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al-varian · 8 months
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Varian Project Update
After about a 6 month semi-hiatus, Between Researching, restarting and retconning many aspects of this project, I Can officially say I have come to a point where I have a more solid and finalised idea of the Embai's general Biology, however, most others aspects Of the Varian project are mostly back to square one.
While I am not yet confident in the info I have I may begin posting more up-to-date information, and expanding on the information I already have
this project is already nearly 10 years old, and yet compared to my project much more complex it feels like I'm still at the early beginnings.
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al-varian · 1 year
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It's the New Year! So have all the blogs that helped me (somewhat) with my spec evo project, as well as cool blogs in general! I also made a similar post on @octahedral-chaos and @octastims.
@charseraph : Awesome worldbuidling and creature design. Also the crowns are adorable.
@jayrockin : Awesome worldbuilding, spec evo AND character design! Love the centaurs!
@alexriesart : Very, VERY in-depth worldbuilding and spec evo stuff. Birrins are very cool.
@extrajigs : Really cool creature design and thought out worldbuilding. Love the chimeras' design.
@delta-hexagon : Very cool art and alien designs. Also very rad In general.
@iamthekaijuking : Awesome at biology AND spec evo stuff! Love the ask-thingies about random biology stuff.
@wbqotd : Worldbuilding stuff! Very useful for getting ideas for your project, but don't know which part to focus on.
@mbari-blog/ @montereybayaquarium : Deep sea stuff! Absolutely awesome and you guys should support them... plus the "Into The Deep" exhibits look awesome.
@nasa : Space stuff! Pretty good for figuring out the actual planet AND star system your alien story/ project thing is taking place on.
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al-varian · 1 year
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DEVIANTART IS USING ALL PREVIOUS WORKS ON THEIR WEBSITE TO GENERATE AI ART
YOU HAVE TO OPT OUT INDIVIDUALLY PER WORK, OR FILL OUT A FORM THAT COULD TAKE UP TO TEN DAYS TO PROCESS.
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HERE IS THE FORM TO OPT OUT YOUR WORK AS A WHOLE (CAN TAKE UP TO 10 DAYS, NOT SURE HOW RELIABLE IT IS AS IT HAS... UNLABELED SPECIFICATIONS)
FOR INDIVIDUAL WORKS, CLICK 'EDIT' AND CLICK 'not authorized for inclusion in third party datasets'
you may be wondering, why did they choose to do this?
A PETTY CASH GRAB.
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THEY FUCKED OVER THOUSANDS OF ARTISTS FOR LESS THAN 10 DOLLARS A MONTH.
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al-varian · 1 year
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Remember.
TumblrClan is no place for a fox-hearted Twittypet like Elon Musk. 
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al-varian · 1 year
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Update and W.I.P's
Did the finals, took a break over the summer, and upgraded my art program.
I've taken a break from Culture and religion to focus on biology and the conlang. Currently, I'm working on a genetics system, upgrading the line art for import sheets, and re-writing/organizing the Conlang.
questions are still welcome I'll answer them as and when I can.
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al-varian · 2 years
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little update
Since college finals are coming up Varian's taking a back seat. Feel free to fill up the ask box with questions and queries!
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al-varian · 2 years
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Apologies for the lack of content
Economy's turnt to architecture and clothing and i'm also Re-Rewriting the Biology.
And; The reason i'm taking so long with the Black market Question is because i'm still figuring out how you'd have a black market in a scociety that has no Economy.
I'll get it eventually!
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al-varian · 2 years
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Currently working on the economics and trade of the Enbai race as i don't really know how a black market would work with their "Economy"
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al-varian · 2 years
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Nation Cities occupy 10-500 citizens at a time with an average of 60-240.
larger nation Cities are found on Enbai Colonised planets (with little to no other advanced species) houses around 100-500 (though they rarely rise above 300) citizens with an average sitting around 200's.
whereas smaller nation Cities tend to house around 10-100 citizens; of whom can be more spread out over a wider area (inhabited by one or more other advanced species)
What’s the average population density for your world? What areas have the highest and lowest population densities? 
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al-varian · 2 years
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While i am not posting actively, i am working on back views of the mane types and might try some markings
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al-varian · 2 years
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So Took a break, and now I'm kind of lost of what to write up about the Embai.
Asks are open.
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al-varian · 2 years
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In the Kralulos Subculture individuals are bound to the occupation of their matriarchal line; Known natively as Kunyata (Kuh-nn-yah-tah), Translation - Mothering blessing. they are forbidden from taking on another occupation, without the elder's authorisation.
Nebi and Dreva subcultures have a tryout or occupational exploration stage that generally lasts anywhere between 5-80 years (between the ages of 20-100) and have an average of 8-10 occupations throughout their lives.
How many jobs will the average person in your world have during their lifetime?
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al-varian · 2 years
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The culture and history of Marking
Deaizkou (deeh-sih-koo) - The use of non-toxic dye to mark the fur/skin to indicate an individual's lifestyle/occupation.
Aizkou (Ah-see-koo) - the act of marking; to mark, to paint, to colour, to dye.
Kuzkou (kuh-ss-Koo) - Dye, paint, ink; coloured liquid used to mark or colour.
