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 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.
    
-  * **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 have. Appearance wise, they are strong, tall, well built, and have a general visual appeal to them that the other Clans often lack. Males have nicely toned muscles that are well maintained in general, while the females often have generous, smooth curves. Personality wise, they are generally charismatic. This can be used for good or for evil, but generally, a Laderen will be manipulative, using a strange sense of empathy to get on the good side of all but those who wholly desire nothing to do with them. +  * **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 have. Appearance wise, they are strong, tall, well built, and have a general visual appeal to them that the other Clans often lack. Males have nicely toned muscles that are well maintained in general, while the females often have generous, smooth curves. Personality wise, they are generally charismatic. This can be used for good or for evil, but generally, a Laderen will be manipulative, using a strange sense of empathy to get on the good side of all but those who wholly desire nothing to do with them. 
      
-  * **Sivaro((Common)):** 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 height with very thin and frail bodies. They are sturdy and capable of taking punishment just like any other Vekimen, but they will not be making any grand feats of strength without an extreme amount of effort that most Sivaros couldn't be bothered with. Sivaros are often androgynous, more leaning towards a feminine appearance, so keep this in mind. Socially, the Sivaro are usually awkward. Constantly thinking, if something doesn't make sense, it is wrong. When they get idea's, they will often go about testing said ideas, with or without permission, or a care of what gets destroyed in the process.+  * **Sivaro((Common)): ** 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 height with very thin and frail bodies. They are sturdy and capable of taking punishment just like any other Vekimen, but they will not be making any grand feats of strength without an extreme amount of effort that most Sivaros couldn't be bothered with. Sivaros are often androgynous, more leaning towards a feminine appearance, so keep this in mind. Socially, the Sivaro are usually awkward. Constantly thinking, if something doesn't make sense, it is wrong. When they get idea's, they will often go about testing said ideas, with or without permission, or a care of what gets destroyed in the process.
      
-  * **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.+  * **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.
  
-  * **Morioka((Rare)):** 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 four regular Vekimen clans. These are the Vekimen who were familyless and taken in by the [[faction:yamatai:morioka_clan]] matron [[character:bhelith_blackspear]], and is the only clan that a Vekimen can choose to join.+  * **Morioka((Rare)): ** 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 four regular Vekimen clans. These are the Vekimen who were familyless and taken in by the [[faction:asteria:morioka_clan]] matron [[character:bhelith_blackspear]], and is the only clan that a Vekimen can choose to join.
      
-  * **Sohodin((Very Rare)):** A Sohodin is a Vekimen that has been maimed in a way that a Vekimen cannot naturally repair. The Vekimen take great pride in their horns, and when one or both horns are damaged or broken, they are considered outcasts, seen as worthless to the general Vekimen. Even Vekimen without a Family are seen as worth more in society than this clan. They usually lost their horn due to making some grave mistake, said removal being a punishment. Often from being demoted from officership, removed from their family, and occasionally from combat. Most Sohodin die, either being killed by the general population, or by their own hand. +  * **Sohodin((Very Rare)): ** A Sohodin is a Vekimen that has been maimed in a way that a Vekimen cannot naturally repair. The Vekimen take great pride in their horns, and when one or both horns are damaged or broken, they are considered outcasts, seen as worthless to the general Vekimen. Even Vekimen without a Family are seen as worth more in society than this clan. They usually lost their horn due to making some grave mistake, said removal being a punishment. Often from being demoted from officership, removed from their family, and occasionally from combat. Most Sohodin die, either being killed by the general population, or by their own hand. 
    
  
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 ^   Laderen   ^   Sivaro   ^   Kirten   ^ ^   Laderen   ^   Sivaro   ^   Kirten   ^
-|   Male   |   Male   |   Male   |+|   Male   |||
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-|   Female   |   Female   |   Female   |+|   Female   |||
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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, and supremely loyal to their family or clan. They have very little in the way of an advanced culture. Vekimen are blank canvases, and like anyone, have talents and skills that can vary widely regardless what Clan they are from. It is not impossible for a Kiraten to enjoy science or math, or a Sivaro being talented at hand to hand comment. These are just out of the norm, but most will not pay any mind to an off-kilter individual taking a path not expected of their Clan. It will just be viewed as a rather risky move.+The Vekimen are very prideful, nationalistic, and supremely loyal to their family or clan. They have very little in the way of an advanced culture. Vekimen are blank canvases, and like anyone, have talents and skills that can vary widely regardless what Clan they are from. It is not impossible for a Kiraten to enjoy science or math, or a Sivaro being talented at hand to hand combat. These are just out of the norm, but most will not pay any mind to an off-kilter individual taking a path not expected of their Clan. It will just be viewed as a rather risky move.
  
