General
Thavmain
(pronounce Thav-ma-in) live on the planet Thavma. Normally, all races
of Thavmain have a dark, royal purple appearance of color in their skin.
The appearances of different Thavmain races change based off current
emotional state and the specific race.
Emotional
extremes, however, can lead to catastrophic events (which we will get to
another day, in an ancient Thavmain lore story of Mevo). For this
reason, Thavmain law sends young children off to schools known as continentias, where they learn to heavily control one's emotional state. Afterwards, small controlled changes can be used
as an "ability" in a "touch"-like manner. "Orbs” were developed as
weapons, that when tapped into these small changes, a Thavmain can turn the orbs into small race specific grenades
that burst into fire, ice, etc. They can also be used in a more serene manner.
The
highly controlled nature of Thavmains and their emotions stems from
their religious beliefs. It is the belief that the gods are inside
everyone, as the powers and appearance changes come from
within. In their mind, therefore, destroying any life is destroying
these deities. This belief makes the Thavmains peaceful creatures,
unless highly threatened or failure to go through a continentia.
On Thavma, a single plant grows which produces a fruit known as Edian. Edian consists of the entire Thavmain diet. Outside Thavma, Edian goes by the slang term forbidden fruit. When eaten by non-Thavmains, other species experience an extreme mental breakdown due to an influx of many severe emotional changes at once. Interestingly, when around other species, Thavmains can go long periods of time without eating. It is believed that the emotions around them of other species nourish them in some way.
Menoetians
The largest race of Thavmains is the Menoetians. The Menoetians morph
from the royal purple color into a flame-like appearance in the skin,
triggered by anger or intense passion. They have a heavy belief that the
mortality of everything is special, giving them an instinctual desire to have control
over these emotions. This control is necessary, as extremely unstable
anger can lead to a massive explosion. Without this control, Menoetians
tend to be rash in behavior.
Ancient Thavmain lore suggests the Menoetians began the
tradition of heavy self control and training at continentias.
The story goes that a Menoetian mother named Mevo, created an unstable
reaction over the unexpected loss of a
child. This reaction led to the complete destruction of the mythical
ancient city of Thamok. Afterwards, the Thavma Decree was believed to be
enacted, creating continentias and the teaching of self-control, to prevent such an event to occur again.
A separate telling of this tale has Mevo being a heavily outspoken
critic of the Thavma Decree. In this version, Mevo's child is abducted
to silence her. After the passing of the law, her child was killed
anyway, thus creating the catalyst that destroyed Thamok.
Although there is discrepancy in the tale, the vast majority of Menoetian believe in the Thavma Decree. Currently, however, there is a small subset of Menoetian called the Mevoi (named after Mevo) in rebellion to free themselves of this "oppression." The Mevoi make their base on a small planet near Thavma called Yuvos.
Anemoian
The Anemoian are really a collection of three races of Thavmain. The three sub-races of Anemonians are the Boreaians, the Favonians, and the Notosians. As children, all Anemoians change into a grey appearance with what seems to be slight control of the wind with pain. As Anemoians mature and go through the continentias, they become more like their sub-race. As adults, Anemoians still can display this grey appearance. It is unknown how the Anemoians associated with the wind and other Thavmains, like the Menoetians, did not.
Boreaian
The Boreaians change to an cold, blue ice-like appearance in their skin due to fear. With uncontrolled fear, they can freeze those around them. Boreaians typically live in the northern regions of Thavma, where it is typically seasonally cold.
Favonian
The Favonians can change into a somewhat invisible appearance. They are the only Thavmains to which no changes occur to the Thavmain weapon orb. Unlike other Thavmains, who use their own emotions to change their appearance, Favonians tap into the sadness and grief of others.
Favonians use of stealth makes them excellent thieves and spies. For this reason, any lost belonging is said to have been stolen by a Favonian. The common saying goes, "taken and stolen, by a Favonian!" There is also a small fraction for support of Mevoi among the Favonians.
Notosian
The Notosians change to a yellow appearance with an electric ability with heavy concern. Typically, Notosians are found the the southern regions of Thavma. These southern regions are still fairly warm, unlike their northern counterparts, which is believed to be due to more of an electric atmosphere created by the large concentration on Notosian in the region.
Anemoian Determination
Typically, an Anemoian will display as one sub-race in adulthood. The determination of which sub-race an Anemoian child will become is largely genetic. Data shows that Favonian appears to be recessive to both Boreanian and Notosian. There have been a few reports where parents of the same sub-race will have a offspring of a different sub-race (i.e. Boreaian parents having a Favonian offspring), but this is rare. Even more rare, is when Anemoian can display multiple appearances. No record ever, however, has shown an Anemoian displaying all three sub-races as an adult.
Other Facts
Planet System
As already noted, Thavmains live on the planet Thavma. Thamva has no moons, but has a significantly smaller plant that orbits very close to Thavma called Yuvos. Yuvos is home to the rebellion organization of Mevoi. The other planet in the Thavma system is Nulli, which is uninhabitable.
