The Ikianni system is unknown to most and a unique place in the galaxy. For it is rare for several races to not only live in the system but, claim that Ikianni is their home system. Even more rare is the fact that the Ukath and the Ikeal share the same homeworld. Several species call the system home and have lived there for thousands of years but, have never left the boundaries of the system and have grown up knowing that alien life is just a planet away. Recently, other races have come to Ikianni, though not as an expanding empire. Instead independent settlers for reasons that ranged from outcasts, refugees with nowhere else to go, or in the human's case, an accident. But, the inhabitants both new and old do not know what lies in the system. For ancient secrets lie forgotten and hidden and only waiting for a curious soul to uncover them.
Rules: 1. Expected to follow standard site rules 2. No godmodding or powergaming or etc... 3. No OP characters 4. A max of two characters 5. Minimum of one paragraph
Overview:
This is a science-fantasy rp set in the Ikianni system. A unique system where several races claim it as their home system and where every habitable world in the system belongs to a sentient race. Not including Daumia. Which you will be playing as members of a xenoarcheologists group that will unknowingly discover the long-lost secrets of the system and you can play either as a researcher or a member of the security team.
Which tech-wise, only a few of the races have FTL capabilities, and the natives of the system have yet to explore outside the system since they lack FTL technology. As for weapons, projectile-based weapons are the main/common weapons of the system.
Magic
Magic in the Ikianni system works
Species
Human - Hailing from the distant Earth, and live on the least desired habitable planet in the system. The humans of Acheron had to adapt quickly to survive in their new home, along with discovering alien races and learning that magic exists, and work on relearning it. After twenty years of surviving on Acheron, the humans have proved to be a hardy and adaptable race that still tries to contact Earth despite the unknown but, long-distance to Earth from Acheron.
Ukath - Haling from Airia and sharing the world with the Ikeals. Before the cataclysm that rendered the surface inhabitable. The Ukath originally lived underground before discovering the surface and move most of their civilization there. Leaving only a few cities underground. Which brought them into conflict with the Ikeal as they over both territory and resources. Only their shared religious beliefs kept the two races from declaring full-on war on each other. Which changed when the cataclysm occurred and only then did the two races banded together in order to survive and retreat underground to safety.
While not as strong magical as the Ikeal, they make it up for their physical strength. Along with a long life span.
Ikeal - The tall and spiritual Ikeal. Considered to be great magic users though not as strong physically as the Ukath. The Ikeal share their homeworld with the Ukath. Which despite an uneasy peace between them and the Ukath. Their shared religious beliefs kept them from war and when the cataclysm occurred. They were forced to work together and moved underground to survive.
While they have a life span almost as long as the Ikeal. They are potent magic users that make up most of the monarchy's magic users.
Otuons - The most mysterious of the races that call the system their home. No one is sure when these alien robots came to the system. Only when they did, they choose to settle on Daumia and when they were discovered by the other nations in the system. They only replied that they wish to be left alone. Though they do allow limited trading with other nations in the system. Centered around the city of Isune, the only organic-friendly city on the planet. Mainly for resources that they can not find on Daumia. Still, some Otudons have started to venture outside of Daumia and learn more about the organics in the system.
Zul - Hailing from the temperate world of Jathichi. The Zul are a proud and traditional people. Looking similar to elves from human myth but, that is where the similarities end. For the Zul
Izi - Hailing from the ice world of Iynov. The resilient Izi
Thens - Hailing from the only habitable moon in the system, Rosnyke.
Planets
Xetriri - Desert - Homeworld of the Avvans.
Acheron - Toxic - similar to Mars but slightly bigger, closer to the sun and is barely habitable. Gas masks or closed suits are needed in someplaces. The local fauna are unusually aggressive and possess magical abilities. Still is largely unexplored. Inhabited by the humans.
Airia - Formerly a lush habitable planet but, currently uninhabitable on the surface. Homeworld of the Ikeal and Ukath. Airia as the Ikeal and Ukath tell it. Airia was once a beautiful and lush world. Until a cataclysm occurred and rendered the surface uninhabitable. Forcing the two races underground and forcing them to work together in order to survive. Still, both races do not tell the other races how their world became uninhabitable and outsiders are limited to the surface spaceports.
Jathichi- Temperate - Homeworld of the Zul
Esciri- Gas Giant - 80 moons which Rosnyke is one of them.
Rosnyke - Tropical Moon of Esciri - Homeworld of the Thens and the only habitable moon in the system.
