The Tirikan Database
This page specifically is designated need to know information about the refugees of Pellea, the Tirikan, and their story.
Tirikan Refugee Registery
Registered Name: Crystal Dragon
Gender: Female presenting, NB
Marital status: Involved
Orientation: Polyamorous/Pansexual
Nicknames: Crys, EDM Dragon, Disco Dragon, Sparkles, Drachenfreund, Queen of the Sparkle Dragons, "Holy Mother of Sparkle Dragons", Nova SparkleNoted Details
- Interested in all things arcanic, relics, and legends alike
- Keeps a couple magiteck items on her person
- Basic tech has a tendency of freaking out within a 5' radius of her
- Quick to assist others, if it's within her scope of range
- It's been noted that her scales and feathers change colors daily, without much scientific explanation. We can only assume that she has something akin to chameleon or squid physiological responses to her moodsOfficial Commerce Record
Registered business owner of Dragon Sands Apothecary & Soaps, and co-owner of The Dragon Cafe
Leader of the Scions of Everlasting organizationFBSA Interview
Crystal Dragon comes off as a warm, almost motherly type of personality, her attitude does shift on a moment's notice, and we've received details suggesting that there are six others like her present in Prime, however she has been evasive about scheduling interviews with each of them individually.What is known at this time, given the interview we did have with her, is that she is involved with three partners and has a number of children in her custodial care. Several of the children have been registered with the Vanguard and the UN as representative hybrids of their species and claim naturalized citizenship as they were born/hatched in Prime.Birth records of the children indicate that they were born with highly advanced motor skills, speech, and fully developed skeletal structures, suggesting that they hatched and were cognitive and aware of their surroundings from the moment of emerging from ovum utero stasis. It appears that this is normal for the tirikan, as there were records mentioned of other children born to their kindred in Prime, indicating that this, however, depends on the genetics of the father's species.Current data from our interviews with Crystal and the other tirikan provides us a unique insight into the species' physiological differences from human physiology and their reproduction systems switching delivery/birth practices with their partners' species biological norms. This suggests that the species are capable of both live birth and egg-laying, though nothing we've seen thus far has indicated if they are capable of marsupial reproductive practices.Thus far, we've been denied access to DNA collection from the Tirikan refugees for further study and research of their kind.Internal Note Review Only
Interspecies Researcher [Redacted] "They seem to take offense to the very idea, something they stated was taboo to even their own kind to conduct. Must revisit this later when the tirikan are more amenable to our studies."
Updated: 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Seluna Silverheart
Gender: Female
Marital status: Engaged to Synistral
Orientation: Poly/Hetero
Nicknames: Moonsilver, PrismNoted Details
A registered specialist of relic, artifact, and ruin restoration and closely associated with the Scions of Everlasting organization as a Pellean refugee.Background Information
Born to a noble house of the Lunar tirikan clans, Seluna was raised and treated with every luxury in her young life that was available to her and her high tirikan family. During the Dragon Wars, she was left an orphan, and the Essistere, Crystal Dragon, took her in to help shape her into the diplomatic advocate that she is today.Her time in the guardian courts allowed her access to learn about the many different native peoples of her home world, up to and including the vampire covens, fae courts, and the tribes of the elemental elvish that roamed the different territories of Pellea's main continents.Her experiences during the war left her with psychological issues regarding relationships and friendships both, however, she's made significant progress in recent years with modern medicine to heal from untreated traumas of her past. An affectionate and keenly aware personality, Seluna is perhaps one of the kindest and more socially apt of the Tirikan refugees to have arrived and settled in Prime to FBSA's registry.FBSA Interview
Seluna, or Luna as she prefers to be called by those conversing with her, has given FBSA ample data in regards to the differences of the high tirikan from their other kinfolk. Their power scales on our instruments are immeasurably stronger and more skilled with their specific forms of magic than their low tirikan kindred, presenting the possibility that they evolved in separate castes and power levels for a reason. The old empire, as she referenced to the tirikan's original societal structure, was abolished several years before the wars hit their peak in aggression, at least a good thirty to forty years before tirikan were noted to have traversed from their dimensional home universe into Prime and Praetoria.The species researchers with FBSA suggest that we are to keep closer detailed records of their numbers in population and to provide sanctuary for those that emerge into our world.Details from Seluna's interview suggest that their world was shattered, scattered throughout the echoes of time and the folds of inter-dimensional space. The interests of the tirikan suggest to us that they are highly motivated to protect humankind from its own demise, regarding environmental causation and interstellar interference as the main threat focuses that they wish to safeguard against, leaving us only one presumption of this species.They are here to help us stay alive as much as they wish to survive as a species.Researcher [REDACTED] Interspecies Relations Specialist
Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Astrovist the Weaver
Gender: Female
Marital status: Webmaster Sarion
Orientation: Hetero?
