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The British Empire started out as nothing more than a decent sized island too. With time, these proportions will grow

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The Dawn of the First Day

@Skepic@SonOfFire@Crusader Lord@Ascendant@Klomster@Ever Faithful

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Day 1, Week 1, Cycle 1
Springtime, 21 C°, Sunny


The sun rises over a world unknown to it's denizes. Upon it's unfamiliar shorelines and peaks, indescribable canopies of strange flora cast's animated shadows. The forest is alive with fauna that they have never seen before, and the cacophony of sounds that are escaping from it fill their hearts with doubt. What is this place? What are they doing here? Who are they...

A myriad of questions fill their minds by the time they group up, all of them looking just as confused as the other ones. They are without clothes or any sort of tools. Some feel the touch of gowns that are no longer upon their bodies, while others squint as their eyes readjust to not having to wear... something. It feels as if their mind's library has been violently cleared down and then burned to the ground, only leaving the most essential of skills untouched. This only becomes more apparent as their mouths begin to form words and it spirals into a frenzy of speech about concepts that they can't quite put their finger on.

Indeed, by the time the group quiets down, they are all left dumbfounded. Whereas minutes ago they were full of these lingering thoughts and feelings, they have now thrown away most of them in desperation. As the air around them finally comes to an awkward silence, only disturbed by the sounds of nature, their instincts begin to kick in. The basic necessities that they weren't aware that they needed until now begin to form in their heads. The goal is now clear, clearer than ever: they have to survive.

The island around them remains vibrant with life, but silent about their questions. It doesn't deny nor confirm their newfound realization about their very own survival. It simply surrounds them with it's bountyful forests and rivers, watching over them as it always has... A herd of large herbivores with spiky protrusions on their head watch them as they graze on the lush grass, their eyes watching them in silence. Perhaps they are wondering what these new arrivals to their land area, sizing them up to see if they are any threat. On this island full of mysteries, the only thing familiar is themselves, and the same confused but determined look in all of their eyes.

The sun rises over a world no more unknown to it's denizens than it was an hour ago. But it's not as scary as before. It's not as strange and mysterious, however alien some things may appear at first glance. No, they have each other and they have their primal instincts. And with it, they will brave the land as the sun rises over it and casts it's long shadows, and thrive. They will thrive, because they have to.

Events

This is where I will detail how much time has passed, how much time will pass, events that happened IC, describing whom it affected, how it affected them and, if applicable, why it happened to them.

You may now designate a research on your tech sheet! I have allocated each of you a separate tab in which you may color the background the tech you want to research yellow. This way, you and everybody else can keep track of what techs you have. The first row of tech must be completed before you can move onto the next one, but the order in which you do this is entirely up to you. Techs take 1 turn to research, unless otherwise stated (like Breakthroughs, which will be addressed later)

Time Passed:
None, this is the the first day!

Time Until Next Turn:
3 months

Events:

• Everyone:
  Dawn of Civlization - Congratulations! Your races wake up on an unfamiliar island, not entirely sure how they got there. Each with a 100 members of their separate species (120 for fast breeders, 80 for slow breeders), they will now have to make a new life! They have a basic understanding of the world around themselves, but they will have to explore their surroundings if they truly want to thrive. With no memory of their past or even who they are, there is an aching hole in the back of their minds, as if they've forgotten something they should be aware of. Though they only know a few things now, no doubt they will start to remember and research inventions as time passes.
  
  Their fate is now in your hands. Guide them well, and they may yet discover why they are here... that is, if they even remember the circumstance of their arrival by that then.

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Sonjari

Sonjari

RACE TRAITS:
Plantoid (0) - Members of this species display a large number of mutations that are more similar to plants than animals. Whether or not they once evolved from plants or received significant chunks of DNA from them is uncertain, but what is certain is that this species display positive and negative traits from both species. They are able to go without food for much longer and they understand nature like no other species could ever hope to. However, their lives are tied to the sun, still needing to absorb it's rays to help with their metabolism, but they also need to consume other nutrients to stay alive. Slightly more resilient to diseases of the fauna, plant based fungi are able to infect them as well.

Achillean (-3) - Members of this species display an unnatural hardiness, a perplexing result of natural evolution or genetic tailoring. Both hard to injure and quick regenerate any wounds they receive, this species enjoys a distinct lack of natural predators who would attempt the foolish foolish endeavor of taking them down. Indeed, others will only assume these are normal creatures until they regenerate a lost arm by the end of the week.

