Sedantis I - История изменений

>Desven в 02:30, 11 марта 2024

2024-03-11T02:30:17Z

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	Domestication of k’ois was a complex and lengthy challenge, spanning millennia of selective breeding and later genetical manipulation. This transformation dramatically shaped Vaurca history and technology. K’ois critical role in Vaurca survival and development makes it an undeniably vital cornerstone of their civilization.		Domestication of k’ois was a complex and lengthy challenge, spanning millennia of selective breeding and later genetical manipulation. This transformation dramatically shaped Vaurca history and technology. K’ois critical role in Vaurca survival and development makes it an undeniably vital cornerstone of their civilization.

	Modern strains of k’ois exhibit rapid growth patterns and pose a significant threat to non-Vaurca species due to their harmful spores. While k’ois naturally contain trace amounts of phoron, scientific research has failed to develop a viable method for extracting this resource. The presence of k’ois spores, even at the atomic level, irrevocably contaminates the phoron, rendering it unusable for bluespace science. Consequently, k’ois cannot be utilized as a potential fuel source to address the ongoing phoron crisis ~~in Sedantis~~.		Modern strains of k’ois exhibit rapid growth patterns and pose a significant threat to non-Vaurca species due to their harmful spores. While k’ois naturally contain trace amounts of phoron, scientific research has failed to develop a viable method for extracting this resource. The presence of k’ois spores, even at the atomic level, irrevocably contaminates the phoron, rendering it unusable for bluespace science. Consequently, k’ois cannot be utilized as a potential fuel source to address the ongoing phoron crisis.

	=== Raii’kois ===		=== Raii’kois ===

>Desven в 07:27, 3 марта 2024

2024-03-03T07:27:27Z

Внесённые изменения

>Desven: /* = Kla’izzkar - Petrifying Crab */

2024-03-03T06:39:21Z

= Kla’izzkar - Petrifying Crab

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	The Vaurca viewed Ee’kyk as more of a curiosity than a threat or food source. Young Vaurca, particularly those from daring lineages, developed the sport of “claw-catching.” This involved luring an Ee’kyk close with agitated movements and tempting them to bite an outstretched limb. The challenge was to yank their limb free at the last moment, leaving the Ee’kyk momentarily baffled. Skillful claw-catchers gained prestige among their peers.		The Vaurca viewed Ee’kyk as more of a curiosity than a threat or food source. Young Vaurca, particularly those from daring lineages, developed the sport of “claw-catching.” This involved luring an Ee’kyk close with agitated movements and tempting them to bite an outstretched limb. The challenge was to yank their limb free at the last moment, leaving the Ee’kyk momentarily baffled. Skillful claw-catchers gained prestige among their peers.

	===== Kla’izzkar - Petrifying Crab ====		==== Kla’izzkar - Petrifying Crab ====
	The Kla’izzkar was the most widespread aquatic predator in Sedantis. Its unique physiology centered around a constantly growing, immensely durable carapace. This heavy armor offered protection from most natural threats within its environment. The Kla’izzkar’s eyes were vestigial, eventually becoming fully encased by its exoskeleton. To navigate, it instead relied upon a form of echolocation.		The Kla’izzkar was the most widespread aquatic predator in Sedantis. Its unique physiology centered around a constantly growing, immensely durable carapace. This heavy armor offered protection from most natural threats within its environment. The Kla’izzkar’s eyes were vestigial, eventually becoming fully encased by its exoskeleton. To navigate, it instead relied upon a form of echolocation.

	To compensate for the immense weight of its carapace, the Kla’izzkar possessed remarkable strength. Its powerful claws could tear through most materials found within its habitat and were capable of snapping with enough concussive force to disorient nearby creatures. However, this unique defense mechanism carried a fatal flaw. An exceptionally long-lived Kla’izzkar would eventually become entirely immobilized by its own carapace, likely leading to death by starvation or suffocation.		To compensate for the immense weight of its carapace, the Kla’izzkar possessed remarkable strength. Its powerful claws could tear through most materials found within its habitat and were capable of snapping with enough concussive force to disorient nearby creatures. However, this unique defense mechanism carried a fatal flaw. An exceptionally long-lived Kla’izzkar would eventually become entirely immobilized by its own carapace, likely leading to death by starvation or suffocation.


