Caelune
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Homeworld | Stratos (Continent of F'teros) |
| Habitats | Unknown |
| Unique Traits | Harpy-like wings (feathers along arms)
(In rare cases) Multiple sets of wings (on head, neck, lower back, legs etc) |
| Writer(s) | Jay and Kay :] ! |
"And unto us the Child of Stars descended, for we were in plight, and they were our salvation." — The head of the Church of Salvism
The Caelune are a harpy-like species that inhabits the sphere of Stratos alongside the Sonyx on the continent of F'teros. Caelune all can possess a variety of bird-like features, but a constant among all Caelune are the feathers along their arms that allow them to catch Stratos’ wind currents and glide along long distances. Caelune architecture consist of both tall towers made for landing by air, as well as grounded structures, as not all Caelune are capable of nor enjoy gliding. Within the past century, the Caelune experienced an extreme religious uprising that uprooted the majority of their systems and rid them of centuries of knowledge on medicine and technology, leading most non-religious Caelune to leave Stratos. This religion consists of worshipping the Nullstar and the Nullchild, a representative of the Nullstar said to have appeared and "bring salvation" to the Caelune from a great agricultural famine from millennia before. The reason for the Caelune to have an interest in the mission depends on the individual, with some joining the mission for the reason of widening their understanding of the god they worship, while other Caelune wish to reconnect with other planets and hopefully bring technology and medicine back to the Caelune continents on Stratos.
Core Worldview
Pre-religious uprising, the Caelune were an incredibly outgoing and inventive people, always looking for new ways to advance their civilization. They held a bit of a self-righteous air about them, but this has never stopped them from ultimately doing good, even if it's from a bit of a pretentious place.
Post-religious uprising (which is what player characters will be focused on), the Caelune are an incredibly stubborn and pious people, whether for better or for worse. They believe
Physiology and Design
What do these guys look like physically? Why? What adaptations to their environment do they have? How long do they live (feel free to scale this based on human lifespans, feel free to take the number I supplied for Odyssey's worldbuilding)
Social Structures and Community
Are there cities? Towns? How do families work? Hierarchy? Governance?
Religion and Spirituality
What do they believe in religiously, if at all? Are there gods? Do they worship the Nullstar? Fear it?
Technology and Science
Here you guys can expand. If there's a specialty relating to one field or another, include it. Are they especially good at invention? Chemistry? Biology? You can also add a section for literature and artisinal aspects if you would like.
Traditional Clothing and Fashion
I urge you to think of what would be practical to wear given the species' line of work and environment, but also how the species would choose to dress and accessorize given their biology and physical traits. Have fun with this!
Occupations
The point of this section is to list some fields that this species could specialize in to give people more ideas for their character.
Starships and Space Travel
What does travel look like for this species? What do ships native to their planet look like? Do they travel often? Do they have bustling ports or are they more closed off?
Cultural Quirks and Daily Life
A big trivia section, basically. I'd encourage incorporating animal mannerisms and fun little traits that don't fit anywhere else.
Notable Locations
List important places tied to this species.
Interactions With Other Species
Especially the other species that they share the planet with. You may need to work with the other teams for this. But I'd like to see this section just to foster more player interactions from the get-go. It's easy plot hooks.
Inspiration Images
Add visual references here!
Concept Art
Add actual concept art here, stuff we made!
