that of a stony material and stiff wings–far more suitable to gliding than actual flying–sprout from behind their shoulders; the membranes of which connect down to their hips. In the center of her chest, her Crystal Core becomes exposed, set upon her sternum. It has become cracked and chipped recently, affecting its natural glow and recharging capabilities.

Clothing: In terms of clothing, Aezsaa prefers loose materials that she can comfortably move about in and can accommodate both her forms with ease. Primarily one for a wide band wrapped about her chest to protect her Crystal Core whenever it is exposed, she’ll otherwise forego any shirt and content herself with a long open coat, pants that possess a variety of pockets, various belts about her waist to hold pouches or small bags, and durable boots that won’t get shredded by her talons.
BACKSTORY:
Partially extraverted in mannerism, Aezsaa will always be the first to offer you a gift from her well-kept gardens if she so much as enjoys the sound of your name. While they have the brawn to protect themself and a couple others, fighting definitely is not one of their better skills. Though, it doesn’t stop some from coming to Aezsaa for physical assistance in preventing altercations. Must be her imposing size and stone-like qualities. Given her friendly nature, she’ll very often strike up conversations. Or, at the very least, fill up a space with chatter, even if the only other occupant is a silent listener; she doesn’t mind leading topics of random discussion if another isn’t inclined to contribute. Don’t be fooled, however, into thinking this is simply because she enjoys hearing herself talk. It’s born far more out of an anxiousness about silence than anything else. Quiet spaces make her uncomfortable so, if she can’t talk to her garden or to another being, she’ll play videos or music or soothing background noises. She likes to claim it’s because silence is boring. More accurately, it’s to avoid getting lost in thought and detaching from their surroundings, entering their Statue Form.

Aezsaa loves her clan while simultaneously wanting to explore beyond her home region. Normally only Elders became nomadic, but Aezsaa was ready to start traveling on their own despite this norm. In their travels, they experienced new cities and new lands, new beings and new cultures. She's not entirely certain of how it happened, but she eventually crossed paths with members of the Cosmic Alliance. Whether because the Alliance didn't have much information relating to Draxieks or because of other motivations, Aezsaa was encouraged to join their ranks. Promised the stars, Aezsaa agreed and soon found themself as part of the Observer's working crew.
SUMMARY:
A fierce-looking, soft-hearted extravert that would rather see others enjoying the bounties of her gardens than anything else, Aezsaa has hopes to explore and experience the numerous worlds. Especially if it means she can discover new flora and fill her journals about them.

Walking cane

Draxieks​

Classification: Humanoid | Gargoyle
Average Lifespan: ~ 250 - 530 Cycles
Average Size: Living - 5’8” - 6’3” | Stone - 6’1” - 7’2”
Diet: Omnivorous, though with a primarily vegetarian leaning, and minerals found in their regions to sustain their Cores.

Planet of Origin

Innovi: A planet with far more land mass than water and, consequently, mostly consists of desert regions. Only a few, small, mountain ranges exist. The largest, spanning the length of the northeastern hemisphere of the singular continent, is home to the biggest variety of flora and fauna and is where the majority of sentient populations reside. Knowledge of what resides within the ocean is limited, but some speculate thousands of more flora and fauna might exist within the dark depths.

Physiology
Humanoid in form, all Draxieks have two Forms: a Living Form that appears far more organic and a Stone Form that seems to be an entire body of stone. While their Living Forms possess a wide range of variety in terms of hair colour, eye colour, height, body structure, and the like, there’s a hint of something less organic-like about their body that mimics the type of stone they are born from. Their Stone Form is less varied, though still possesses a range of qualities. With wings that are more for gliding than for flying, and prehensile tails, Draxieks possess talons and claws in this form, are taller than their Living Form, and more visibly have stone-skin that mimics their mineral type. Hair and eyes remain unchanged between forms, as do any body piercings. Clothing does not shift with a Draxieks’s form and can become damaged if not suitable for either Form after a shift. In addition, their Crystal Core–a gemstone or crystal with strange qualities that provide the Draxieks life–becomes exposed while in Stone Form. Often, it is located in the centre of their chest, but some individuals’ Cores are located on other parts of the body.