	==== Ki’kirex - Sedantian Urchins ====		==== Ki’kirex - Sedantian Urchins ====

>Desven: /* Aquatic Creatures */

2024-03-03T06:39:14Z

Aquatic Creatures

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	The Vaurca viewed Ee’kyk as more of a curiosity than a threat or food source. Young Vaurca, particularly those from daring lineages, developed the sport of “claw-catching.” This involved luring an Ee’kyk close with agitated movements and tempting them to bite an outstretched limb. The challenge was to yank their limb free at the last moment, leaving the Ee’kyk momentarily baffled. Skillful claw-catchers gained prestige among their peers.		The Vaurca viewed Ee’kyk as more of a curiosity than a threat or food source. Young Vaurca, particularly those from daring lineages, developed the sport of “claw-catching.” This involved luring an Ee’kyk close with agitated movements and tempting them to bite an outstretched limb. The challenge was to yank their limb free at the last moment, leaving the Ee’kyk momentarily baffled. Skillful claw-catchers gained prestige among their peers.

			===== Kla’izzkar - Petrifying Crab ====
			The Kla’izzkar was the most widespread aquatic predator in Sedantis. Its unique physiology centered around a constantly growing, immensely durable carapace. This heavy armor offered protection from most natural threats within its environment. The Kla’izzkar’s eyes were vestigial, eventually becoming fully encased by its exoskeleton. To navigate, it instead relied upon a form of echolocation.

			To compensate for the immense weight of its carapace, the Kla’izzkar possessed remarkable strength. Its powerful claws could tear through most materials found within its habitat and were capable of snapping with enough concussive force to disorient nearby creatures. However, this unique defense mechanism carried a fatal flaw. An exceptionally long-lived Kla’izzkar would eventually become entirely immobilized by its own carapace, likely leading to death by starvation or suffocation.


	==== Ki’kirex - Sedantian Urchins ====		==== Ki’kirex - Sedantian Urchins ====

>Desven: /* Ak’au - Venomous Creep */

2024-03-03T06:19:45Z

Ak’au - Venomous Creep

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	==== Ak’au - Venomous Creep ====		==== Ak’au - Venomous Creep ====
	The Ak’au is a fuzzy, worm-like creature ~~native~~. It is a major pest for the Vaurca, notorious for its insatiable craving for quakesteel. These insects possess specialized mouthparts capable of breaking down the incredibly strong alloy and often infesting mines, storage facilities, and even Vaurca technology. Ak’au infestations could jeopardize Sedantian infrastructure, as their relentless gnawing weakened crucial quakesteel supports designed to protect structures from seismic activity.		The Ak’au is a fuzzy, worm-like creature. It is a major pest for the Vaurca, notorious for its insatiable craving for quakesteel. These insects possess specialized mouthparts capable of breaking down the incredibly strong alloy and often infesting mines, storage facilities, and even Vaurca technology. Ak’au infestations could jeopardize Sedantian infrastructure, as their relentless gnawing weakened crucial quakesteel supports designed to protect structures from seismic activity.

	Attempts to exterminate the Ak’au have been largely unsuccessful due to their venomous spines. While not lethal to Vaurcae, their sting delivers a highly corrosive substance that can cause permanent damage to a Vaurca’s chitinous carapace. Additionally, Ak’au colonies are known to burrow inside quakesteel structures, consuming the alloy from within and becoming almost impossible to eradicate.		Attempts to exterminate the Ak’au have been largely unsuccessful due to their venomous spines. While not lethal to Vaurcae, their sting delivers a highly corrosive substance that can cause permanent damage to a Vaurca’s chitinous carapace. Additionally, Ak’au colonies are known to burrow inside quakesteel structures, consuming the alloy from within and becoming almost impossible to eradicate.