 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, Like, and Dislikes === === Personality, Like, and Dislikes ===
-Your Vekimens personality, likes, and dislikes are completely up to you. It is your character, and you are playing them. There is no mandatory likes and dislikes, but sleep, food, and sex are rather predominant, so not liking these would be considered very strange. You may be given suggestions, which while it would be strongly recommended you follow, are not required. The one looking over your character will tell you what is wrong and will be sure to differentiate from recommendations and requirements. +Your Vekimen's personality, likes, and dislikes are completely up to you. It is your character, and you are playing them. There are no mandatory likes and dislikes, but sleep, food, and sex are rather predominant, so not liking these would be considered very strange. There may be likes and dislikes that make no sense. Vekimen can't taste the food they eat, and will probably find most common music boring and dull. 
  
 === External Social Norms === === External Social Norms ===
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 Well, we are glad you asked.  You may have gathered that Vekimen generally would not fit in a more... Normal society similar to the one we experience in real, day to day life. That will probably allude to a lot of very uncomfortable, awkward, and sometimes dangerous situations. Awesome! What fun is there in playing an alien, if you can't **//BE//** an alien?! Be strange! Do weird things that would make people stare at you like you were crazy! Lick the Captain to understand what they smell like so you can find them later! Steal the Neko's underwear when they aren't looking because "What even are these?!" The options are unlimited and if all the players are cool with it can lead to some really funny, memorable experiences with your alien character. Well, we are glad you asked.  You may have gathered that Vekimen generally would not fit in a more... Normal society similar to the one we experience in real, day to day life. That will probably allude to a lot of very uncomfortable, awkward, and sometimes dangerous situations. Awesome! What fun is there in playing an alien, if you can't **//BE//** an alien?! Be strange! Do weird things that would make people stare at you like you were crazy! Lick the Captain to understand what they smell like so you can find them later! Steal the Neko's underwear when they aren't looking because "What even are these?!" The options are unlimited and if all the players are cool with it can lead to some really funny, memorable experiences with your alien character.
  
-Edtoto Nar'Sivaro was infamous aboard the [[stararmy:yss_heartbreaker]] because not only would she destroy the Cargo Hold practically bi-weekly in some insane experiment to try and understand this fascinating society she was staying with, but she would also sneak into the rooms of other crew members to crawl in bed with them and enjoy the warmth they naturally gave off with mixed reactions. Poor gal got chased around at sword point when she tried this on [[character:tsukisaki_valesti]]. Who wouldn't try though? Look at that beauty!+[[character:edtoto_nar_sivaro]] was infamous aboard the [[stararmy:starships:yss_heartbreaker]] because not only would she destroy the Cargo Hold practically bi-weekly in some insane experiment to try and understand this fascinating society she was staying with, but she would also sneak into the rooms of other crew members to crawl in bed with them and enjoy the warmth they naturally gave off with mixed reactions. Poor gal got chased around at sword point when she tried this on [[character:tsukisaki_valesti]]. Who wouldn't try though? Look at that beauty!
  
-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:zoia_sivaro]], 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!
  
-Daran Ist'Laderen, a N'Thyva of the Vekimen Military joined a Nepleslian ship. He was quite the ladies man it would seem and has gotten into trouble on multiple occasions about sleeping with the crew. He even got the ships Security Officer [[character:ava_riggs]] pregnant! Uh oh! This caused, even more, Drama, because Vekimen children are raised by the government, but Ava wanted Daran to be a typical father, which he either didn't understand and refused or did understand and refused. +[[character:daran_ist_laderen]], a N'Thyva of the Vekimen Military joined [[plot:interregnum]]. He was quite the ladies man it would seem and has gotten into trouble on multiple occasions about sleeping with the crew. He even got the ships Security Officer [[character:ava_riggs]] pregnant! Uh oh! This caused, even more, Drama, because Vekimen children are raised by the government, but Ava wanted Daran to be a typical father, which he either didn't understand and refused or did understand and still refused. 
  
 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't mean you can't learn from your mistakes, but enjoy the mistakes! You're playing an alien that is learning, feel free to ham the mistakes and awkward moments to the max if your partners would allow it. 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't mean you can't learn from your mistakes, but enjoy the mistakes! You're playing an alien that is learning, feel free to ham the mistakes and awkward moments to the max if your partners would allow it.
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 ===== OOC Notes ===== ===== OOC Notes =====
-[[user:edto_xar_sivaree]] created this article on 2017/03/12 07:52.+  * All art commissioned by [[user:edto_xar_sivaree]] 
 +  * [[user:edto_xar_sivaree]] created this article on 2017/03/12 07:52.

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