Norian

Norians are a species that originated in the Chrystalis Universe. They made their first contact with Ayenee in 2350 NSD. (1997).

This is version 3.0 of the Norian Species Sheet.

• Norians can withstand low oxygen, high nitrogen environments.
• Norians prefer the dark, and have to wear coverings to protect themselves in brightly lit environments.
• Norians are very agile and have improved endurance, but have less than average physical strength.
• Norians have highly developed minds, and are encouraged to pursue knowledge and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the universe.

The physiology of the Norian species.

Norians are a versatile, evolved, and diverse species with several variants due to environmental differences that forced evolutionary differences between the various worlds the species has occupied since antiquity. While space travel was not developed until much later in the timeline, the Norians gained access to planetary gates developed by the ancients which allowed their travel and colonization of other worlds pre-space travel.

Norians are a humanoid race with slender pointed ears typical of elven-like species. They stand taller than most elven-type races ranging in size from 5.2 to 6.1 feet. Males and females are sexually dimorphic; males tend to be larger in stature than females.

Form follows function. Women are more agile than their male counterparts. Their figures tend to be leaner, with hips fit for childbearing. Females have breasts, but though far from large curvy figures. As in most humanoid species, reproduction is nearly the same. Male and female mate. The female becomes pregnant, carries the child for 18 months, and bears the child.

Norians can live approximately 1600 years with some individuals reaching even 1700 years of age.

Lorenz was the first world the Norians colonized after their discovery of the planetary gates on their homeworld. It was a beautiful densely forested world that of all the worlds they would later colonize would be the closest to the conditions of their actual homeworld. Due to the ideal environment, few evolutionary mutations were made. The majority of Norians are part of this sub-species.

A rare Norian sub-species as that most were killed with the destruction of their homeworld during the Second Umarian War. Telgath was a high gravity world that was colonized after the age of biological engineering. The Myrmidon Corporation designed the Telgath body to withstand the stresses of the world they once lived on.

The Dysterian Norians were from the Dysterian Colonies of the former Norian Galactic Federation. Their homeworld was destroyed along with almost all of their sub-species. This sub-species is non-playable.

Vespens are the newest sub-species of the Norians. They were genetically engineered in the Vespa Lekera System by Aester Aerum Eitan I. They notably all have pink hair, a pale complexion, and have bioluminescent genetic markings on their faces. They are rare and require permission to be played.

Some unique biology of Norians:

• Vanadium and Hemoglobin Based Blood - Their blood has a low oxygen requirement due to the ability to also utilize nitrogen using vanadium-based compounds. This allows them to have a 60% lower oxygen requirement than other species, yet they require a high nitrogen atmosphere. The biological result of this is spiral-shaped lungs that have a greater surface area to dissolve gases.
• Upper and Lower Heart - Their hearts are two four-chambered hearts, one in the right area of the chest and one directly beneath the lower left ribs. This developed due to their evolutionary requirement for a more enhanced circulatory system due to their dissolved blood gas requirements.
• Two Muscle Types - Some of their muscles are composed of specialized cells which allow the build-up of carbon dioxide and other wastes. They allow for extremely quick movement but rely on the durability of their normal muscles to sustain movements after the initial burst. In general, Norians tend to be faster and more flexible in comparison to other humans but are weaker. (With some sub-species exceptions for the Telgath)

Other natural abilities:

• Telepathy - Norian telepathy is highly advanced, it operates in specialized bond channels called vespers. Telepathy is a very important part of the Norian language.

Most Norians are herbivores however some have adapted to an omnivore diet.

Norians are sexually dimorphic and have typical genitalia. ²⁾ Women are more agile than their male counterparts. Their figures tend to be leaner, with hips fit for childbearing. Females have breasts, but though far from large curvy figures. As in most humanoid species, reproduction is nearly the same. Male and female mate. The female becomes pregnant, carries the child for 18 months, and bears the child.

Norians can live approximately 1600 years with some individuals reaching even 1700 years of age.

The Norians do possess body transfer technology through integrated digital essence (IDE), somewhat similar to that used by the Yamatai Star Empire. The technology is limited to the social elite and military and is not available to every citizen. Citizens often enlist in the military to gain access to technology.

The Elite have started using husks to engage in sexual relations for recreation with other species to prevent spiritual contamination and risk of procreation out of species. ³⁾

This page was originally created by Andrew on Mon 15-03-21.