>Desven: /* Xir’au - Cavern Crawler */

2024-03-03T06:17:42Z

Xir’au - Cavern Crawler

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	The most notorious Vaur’akar was the '''Rai’zzaki''', also known as the False Queen. Unlike other Vaur’akar, it did not physically resemble Vaurca. Instead, the Rai’zzaki was a large, grub-like creature that emitted pheromones mimicking those of a Vaurca Breeder. This deceptive pheromone trail would begin faintly, growing stronger as prey ventured closer to the Rai’zzaki’s nest. Vaurcae caught in this trap would feel a powerful urge to continue towards the source, eventually compelled to march into the Rai’zzaki’s open mouth where they would be slowly dissolved over several months. The Rai’zzaki was greatly feared by the Vaurca until the invention of the Hivenet, after which its threat diminished and it faded into obscurity within Vaurca historical records.		The most notorious Vaur’akar was the '''Rai’zzaki''', also known as the False Queen. Unlike other Vaur’akar, it did not physically resemble Vaurca. Instead, the Rai’zzaki was a large, grub-like creature that emitted pheromones mimicking those of a Vaurca Breeder. This deceptive pheromone trail would begin faintly, growing stronger as prey ventured closer to the Rai’zzaki’s nest. Vaurcae caught in this trap would feel a powerful urge to continue towards the source, eventually compelled to march into the Rai’zzaki’s open mouth where they would be slowly dissolved over several months. The Rai’zzaki was greatly feared by the Vaurca until the invention of the Hivenet, after which its threat diminished and it faded into obscurity within Vaurca historical records.

	==== Xir’au - Cavern ~~Crawler~~ ====		==== Xir’au - Cavern Crawlers ====
	The Xir’au were a species of colossal, multi-limbed worms that burrowed through the depths of Sedantis. Possessing extraordinarily long lifespans, they were voracious consumers of minerals, leaving vast tunnels in their wake. Prehistoric Vaurca viewed the Xir’au as malevolent forces of destruction, responsible for the collapse of countless early Vaurca settlements. During the [[Vaurca History#The Age of Death\|Age of Death]], as the Vaurca sought any advantage to gain dominion, they systematically hunted the Xir’au to extinction. However, in a desperate bid during the Great Hive War, the Lii’dra attempted to revive the Xir’au as a bioweapon but ultimately failed.		The Xir’au were a species of colossal, multi-limbed worms that burrowed through the depths of Sedantis. Possessing extraordinarily long lifespans, they were voracious consumers of minerals, leaving vast tunnels in their wake. Prehistoric Vaurca viewed the Xir’au as malevolent forces of destruction, responsible for the collapse of countless early Vaurca settlements. During the [[Vaurca History#The Age of Death\|Age of Death]], as the Vaurca sought any advantage to gain dominion, they systematically hunted the Xir’au to extinction. However, in a desperate bid during the Great Hive War, the Lii’dra attempted to revive the Xir’au as a bioweapon but ultimately failed.

>Desven: /* Sky’au - White Worms */

2024-03-03T06:17:01Z

Sky’au - White Worms

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	Vaurca farmers extract ne’miik by forcibly squeezing Sky’au. This process is notoriously difficult and psychologically taxing, as the Sky’au emit horrifying screams when under pressure. While distressing, these screams serve as an indicator for farmers to gauge the remaining ne’miik supply. Some Vaurca believe that Sky’au producing the loudest, most intense screams yield the highest quality ne’miik.		Vaurca farmers extract ne’miik by forcibly squeezing Sky’au. This process is notoriously difficult and psychologically taxing, as the Sky’au emit horrifying screams when under pressure. While distressing, these screams serve as an indicator for farmers to gauge the remaining ne’miik supply. Some Vaurca believe that Sky’au producing the loudest, most intense screams yield the highest quality ne’miik.

