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===== What is a Vekimen, why play one? ===== | ===== What is a Vekimen, why play one? ===== | ||
- | What is a Vekimen? The Vekimen have been called many things, but the one thing that is for sure is that they are one of the least " | + | What is a Vekimen? The Vekimen have been called many things, but the one thing that is for sure is that they are one of the least " |
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+ | This is part of the pull. They are instinctive. They focus on what is important for survival. Eating, sleeping, and mating | ||
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+ | By playing a Vekimen, you will be able to play a creature that is experiencing the life of more complex, culturally diverse world without knowledge of how to live in it. A perfect foundation for a diverse, deep character built entirely through roleplay! | ||
===== Basic details ===== | ===== Basic details ===== | ||
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=== Clan Name === | === Clan Name === | ||
Clan names are, by far, the most important name you will be choosing as a player. This is because the Clan Names make very large physical and social changes and expectations of your character. The four clans available to you, are Laderen, Kiraten, Sivaro, and Morioka. Think of Clans almost like sub-species. There is a fifth Clan, the Sohodin, but this name is a punishment. | Clan names are, by far, the most important name you will be choosing as a player. This is because the Clan Names make very large physical and social changes and expectations of your character. The four clans available to you, are Laderen, Kiraten, Sivaro, and Morioka. Think of Clans almost like sub-species. There is a fifth Clan, the Sohodin, but this name is a punishment. | ||
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- | * Sivaro: The Sivaro are best described as walking talking super-computers. Supremely intelligent with a curiosity that gets them in far too much trouble. Physically, Sivaro are of medium | + | * **Laderen((Common)): ** The Laderen, by far, are the easiest Clan to play for those who want to be friendly with others and lack the estranged idiosyncracies that the many of the Vekimen |
- | * Kiranten: The Kiraten are brutes, plain and simple. Short, stocky, violent, and generally simple creatures, they embody what the Vekimen at their core are. They care little for social interaction and seeing a Kiraten in a position more than Canon Fodder or Labour is a highly rare sight indeed. Visually, the Kiraten have thick, bulky appearances that are often more feral than other Clans. Socially they are gruff, rude, reclusive, and will generally indulge in what they want regardless of what others think. | + | |
- | * Sohodin: A Sohodin is a Vekimen that has been maimed in a way that a Vekimen cannot naturally repair. The vekimen | + | |
- | * Morioka: The Morioka Clan is a strange clan, one that breaks the general view. A Vekimen of the Morioka Clan can be from any of the previous four clans. These are the Vekimen who were familyless and taken in by the [[faction: | + | |
+ | * **Kiranten((Uncommon)): ** The Kiraten are brutes, plain and simple. Short, stocky, violent, and generally simple creatures, they embody what the Vekimen at their core are. They care little for social interaction and seeing a Kiraten in a position more than Canon Fodder or Labour is a highly rare sight indeed. Visually, the Kiraten have thick, bulky appearances that are often more feral than other Clans. Socially they are gruff, rude, reclusive, and will generally indulge in what they want regardless of what others think. | ||
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+ | * **Sohodin((Very Rare)): ** A Sohodin is a Vekimen that has been maimed in a way that a Vekimen cannot naturally repair. The Vekimen | ||
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==== Family and Marriage === | ==== Family and Marriage === | ||
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== Family Unit == | == Family Unit == | ||
- | The Vekimen hold a very loose definition of the term family, and how each Vekimen is placed in that circle. Since the race started to die out, inbreeding has become all but unavoidable. The family is everyone, so now Family does not mean blood relation. | + | The Vekimen hold a very loose definition of the term "family", and how each Vekimen is placed in that circle. Since the race started to die out, inbreeding has become all but unavoidable. The family is everyone, so now Family does not mean blood relation. |
- | Within Komodo City, there are many Dens. There are the Family Dens, the Main Den, the Maternity Dens, and the Childs | + | Within Komodo City, there are many Dens((Places of Communal Living)). There are the Family Dens, the Main Den, the Maternity Dens, and the Younglings |
- | The Child will then be sent to the Childs | + | The Youngling |
- | The Main Den is a Den of Free Agents more or less. It is the least comfortable den, given its vast size. Vekimen who did not have the ability for whatever reason are sent to this Den. Here they await the opportunity to join a Family Den with someone. It is uncommon that a Vekimen does not get into a Family Den at some point in their life. | + | The Main Den is a Den of Free Agents more or less. It is the least comfortable den, given its vast size. Vekimen who did not have the ability |
Family Dens are Dens that are specifically regulated to make perfect conditions for breeding. Family to the Vekimen is who you are willing to breed with, and given the nature of the Den, this desensitises most Vekimen to sexual relations. From here, the cycle repeats. | Family Dens are Dens that are specifically regulated to make perfect conditions for breeding. Family to the Vekimen is who you are willing to breed with, and given the nature of the Den, this desensitises most Vekimen to sexual relations. From here, the cycle repeats. | ||
- | What about interspecies relations? How does this work?! We know aliens can be confusing sometimes, but when you are confused, look for the path of least resistance, to begin with. A Vekimens | + | What about interspecies relations? How does this work?! We know aliens can be confusing sometimes, but when you are confused, look for the path of least resistance, to begin with. A Vekimen' |
Marriage | Marriage | ||
