Gelum
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Homeworld | Singulon |
| Habitats | Deserts and rocky plains, maintained facilities |
| Unique Traits | Gelatinous bodies |
| Writer(s) | Who are YOU? |
"Optional species quote or defining cultural phrase." — Someone from this species
Once comprised of more conventional beings, generations of intense arcane experimentation and prolonged exposure to unstable energies reshaped the Gelum into fluid, slime-based entities, their bodies no longer bound to fixed structures, although most retain humanoid shapes and floating bones and organs within. This provides the Gelum with extraordinary adaptability and a unique relationship with magic, but at the cost of physical stability. To survive, many Gelum rely on external frameworks, whether mechanical or arcane, to maintain cohesion in environments not attuned to their altered state. This can be something as simple as wearing arcane supports. Many are semi-transparent, but some are known to be opaque. Native to the inner reaches of Singulon, they are the architects behind one of the most audacious feats in known space: the creation and containment of an artificial singularity, which they harness as both a power source and a focus for advanced magical study. Among other species, the Gelum are often regarded with a mix of awe and unease. They embody both the potential and the danger of pushing beyond natural limits, living proof that mastery over reality can unmake one’s self just as easily as it can elevate it.
Core Worldview
What is this species' outlook on the world? What is their main mentality?
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
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Concept Art
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