	The Sky’au are also of [[Vaurca Religion#The taming of K'ois and Queen S'ilq\|religious significance]]. Tradition claims that in ancient times, the Sky’au were the custodians of the k’ois, preventing their spread. Following the domestication of k’ois, Sky’au are believed to have shifted their role, instead maintaining optimal conditions for k’ois cultivation. Because of this, the Sky’au are revered by ~~the Vaurca~~ for their perceived subservience to Vaurca needs and their indirect role in sustaining Vaurca society.		The Sky’au are also of [[Vaurca Religion#The taming of K'ois and Queen S'ilq\|religious significance]]. Tradition claims that in ancient times, the Sky’au were the custodians of the k’ois, preventing their spread. Following the domestication of k’ois, Sky’au are believed to have shifted their role, instead maintaining optimal conditions for k’ois cultivation. Because of this, the Sky’au are revered by for their perceived subservience to Vaurca needs and their indirect role in sustaining Vaurca society.

	==== T’kuxi - Truffle Hound ====		==== T’kuxi - Truffle Hound ====

>Desven в 06:15, 3 марта 2024

2024-03-03T06:15:17Z

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	Information on Sedantis is often contradictory and incomplete. Historical records predating the [[Vaurca History#The Era of Augments\|Era of Augments]] are scarce and considered semi-mythological. While subsequent events are more thoroughly documented, they have been significantly romanticized in the centuries following [[Vaurca History#The Exodus\|the Exodus]]. Consequently, obtaining an impartial and reliable historical view of Sedantis is extremely challenging. The human understanding of the Vaurca home planet thus relies heavily on conjecture and extrapolation from surviving records.		Information on Sedantis is often contradictory and incomplete. Historical records predating the [[Vaurca History#The Era of Augments\|Era of Augments]] are scarce and considered semi-mythological. While subsequent events are more thoroughly documented, they have been significantly romanticized in the centuries following [[Vaurca History#The Exodus\|the Exodus]]. Consequently, obtaining an impartial and reliable historical view of Sedantis is extremely challenging. The human understanding of the Vaurca home planet thus relies heavily on conjecture and extrapolation from surviving records.

	Astronomy		== Astronomy ==
	While the orbit of Sedantis has been extensively studied, particularly during the [[Hives Renaissance]], the exact position of Sc'theth'stak relative to its star, '''Th’stii’stak''' ("Pure Light"), and the overall composition of the Sedantian solar system remain unclear. Some human researchers have theorized that the descriptions of the supposed gas giant Sc'theth'stak actually correspond to a dwarf star (either red or white) and that Th’stii’stak could be another star, a highly reflective planet, or might not exist at all.		While the orbit of Sedantis has been extensively studied, particularly during the [[Hives Renaissance]], the exact position of Sc'theth'stak relative to its star, '''Th’stii’stak''' ("Pure Light"), and the overall composition of the Sedantian solar system remain unclear. Some human researchers have theorized that the descriptions of the supposed gas giant Sc'theth'stak actually correspond to a dwarf star (either red or white) and that Th’stii’stak could be another star, a highly reflective planet, or might not exist at all.

>Desven в 06:14, 3 марта 2024

2024-03-03T06:14:13Z

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	{{Navbox Vaurca Lore}}		{{Navbox Vaurca Lore}}

	Sedantis I, also designated '''Vaur'avek'uyit''' ("Home") in Vaurcese, was the innermost moon of the gas giant Sedantis ('''Sc'theth'stak''', or "Blinding Light"). Its surface was a harsh, irradiated wasteland, but life flourished in vast subterranean cave systems beneath. The Vaurcae evolved within these intricate caverns, where predatory creatures posed a constant threat. These dangers shaped Vaurca culture, leaving vivid imagery preserved in their collective memory, folklore, and artistic representations.		Sedantis I, also designated '''Vaur'avek'uyit''' ("Home Afar") in Vaurcese, was the innermost moon of the gas giant Sedantis ('''Sc'theth'stak''', or "Blinding Light"). Its surface was a harsh, irradiated wasteland, but life flourished in vast subterranean cave systems beneath. The Vaurcae evolved within these intricate caverns, where predatory creatures posed a constant threat. These dangers shaped Vaurca culture, leaving vivid imagery preserved in their collective memory, folklore, and artistic representations.