Nicknames: Dark Star, Dark SparklesNoted Details
Secure courier specialist and Magitechnical maintenance for Scions of Everlasting organization as a Pellean refugee.FBSA Interview1. Can you tell us about your role as a secure courier specialist and Magitechnical maintenance for the Scions of Everlasting organization?
"Yes, most of my technical skills in regards to magitech are quite basic, but we didn't have a Grommish clan member around to help keep things operational within our hold and keep, so I had to learn how to do it in order to keep everything operational in our Echo bases. My role as a secure courier is specifically for my kin because we are so few, it's important that packages between each other are delivered safely, so I guess you could say I'm a bit more than just a mail carrier."2. How did you become involved with the Scions of Everlasting, and what motivated you to join their cause?
"I joined the Scions as soon as I learned about what Crystal is doing here in Prime Earth. I knew that my work would be key and necessary for smooth transitions in settling properly in this universe, and I could not let down my friends by not assisting in some way."3. What challenges have you faced as a Pellean refugee settling in Prime Earth?
"Some discrimination, I mean a lot of people assume that because I'm an onyx that I must be evil in some way, when really I'm not. Of course, I have some questionable friends, but who doesn't these days? Other than that, it's been a relatively smooth transition for me."4. How do you feel about the current state of relations between the Tirikan refugees and the native inhabitants of Prime Earth?
"A little tense, we've had some squabbles over old laws being ignored from our origin world, and it's caused some major issues among the remaining clan members, but we're doing what we can to sort things out internally. Externally with humans, hell, I never expected to even befriend any! Most were too scared because I'm dark and spooky for some of them."5. What unique skills or abilities do you possess that help you in your role within the Scions of Everlasting?
"All of the above? Honestly, I'm a good worker, and I know my strengths are unconventional to human concepts of ability, but I make it worth the while of my people and for myself."6. Can you describe your relationship with Webmaster Sarion and how it has influenced your work with the Scions of Everlasting?
"He is a darling...he's been a big help in a lot of ways with better understanding our people and what makes us who we are today. I fully intend to bond with him as my mate."7. What are your thoughts on the future of the Tirikan refugees in Prime Earth, and what do you hope to achieve during your time here?
"To build a future that we all can cohabit and exist side by side in harmony, humans squabble far more often than my kin and I do, and maybe they can learn something from my people and I over time."Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Kalanair Linath
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married to Zachery Redfield
Orientation: Poly/Pan, Demi-leaning
Nicknames: GemsingerNoted Details
A merchant and artist slowly rising to popularity in Paragon, loosely associated with the Scions of Everlasting organization as a Pellean refugee.She currently owns an art gallery called Sapphire Eye Artisan Crafts in Downtown Paragon City and auctions much of her specialty crafted goods to the general public on a regular basis.
Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Moonstone Dragon
Gender: Female
Marital status: Dating
Orientation: Demi/Hetero
Nicknames: Not ApplicableNoted Details
New arrival from the 5th dimensional universe, calls Pellea her home world. Subject does not seem to be entirely happy with being accosted by armed guard, and temperament seems to be passive-aggressive. She does not seem to have aggressive intent, but her use of necromancy and venomous poisons is more than a little questionable.Interview will be posted soon.(tm)Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Gurn Askook
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married to Khatis
Orientation: Poly/Hetero
Nicknames: Little queen, rebel, highnessNoted Details
Unusual of the tirikan, but Gurn had managed to survive in Prime roughly about 139 years in the reservation territories of the Oklahoma region of the US. Mainly blending in and staying out of sight of most of humanity, Gurn took it upon herself to craft pistols that use bolts of ley energy instead of bullets to protect herself among a handful of other gadgets over the time she was on her own in the remote spaces of Oklahoma's plains.The emerald tirikan had taken it upon herself to use her skills crafting tools for herself, by modeling them after human tools and weaponry to better protect herself in a rather hostile time period of human history. What few details are known about her in regards to her presence in Prime is noted in native rumor and tales of a woman with wings of a bat, and a tail, colored like the green of summer leaves, flying alongside them to protect the tribes. No note in history in Prime suggests that she had ever spoken to the native tribes or chieftains, only that she saw a need and sought to help without saying a word.Interview is in processing with FBSA.
Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Daelina
Gender: Female
Marital status: Interested but not taken yet
Orientation: Hetero/Mono
Nicknames: That Imp, Fae BratNoted Details
One of the only tirikan eggs to have hatched in Prime prior to the children of the newest generation. Her egg was found by a reptile house keeper for the Whiteplaines zoo, and she was hatched around the time the Mothership had plummeted into the zone. The zookeeper ended up adopting Daelina as his only child, retiring from the now demolished zoo to a comfortable life in downtown Paragon City.Daelina works closely with the Vanguard and provided some of the details about the other tirikan clans for FBSA's record keeping about her people. She is the living proof that the tirikan mnemonic pathways function as a means to learn to match their rapid maturity rates from hatch to adulthood.Currently
Latest rumors and details suggest that she has been visiting with and associating with some of the Arachnos, though no evidence has been provided short of some photographs suggesting that her associations with the group are casual and friendly. To date, FBSA is aware that she is working with the other tirikan refugees as part of the Sanctum outreach project. What she does within the group is unknown at this time.
Updated: 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Kori Fayeth
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single.
Orientation: Unknown
Nicknames: Tweak, Quirky
Noted details: Absolutely obsessed about Virtual Reality technology, and any technology unlike she's experienced or seen back in Pellea.
Currently: Awaiting an appointment for FBSA interview.Updated 2/24/2025
Nia Sunstone
Lia Sunstone
Registered Names: Sunstone Dragon & SunstoneDragon
Names: Lia & Nia
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Orientation: Unknown
Nicknames: Sunny, Smiles, Glittertail
Subrace: Sunstone/Aventurine-FeldsparLia and Nia don't exactly know when or where they have ended up. Their life wasn't the most entertaining either back home. Nia is a tactician and quick to leap into tactical orders to protect those that can't fight for themselves, whereas Lia is the quick-tempered fighter, bodyguard, and the elder of the twins. Whether this labels them as rogue or heroes, they don't care. They are not after fame or money - but to protect the lives of the humans of this world, like the rest of their kin had wished back home.Currently
Active duty guard and tactical assists.Scheduled for an appointment for FBSA interview.
Updated 2/24/2025
Registered Name: Satthira
Name: Satthira Stormrite
Gender: Female
Martial status: Single
Orientation: Unknown
Nickname: Sparks, Gleam
Subrace: DiamondBrief
Adapting to the modern world and the differences of the ley network in Prime.Awaiting interview with FBSA.Added 2/24/2025
Registered with the FBSA, all above briefs will contain information known and recorded by the organization, and bits of personal stories from each individual. Further additions will be made to the database in the coming weeks.
About the Tirikan
Overview and Background
The Ṭirākaṉ are a fictional alien species inspired by an old D&D character created in the early 1980s. Over decades of role-playing and storytelling, their world and universe evolved into a rich, detailed setting. This page serves as a comprehensive guide to the Ṭirākaṉ, their culture, biology, and the universe they inhabit. My goal is to help others engage with and contribute to their story.Language Notes
- The Tirikan language is loosely based on Draconic, with some English influences.
- Some words remain untranslated for privacy or cultural reasons.
Scientific Classification
- Name: Ṭirākaṉ (Tirikan or Tirakan in common documentation).
- Pronunciation: Tear-Ah-Khan.
- Status: Endangered.
- Location: Horsehead Nebula, Pellean Star System.
- Dimension: 5th (Spirit/Astral crossed with Physical Plane).
- System Information:
- 5-planet system with a blue twin-star.
- Pellea is the only inhabited planet in the dimension.