Bio-Spawns (+2) - Members of this species have a unique biology that is hard to grasp. Truly, they are hardly their own species and are rather the offspring of a different, immobile entity. Genetically they share many of the same traits, but the distinction is very obvious: these people were created to protect and nurture the very creature that birthed them. The two cannot exist without each other: the host is unable to truly interact with the world around itself, but without it it's offsprings would die out without any way to reproduce.

Cosmetic traits:
Shrouded Visage (0) - The Sonjari are covered in various forms of foliage on their body, usually on their head and on their appendages. The way these manifest are unique to ever member of the species. Indeed, one can only categorize the Sonjari by the season they were born in: there is a distinctive discoloration between those born in the various seasons, similar to how trees and plants bloom or wither with the time's passing. While some Sonjari bloom with colorful flowers all year long, some are left with bark-like plates that cover them and remain dull until they die.

RACE PHYSICAL DESCRITION:
At first glance the Sonjari appear relatively human-like: they have 2 arms, two legs, no extra appendages of any sorts, and the way that their features are aligned makes sense to us. They stand anywhere between 1,5 to 2,5 meters tall, almost all of them proportioned well, with only rare cases being "skinny" or "stocky". But these human-like features are all but a facade for a very alien biology.

The Sonjari are a rather unique species: not quite plants due to their ability to move and think on their own, but not quite animals due to their distinct plant based proteins that make up their bodies. Still, most of the functional parts of a normal human are there, even if twisted in their own unique way: two large, jet black eyes adorn their faces that are highly sensitive to light, but can see a million unique colors that the human eye simply couldn't perceive. They have holes for ears, but they are simply empty cavities where an organ should be: though they perceive sound in a very similar fashion, the Sonjani use the entire surface of their skin for this task. This makes them able to hear sounds which are more quiet, but have a harder time discerning between directions. They have mouths similar to ours at first glance, but opening them up reveals it to be nothing more than two rows of sharp beak-like structure, and a long snake-like tongue sitting in front of a chute that delivers food directly into their underdeveloped digestive tracks.

Their bodies are eerily familiar too, but they miss some of the features that one would expect when staring at a body. They have no reproductive organs, or any indications about their sexuality: indeed, the Sonjari only have a single gender that is unable to reproduce through "natural" means. As such their looks can truly lay anywhere between a man and a woman, and any true resemblance of a gender comes in the form of their oddly human "hairstyles" in the form of various foliages. Though there is hardly any to begin with, similarities end here. Teir bodies have no true bones or muscles, but are simply made up of a mostly consistent plant material that has incredible textile strength and functions as both bones and muscles by changing the humidity and tension of the fibers. On their finger, elbows and most places where joints would be on a normal body, there is a thick layer of hardy skin. This manifests in the form of deadly claws and spikes in some places, and natural padding in others. Indeed, there are various parts of their body covered with these hardy skin pieces which often seem to limit them more than help them, as the protection they offer is minimal in comparison to the incredible regenerative capabilities they possess. They seem to serve no real purpose, and aren't present on all members. Naturally there is a chance that some of the Sonjani are born without these skin mutations, but those born in Spring are very likely to not have any, while almost every single individual born in Winter has much more defined and thicker skin mutations. These small changes enable some degree of distinction between their members, perhaps because these plates are usually the difference between a more feminine or masculine look, but that isn't always simple due foliage that might be covering these areas.

POPULATION: 100

RACE BEHAVIOUR:
Strangely enough, one would assume that such an alien body hides an alien mind as well, but that assumption is entirely false. While the priorities of the Sonjani are shifted around slightly compared to normal species, they are very much human in a way. They bond with those who have took care of them while they were small, and they do seem to hold complex emotions for each other. Their mind isn't entirely unlike ours, even if their incredible regeneration and lack of genders throws a wrench in the plans.

However, there is one particular element of the Sonjani distinctively unique and alien to us: their connection with the great Ősfa. This gigantic tree, visible from miles away and forming it's very own massive canopy hundreds of feet in the air above the forest, is the sole reason they exist. This tree has nurtured them for generations, provided a place for their people to call home, and with every season delivered unto them their newborns. The Ősfa is the only thing close to a sacred place for the Sonjani, though they would certainly not agree with this. They live further away from the tree, not wanting to disturb the entity that breathes new life into their species.