Fosniri- Gas Giant - 64 moons
Daumia- Barren - Inhabited by the Otuons and organics are limited to the city of Isune.
Iynov - ice - Homeworld of the Izi
Factions
Dual Monarchy of Airia - The united Ukath and the Ikeal government. Headed by Ukath King Ibron Sneng and Queen Imkha
So we are finally here, Talvdus thought as he disembarked his ship alongside his men. It had been a long trip from Uzarin, and he was eager to be on dry land again. Taking a look around as he walked, Talvdus spotted the other parties that had already made landfall. The one that stood out the most to him was the Minotaur, the Iron Bull. He would hardly believe that a mortal could grow to such size, and his reputation certainly precedes him. He will undoubtedly be an important addition to the coalition's forces, given his size and skill alone.
Talvdus took the time to wait for the rest of his company to disembark. It was quite the change to have more men at his command, from a size of 250 to 500. But, both Talvdus and his father waited for more men for the shields to be sent to the coalition forces. Most of the new recruits were battle-tested and veterans from the war with Qeazar. Not wanting to send rookies into the fray with an enemy that threatens the entire continent.
Still, he was confident that would od fine, and he spotted his second in command. Raylia Adaaro disembarking and talking with some of the men. Talvdus could not help but smile when seeing her. She comes from a minor noble family and, like him, saw the military as a way to succeed in life. Something that he respects and has been with him since he was first assigned to his shields, along with being one of the few warriors in the shields that wield an axe, unlike a sword or mace like the rest of them. Still, you would not have anyone else at his side during this time. You need people you can trust and can work with when the enemy is at the gates, and she is perfect for this.
It did not take long before Raylia would join up with Talvdus and continued on to meet with the other leaders. Issuing an order to his men to make themselves for combat before walking up to them. "Hello, fellow warriors," addressing them before speaking to Iazok. "Now, where do you want my men at?" They are ready for battle as I am."
"Here we are, what a nice place to rest," Voi said while flying down next to a large lake in the western Giantlands. Landing gently on his feet with the humanity that he had brought with him. About four thousand in total and were arranged in spots around the lake. Still in their dormant state and had yet to be awakened, for Voi was still deciding on where his humans should live. He considered several places but ultimately chose the western Giantlands. Yes, the land is named because of the giant plants and animals that roam the northern continent. But, Voi believes that his humans can adapt and overcome the dangers of the land.
So after a brief time taking the lovely landscape, Voi started to shape the clay humans, motioning with his hands, and blue energy began to form around the clay humans. Taking a moment before, the clay humans started to change. At first, it was just the changes that Homura had instilled in them from the start. Their clay turned to flesh and their flesh varied in color. Individual features started to form on each of their bodies. Each one, either male or female, and the ability to reproduce.
This was when Voi added his own changes. Their skin changed to snow white or varying shades of grey. Varying shades of white hair. Increased sensitivity to death to the point they can detect souls that still linger in the mortal realm and last but not least. A gift that Voi calls the Soul Sight, the ability to see the souls of living or dead beings and other invisible entities and turn their eyes a bright blue when it is active. An innate skill that while primitive to Voi and his soul sight. This gift will suffice for now, and he decides on calling his humans the Voirans.
But, before Voi awakened them from their slumber now that they were ready to go and the blue energy around them had dissipated. He speaks to all of them in their sleeping minds. The first sound they would hear would be his voice. "Hello, my creations, this is your maker Voi, and I wish to speak to you before you awaken in this world called Galbar. You are the Voirans, a kind of human just different than your other brethren in this world. Before I awaken you, I wish to depart some knowledge to aid you in this land." Voi imprints in their minds the knowledge to hunt and survive in the Giantlands before saying one last thing. "You can overcome the challenges of this land and thrive here. Just remember what I have taught you and build upon it. Just remember that I will be watching your progress and count on each to survive."
With that, the Voirans started to wake up and stumble about before standing up. Looking around with curious eyes and Voi was nowhere to be seen. Unknown to them, Voi was watching their awakening from afar, invisible to the naked eye as he felt happy that the Voirans would do well in their new homeland and thinking of the other gods with do with their humans.
Then came Ruina's message, that Iqelis should not be trusted and will probably try to dominate others. A warning the Voi at first did not know of what to think. But, thought back to what Homura said and war and this being the first cracks of division between the gods. Granted, Iqelis's aspect is Doom though he has yet to actually meet with the god. Still, this is troubling, and perhaps he should heed Runia's warning. Since what comes with a god of Doom except for bad things most likely.
