Another Fact Sheet
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Race name: Orealyianis
Reason or meaning of name: Originally called "Orealyians", after the "ORly?" meme, but was changed to "Orealyianis" to differentiate them from their previous form.
Nicknames given to the race by other races or groups: By "The" Empire: Crud, garbage, muck, "(an) Owned", pets, property, among other derogatory terms used to define things of extremely low rank.
Reasons or meanings of nicknames: By "The" Empire: Used to denote their perceived to be "inferior" state.
Where does this race live?: Their true origin is unknown, as far as currently available data is concerned. However, according to records that are available, they were first seen living on a long gone planet in a galaxy far away. Since the reunification and reestablishment of the nation, they have taken to living on artificial planets within the Athanatsu Star System.
What is the environment around them like?: Their original home's environment was quite bland. Entire landscapes filled with nothing but purple vegetation, with some green grassland-like areas. Some small creatures, but nothing larger than a hamster. Their current residence is purely artificial. However, they have, since settling down in Athanatsu, constructed a planet which is as accurate a replica of their original home as they can make.
How have they adapted to it?: It seems that they have been at the top of their homeworld's foodchain right from the get go. This might be tied to their unknown origin.
How does it affect them?: They were originally docile, benevolent and extremely gullible, but has since toughened up due to the adversities that they have faced since their world was subjugated.
How is their society organized?: Their government is a monarchy ruled by a family that is seemingly of a different breed, with greater size, strength, intelligence and overall capacity. This, however, is offset by their greater degree of responsibility.
If there is a hierarchy, what is it based on?: Hierarchy is based on a mix of merit and level of life experience.
How do these people govern themselves?: The monarchy controls most of the economy through government-run companies, though small private-run companies are also present. Citizens are mostly, if not all, law-abiding, with extreme congenital disorders being the only cause of criminal deviance.
Do they live in an empire?: No.
A league of nations?: No. They have always been a single nation, with the nomadic era being the only exception.
How are leaders chosen?: Leaders are chosen through lineage.
How large is the society?: Sprawling. It includes every single Orealyianis in the galaxy and all Orealyian refugees that are still making their way to Athanatsu from other galaxies.
Is this race the only intelligent species on their world?: Yes.
If so, how do they feel about this?: Not much of an issue for them.
===Biological Anatomy===
Is the race unicellular or multicellular?: Multicellular.
How does the race breathe?: They breath through their skin.
What is the circulatory system like?: The usual, but with gas entering and leaving the bloodstream directly from the skin.
What and how does the race eat?: They eat plants, animals and a good chink of minerals. They eat through their two nipper-mouths and one tail-mouth.
How does the race grow/mature?: They begin life as eggs, which then hatch to reveal a child which in all respects is exactly like an adult, only a lot smaller. Maturity takes about twenty years.
How do they reproduce?: One person impregnates another person, which then lays an egg.
Are they warm or cold-blooded?: By Terran standards, they will be classified as warmblooded.
What kind of symmetry does this race possess?: Bilateral symmetry.
Where are their sense organs located?: They have an eye on their heads, a pair of antennae on top of their heads, taste and smell receptors in their nipper- and tail-mouths and smell, touch and sound sensors located throughout their body.
How are bodily wastes eliminated?: Solids and liquids are excreted via their tail-mouths. Gases are released via the skin.
What is the body cavity like? Are the organs specialized or highly developed?: Most organs are located in the middle section of their snake-like torso. Most organs are pretty basic but very strong and resilient at the same time.
What kind of structural support does the race have?: Aside from bone-like internal support, their inner skin layers are also very resilient to stresses.
How does your race move?: Quadrupedal locomotion.
Does it move?: Yes.
How does it grip things?: With it's nipper-mouths.
Does it have opposable thumbs?: No. Though, the nippers are opposed.
Or prehensile tails or limbs like an elephant or octopus?: Nada.
From where did the race’s "hands" develop?: From it's mouth.
What kind of opposable thumb do they have?: Not applicable.
Could the hands have evolved from something other than the forefeet?: Uh, yeah.
What is the nervous system like?: The brain is located in the head while the spinal cord is located along the torso. Peripheral nervous system is spread throughout the body.
Does the race have a central nervous system?: Yes.
Is the race intelligent?: Yes.
Do they operate on instinct alone?: No.
Physical Appearance and Physiology: My fingers are getting tired. Just check this on the other sections, mmkay?
===Culture===
Are there subraces or subcultures?: They have two subraces, the common Orealyianis and the royal Orealyianis. They do not have subcultures.
What are the rules of the society as far as gender is concerned?: This.How are children treated?: With all the wuv in the world. :3 Though, seriously, they are raised with love, discipline, knowledge and respect.
Is there some kind of coming of age ceremony?: Not really.
How does this society educate its children?: Children are both schooled at home and at educational institutions. This fosters strong familial ties, exemplary discipline and satisfactory self-esteem while still maintaining a high level of conventional knowledge.
Are children taught by their elders?: Yes.
Is there a state-supported system of public schools, open to all citizens or are there private institutions open only to certain classes or groups?: Public education is free, though you can seek for a personal mentor.
What sorts of knowledge are not allowed?: None. Children, however, are closely guided by society so as not to abuse pieces of knowledge with great destructive potential.