- Known Sentient Races: Humans, Elves, Kobolds, Artificers Prize (Golems), Dragons, Gryphons, Hippogryphs, Halfbloods, Djinn/Genie, Goblinoids, Orcs, Beastkin, Dwarves, Centaurs, Roc, Phoenix, Basilisk, Lizardkin, Werefolk, Merfolk, Dolphkin, Bugbears, Fae, and Fairy/Sidhe.---Physical Description
- Draconic Features: Tirikan exhibit a wide range of draconic traits, inspired by Earth’s myths (e.g., Quetzalcoatl, Loong, Western Dragon, Wyvern, etc.).
- Hybridization: Some Tirikan are amalgamations of multiple dragon types.
- Size and Appearance: Ranges from small, serpentine forms to massive, kaiju-like beings.
- Half-Shift: Consists of elf-like appearance features with face, ears, and majority of the body, dragon wings and tail fit to their mass and shape as well with the coloration in scale type of what clan they are born to. Most have cat-like talons, sheathing in their fingertips which can be quite deadly in melee combat.
Culture and SocietyClan Structure
- Noble Houses: Tirikan society is organized into clans, each resembling noble houses. These clans are not inherited but are based on individual merit and magical prowess.
- High, Mid, and Low Tirikan:
- High Tirikan: Leaders and visionaries (e.g., Crystal Tirikan).
- Mid Tirikan: Noble houses linked to High Tirikan (e.g., Seluna Silverheart).
- Low Tirikan: Commoners or rogues (e.g., Daelina).Aethersong and Communication
- Ley Energy Communication: The Aethersong allows Tirikan to communicate over vast distances using ley energy, transmitting emotions, memories, and sensory data.
- Selective Tuning: Tirikan can mute or selectively share information through the Aethersong.Religion and Spirituality
- Io Asgorath: The primary deity worshipped by Tirikan, associated with creation and balance.
- Rituals and Ceremonies: Practices resemble human pagan traditions, with a focus on elemental harmony.Current Agenda
- Preservation of Humankind: Tirikan refugees on Prime Earth are dedicated to protecting and nurturing human civilization.
- Environmental Stewardship: They strive to maintain the balance of Prime Earth’s ecosystems.
Biology and EvolutionElemental Ties
- Twelve Elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Thunder, Ice, Time, Spirit, Shadow, Light, Moon, and Sun.
- Survival and Adaptation: Elemental ties dictate where individuals thrive and what magical abilities they develop.Reproduction and Genetics
- Low Fertility Rates: Only 25% of Tirikan are fertile, leading to tight population control.
- Genetic Memory: Crystal and Shadow Tirikan share a genetic memory, passing knowledge and experiences to their siblings.DNA and Physiological Features
- Silicon-Based Composition: Tirikan are composed of silicon, making their tissues and structures far more durable, energy-absorbent, and resistant to corrosive elements. They can withstand up to thirty Earth gravity levels due to the unique lattice structures in their bones.
- Blood Composition: Their blood is thick and slime-like, often blue in color due to their silicon-based biology.
- Quad Helix DNA: Tirikan DNA is quad-helix, with chains double the length and complexity of human double-helix DNA. This allows for a vast amount of genetic information, far exceeding that of humans.
- DNA Malleability: Tirikan DNA can pair and reassemble with double-helix DNA from other species, creating entirely new variants of Tirikan DNA with traits and RNA coding from the other species. This makes their DNA highly malleable and adaptable.
- Telomeres and Healing: The silicon-based nature of their cells allows telomeres to refresh and replenish at a remarkable rate, resulting in faster healing, extreme durability, and a long lifespan. They can also absorb energy from their environment, fueling their powers and adapting to extreme conditions.
- Photosynthesis-Like Adaptation: Exposure to energy during early development can cause mutations in their DNA, potentially strengthening or improving their abilities.Unique Brain Structure
- Aethersong Node: Tirikan have a small node in their brain, located between the left and right hemispheres. This node enables their unique ability to "sing" or telepathically communicate with each other.
- Information Exchange: They can exchange information at rates of eight to nine terabytes, sharing memories, sensory echoes, thoughts, and feelings. This communication is private and can be controlled, allowing them to share as much or as little as they choose.
- Telepathic Symphony: To a telepathic human, connecting with a Tirikan would feel like being surrounded by a symphony of music, with each Tirikan having a unique "voice." Twins, for example, share similar voice types but express themselves differently.Variants and Subspecies
- Sky Wyrms: Small, agile, and air-bound.