Cities
The capitol city of Thavma is Munera. Other major cities include Minoci (near Munera), Perma Dui (southern city), Frovi (northern city), and Yuu. There is also believed to be an ancient city of Thamok, although the original location is unknown. Mevoi make their home on Yuvos at a place they call Mevoi Raa. Below is a map of Thavma.
Government
Every race of Thavmain elects a representative to speak on their behalf at Munera with the three different Anemoians each getting a representative. The Munera representatives vote once every two years on the Muneric, the head of all Thavmains. The Muneric must not be a member of the Munera representatives. The current Muneric is a Menoetian named Ethe Demosthenes.
The Mevoi are lead by Ajan Ephialti, in a military command fashion.
Weapons
The only weapon on Thavma is the orb. a Thavmain can turn the orbs into small race specific grenades:
Menoetian: Fireball
Amemoians-
Boreaian: Ice blast
Favonian: No effect
Notosian: Electric shock
Other Thavma Inhabitants
As stated before, the only other species/creature/plant that is natural to Thavma is a single plant which produces a fruit known as Edian. Outside Thavma, Edian goes by the slang term forbidden fruit.
As the Thavmains are relatively peaceful, species from around the Alucinatio Mentis universe travel to/from or make Thavma their home.
Although there is discrepancy in the tale, the vast majority of Menoetian believe in the Thavma Decree. Currently, however, there is a small subset of Menoetian called the Mevoi (named after Mevo) in rebellion to free themselves of this "oppression." The Mevoi make their base on a small planet near Thavma called Yuvos.
Anemoian
The Anemoian are really a collection of three races of Thavmain. The three sub-races of Anemonians are the Boreaians, the Favonians, and the Notosians. As children, all Anemoians change into a grey appearance with what seems to be slight control of the wind with pain. As Anemoians mature and go through the continentias, they become more like their sub-race. As adults, Anemoians still can display this grey appearance. It is unknown how the Anemoians associated with the wind and other Thavmains, like the Menoetians, did not.
Boreaian
The Boreaians change to an cold, blue ice-like appearance in their skin due to fear. With uncontrolled fear, they can freeze those around them. Boreaians typically live in the northern regions of Thavma, where it is typically seasonally cold.
Favonian
The Favonians can change into a somewhat invisible appearance. They are the only Thavmains to which no changes occur to the Thavmain weapon orb. Unlike other Thavmains, who use their own emotions to change their appearance, Favonians tap into the sadness and grief of others.
Favonians use of stealth makes them excellent thieves and spies. For this reason, any lost belonging is said to have been stolen by a Favonian. The common saying goes, "taken and stolen, by a Favonian!" There is also a small fraction for support of Mevoi among the Favonians.
Notosian
The Notosians change to a yellow appearance with an electric ability with heavy concern. Typically, Notosians are found the the southern regions of Thavma. These southern regions are still fairly warm, unlike their northern counterparts, which is believed to be due to more of an electric atmosphere created by the large concentration on Notosian in the region.
Anemoian Determination
Typically, an Anemoian will display as one sub-race in adulthood. The determination of which sub-race an Anemoian child will become is largely genetic. Data shows that Favonian appears to be recessive to both Boreanian and Notosian. There have been a few reports where parents of the same sub-race will have a offspring of a different sub-race (i.e. Boreaian parents having a Favonian offspring), but this is rare. Even more rare, is when Anemoian can display multiple appearances. No record ever, however, has shown an Anemoian displaying all three sub-races as an adult.
Other Facts
Planet System
As already noted, Thavmains live on the planet Thavma. Thamva has no moons, but has a significantly smaller plant that orbits very close to Thavma called Yuvos. Yuvos is home to the rebellion organization of Mevoi. The other planet in the Thavma system is Nulli, which is uninhabitable.
Cities
The capitol city of Thavma is Munera. Other major cities include Minoci (near Munera), Perma Dui (southern city), Frovi (northern city), and Yuu. There is also believed to be an ancient city of Thamok, although the original location is unknown. Mevoi make their home on Yuvos at a place they call Mevoi Raa. Below is a map of Thavma.
Government
Every race of Thavmain elects a representative to speak on their behalf at Munera with the three different Anemoians each getting a representative. The Munera representatives vote once every two years on the Muneric, the head of all Thavmains. The Muneric must not be a member of the Munera representatives. The current Muneric is a Menoetian named Ethe Demosthenes.
The Mevoi are lead by Ajan Ephialti, in a military command fashion.
Weapons
The only weapon on Thavma is the orb. a Thavmain can turn the orbs into small race specific grenades:
Menoetian: Fireball
Amemoians-
Boreaian: Ice blast
Favonian: No effect
Notosian: Electric shock
Other Thavma Inhabitants
As stated before, the only other species/creature/plant that is natural to Thavma is a single plant which produces a fruit known as Edian. Outside Thavma, Edian goes by the slang term forbidden fruit.
As the Thavmains are relatively peaceful, species from around the Alucinatio Mentis universe travel to/from or make Thavma their home.
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