- | Marriage in the VDTF is an awkward subject, simply because they do not have a formal type of marriage. Everyone in a family are partners, there is no real idea of exclusivity within the Family unit. This does not mean that there are not sometimes fights for a partner. So, to quell this problem, the VDTF devised a system operated by the Family Heads. Should two Vekimen within the same family feel a strong bond with each other, then they will ask the Family Head to join them in what they call Niligi Yakme. While not a marriage in the grand scheme of things, respect for this bond was forced | + | Marriage in the VDTF is an awkward subject, simply because they do not have a formal type of marriage. Everyone in a family are partners, there is no real idea of exclusivity within the Family unit. This does not mean that there are not sometimes fights for a partner. So, to quell this problem, the VDTF devised a system operated by the Family Heads. Should two Vekimen within the same family feel a strong bond with each other, then they will ask the Family Head to join them in what they call Niligi Yakme. While not a marriage in the grand scheme of things, respect for this bond is enforced |
Those squishy non-Vekimen need to pay attention to this! This is your safe haven! Let's cut to the grit for a moment. You are considered a part of a Vekimen Family, they will treat you like one of the family. They will feed you, sleep with you, and in all likelihood, try to mate with you. I can see how being in a big pile of creatures who generally don't have the idea of exclusive partners could cause something of an issue. Niligi Yakme is your answer. So long as your lovely Vekimen Waifu or Husbando is near you, and you are bound to them like this, no other Vekimen can fight them for you. Now, if you decide to go for a nice, secluded walk then you might have some issues. Remember, stranger danger. Always use the buddy system! | Those squishy non-Vekimen need to pay attention to this! This is your safe haven! Let's cut to the grit for a moment. You are considered a part of a Vekimen Family, they will treat you like one of the family. They will feed you, sleep with you, and in all likelihood, try to mate with you. I can see how being in a big pile of creatures who generally don't have the idea of exclusive partners could cause something of an issue. Niligi Yakme is your answer. So long as your lovely Vekimen Waifu or Husbando is near you, and you are bound to them like this, no other Vekimen can fight them for you. Now, if you decide to go for a nice, secluded walk then you might have some issues. Remember, stranger danger. Always use the buddy system! | ||
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==== Birth Year ==== | ==== Birth Year ==== | ||
- | The Vekimen operate, technically, | + | The Vekimen operate, technically, |
Say your Vekimen is 10 Komodo Years old. This will be the year expected for administration purposes and should show up on your character sheet. The current Komodo Year is KY-01. KY-00 is not utilised in the Calendar, so your Vekimen will likely be born in Pre-Komodo Years. Indicate that with PKY-##. A number line as an example would be PKY-02, PKY-01, KY-01, KY-02. | Say your Vekimen is 10 Komodo Years old. This will be the year expected for administration purposes and should show up on your character sheet. The current Komodo Year is KY-01. KY-00 is not utilised in the Calendar, so your Vekimen will likely be born in Pre-Komodo Years. Indicate that with PKY-##. A number line as an example would be PKY-02, PKY-01, KY-01, KY-02. | ||
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==== Mouth ==== | ==== Mouth ==== | ||
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The Vekimens mouth is by far the least pleasant part of their body. Filled with razor-sharp teeth, venom spitting incisors, and their saliva has a bacteria in it that rots flesh in minutes with enough contact. Their tongues are generally 2 feet long and are the most sensitive parts of their body. Thankfully, the bacteria has a symbiotic relationship with the Vekimen, so they do not suffer from the malicious effects of it. Appearance wise, Vekimen mouths are plain and simply, disgusting. Their teeth are caked brownish black, their breath smells like rotting flesh, and their food rots to a liquid so they can swallow it properly. | The Vekimens mouth is by far the least pleasant part of their body. Filled with razor-sharp teeth, venom spitting incisors, and their saliva has a bacteria in it that rots flesh in minutes with enough contact. Their tongues are generally 2 feet long and are the most sensitive parts of their body. Thankfully, the bacteria has a symbiotic relationship with the Vekimen, so they do not suffer from the malicious effects of it. Appearance wise, Vekimen mouths are plain and simply, disgusting. Their teeth are caked brownish black, their breath smells like rotting flesh, and their food rots to a liquid so they can swallow it properly. | ||
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The psychological aspects of the Vekimen. | The psychological aspects of the Vekimen. | ||
==== Cultural specifics ==== | ==== Cultural specifics ==== | ||
- | The Vekimen are very prideful, nationalistic, | + | The Vekimen are very prideful, nationalistic, |
Otherwise, Vekimen culture is rather violent. They take what they want. Food, objects of interest, even sex. They are also very open about this. Walking through a Vekimen city, it would not be hard pressed to see Vekimen fighting, eating, or mating on the streets. The strong protect the weak, and the weak serve the strong, so consent is not something that is a concern to the Vekimen over-all. It is merely a fact of life to them. Individual Vekimen may have different views, but this is the norm overall. | Otherwise, Vekimen culture is rather violent. They take what they want. Food, objects of interest, even sex. They are also very open about this. Walking through a Vekimen city, it would not be hard pressed to see Vekimen fighting, eating, or mating on the streets. The strong protect the weak, and the weak serve the strong, so consent is not something that is a concern to the Vekimen over-all. It is merely a fact of life to them. Individual Vekimen may have different views, but this is the norm overall. | ||
=== Personality, | === Personality, | ||
- | Your Vekimens | + | Your Vekimen' |
=== External Social Norms === | === External Social Norms === | ||
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Well, we are glad you asked. | Well, we are glad you asked. | ||
- | Edtoto Nar' | + | [[character: |
- | Zoia Morioka, on the other hand, became accidentally internet famous when she discovered that high amounts of sugar have quite the strange effect on her brain and became quite the... promiscuous little alien. Adult Entertainment star almost over night! Talk about instant success! | + | [[character: |
- | Daran Ist' | + | [[character: |
The Vekimen are a delight to play if you embrace your inner strangeness and look at the world through a more black and white lens. This doesn' | The Vekimen are a delight to play if you embrace your inner strangeness and look at the world through a more black and white lens. This doesn' | ||
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===== OOC Notes ===== | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
- | [[user: | + | * All art commissioned by [[user: |
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