Sonjani are born in a unique and interesting way: genderless as they are, each and every member of their species is able to blossom when near their great tree. The pollens that they release this way then find their way towards some of the great tree's "birthflowers", where new life begins. Every time one of the Ősfa's birthflowers is pollenated, it takes several weeks for them to bear fruit. Every time, a batch of 3-6 of these fruits grow out, which are essentially eggs for the young Sonjani to incubate in. Once they are old enough, the newborns claw their way out of the fruits and are then taken care of by a volunteer Sonjani. Since it is often impossible to tell who the original "parent" was, especially as it often takes several members to even begin the process, families are built up upon this system adoption.

HISTORY: The sweet allure of the past...

CULTURE: The shrouded mystery of the future...

TECHNOLOGIES:
- Primitive Technology

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@SonOfFire Woah! What a surprise bomb ^^

Come meet is in the Discord and say hit o the boys! That sheet looks really neat, I like it! Drop that badboy in the CS and give us a rough idea on where you'd want to start (preferrably on the west haha)

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@Skepic Well, certainly can't wait to see them once they get their hands on some guns

Welcome aboard buddy! Come, join us in the Discord and have a nice chat ^^

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@Klomster Kinda and Kinda. And indeed, the Mordukai are a bit broken atm for a purely mechanics perspective haha. But I put good faith in Ascendant to make such a thing work.

But to elaborate on your question, I will happily put "carnivorous" under a purely cosmetic version. Unlike the very specific diet one, simply being a carnivore or a herbivore isn't exactly THAT limiting. As such, it is more of a free roleplay flavor thing to pick up, no need for it to be a trait.

As being weak to cold climates, well, I could definitely chalk it up as "nonadaptable" for a race who starts in warm climates. For that it isn't very clear cut, but you can get away with a +1 trait Nonadaptable (Cold).

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@Ever Faithful And a triple post to say hello ^^

I am always naturally anxious when I see someone with such low post count, but you appear a man of quality, rather than quantity from what I can tell. I am eager to see what you come up with.

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@Legion02 And one last round of thunderous applause for another person who is still here after the years. And marking the end of my list (which isn't filtered in any way, shape or form) with someone I do remember rather well: the right hand man of the Imperium. I mean, Emporium

I am glad to see you still active old friend. If it is within you interest and you have some free time, I would be eternally grateful if you could give this RP a read and consider joining.

Hopefully you have bern well since we last spoke. Hoping to see you in the future again ^^

And with that, I would like to say a thank you to anyone who read through this honestly crazy long little post (51k chars). Thank you for the time you spent on giving my idea a thought, even if you didn't end up joining or writing anything. Hope to see you all in the future :D

And hopefully, we can get a cozy little band of people together and start this game in earnest. Until then, stay safe ^.^

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@Skepic@Wernher Good old friends of mine, I extend towards you a plea.

We have once stood as brothers in arms in the grimdark future of a dieselpunm universe. And I have watched you two brave it without me a dozen more times.

But today is not the day for war. Not yet. I value both of you as excellent writers and comrades well versed in NRPs. I do not wish to bother you fir pong with this mention, but I hope that you can give the opening a quick read, and if you fancy creating an in-depth nation to throw at the next war-NRP then I would gladly habe you among us ^^

If not, I extended my sorry for the ping. Still, it warms my heart to see old faces still active. Know that you've been sorely missed while I was away <3

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BESTIARY:

Codex Vitae

Welcome to the Bestiary!

On the following pages, you will read about the many wondrous flora and fauna that inhabit this new island. Some are unlike anything else, and some you may be familiar with already. Whatever the case is, these animals and plants have existed on the island since the dawn of time, and you better get used to them if you are to make your stay here permanent.

If more discoveries are made, additions to the bestiary will be written, and existing ones will be adjusted to better represent the truth.

Names inside the codex are up for scientific debate. Until a consensus has been reached, they will remain placeholders.

Fauna

Herbivores

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"Krollan"

A large herbivore with spiky protrusions on their head. They are covered in a thick fur that they use to soak up water in and keep themselves cool. They are docile and not scared easily, though they will rarely investigate on their own. They gather and move in herds of anywhere between 10 to 100 specimen, and can be found virtually all over the island, no matter the biome.