- Earth Wyrms: Large, durable, and camouflaged.
- Forest Wyrms: Small, teleportation-capable, and hidden in jungles.
- Water Wyrms: Fish-like, helpful to travelers.
- Sea Wyrms: Massive, apex predators of the seas.
Tirikan Clans
Onyx Tirikan
- Habitat: Volcanic regions and mountain ranges.
- Role: Messengers and scouts.
- Appearance: Dark, gem-like scales.Lunar/Moon Tirikan
- Habitat: Areas with strong lunar energy.
- Role: Guardians of lunar power.
- Appearance: Serpentine, with moon-phase-aligned powers.Sapphire Tirikan
- Habitat: Open skies and artistic communities.
- Role: Artists, performers, and seers.
- Appearance: Blue-scaled, with feathered tail fins.Moonstone Tirikan
- Habitat: Burial grounds and sacred sites.
- Role: Guardians of balance and healers.
- Appearance: Pale, glowing auras.Crystal Tirikan
- Habitat: Ruins and ancient structures.
- Role: Guardians of dangerous artifacts.
- Appearance: Multi-winged, with crystalline scales.Iron Tirikan
- Habitat: Volcanic and metallic-rich regions.
- Role: Warriors and defenders.
- Appearance: Wyvern-like, with bladed tails.Red Tirikan
- Status: Solo survivor, clans in process of considering ways to rebuild the Red Tirikan population in steps.---Technology and MagicMagitek Innovations
- Aethergates: Dimensional portals powered by ley energy.
- Ley-Infused Tools: Weapons, armor, and communication devices.Evolution of Magic
- From Technology to Magic: The collapse of technology led to the rise of magi-science.
- Ley Line Networks: The backbone of magical energy.History and Current EventsThe Fall of Pellea
- Kaiju Rampage: A rogue kaiju caused widespread destruction, leading to the near-extinction of humans.
- Refugee Crisis: Many Tirikan fled to Prime Earth.Recent Discoveries
- Mutated Alien Eggs: Found in an abandoned Aethergate Waystation (October 2022).
- Pellean Sanctum Founded: Constructed and led by Seluna Silverheart, an off branch of the Scions of Everlasting (2022 July)---Glossary and Terminology
The Tirikan language is a unique creation, reflecting their culture, social structure, and way of life. Below is a comprehensive glossary of terms used by the Tirikan, including honorifics, titles, and slang.Tirikan Terms
- Basa-: High regard, respect, honor.
- Basa-El: Child of high regard, noble heir.
- Basa: Royalty title (queen/king).
- Bara-: Respect for proven worth.
- Esistere: High nobility, guardian by fate (higher than queen/king, council ordained).
- Essietal: Lower nobility.
- Esliera: Order/scold lower-ranked Tirikan.
- Delinith: Insult (betrayer, oathbreaker, mad).
- Jai: Family bonds, equal status, adopted.
- Kia: Mother/father figure.
- Nasali: Maternal/paternal affection.
- Passil-: Healer honorific.
- Omi-: Seer honorific.Interracial Terms
- Draushum-miirik Cayosin: Dragonsong Blade (Drow origin).
- Zertath: Crystal (Drow).
- Barra: Shadow (Drow).
FAQsGeneral Questions
- What inspired the Tirikan?
- The Tirikan were inspired by an old D&D character created in the 1980s, evolving over decades of role-playing and storytelling into a fully realized species with a rich history and culture.
- How do Tirikan communicate?
- Through the Aethersong, a ley energy-based system that allows them to share emotions, memories, and sensory data over vast distances. This telepathic communication is unique to each Tirikan, often described as a symphony of voices.
- What are Tirikan clans?
- Tirikan society is divided into clans, each with unique roles, abilities, and cultural practices. Clans are not inherited but are based on individual merit and magical prowess.Biology and Physiology
- What makes Tirikan DNA unique?
- Tirikan DNA is quad-helix, allowing for vast genetic information and the ability to pair with double-helix DNA from other species, creating new variants. This makes their DNA highly malleable and adaptable.
- How does their silicon-based biology affect them?
- Their silicon composition makes them highly durable, energy-absorbent, and resistant to extreme environments. They can heal quickly, withstand high gravity, and have a long lifespan.
