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==Statistics== | |||
'''Height:''' <br> | |||
'''Lifespan: '''<br> | |||
'''Diet: '''<br> | |||
'''Sentient:''' yes<br> | |||
'''Body Structure:''' humanoid<br> | |||
'''Locomotion:''' bipedal<br> | |||
'''Home world:''' none<br> | |||
'''Language: '''<br> | |||
'''Major Cities:'''<br> | |||
'''Level of Technology:'''<br> | |||
=Habitat= | ==Habitat== | ||
The quelovese live on a migrant fleet of ships after their home world was destroyed when the sun went nova. | The quelovese live on a migrant fleet of ships after their home world was destroyed when the sun went nova. | ||
They're not technologically advanced enough to have built these colony ships. The common belief is that they were gifts from the gods. There are 3 colony ships and one member of the ruling Triumvirate resides on each. | They're not technologically advanced enough to have built these colony ships. The common belief is that they were gifts from the gods. There are 3 colony ships and one member of the ruling Triumvirate resides on each. | ||
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=Religion= | =Religion= | ||
Type: polytheism (moderately matriarchal)<br> | '''Type:''' polytheism (moderately matriarchal)<br> | ||
Direction: inwards<br> | '''Direction:''' inwards<br> | ||
Focus: health and physical well-being<br> | '''Focus:''' health and physical well-being<br> | ||
==Ruling Deities== | ==Ruling Deities== | ||
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Phoid - the Goddess of Ghosts<br> | Phoid - the Goddess of Ghosts<br> | ||
Divine Interaction: plays a part in most rituals<br> | '''Divine Interaction:''' plays a part in most rituals<br> | ||
Involves: many saints/demi-gods<br> | '''Involves:''' many saints/demi-gods<br> | ||
Afterlife: reunites those separated in life and cannot be reached while alive<br> | '''Afterlife:''' reunites those separated in life and cannot be reached while alive<br> | ||
Supernatural: guardian angels/spirits, monsters, angels (benevolent ghosts)<br> | '''Supernatural:''' guardian angels/spirits, monsters, angels (benevolent ghosts)<br> | ||
Worship: joyous group daily prayers at home<br> | '''Worship:''' joyous group daily prayers at home<br> | ||
Holidays: very often<br> | '''Holidays:''' very often<br> | ||
Holidays Celebrate: heroes, past revelations, prophets, historical events, past battles<br> | '''Holidays Celebrate:''' heroes, past revelations, prophets, historical events, past battles<br> | ||
Major Holiday(s): involve great feasts<br> | '''Major Holiday(s): '''involve great feasts<br> | ||
Clergy: both genders<br> | '''Clergy:''' both genders<br> | ||
Function: ceremonial leaders, spiritual advisors<br> | '''Function:''' ceremonial leaders, spiritual advisors<br> | ||
Lifestyle: ascetic<br> | '''Lifestyle:''' ascetic<br> | ||
Family: none (chastity required)<br> | '''Family:''' none (chastity required)<br> | ||
Chosen: elected by the people<br> | '''Chosen:''' elected by the people<br> | ||
Distinguished By: a magical/divine aura <br> | '''Distinguished By:''' a magical/divine aura <br> | ||
==Cultural Aspects== | ==Cultural Aspects== | ||
Symbol: a book and a fist<br> | '''Symbol:'''a book and a fist<br> | ||
Holy Colour: vermillion<br> | '''Holy Colour:''' vermillion<br> | ||
Passed Down: via many holy books and some oral tradition<br> | '''Passed Down:''' via many holy books and some oral tradition<br> | ||
Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos<br> | '''Creation Myth Type:''' order from void/chaos<br> | ||
Mortals' Origin: forged from metal<br> | '''Mortals' Origin:''' forged from metal<br> | ||
Major Myth/Symbol(s): the journey<br> | '''Major Myth/Symbol(s):''' the journey<br> | ||
Deadly Sins: wrath, malice, neglect, indifference, recklessness, apathy, pride, despair and faithlessness<br> | '''Deadly Sins:''' wrath, malice, neglect, indifference, recklessness, apathy, pride, despair and faithlessness<br> | ||
High Virtues: charity, thoughtfulness, wisdom and chastity<br> | '''High Virtues:''' charity, thoughtfulness, wisdom and chastity<br> | ||
Associated Artform: stories/parables<br> | Associated Artform: stories/parables<br> | ||
=Culture= | ==Culture== | ||
Coming of Age: 9 years old (females only)<br> | '''Coming of Age:''' 9 years old (females only)<br> | ||
Coming of Age Rite: involves tattooing/scarification<br> | '''Coming of Age Rite:''' involves tattooing/scarification<br> | ||