How severe are the penalties for breaking these laws for the teacher?: They are stripped of their license either temporarily or permanently. Some fare worse in extremely dire cases.
For the student?: If done out of negligence, they will be punished accordingly.
Do certain professions require different schooling?: Yes. This is especially apparent later in life, when professions start to split. Some might even require one-on-one tutorship.
What is considered the minimum level of education necessary to be a successful adult?: None. Knowledge is just one piece of the great pie that is success.
How are pregnant people treated?: With utmost respect and care.
How are the elderly treated?: With great respect, especially regarding the wiser ones.
How does this affect the raising of children?: Children are respectful of advice given by people that are more experienced than them.
The transmission of knowledge?: OREALYIAN, MOTHERLOVER! IS YOU TALKING THE IT?! Formal in school, though, may vary at home. Telling of life experiences and it's lessons are encouraged.
The concept of lineage and family?: Family is to be treasured, as well as lineage. However, parasitism is greatly frowned upon.
How does this race view the physically, mentally and emotionally disabled?: They are people, just like everyone else. They just need a hand to guide them and help them achieve their dreams using their own efforts. Spoon feeding them, especially in unnecessary circumstances, is discouraged as it promotes overdependence. As the old saying goes: "Give a dude a..."
Who are considered to be disabled?: People who are unable to independently perform activities of daily living.
What are racial views on intoxication?: Getting intoxicated distorts the senses and causes many a patron of taverns to wake up in the hospital, or not at all.
Is there a stigma associated with being intoxicated or is it just part of life or is it viewed as part of a religious ceremony?: See above.
What makes people intoxicated?: Almost anything that is in excess.
What does this race consider to be deviant behavior?: Disregard for others' rights and responsibilities.
Why are these people considered deviant and is the label fair or not?: The deviants do not respect the law of equivalence, and thus disrupts the balance of society. It is fair since they willfully took other people's rights, knowing that they simultaneously discarded theirs'.
What is considered criminal behavior?: Anything that breaks the Universal Law willfully.
How is crime detected and how is it punished?: Security measures are pretty much everywhere. People are punished in such a way that they learn to be better citizens after serving their sentence and pay the complete price for what they did to their victims. This varies from case to case.
How is marriage arranged?: There are no arranged marriages.
What type of marriage civil union is common?: Not applicable.
Where do married, unified couples live?: They usually move out of their parents to prove their independence and to not be a burden. When their parents are finally retired, the couple usually takes them in and supports them. It's not rare to see an entire clan living in the same neighborhood.
What is a marriage ceremony like?: They are solemnly united by a priest. They then go to a specially prepared venue where they party to the night.
What other ceremonies are important and why?: Reunification Day (The day the Orealyian nation was reestablished.), Liberation Day (The day "The" Empire's occupation of their old homeworld ended.), The Week of Mourning (The week following their old homeworld's destruction.), New Year's Celebration, Bisiriadne Day (The day the replica of their homeworld was completed.), among others.
How is death viewed?: Tragic. Though, there is some joy in that the deceased will one day be reunited with the ancient ones.
What is the funeral ritual?: The deceased is viewed one last time before being laid to rest in a complex that houses all deceased Orealyianis. So that one day...
How is grieving handled?: Through silence and general solemnity.
How long do they last?: About a week or so.
How is inheritance determined?: By the dying person's will. Not having that, it is divided equally amongst the recipients. However, people dying without a will is quite uncommon in Orealyianis society.
How important is birth order?: Not really. However, older ones should help guide their younger siblings. While younger ones give regard to their elder siblings' experience.
How is the family organized?: In any order they wish, but with children taught and under the authority of their elders.
Who is in charge?: The one who is more reliable at the task.
How are children named?: First name is given by their parents. Surnames are taken from either couple's surnames.
Is there some kind of ritual to it?: Nah.
Does a person’s name change through time?: They can apply for a name change once they're old enough. Also, one may acquire a title through his works.
Are names considered powerful?: In themselves, no.
Does a person have a private name and a public name?: No.
How does this race relate to other sentient beings?: They generally want to stay peaceful with everyone, though, will step up to defend themselves and others.
Do they recognize other beings as sentient?: Yes.
How is this race perceived by its enemies and/or allies?: To their allies, very polite, orderly, compassionate and disciplined, though a bit too emotional for some people's tastes. As for their enemies, the Orealyianis is considered jackshiz by "The" Empire and overly intrusive by other adversaries.
Why are these groups enemies or allies?: They just wanna generally help out everyone. "They", however, consider them as trash, since they were once an Imperial colony, and to "Their" eyes, always will be.
Have these alliances changed over the years?: Not enough time has passed to give a definite answer.
What does the race consider to be the ideals of their society?: The virtue of the Universal Law accepted by people under their own volition and for the betterment of all.
What is the worst thing you could do if you were a member of this race?: Omnicide.
What is the best and most noble thing you could do if you were a member of this race?: Follow the Law with all your mind, body and heart.
What personality traits does this race admire?: Discipline, courteousness, sympathy, justice, wisdom and, most of all, love.
What personality traits does this race despise?: Chaos, disregard, apathy, injustice, foolishness and, most of all, hate.
Who or what does this race consider beautiful?: Peace, love and wisdom.
What is valuable to this race?: The Universal Law and all virtues therein.
Do they like pie?: Hell yeah!
Well, that took a while. Questions and comments are always appreciated.