- What is the Aethersong Node?
- A small node in their brain that enables telepathic communication, allowing them to share memories, thoughts, and feelings at incredible speeds. This node also gives them a unique "voice" in the Aethersong.Culture and Society
- What are the roles of Tirikan clans?
- Each clan has specific roles, such as messengers (Onyx Tirikan), artists (Sapphire Tirikan), and guardians (Crystal Tirikan). Clans are deeply connected through the Aethersong.
- How do Tirikan view humans?
- Tirikan are deeply committed to preserving and protecting humankind, seeing them as allies and a species worth nurturing. They strive to maintain harmony with humans and the environment.
- What is the significance of the Aethersong?
- The Aethersong is a unifying force, connecting all Tirikan and allowing them to share information and emotions across vast distances. It is central to their culture and way of life.History and Current Events
- What caused the fall of Pellea?
- A rogue kaiju caused widespread destruction, leading to the near-extinction of humans and the flight of many Tirikan to Prime Earth. The event marked a turning point in Tirikan history.
- What are the mutated alien eggs?
- Discovered in an abandoned Aethergate Waystation, these eggs are under the protection of Seluna Silverheart. They represent a new chapter in Tirikan history and are closely guarded.Character Creation
- How can I create my own Tirikan character?
- Contact me please for guidance on developing your Tirikan character, including personality traits, clan affiliation, and unique abilities. I’ll help you integrate your character into the Tirikan world.
- What elements should I consider when creating a Tirikan?
- Think about their elemental tie, clan role, and how their unique biology (e.g., quad-helix DNA, Aethersong Node) shapes their personality and abilities. Each Tirikan is a reflection of their environment and experiences.
Mun Notes
Mun NotesMun name: Melrose, though I do prefer Mel.
Age: 40+
Gender: Demiboy, transgender is a fair assessment.
S/O: Poly/Pan-Demi
Status: Closed trusted hierarchal polycule
Mental/Personality labels: Autistic ADHD, PTSD, DID, Agoraphobic and a Trauma survivor.
Sun sign/Chinese horoscope: Taurus / Metal Monkey.Interests
- Dreamers, creatives, and intelligent minds
- Pagans and heathens, witches, warlocks, wise-people and sages
- Keeping the company of like-minded creative intelligent people
- Open-minded willing learners are always welcomePersonal note: I am fiercely loyal and protective of the people I care for and befriend. I am a lover of the gifts that life brings, whether it's food, created works, or the wonders of the world around me.Profession
As someone dear to me called it, I'm a jack of all trades, and a master of none. I call myself an artist, and an amateur writer however.Hobbies
- Roleplaying in MMORPG's
- Gaming
- Scripting AI Character Bots
- Hobby crafting with jewelry, yarn work
- Home crafts like sewing, culinary arts
- ReadingAbout This Page
So why a page for all of this?Because I tend to keep a living document of my characters and creations and have about 40 to 60 pages of random stuff I deep dive into. The tirikan in particular are something that has been heavily in the works for nearly two decades, so I don't want to discredit their progress by leaving it all buried in Google Docs. Plus, why not?Roleplaying?
Yep, it's great for building up courage to actually write more than a few sentences on a page for a book and can actually fuel some really amazing friendships and relationships with the players you interact with. I'd recommend it if you are of the creative slant in interests.Currently
Preparing for a full year of battling against my mental health barriers and continuing to take care of myself and my family. I'm a bit of an eclectic, I don't bother with the whole Christian views of this and that. Firmly of the pagan/heathen persuasion here, so I'm an open book in learning about really anything that chances to catch my attention.Playing a Tirikan
So can I play one of the tirikan?That depends, playing one can be especially hard to do because they are pretty involved on an emotional and detail-oriented basis. Not only that, their personalities tend to develop a writer's voice of their own fairly quickly if you invest time into playing them. They are kind of interconnected as a people, the aethersong of theirs is no joke in regards to being able to "feel" one another's presence, but it can be disrupted and has been disrupted by quite a few forces within the worlds they are played at this time. I tend to keep the players of the tirikan private, so if you're looking to connect with them, afraid you'll have to ask the player privately. So at this time, I do not give my expressed permission to play this race as they are still in active development, and their history and backstories are all slowly being put together bit by bit.Serious RP
So no joke, serious RP?Yep. It exists. You can contact me here, and there.