Culture & Society​

Draxieks are born from any number of stone types dependent upon the region in which a clan resides. The more variety within a clan, the more equitable societal behaviours tend to be. The less varied clans tend to develop/risk developing biased perceptions of types not found often in their region. A loose hierarchy exists within most clans with roles and ranks being influenced by a being’s age. As Draxieks are so long-lived, with the aging process slowing significantly upon reaching ~25-28 Cycles, adulthood is considered in phases: Young, Moderate, Middle Aged, Experienced/Wizened, and Elder. Clans are regularly guided by the Experienced and Elders, though it is not uncommon for Elder Draxieks to one day leave their clan and adopt a more nomadic lifestyle to search for new purposes, making room for newer generations to come into existence. Despite variances and differences amongst clans, nearly all Draxieks society has adopted the responsibility of being their planet’s caretakers, striving for a balance between all things living and necessary to life. Religion doesn’t play a huge role in their society, but many do consider a spiritualistic perspective.

Summary:
A rough, fierce-looking sort that generally care more about tending to herds, plants, or younglings rather than accepting your challenges of strength and ability. Draxieks are debated to either be Living Stone beings with organic, humanoid camouflage or humanoid beings with shapeshifting abilities that grant them a stone-like body for defence.

 

[OurBoyRoy]

(hello!! here's my boy to go with the species I posted in the Discord)

NAME: Feyrel von Ilileth
SPECIES: Basilisk
AGE: 37 Years
GENDER: Male (He/him)
SEXUALITY: Bisexual
BIRTHPLACE: Ophio
HEIGHT: 5'8" (177 cm)
OCCUPATION: Scout
APPEARANCE: Feyrel retains the same smooth, muscular body that all basilisks have. His body is covered in metallic scales that feel smooth to the touch. Sprouting like horns from his head and crawling down like spikes along his back are what looks to be finely shaped black gemstones with a red-orange undertone, giving off the illusion of them having a faint warm glow. These black gemstones, given to Feyrel when he became an acolyte, have been carefully carved into visually pleasing shapes. On his left arm are jutting turquoise gemstones that are clearly less manicured than the ones on his head and back. These arm gemstones burst out his wrist and grow down to the right, just above his elbow. Despite his time in the galactic community, Feyrel still dons the traditional robes worn by the acolytes of the goddess Ilileth. On his fingers are several different rings containing colorful gemstones. On his right arm is a gauntlet holding a particularly large, pale blue gemstone. Alongside his robes, Feyrel carries a black-paged book on his belt alongside several colorful vials full of media used to keep the living gemstones on his skin and in his jewelry healthy.

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BACKSTORY: As with any other basilisk on his homeworld, Feyrel was given to the temple his parents served when he was still an egg and raised by the priests alongside many other hatchlings. Feyrel grew up to be an acolyte, joining the priesthood in his early teens. Like all those before him, he was required to undergo a ceremony where onyx-like gemstones were planted inside his hand, granting him the psychokinetic abilities his temple was known for. Decades later, he took a position as a caretaker for the eggs given to the temple. Being a caretaker, placed Feyrel as a person of exceptional importance to the temple. When Ophio was ransacked by aliens, Feyrel was escorted out of the temple and to one of the few friendly ships that had landed on the planet. Intent on preserving some aspect of his homeworld, Feyrel collected as many eggs as he could from both his temple and elsewhere. He gathered as many gemstones as he could, placing small pieces inside rings. While it was sacrilegious for an acolyte to implant gemstones not given by the temple, Feyrel wanted to be certain he could protect the eggs he carried. Feyrel planted a turquoise gemstone into his arm that granted him the ability to create weak, bubble-like barriers before leaving his homeworld for good.

Since then, Feyrel has been stuck between wading through the cultural shock of living in a galaxy far more advance than that of his homeworld and providing for the many eggs left in his charge. Feyrel's innate anxiety has only heightened since leaving his homeworld. Desperate to make a good impression, Feyrel clambers to find commonality with anyone he speaks to, and becomes disquieted if a conversation goes awry. He is easily impressed and mildly terrified with the intricacy of modern technology. While he's intimidated by something as simple as a lightbulb, he's also giddy to learn more about other cultures and can gleefully ask questions for hours. Feyrel's seemingly timid nature makes him appear more naive than he truly is. He is painfully aware of the fate of his homeworld and the potential fate of his charges should he fail to provide an adequate home for them. He has spent years jumping from one job to another, trying to find anything that will grant him the right money, and discretion, to keep himself afloat. Joining the Observer's crew was just the latest job he has gotten in hopes of finding something more permeant to settle into.
SUMMARY: A quiet basilisk that is desperate to make a good first impression. His arrival on the Observer is followed by a desperate need to protect the clutch of eggs in his care and a desire to find his place in the galaxy.