While Voi was thinking more about this, he sensed something. Something new but, he knew, would be a regular sensation eventuality. Sentient lives were departing for the afterlife. Curious to who these new deaths are, Voi departed by opening a portal to the afterlife and stepping through it.
There it was easy to find the recently departed souls. A group of what looked like rodents, like the ones that were left in the Celestial Palace by Tuku Llantu. Only more humanoid and Voi wasted no time with speaking to these transparent souls and stopping the group before it could reach their destination. When Voi approached them, the Bjorks were scared by Voi's presence and huddled together in fear. Not knowing what is happening or who he is.
"No, no no," Voi waved his arms in a nonthreatening manner and spoke gently. "I am not here to hurt you. You are safe, and I just wish to know how you died."
Still scared but, one of them moved slightly away from the group and spoke but sounded shaken. "Bears, large bears attacked us. They came charging out of the woods towards our home, our dam. Some of us they caught that could not flee in time, and others tried to fight but, they just kept killing us, and that is all I remember."
"Why would the bears attack your people? Did you aggravate these beasts?"
"I do not think so," Bjork said. "We did not venture into a bear's lair or kill one. We just lived our lives and built our dam. We did not do anything to cause bears to kill us."
Voi thought for a moment about what could have caused this tragedy, seeing among the group what looked like a child. A child? He thought they are too young to be here, they should be living their life, not here. Before he think further, he got his answer about what caused this. Hearing Mish-Cheechel's pledge of vengeance against a god from Galbar. A god did this? But, who and why? Who would commit this murder and command bears to kill these people. But, before he could think more, the same Bjork spoke again. "Who are you, and what is happening to us?"
Voi snapped out of his train of thought and addressed the Bjork. "I am Voi, God of Souls, and you all are heading towards your afterlife. A place souls go after they have.... died. What is your name?"
"Kailonk, and what awaits us in the afterlife?"
"Peace, Kailonk, peace for you and the rest of your group. For you, all are heading towards a good place to rest and spend with each other, Kailonk."
Kailonk slowly nodded his head, "That is good to hear, and thank you, Voi."
"No need to thank me, Kailonk, just be at peace. You are safe here." Then Voi released his hold on the group, and their souls resumed their journey to the afterlife. Thinking back on what has happened with Kailonk and his people. Voi realized that perhaps he needed more eyes on Galbar, since events are occurring that require his attention. So taking a portal back to Galbar, Voi and landed in a forest clearing. Which he wasted no time making his champions, motioning with his hands with blue energy forming on them. Just a flick of the wrist, two freshly made souls stood in front of him, floating above the ground. Voi channels his power to give these souls a body of flesh. One formed into a body of a male and the other a female. Both have snow white skin and look like Voirans. Along with the abilities of a Voiran. It was when they were done that Voi gave them sentience and the ability to turn into ravens. Then waking them both up as the blue energy dissipated from his hands.
Both of them sprang to life as they floated down to the ground. Both of them took a moment to look around before staying their gaze on Voi. Both knew well who Voi was and their purpose. "Welcome, my champions," Void said with glee. "I glad to see you awake, and I trust you know why I have created you."
"To be your eyes and ears, my lord," the female one spoke. "Yes, you are but, you can be more given time. But, before I give you your first mission, names need to be addressed. Voi looked at both intently before speaking again. "Your name is Mair," pointing at the female, "and your name is Aeron," point at the male. "You two are my eyes and ear in this world, and your first mission is to explore and gain knowledge of the Giantlands. While I tend to a matter."
"It will be done, my lord, both of them said before turning into ravens and departed.
Voi watched them both as they left and was glad that at least he can know more of this world while he tends to other matters. Which he also hopes that his champions will grow into their own in time. But, now Voi has a matter to attend to and meet with a certain angry Bjork.
Landing in the western Giantlands and modifying his humans to become the Voirans and gave them the knowledge of how to hunt and survive before departing. Heeding Ruina's warning about Iqelis Creating two champions to be his eyes and ears in the world, Mair, and Aeron Headed to meet with Mish-Cheechel
Starting Vigor - 8 Spent - 1 - Modify his humans to and call them the Voirans. 1 - Giving the Voii the knowledge to hunt and survive in their new homeland. 2 - Creating two champions that act as his eyes and ears in the world. Mair and Aeron End Vigor - 4