The Theory of LeyEvery universe with inhabitants has something of a split layer of existence to the Tirikan way of understanding. Each world, each planet has its own "defense network" similar to how the human body has white blood cells and lymphatic systems to safeguard against malicious infections and diseases. In some universes, these populated planets gain something akin to a sentience of its own, arbitrarily choosing inhabitants to bestow gifts or skills that could be used to help defend it.That's not to say the planet speaks to its inhabitants, but rather like the human body and its different cells, knows internally what needs to be done on a very basic level and protects itself indiscriminately as a result.In essence, inhabitants are chosen based by planetary criteria unknowable to visitor species at least in demonstration that has been witnessed by this species. As it goes, the tirikan had developed a "habitation" grade for themselves, their standards for ley energy suffusion in the universe or planet they are inhabiting and what grade levels are required for tirikan life to thrive safely.The Ley Network
With every planet with inhabitants, there is an unseen network of connections between themselves, and their home planet. Those especially high on the ley habitation scale are capable of incredible acts, drawing on the ley itself to use for crafting spells, enchantments, and other mystical purposes. The better balanced and healthy the ley network is, the stronger this connection is between the planet and the inhabitants. Like a human body and it's immune system, the ley network is the link between the planet defending itself from dangers that could imperil it's existence.
However, this comes at a cost. For every inhabitant that chooses to use this connection in an exploitive fashion, it weakens the ley network itself. By abusing the system that the planet itself yields to it's inhabitants, it drains ley from the network that could go to others that can and will help defend the planet. In order to combat this becoming a very real problem in Prime, the Tirikan had created links between universes they had deemed too unsafe to inhabit, dead universes, and planets that still have at least some ley left in the absence of inhabitants and created a ley "well", a free flowing source to counteract the Prime ley network possibly collapsing due to the use of magic in the Prime universe by so many unknowable inhabitants.
Because of this, the Tirikan reconnect to the ley network when they arrive in Prime in order to better adapt, allowing them access to the ley in Prime and giving them the means to understand how to better protect the human-inhabitant universe and how to safeguard it as well. This network links between many worlds, many universes but the primary planet with magic wielding inhabitants tends to be the one that needs to be most protected. Every planet has it's own well, but some planets and universes are created without one, much like humans lacking immune system defenses against basic infections and diseases, and in order to protect these universes and planets, Tirikan were given a duty in their earliest period in their history of existence.
They must protect humans and their home worlds at any cost.
Ley Network ListPrime/Praetoria
- Description: Planet and Universe both are well adapted with a mid-grade ley network prevalent to its inhabitants. Some inhabitants had been given deity chosen power to champion their deities cause but this does not outweigh the technological advances of this universe either.
- Ley Rating: 40%
- Notes: Mid-grade habitability for Tirikan life, ley network can be built supports thru the Ouroborous/Timeway channels to improve habitability without imbalance/overwhelming the planetary ley networks capability.Pellea - Shattered Universe
- Description: Planet and Universe suffused with ley energy. Technology and practical magic both easily obtainable through study and use/building. Most inhabitants are born with natural skill and proficiency in use of the ley networks resources.
- Ley Rating: 50%
- Notes: The Tirikan native universe and world. Technology age was retro-futuristic infused and powered by ley batteries created by its inhabitants in order to maintain the balance between the ley network and their civilization's needs to advance further.Shadowfell
- Description: Wild magic and elemental magic more easily adopted and inhabitants display a significant knowledge and awareness of their universes ley network resources.
- Ley Rating: 60%
- Notes: Habitable for Tirikan, but rated as high risk with spontaneous magic use being quite prevalent in this universe.Faewilds
- Description: Wild magic occurs quite frequently in this universe, dangerous for those unaware of how to manipulate the ley network resources to their defensive expense.
- Ley Rating: 75%
- Notes: High risk habitability for Tirikan survival, however far too chaotic for Tirikan to thrive.Farrealm
- Description: Wild magic and elemental magic both erupt at unpredictable rates, absolute chaos for the inhabitants and quite threatening for any newcomers.
- Ley Rating: 100%
- Notes: Extremely high risk habitability for Tirikan life.