A Phoenix
OOC Account
- Intent: Create unique species of extragalactic space elves
- Image Credit: Gencraft Ai
- Canon: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Tarnooga, Arkanis Sector
- Name: Quendesh
- Designation: Sentient
- Origins: Extragalactic
- Average Lifespan: 400 - 500 years
- Estimated Population: Scattered (Smaller groups or individuals found in many places around the galaxy)
- Description: These extragalactic beings are notably short in stature and possess elongated, pointed ears that twitch with subtle movements. Their bodies appear frail, with a seemingly low physical density, suggesting a light build unsuited for brute force. Despite their delicate appearance, they are known for their exceptionally long lifespans, often witnessing centuries pass within the galaxy.
- Breathes: Type I and II
- Average Height of Adults: 1 - 1.5 meters
- Average Length of Adults: N/A
- Skin color: Various (copper, bronze, pale white, pale gray, icy bluish)
- Hair color: Various (white, gold, silver, purple, blue, green)
- Distinctions: Long, thin, pointed ears. 2) No facial/body hair. 3) Diminutive size. 4) Sparse bone and tissue density resulting in lower mass.
- Races: None currently known to this galaxy.
- Force Sensitivity: High - 80% have Midichlorian count greater than 8k
- Longevity & Wisdom – With lifespans spanning centuries, they accumulate vast knowledge, making them excellent historians, strategists, or advisors.
- Agility & Stealth – Their small size and natural grace allow them to move swiftly and unseen, excelling in espionage or guerrilla warfare.
- Strong Cultural Traditions – A deeply rooted society could grant them resilience, advanced craftsmanship, or unique Force traditions.
- Echolocative Hearing - Their long ears are not just decorative. They an detect subsonic frequencies allowing them to "see" in darkness using sounds.
- Symbiotic Metabolism - They host beneficial gut microbes from their home galaxy let them digest toxic plants/metals other species cannot.
- Isolationist Tendencies – Long lifespans could make them slow to adapt or distrustful of outsiders, leading to political marginalization.
- Physical Fragility – Their diminutive stature might make them weaker in direct combat, relying on speed or technology to compensate.
- Overconfidence in Age – Some might grow arrogant, assuming their longevity makes them infallible, leading to costly mistakes.
- Density Dysmorphia - Due to low body density they are terrible swimmers and vulnerable to high winds.
- Photoreactive Eyes - Vertical slit pupils excel at sight in low light situations, but they can be overwhelmed in bright sunlight.
- Bonding Withdrawl - Their polygamous nature results in physical lethargy when isolated from others. Solitary Quendesh often require accompaniment of pets to overcome this.
- Diet: Omnivore
- Communication: Spoken language (Quendeshi)
- Technology level: Galactic Standard. Some heirloom personal items (clothing, jewelry, armor, weapons) exist from their home galaxy. All ships and major technology are in disrepair and replaced by galactic standard tech.
- Religion/Beliefs: Polytheistic pantheon of Gods and Goddesses responsible for various portions of life. They believe the Force is controlled by and gifted by these Gods and Goddesses.
- General behavior: Many Quendesh have left their colonies to explore and hunt. Those Quendesh have mostly adapted their daily lives to the human-centric galactic life (with exception of religious views). Inside colonies small familial communities. They are by nature polyamorous and pansexual taking multiple partners over their long lifespan. Reproduction requires a male and female, it is rare for a Quendesh to have more than one offspring. Wisdom and tradition is handed down to the next generation within these communities informally.
The Quendesh are native to an unknown galaxy. In their home galaxy they are a well rounded society who lean heavily into the traditions of their deities. A small group dedicated to the God of Exploration led a group dedicated to the Goddess of the Hunt into the known galaxy during the Four Hundred Year Darkness following a pack of non-sentient monsters that threatened the Quendesh people.
A hunting colony was established and the Quendesh went about ridding the universe of the threat. As the galaxy came out of the threat from the Gulag Virus the Quendesh were packing up to head home. Their escape was thwarted by pirates and their extragalactic vessel was damaged causing them to return to the colony. Adventurers and explorers don't sit still however. The Quendesh have in small numbers infiltrated the galactic population and adapted to known technologies. Most are bounty hunters or spacers. The colony still exists as the "home planet" of this generation of Quendesh on the moon of Vashya orbiting the planet Tarnooga in the Arkanis sector.