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The svodea, or, rock people, are a race of people that used to inhabit a mountainous region of Acetate. Due to their unique physical qualities, they were viewed as one of the most sturdy and steadfast species on the continent as far as monsters go. They share a common ancestor with the fraggle. They were subjected to mass genocide from Navroya. Because of this, they are considered extinct in the modern era.
The lifespan for svodea is somewhat undetermined. While the rocks that make a svodea up can corrode with exposure to the elements, their cores produce crystals to take the place of the lost stone. The more crystal a svodea exhibits, the older they are. Thus, it could be fair to say that svodea have an unlimited lifespan if it was not for one exception that will be covered in the reproduction section.
The crystal portions of a svodea can be any sort of gem or crystal, though quartz is a common variation, especially among the sedimentary varieties of svodea. Most of the time, the gem portions correlate to the variety of rock base. The portions of a svodea that are made of crystal depend on the individual, but the eyes and fingers are a constant, as they give the svodeans their sensory information.
Svodea are rock and crystal based bipedal creatures that draw energy from the world around them. Their body bases are always rock, though the specifics of what kind of rock are not always uniform. Most consist of sedimentary or metamorphic rock, but there have been a few instances of igneous bases. On average, svodea are 3' in height from the crown to feet. Certain varieties of rock are exceptions and sit at shorter or taller averages than the standard variety of svodea. Their weight depends on the sort of rock they are born from.
General
Physiology
Svodea do not have set sexes and choose if they wish to be referred to as male or female as they grow up.
Core
Each svodea contains a crystal core that contains their soul energy and acts as an amplifier for their magic. They are called svodean hearts and are considered one of the most beautiful stones in the universe. They are usually 5" in diameter and are a smokey grey color. Each one has an inward spiral that looks a bit like a galaxy. When activated, the heart glows with a multitude of hues. Its primary function is to allow the svodea to move and function, since their bodies are made of stone and have no muscular structures. A svodea can survive within the heart as long as the heart is not split.
The main sources of energy the core draws on are sunlight, moonlight, and, to a lesser degree than demons, chaos. Because of this, it is very painful and dangerous for a demon to touch an active svodean core. When thinking about how the cores need energy, consider how crystals need to be purified. This is sort of along the same lines.
The Senses
The crystals throughout svodean bodies take the place of a nervous system. One of the most intriguing senses to the svodea is smell. They are known for buying incense and burning the scents they find most pleasant in their homes. There are many stores dedicated to this as well as sachets.
Relationships and Reproduction
Svodea are a very social species and care a lot about interacting with others. It is common for svodea to find a partner they love and share a living space together. Public displays of affection include holding hands, resting heads together, and pressing their faces together in a sort of kiss. Activities beyond these are considered inappropriate for public situations and are meant for private spaces only. Most of them involve using magic to achieve closer unions, much like those that occur in other species.
Reproduction was an interesting challenge for svodea, since they do not have actual organs designed for child bearing. The process used involves two svodea combining the energy of their cores and creating a small and unstable temporary core. This act weakens the cores of the parents, thus making it easier for natural stresses from the world as well as falls to break their core and take their life. The temporary core is buried in the ground for a year to develop and is dug up during a special ceremony which friends and family members attend. While the new svodea starts life at the same size as an adult, it is easy to identify them by how few crystals are found on their body. In rare cases, the temporary core splits and twins are created. This is a rare occasion and considered very lucky. Twins traditionally grow up to be very close with each other.
Rock Diversity
A svodea gains some physical attributes based on the rock they are formed from. A few of the more common types made up the vast majority of the svodean society.
Conglomerate
Flint
Phyllite
Quartziete
Shale
Magic and Abilities
Common magic abilities include healing, comfort, and purifying. Most svodea posses a natural aura of calm and comfort that is very pleasant to be around. Another common study of magic is shields.
History
We've got a queen and her people and her surprisingly hi-tech stone city, holy heck!
Culture
Pacifist rocks
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