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| hair colour = Orange, brown, grey, white, green | | hair colour = Orange, brown, grey, white, green | ||
| breathe = Oxygen | | breathe = Oxygen | ||
| lifespan = | | lifespan = 86 standard years | ||
| maturity = 18 standard years | | maturity = 18 standard years | ||
| sexes = 2 | | sexes = 2 | ||
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| star nation = {{flag|Trianar}} | | star nation = {{flag|Trianar}} | ||
| total population = ~1.52 trillion | | total population = ~1.52 trillion | ||
| key worlds = [[Mirall (A1-0)|Mirall]], [[Inorro (A1-0)|Inorro]], [[ | | key worlds = [[Mirall (A1-0)|Mirall]], [[Inorro (A1-0)|Inorro]], [[Antall (A1-0)|Antall]] | ||
| languages = Mekamon (common)<br>Grapas<br>Shiro<br>Tizfan<br>Manzis | | languages = Mekamon (common)<br>Grapas<br>Shiro<br>Tizfan<br>Manzis | ||
| religion = Mekarrism | | religion = Mekarrism | ||
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The Mekagrani (singular: Mekagran, plural: Mekagrani/Mekagrans, adjective: Mekagran) are a spiritual people hailing from their | The Mekagrani (singular: Mekagran, plural: Mekagrani/Mekagrans, adjective: Mekagran) are a spiritual people hailing from their lush homeworld [[Mirall (A1-0)|Mirall]]. It's speculated that they originated from a lost colony of [[Humans (A1-0)|humans]], the Mekagrani evolved to have greenish skins due to the consumption of the local flora which has affected their genome. After a few centuries of living free under the Mekagran Prelacy, the Mekagrani were subjugated roughly 30 BBT by the [[Trianar (A1-0)|Holy Imperium of Trianar]]. | ||
== Biology and appearance == | == Biology and appearance == | ||
The most notable feature of the Mekagrani are their greenish skins. This is an evolutionary side-effect of eating the mutated form of chlorophyll found in the fauna of Mirall over the course of centuries. However, this doesn't give the Mekagrani any ability at photosynthesis. Instead, the Mekagrani have evolved to contain a largely omnivore diet. | |||
In addition to their greenish skin, the species also has seen its hair colour influenced to reddish & green colours. Even though reddish colours aren't recessive like in most humans, there are still cultural connotations associated with different hair colours. Reddish colours are often associated with playful & joyful characters, while dark green is seen as a sign of solemnity. White hair is seen as a sign of wisdom and unlike most humanoids, their hair turns white or grey at a much earlier stage in life. Roughly half the population has full white hair by the age of 45 standard years. It's also not uncommon to colour hair with a bleached strike to simulate white hair. This is often seen as a gerontocratic tendency of Mekagrani culture. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Early | === Early Mirall history === | ||
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== Society and culture == | == Society and culture == | ||
[[File:Geruna.jpeg|left|thumb|A | [[File:Geruna.jpeg|left|thumb|A young Mekarrist priestess known as a 'Geruna'.]]Mekagran society & culture is defined by its spirituality. The essence of Mekagran culture is the balance between an individual's free will and the cosmic will, known as Mekarra. Because of this, Mekagrani put a lot of importance on wisdom and have gerontocratic tendencies. As can be seen in the historic Mekagran Prelacy, tribal structures & Mekarra religion. | ||
=== Mekarrism === | === Mekarrism === | ||
'Mekarra' is what the Mekagrani call the cosmic will or divine essence which guides the universe. Though the Mekagrani don't believe that their fate is predetermined by Mekarra as other religions who put heavy emphasis on fate, they believe to have some influence through their own free will. A balance between the two wherein one has enough freedom, but still listens to signs from the universe to guide their life, is what Mekagrani aim for. | 'Mekarra' is what the Mekagrani call the cosmic will or divine essence which guides the universe. Though the Mekagrani don't believe that their fate is predetermined by Mekarra as other religions who put heavy emphasis on fate, they believe to have some influence through their own free will. A balance between the two wherein one has enough freedom, but still listens to signs from the universe to guide their life, is what Mekagrani aim for. | ||
The teachings of Mekarrism may only be taught by female Mekagrani as it is believed that only they can hold ultimate wisdom or 'Mekarva' for conceiving life. In addition, only women who have given birth at least once may become priestesses colloquially called 'Geruna' (plural: Gerune). These are revered by Mekagrani culture at large and are often sought out for council. Each Mekagrani may come to a Geruna to ask for guidance to which the Geruna will often reply in cryptic prophecies. Outsiders have been known to frown upon the practice due to the usage of hallucinogens, yet the practice remains heavily entrenched in the | The teachings of Mekarrism may only be taught by female Mekagrani as it is believed that only they can hold ultimate wisdom or 'Mekarva' for conceiving life. In addition, only women who have given birth at least once may become priestesses colloquially called 'Geruna' (plural: Gerune). These are revered by Mekagrani culture at large and are often sought out for council. Each Mekagrani may come to a Geruna to ask for guidance to which the Geruna will often reply in cryptic prophecies. Outsiders have been known to frown upon the practice due to the usage of hallucinogens, yet the practice remains heavily entrenched in the spirituality of Mekagrani. | ||