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"Rhino"

These large herbivores are natives to the large swathes of grasslands that cover the higher elevations of the island. Though their herds of a dozen or two specimen seem docile at first, they will not hesitate to trample or gore anyone who gets too close to them with their imposing horns and tusks. Heavy and fast, their stampedes can be heard from miles away.

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"Bikk"

These small herbivores are native to the forests along the eastern side of the island. Their diet primarily consists of fruits, and nuts which they crack open with their beaks. They are able to leap large distances and usually stick to the tops of the trees, but at times will come down to the ground to look for food which has fallen. Their pelts are soft to the touch thanks to a layer of wax on them that protects the creatures from the abundant rainfall of their home areas.

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"Equus"

These 4 legged herbivores are fairly docile and take over the grasslands of the mountains where the Krollan and the Dente begin thin out. They are abundant on rolling hills and grasslands of the west, grazing on the grass. Though fairly docile, they will attempt to evade or ward off anyone who tries to get too close to them. They travel in herds, anywhere from a handful to a few dozen specimen at a time.

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Ovis

These large 4 legged creatures are the primary inhabitants of the higher mountain ranges. Imposing in size and strength, they are surprisingly nimble when scared. They spend most of their day grazing the fields away from danger, only falling prey to the occasional Ruh, or the brave Griffs that venture into the larger bird's hunting zones. Whatever the case is, the Ovis live a peaceful life and as such are quite docile. They gather in herds of anywhere from a dozen to a hundred.

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"Lepus"

These small rodents are native to many parts of the island, especially it's grasslands. Their large ears and white fur are immediately noticable, due to a rampant gene that cause albinism in their infants. Indeed, black or brown Lepus are quite rare sights among their white kin. Their primary diet consists of grass or vegetables they can salvage, though they shy away from fruits. At the end of the day, they are a very quickly breeding race, perhaps owing to the fact that they are the primary prey for the Urmillos.

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Carnivores

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"Urmillo"

These dog sized carnivores may look harmless at first, but their docile faces hide sharp fangs. They prefer to hunt smaller rodents that burrow underground, and use their sharp claws to dig them out and finish them off. Their armored hide allows them to roll up into a defensive state when larger carnivores are around, usually saving them from a fight as their predators go look for an easier meal.

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"Triach"

These wolf sized carnivores are perhaps one of more alien creatures on the island. They have no eyes with which to look for their target, but instead use echo-location to navigate. They gather in packs of 5-15 who move together, hunting down prey inside the forested areas of the island. They are highly aggressive and they emit a thunderous roar to call any nearby specimen when they find their prey. Their noises can often be heard in the night as they signal during a hunt or use a burst of sound to make sure their resting place is safe.

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"Ruh"

These gigantic birds are the undisputed kings of the sky. With their impressive wingspan, bright colored wings and thunderous screeches, they inhabit only the highest of peaks on the island. They are fiercely territorial, attacking everyone or anything that comes too close to their nest. Adventurers should be even more cautious when traversing the pine forests, as they are the hunting grounds of these birds. Able to lift up a grown man or even equus and take them away, caution is advised when traversing their territory.

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"Griff"

These large carnivores are second only to the imposing Ruh when it comes to aerial supremacy. But whereas the Ruh prowl the highest mountain tops, these creatures are more suite for combat on the vast expanses of grassy plains. Though not many in numbers, these creatures always move in pairs, preying on Equuses or even Rhinos at times. They are fast both on foot and in the air, but thankfully to adventurers they rarely attack on sight as they prefer to follow their targets for a long while and wait for an opportune moment.

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"Planta"

These flat, plant looking creatures are natives to the swampy areas of the island. They dwell in the water, posing as foliage fallen onto the surface. Once insects, their primary diet, approaches them close enough they will use their large wing-like fins to push themselves out of the water and catch their prey. They are able to glide relatively large distances over the warm waters of the swamp, owing to their large surface area and small mass.

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"Fenec"

These small little carnivores are a relatively common sight in the forest if one keeps an open eye and moves around silently. Thought they can and will consume small berries and other plant based food sources, it is mostly to help them speed up their digestion, while their primary nutrition sources are rats, mouses and even the rare lepus that wonders into their doman. Smaller than a fox but larger than a ferret, they fill a particular spot in the food chain of the forest, where they hunt it's smaller rodents, while getting hunted by Triachs.