Marriage: is based on love<br> | '''Marriage: '''is based on love<br> | ||
Marriage Rites: involve much gift-giving<br> | '''Marriage Rites:''' involve much gift-giving<br> | ||
Death Rites: The dead are cremated, their ashes blown out into space.<br> | '''Death Rites:''' The dead are cremated, their ashes blown out into space.<br> | ||
Major Taboo: certain clothing<br> | '''Major Taboo: '''certain clothing<br> | ||
Prevalence: believed by most<br> | '''Prevalence:''' believed by most<br> | ||
Outsiders: are forced into hiding<br> | '''Outsiders:''' are forced into hiding<br> | ||
==Government== | |||
=Government= | |||
The flotilla is ruled by a triumvirate. Each member sits for 3 years before they retire. They all have equal voice regardless of their years of service.<br> | The flotilla is ruled by a triumvirate. Each member sits for 3 years before they retire. They all have equal voice regardless of their years of service.<br> | ||
Trine are required to be unmarried in order to best remain neutral. Once they've retired, they may marry and have a family if they want. | Trine are required to be unmarried in order to best remain neutral. Once they've retired, they may marry and have a family if they want. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:59, 28 August 2023
Statistics[edit]
Height:
Lifespan:
Diet:
Sentient: yes
Body Structure: humanoid
Locomotion: bipedal
Home world: none
Language:
Major Cities:
Level of Technology:
Habitat[edit]
The quelovese live on a migrant fleet of ships after their home world was destroyed when the sun went nova. They're not technologically advanced enough to have built these colony ships. The common belief is that they were gifts from the gods. There are 3 colony ships and one member of the ruling Triumvirate resides on each.
Ships[edit]
Caelestis
Illume
Ecstasis
Religion[edit]
Type: polytheism (moderately matriarchal)
Direction: inwards
Focus: health and physical well-being
Ruling Deities[edit]
Xiddal - the Goddess of Abundance and Evil
Khesas - God of Oaths and Chaos
Important Deities:
Molmera - the Goddess of Courtship
Eeilla - the Goddess of Dreams
Utnar - the God of Nightmares
Asaos - the God of Thunder
Krittix - the Goddess of Orphans
Phoid - the Goddess of Ghosts
Divine Interaction: plays a part in most rituals
Involves: many saints/demi-gods
Afterlife: reunites those separated in life and cannot be reached while alive
Supernatural: guardian angels/spirits, monsters, angels (benevolent ghosts)
Worship: joyous group daily prayers at home
Holidays: very often
Holidays Celebrate: heroes, past revelations, prophets, historical events, past battles
Major Holiday(s): involve great feasts
Clergy: both genders
Function: ceremonial leaders, spiritual advisors
Lifestyle: ascetic
Family: none (chastity required)
Chosen: elected by the people
Distinguished By: a magical/divine aura
Cultural Aspects[edit]
Symbol:a book and a fist
Holy Colour: vermillion
Passed Down: via many holy books and some oral tradition
Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos
Mortals' Origin: forged from metal
Major Myth/Symbol(s): the journey
Deadly Sins: wrath, malice, neglect, indifference, recklessness, apathy, pride, despair and faithlessness
High Virtues: charity, thoughtfulness, wisdom and chastity
Associated Artform: stories/parables
Culture[edit]
Coming of Age: 9 years old (females only)
Coming of Age Rite: involves tattooing/scarification
Marriage: is based on love
Marriage Rites: involve much gift-giving
Death Rites: The dead are cremated, their ashes blown out into space.
Major Taboo: certain clothing
Prevalence: believed by most
Outsiders: are forced into hiding
Government[edit]
The flotilla is ruled by a triumvirate. Each member sits for 3 years before they retire. They all have equal voice regardless of their years of service.
Trine are required to be unmarried in order to best remain neutral. Once they've retired, they may marry and have a family if they want.
Society[edit]
Quelovese are resourceful and use every last piece of something, recycling until an object is no longer worth saving.
They don't have a standardized currency, relying on bartering instead. All things have a known value so that trade can be fair.
Standard goods such as food and water are allocated to each family unit. This ensures that their basic needs are met. Luxury goods are bartered for.