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Unlike humans, however, the Asrai have limited dermal pigmentation. They are pasty white in pallor and this is a very beneficial adaptation. The lighter pigmentation allows the melatonin in their skin to better produce the critical metabolic vitamin D. Due to the dim light of their [[binary stars|Binary parent stars]], this is a critical adaption. | Unlike humans, however, the Asrai have limited dermal pigmentation. They are pasty white in pallor and this is a very beneficial adaptation. The lighter pigmentation allows the melatonin in their skin to better produce the critical metabolic vitamin D. Due to the dim light of their [[binary stars|Binary parent stars]], this is a critical adaption. | ||
As a result of this lighter skin color, Asrai tend to have hair in the lighter color ranges, usually | As a result of this lighter skin color, Asrai tend to have hair in the lighter color ranges, usually blonde, while darker tones such as blacks and reds are almost non-existent. | ||
There are "crack- | There are "crack-lick" crenelations that appears on the dermal surfaces of Asrai as they age. This is completely normal, and is believed to be the vestigial remains of some primitive protective plates that are no longer present. | ||
Asrai are very intelligent, and have a highly developed social structure and culture. They are a spiritual people, who believe in a race of deities known as the "Aowa" which means "The Most Ancient Ones". | Asrai are very intelligent, and have a highly developed social structure and culture. They are a spiritual people, who believe in a race of deities known as the "Aowa" which means "The Most Ancient Ones". | ||
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There has been some speculation as to the potential of the Asrai having once been much more technologically advanced, and due to unknown circumstances, losing that technology. | There has been some speculation as to the potential of the Asrai having once been much more technologically advanced, and due to unknown circumstances, losing that technology. | ||
As a result of the most widespread level of technology being that of a pre- | As a result of the most widespread level of technology being that of a pre-inductrial nature, it is best to assume that the general or average technological development of the Asrai civilization falls within the Classification D-. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The Asrai Culture is an exceptionally complex web of interlocking and hierarchal castes. There is a distinct series of caste controlled social levels. Those of the lower castes are generally only in direct interaction with those castes that border them directly, as well as those few castes that intersect with them. The lower the caste, the more menial and physically demanding the work that must be performed. The Inverse is also true, with the higher castes more generally focused upon intellectual or religious pursuits. | The Asrai Culture is an exceptionally complex web of interlocking and hierarchal castes. There is a distinct series of caste controlled social levels. Those of the lower castes are generally only in direct interaction with those castes that border them directly, as well as those few castes that intersect with them. The lower the caste, the more menial and physically demanding the work that must be performed. The Inverse is also true, with the higher castes more generally focused upon intellectual or religious pursuits. | ||
[[File:Asrai script.png|thumb| | [[File:Asrai script.png|thumb|right|500px|Asrai Written Script]] | ||
The higher the caste's position in society the fewer members of society within that caste. Thus through the application of the caste system, the members of the ruling elite within the upper castes rule the larger population of the lower castes. | The higher the caste's position in society the fewer members of society within that caste. Thus through the application of the caste system, the members of the ruling elite within the upper castes rule the larger population of the lower castes. | ||
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Spiritual beliefs are very widespread and most Asrai are dedicated to the worship of the Aowa. This strong spiritual focus is a result of the religious castes command and control over the other castes as a result of their access and knowledge gained from the Aowa. | Spiritual beliefs are very widespread and most Asrai are dedicated to the worship of the Aowa. This strong spiritual focus is a result of the religious castes command and control over the other castes as a result of their access and knowledge gained from the Aowa. | ||
==Asrai Religion== | ==Asrai Religion== | ||
[[File:Aowa Artifact.jpg|thumb|left|300px|An Aowa Artifact]] | |||
The Asrai have developed a religion based upon the discovery of some obviously ancient artifacts. The artifacts are believed to have originated with the '' | The Asrai have developed a religion based upon the discovery of some obviously ancient artifacts. The artifacts are believed to have originated with the ''Aowa'', a title which literally translates as "the Most Ancient Ones" | ||
These artifacts are believed to be gifts handed down from the Aowa, and are meant as puzzles that should be studied and unlocked in order to better understand the universe, science and their own lives. As a result of these beliefs, the Asrai, have developed an exceptionally complex religious caste to handle all matters related to the Aowa. | These artifacts are believed to be gifts handed down from the Aowa, and are meant as puzzles that should be studied and unlocked in order to better understand the universe, science and their own lives. As a result of these beliefs, the Asrai, have developed an exceptionally complex religious caste to handle all matters related to the Aowa. | ||
As the Aowa are believed to be divine and the Religious orders are believed to gain enlightenment from their studies of | As the Aowa are believed to be divine and the Religious orders are believed to gain enlightenment from their studies of Aoaa artifacts, texts and other teachings, they are de facto the leaders of the Asrai Society. | ||
There are several orders, each having a specific function in the religious orders. | There are several orders, each having a specific function in the religious orders. | ||
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===Scholars of the Reliquary=== | ===Scholars of the Reliquary=== | ||
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The Scholars of the Reliquary are the members of the Order of the Reliquary. Their primary religious function is to unlock the meanings found within the ancient artifacts that have been left behind by the Aowa. They are highly trained, being similar in training to Engineers, but only just so. They are the religious members who are in direct contact with the devices and artifacts that are recovered. They often disassemble them in order to better understand their function, purpose and meaning. As such, this order is the most technically adept of all the orders. | The Scholars of the Reliquary are the members of the Order of the Reliquary. Their primary religious function is to unlock the meanings found within the ancient artifacts that have been left behind by the Aowa. They are highly trained, being similar in training to Engineers, but only just so. They are the religious members who are in direct contact with the devices and artifacts that are recovered. They often disassemble them in order to better understand their function, purpose and meaning. As such, this order is the most technically adept of all the orders. | ||
===Order of the Baneful=== | ===Order of the Baneful=== | ||
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This order has the least connection to the actual Aowa. Their purpose is completely one of enforcement. They act as investigators, judges and police forces wherever they go. The majority of the members are highly indoctrinated in religious dogma. Among their tasks is the discernment and punishment of heretics, or breakers of the holy laws. They are brutish and are known for their unflinching duty to the orders. As such, they are highly effective and feared. | This order has the least connection to the actual Aowa. Their purpose is completely one of enforcement. They act as investigators, judges and police forces wherever they go. The majority of the members are highly indoctrinated in religious dogma. Among their tasks is the discernment and punishment of heretics, or breakers of the holy laws. They are brutish and are known for their unflinching duty to the orders. As such, they are highly effective and feared. | ||
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===Voice of the High Oracle=== | ===Voice of the High Oracle=== | ||
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The Voice of the High Oracle is the second most senior member of the Religious castes. His function is to interpret and communicate the orders of the High Oracle of the Golden Temple. He acts as the intermediary between the other members of the orders and the High Oracle. Only he sees and speaks with the High Oracle. It was he that determined that Layeela should be cast out as a heretic. | The Voice of the High Oracle is the second most senior member of the Religious castes. His function is to interpret and communicate the orders of the High Oracle of the Golden Temple. He acts as the intermediary between the other members of the orders and the High Oracle. Only he sees and speaks with the High Oracle. It was he that determined that Layeela should be cast out as a heretic. | ||