	Information on Sedantis is often contradictory and incomplete. Historical records predating the [[Vaurca History#The Era of Augments\|Era of Augments]] are scarce and considered semi-mythological. While subsequent events are more thoroughly documented, they have been significantly romanticized in the centuries following [[Vaurca History#The Exodus\|the Exodus]]. Consequently, obtaining an impartial and reliable historical view of Sedantis is extremely challenging. The human understanding of the Vaurca home planet thus relies heavily on conjecture and extrapolation from surviving records.		Information on Sedantis is often contradictory and incomplete. Historical records predating the [[Vaurca History#The Era of Augments\|Era of Augments]] are scarce and considered semi-mythological. While subsequent events are more thoroughly documented, they have been significantly romanticized in the centuries following [[Vaurca History#The Exodus\|the Exodus]]. Consequently, obtaining an impartial and reliable historical view of Sedantis is extremely challenging. The human understanding of the Vaurca home planet thus relies heavily on conjecture and extrapolation from surviving records.

>Desven: /* Sc’thr’axi - Season of Shadows */

2024-03-03T06:13:25Z

Sc’thr’axi - Season of Shadows

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	The Season of Shadows was a transitional period between the intense Season of Tremors and the prolonged Season of Stillness. While Sedantis moved away from its perihelion with the gas giant Sc'theth'stak, it entered an orbital alignment where frequent eclipses drastically reduce radiation exposure. Both Sc'theth'stak and its own moons frequently obscured Th’stii’stak, the star of the system. This, combined with a shift in the type of radiation emitted by Sc'theth'stak, created an overall less intense environment compared to the Season of Tremors.		The Season of Shadows was a transitional period between the intense Season of Tremors and the prolonged Season of Stillness. While Sedantis moved away from its perihelion with the gas giant Sc'theth'stak, it entered an orbital alignment where frequent eclipses drastically reduce radiation exposure. Both Sc'theth'stak and its own moons frequently obscured Th’stii’stak, the star of the system. This, combined with a shift in the type of radiation emitted by Sc'theth'stak, created an overall less intense environment compared to the Season of Tremors.

	Many migratory species, including some types of [[~~Sedanits I~~#Macrobacteria\|macrobacteria]], exploited the calmer conditions of Sc’thr’axi to venture closer to the surface. However, this season was still marked by unpredictable magnetic shifts, causing meteor showers and powerful electromagnetic storms. These storms brought disorientation, technological disruptions, and increased risks to underground infrastructure and naturally formed cave systems, including the collapse of paths opened during the Season of Tremors.		Many migratory species, including some types of [[Sedantis_I#Macrobacteria\|macrobacteria]], exploited the calmer conditions of Sc’thr’axi to venture closer to the surface. However, this season was still marked by unpredictable magnetic shifts, causing meteor showers and powerful electromagnetic storms. These storms brought disorientation, technological disruptions, and increased risks to underground infrastructure and naturally formed cave systems, including the collapse of paths opened during the Season of Tremors.

	After the development of the [[Hivenet]], Sc’thr’axi brought frequent communication blackouts, pushing Vaurca scientists and engineers to continually improve their systems. Additionally, this season was the preferred time for Vaurca surface expeditions due to the relative respite from the harshest radiation.		After the development of the [[Hivenet]], Sc’thr’axi brought frequent communication blackouts, pushing Vaurca scientists and engineers to continually improve their systems. Additionally, this season was the preferred time for Vaurca surface expeditions due to the relative respite from the harshest radiation.