Azaikou (Ah-zz-aee-koo) - Permenant marks created with a heated liquid being placed on the skin, replacing the top layer with a coloured ink
In their far history symbolism and marking was used to segregate and categorise Enbai however they saught to use it to give a sense of individuality and accomplishment to the future of their kind.
Both Nebiqur and Drevazour subcultures have adopted Deaizkou; the act of marking/painting one life upon their skin through symbolic markers. These markers were commonplace before the ZBL chip and are now mainly reserved for events and festivities, however, there are some who adorn the markings on a regular basis.
facial markings are used to distinguish the individuals marital status and occupational alignment, whereas Wing/body markings are common interpretations of Drawings and patterns, similar to Earth Cave paintings.
Kralulos however believe that the use of temporary markings are deceitful and dishonours their God, community and ancestors. this has led to the use of more permanent forms of marking, namely branding and perforation. Branding is common amongst all members whereas Perforation is reserved for the higher up members and is seen as a sign of loyalty and devotion to their religion.
Branding requires a metal rod with heated liquid at the end pushed against the chest (Facial markings are placed on the chest as the Kralulos believe that the face is a sacred gift and should remain untouched), the wings are to remain "Pure" until the individual turns 30 years of age and the wings are marked with interpretive marks and patterns of the individual's ancestry (a mix of the parent's marks).
The Difference between Marking and Branding is that Nebiqur and Drevazour subcultures believe an individual should be free to live as they wish (as long as they contribute to their community) whereas Kralulos Subculture believe that an individual's path is set in stone and as soon as a decision is made it cannot be changed.
so where Nebi and Dreva young are encouraged to try for multiple different career paths, The Kralu have matriarchal professions; meaning young are required to take on the same job as their Kunra(mother).
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al-varian · 2 years
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doing a few calculations
The Enbai Race is around 3,751,320 (VYO) years; which is 5,626,980 (CYO) Earth years.
for context: the human race is said to be around 250,000 (specific)/2.5 mil (General) years old
the average human lifespan (like 80-ish) is only 57 years on Varian that's like 17% of the average Enbai's lifespan, that is 332 (498 earth years)
furthermore, Enbai generations are categorized every 20 vyo (30 CYO) so they can meet up to 18 different generations of individuals, though it is rare for one to exceed 350 years however there are some exceptions.
got any questions? Ask them below or blast me an ask!
Now for da questions
What's your Race's/Species average lifespan? Why so? How do you calculate their years(time) and history? Low old is their species as a whole??
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al-varian · 2 years
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I need to do some major rewriting
mainly overhalling the lot to iron out the details, and get everything written clearly in organised documents.
this'll mostly be:
Language (in the works already)
History (Embai Race)
Biology (ER)
Geology and biodiversity
Culture (this is the worst one)
and "Beliefs"
this is essential, because of the number of times I've contradicted myself; saying they don't have a hierarchy, then talking about their government and leadership in the next post (and not even in much detail).
If you have any tricks, tips or suggestions, please RB or reply! I might not be the only one this helps!
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al-varian · 2 years
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Enbai childcare - culture, rules and laws
Al'Varian or Ahran Enbai (in particular) are highly infertile, making offspring near impossible without medical aid. This has given the evaluation and monitoring of potential future parents possible.
Individuals are given a series of tests, inspections and evaluations (similar to that of a relocation order), and given a "Parental qualification" to ensure they are suitable parents. this also contributes to the High adoption rate of both children and animals.
if one or more individuals partially or fully fail the parental qualification, they are given a series of options:
- The most common of the options are Adoptions and fostering; in which the individuals care for a child, not of their own, either temporarily or permanently.
- If TTM or other medical issues are a possibility parents can opt for a surrogate, Surrogacy is also a possible career path through which few can actually qualify.
- Co-parenting is also an option if the individuals have work that requires extended absences or an FLP is involved.
- A child's aide is a rather popular option, for both parents and career paths. A Child's aide is an individual assigned to a family to aid in the care of a child (usually under the age of 7-10, depending on the specific nation)
Orrie'bai or Ahkra Enbai have higher fertility and are more capable of producing offspring without artificial intervention. evaluations are uncommon amongst these, however, monitoring is still quite common amongst their colonies.
Co-parenting, between two or more families and/or Child's aide, is rather common, or at least more common than the others, in these colonies as families are more varied in biology, making the evaluation more difficult to conduct as different species have different requirements.
Education is accomplished through an annual assessment with monthly goals/criteria to be met any way the child sees fit. education is completely digitalized and is tailored to each individual with a wider range of subjects.
Since the Enbai are a community-driven race it is commonplace for childcare and rearing to be a partially communal effort as well, as many parents can have a rather demanding job at times and can leave younger children in the care of a friend or relative.
however, many individuals and colonies prefer to raise children alongside their work.
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al-varian · 2 years
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Varian clothing - so far
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Here are some Casual clothing and Armour concepts, I'm struggling for ideas and references - mainly with the wings; which stretch from the bottom of the "Ribcage" to just above the "Knee".
all the wing and tail references I can find incorporate the shoulder wings (angel design.)
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