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"Striders"

These large flightless birds are perhaps one of the more unique carnivorous species on the island. They are only found in the northwestern parts of the island, gathering in herds of 5-15 as they fish along the rivers and lakes. Though carnivores, they are unlike the apex predators of the mountains, or the swarming hounds of the forests, their primary diet of fish making them rather docile when it comes adventurers. They will occasionally feast on carcasses as well and even eat some berries from time-to-time, but they usually avoid the forest in fears of other predators. Indeed, carnivorous as they are, herds of Krollans and Striders often share the same stretch of river while one drinks and the other fishes. It is unknown how these fish eating birds evolved or got onto the island, but they are virtually absent from any other areas of the island.

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"Puddletoads"

These small amphibians are native to the swampy areas of the island. They resemble a frog in many ways, but they are far more predatorial than most of the aforementioned. They will hunt anything from fishes to rats in small packs, and they will happily try to scare away larger predators from their own prey in order to feast on their carcass. Though small, they can easily amass in numbers and have a vicious bite that leaves a nasty wound.

Omnivores

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"Shul"

These dog sized omnivores are a somewhat rare sight along the northern coasts of the island, owing to their nocturnal nature. They will eat just about anything they can get their hands on, but they prefer eggs or large fruits which are easy for them to grab and run off with. They are very inquisitive creatures with a great sense of smell, and will approach anyone they think is unaware of their presence. They often grab food or shiny items, with which they will proceed to run off with while using their strong hind legs.

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"Chit"

These tortoise sized insectoids dwell in the many caves of the mountain range. Though omnivores, a large part of their diet consists of natural minerals for which they will tunnel deep into the earth, using their razorsharp claws to make way. Their flesh is slightly poisonous, and as such hives of Chits will usually not attack or even stop what they are doing when someone gets too close, but they will make sure to keep their distance from anyone who is not one of theirs.

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"Derg" (sic)

These small reptilian creatures are one of the more elusive selection of species on this island. Though they are plentiful in the forested areas, they are easily scared and will fly off. About the size of a bat, these creatures feast on the nectar of flowers or the fruits in the forest, or on the larger insect species. If cornered they will spit out a flammable, acidic substance onto their attackers. Many sub-species of them exist, all natives to their own region of the island with minor differences between them.

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"Koibra"

These large, elephant sized amphibians are a rare, but nevertheless dangerous sight in the wetlands and swampy areas of the island. There exists several subspecies of them, with the most elusive ones carrying the most vibrant colorations on their skin. Fairly docile when full, they will usually sit in their den for days at a time, only moving out when mating, or when they go hunting. However, when on the hunt they will consume just about anything they come across, paralyzing even the largest of prey with their potent neurotoxin. The bite of Koibra is so potent, that a single bite can knock out a fully grown Krollan in just a few seconds. Indeed, it is not rare for them to capture the larger beasts and drag them to their den to feast on them for weeks.

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"Stillio"

These large omnivorous reptiles are a relatively common sight in the swamps. Whereas these areas are almost exclusively the preying grounds of smaller fishes and snakes, the Stillio stands out among them as one of the only two apex predators in the biome which have grown abnormally large. These lizards spend most of their days lazing in the sun, hunting fishes or eating some of the more hard to reach fruits when they get hungry. They live in small groups of 2-5, with one alpha amongst them who guards their living area. Mostly due to this they are avoided by the Koibra, who would rather look for a more easy prey, even if they have to go further. This uneasy territorial claim however is often challenged by up-and-coming Stillios who are looking to settle new areas for themselves, often attacking Koibra nests and trying to claim it for themselves. Needless to say, the Koibras of the island are usually well fed.

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"Catmoth"

These small little fuckers are incredibly cute. I mean, just look at them. They have like, cute wings n shit, and big leaves on their ears. And look at the face, how could you ever not like it? They have 6 legs, all of which probably wants to hug you all day long, because they are fucking adorable. They probably like, eat some rats or something, but who cares because they'll just nibble on your finger all day long and seemingly get satisfied with it. It's like, an entire species designed to be fanservice to a highly immature crowd.

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MAP:

The unaltered biome and topo maps. Will update with other map types when it becomes relevant.

Map

Legend: Temperate Rainforest
Tempereate Forest
Taiga
Wetlands
Cold Desert (aka, barren mountain slopes)
Grasslands