Gerune will often band together within a tribe and form a sodality which offers council to each tribe. Though over the course of Mekagran history, as the different tribes united, a Grand Sodality (Mekamon: Sadorasall) was formed to unify the teachings. This religious institution remains intact to this day and is an important aspect of the overarching Mekagran culture. | Gerune will often band together within a tribe and form a sodality which offers council to each tribe. Though over the course of Mekagran history, as the different tribes united, a Grand Sodality (Mekamon: Gerunall Sadorasall) was formed to unify the teachings. This religious institution remains intact to this day and is an important aspect of the overarching Mekagran culture. | ||
=== ''Miherric'' - Tattoos === | === ''Miherric'' - Tattoos === | ||
=== Cuisine === | |||
Fried conifer leaves | |||
Revision as of 19:44, 3 July 2023
 A female Mekagrani ruffian | |
 A male Mekagrani smuggler | |
| Biological Classification | |
|---|---|
| Designation | Sapient |
| Classification | Humanoid |
| Ancestral species | Humans |
| Races | Trorran Morkan Penerr Chunarall |
| Related subspecies | Alari Arkanians Dhaneghulans Jhadorans Panuri Prill Xalarians |
| Related species | Chiss/Cheunh Owette Zeltrex |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Average height | 1,74 m |
| Skin colour | Orange, yellow, green, dark green |
| Eye colour | Brown, silver, orange, yellow, red, green |
| Hair colour | Orange, brown, grey, white, green |
| Breathe | Oxygen |
| Lifespan | 86 standard years |
| Maturity | 18 standard years |
| Sexes | 2 |
| Distinctions | Facial tattoos |
| Sociocultural characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Mirall |
| Star nation |  Trianar |
| Total population | ~1.52 trillion |
| Key worlds | Mirall, Inorro, Antall |
| Languages | Mekamon (common) Grapas Shiro Tizfan Manzis |
| Religion | Mekarrism |
| Marital customs | Monogamous |
| Notable individuals | Vajasho Druki Shiorna Mutlas Pamuka Punsher Mansho Bovasra |
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The Mekagrani (singular: Mekagran, plural: Mekagrani/Mekagrans, adjective: Mekagran) are a spiritual people hailing from their lush homeworld Mirall. It's speculated that they originated from a lost colony of humans, the Mekagrani evolved to have greenish skins due to the consumption of the local flora which has affected their genome. After a few centuries of living free under the Mekagran Prelacy, the Mekagrani were subjugated roughly 30 BBT by the Holy Imperium of Trianar.
Biology and appearance
The most notable feature of the Mekagrani are their greenish skins. This is an evolutionary side-effect of eating the mutated form of chlorophyll found in the fauna of Mirall over the course of centuries. However, this doesn't give the Mekagrani any ability at photosynthesis. Instead, the Mekagrani have evolved to contain a largely omnivore diet.
In addition to their greenish skin, the species also has seen its hair colour influenced to reddish & green colours. Even though reddish colours aren't recessive like in most humans, there are still cultural connotations associated with different hair colours. Reddish colours are often associated with playful & joyful characters, while dark green is seen as a sign of solemnity. White hair is seen as a sign of wisdom and unlike most humanoids, their hair turns white or grey at a much earlier stage in life. Roughly half the population has full white hair by the age of 45 standard years. It's also not uncommon to colour hair with a bleached strike to simulate white hair. This is often seen as a gerontocratic tendency of Mekagrani culture.
History
Early Mirall history
Mekagran Prelacy
Trianar subjugation
Society and culture
Mekagran society & culture is defined by its spirituality. The essence of Mekagran culture is the balance between an individual's free will and the cosmic will, known as Mekarra. Because of this, Mekagrani put a lot of importance on wisdom and have gerontocratic tendencies. As can be seen in the historic Mekagran Prelacy, tribal structures & Mekarra religion.
Mekarrism
'Mekarra' is what the Mekagrani call the cosmic will or divine essence which guides the universe. Though the Mekagrani don't believe that their fate is predetermined by Mekarra as other religions who put heavy emphasis on fate, they believe to have some influence through their own free will. A balance between the two wherein one has enough freedom, but still listens to signs from the universe to guide their life, is what Mekagrani aim for.
The teachings of Mekarrism may only be taught by female Mekagrani as it is believed that only they can hold ultimate wisdom or 'Mekarva' for conceiving life. In addition, only women who have given birth at least once may become priestesses colloquially called 'Geruna' (plural: Gerune). These are revered by Mekagrani culture at large and are often sought out for council. Each Mekagrani may come to a Geruna to ask for guidance to which the Geruna will often reply in cryptic prophecies. Outsiders have been known to frown upon the practice due to the usage of hallucinogens, yet the practice remains heavily entrenched in the spirituality of Mekagrani.
Gerune will often band together within a tribe and form a sodality which offers council to each tribe. Though over the course of Mekagran history, as the different tribes united, a Grand Sodality (Mekamon: Gerunall Sadorasall) was formed to unify the teachings. This religious institution remains intact to this day and is an important aspect of the overarching Mekagran culture.
Miherric - Tattoos
Cuisine
Fried conifer leaves
Naming conventions
Mekagrani in Sector A1-0