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The '''safir''' ([[Classical Āirumāli language|Classical Āirumāli]]: [[File:Safir name.png|x16px]] ''safir'') are an alien species [[Origins of the safir|from, but not native to]], the planet [[Daia]] and the continental moon [[Lessa]], and the senior member species of the [[Safir Alliance]]. | The '''safir''' ([[Classical Āirumāli language|Classical Āirumāli]]: [[File:Safir name.png|x16px]] ''safir'') are an alien species [[Origins of the safir|from, but not native to]], the planet [[Daia]] and the continental moon [[Lessa]], and the senior member species of the [[Safir Alliance]]. | ||
| − | First contact was made with the safir in 1562 [[AN]], and they possessed a colony on Micras from 1577 to 1582. After the collapse of this colony, most safir exited Micras, but a small, albeit notable, diaspora remains. | + | First contact was made with the safir in 1562 [[AN]], and they possessed a colony on Micras from 1577 to 1582. After the collapse of this colony, most safir exited Micras, but a small, albeit notable, diaspora remains. Of note is Shireroth, where the largest safir community exists. To date, three safir have been [[Kaiser]]s of Shireroth: [[Kaiseress Rei I|Rei]] (1577–1579), [[Kaiseress Semisa II|Semisa II]] (1608), and [[Kaiser Daniel III|Daniel III]] (1624–1629). All of these remain active in Shirerithian society and public life as [[Prince of Shireroth|princes of Shireroth]]. |
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| + | The safir appear humanoid in its outward features, according to the theory of convergent evolution, mean that its native planet (which is unknown) is very similar to both Terra and Micras. They are not genetically related to humans though. | ||
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| + | Safir skin is blue to its colour due to the blood being copper-based rather than iron-based as in humans. On the head protrude two large ears which also function like antennae to detect extremely subtle behavioural cues from other safir. Discerning these allow safir in the vicinity of each other to communicate through what to humans appear as telepathy. | ||
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| + | Safir, mainly belonging to a royal line of carefully selective interbreeding over hundreds of generations, have retained wings, large enough for flight. Wings as limbs are expensive from an energy point of view – they cost a lot of energy to produce and keep functional. As a result, most safir have over the course of the millennia lost this trait. | ||
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| + | The average height of a safir (foot to scalp) is slightly above the human. | ||
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| + | The safir reproduce by fertilizing eggs within the female. After the female releases the egg, the safir foetus will incubate within the egg for an amoutn of time. | ||
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| + | == Society == | ||
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| + | Traditional safir society appears to have been matriarchal. This is reflected in females being larger and more dominant and aggressive than the males. The male is traditionally responsible for incubating the egg and rearing the young. As such, historically, safir societies have tended to be polyandrous, though these days monogamy appear more and more common. | ||
[[Category:Alien species]] | [[Category:Alien species]] | ||
[[Category:Safir Alliance]] | [[Category:Safir Alliance]] | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 14 July 2018
 Seoni Miłarna, a Daian safir | |
| Founded | Approximately 1.2 Ma |
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| Founder |
Ancestrix Fleet (Daia and Lessa) (ultimate origins unknown) |
| Leader(s) |
Vāstra II of Firneramnen (titular Safir Empress) Yrkavra Celeđi Libitina (President of the Executive Commission of the Safir Alliance) |
| Capital |
Aňira Qalani Uchan Kilapel |
| Home world | Daia |
| Base of operations | Daia |
| Official language |
Classical Āirumāli Archaic Lessan Īnēmāli Many others in member states |
| Currency |
Firneramnese ari Wuqojimese mark Ešišei jeciba Many others in member states |
| Flagship | asdf |
| Official religion | Sevenfold Path dominant; many others official or majority in member states |
The safir (Classical Āirumāli: x16px safir) are an alien species from, but not native to, the planet Daia and the continental moon Lessa, and the senior member species of the Safir Alliance.
First contact was made with the safir in 1562 AN, and they possessed a colony on Micras from 1577 to 1582. After the collapse of this colony, most safir exited Micras, but a small, albeit notable, diaspora remains. Of note is Shireroth, where the largest safir community exists. To date, three safir have been Kaisers of Shireroth: Rei (1577–1579), Semisa II (1608), and Daniel III (1624–1629). All of these remain active in Shirerithian society and public life as princes of Shireroth.
Biology
The safir appear humanoid in its outward features, according to the theory of convergent evolution, mean that its native planet (which is unknown) is very similar to both Terra and Micras. They are not genetically related to humans though.
Safir skin is blue to its colour due to the blood being copper-based rather than iron-based as in humans. On the head protrude two large ears which also function like antennae to detect extremely subtle behavioural cues from other safir. Discerning these allow safir in the vicinity of each other to communicate through what to humans appear as telepathy.
Safir, mainly belonging to a royal line of carefully selective interbreeding over hundreds of generations, have retained wings, large enough for flight. Wings as limbs are expensive from an energy point of view – they cost a lot of energy to produce and keep functional. As a result, most safir have over the course of the millennia lost this trait.
The average height of a safir (foot to scalp) is slightly above the human.
The safir reproduce by fertilizing eggs within the female. After the female releases the egg, the safir foetus will incubate within the egg for an amoutn of time.
Society
Traditional safir society appears to have been matriarchal. This is reflected in females being larger and more dominant and aggressive than the males. The male is traditionally responsible for incubating the egg and rearing the young. As such, historically, safir societies have tended to be polyandrous, though these days monogamy appear more and more common.
