Arion

Arion

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The picture above is an example of an "Unaltered"

form of an Arion.

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LOCATION

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• Most of them live in the cosmos. However, some like to visit or live the terrestrial world for various reasons.

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PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

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• Appearances have many variances due to the fact some choose to "?" or humanize their physical form.

• The "Unaltered" form:

• Humanoid appearance
• Tend to have more unnatural skin tones. 
• However, the three most common are green, blue and violet.
• Instead of hair, they have head tails connected to the back of their heads. (Some are bald)
• Have rather large and round eyes. (Eyes are the largest part compared to their other facial features.)
• Eyes are either artificial looking or just a completely solid color.
• Eyebrows are rather artificial in appearance.
• Have various sizes of horns on their heads.
• Have pointed ears of various sizes.
• Their nails are about 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) long and are rather sharp.
• Their physique tends to be tall and slender with slight muscle tone in general.
• Shows signs of physical aging as they advance in the years.
• Most of the Unaltered Arions are either a lower social class or just made it a personal life choice.

• The "Altered" form:

• Variances on what extent they chose to alter.
• The more they alter the harder it is to detect their actual race. 
• Some tend to look like to other terrestrial races. but leans more on the elvish side.
• Tend to have more of a natural skin tone with a slightly unnatural undertone. (or still an unnatural color.)
• Have hair just like other humanoids. (Color is the individual's choosing.)
• Facial features are more realistic in proportion and human-like.
• Their physique can vary on their choosing. However, some maybe slightly unreal to some.
• Most have an appearance that is generally "attractive" to the terrestrial races.
• Does not show signs of physical aging as they advance in the years.
• Most of the Altered Arions are of a very high social status.

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BELIEFS

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• They believe that the "Mind" is the strongest weapon.
• Rationality and Logic is highly valued no matter what class. Even the most impoverished are well educated.
• Both genders are considered equal, however the more intelligent one should be in control.

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STRONG AND WEAK POINTS

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• Because they highly value education and innovations, they are highly advanced in technology.
• Since they believe in the power of the mind, they tend to use that against their foes, instead of unnecessary bloodshed. (Unless they are forced to.)
• They make great negotiators and business partners.
• Many are financially stable. (even the poorest can still pay their bills and necessities).
• They are very open-minded to new ideas and cultures.

• Since rationality and logic is forced upon everyone, the creative, practical, intuitive, and spiritual ones are usually oppressed.
• Even though they seem open-minded with the outer cultures, there is tension within themselves.
• The ones who are deemed "Unintelligent" or "Illogical" are usually deported to the terrestrial world.
• Because both genders are very independent, this makes relationships almost pointless.

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RELIGION

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• Because they believe in the power of Science and Logic, Most are irreligious.
• They believe religion is a "Leap backwards" in their technological progression.
• Practice of religion is highly discouraged. (sometimes illegal)

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LIFESTYLE

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• Instead of houses, they live in designated spaceships in the cosmos.
• Since their "homes" are portable they are nomadic.
• Most of their homes are rather clean and well-organized.
• The younger Arions main focus is school and studying.
• The older Arions tend to be workaholics.
• They mostly consume "Rations" since most do not have the time for extravagant meals. (due to their focus on education over everything else.)
• Most tend to work in the scientific careers.
• They age and mature similarly to humans at first, after that their maximum age is unknown but it is rumored that they tend to live much longer than elves.

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IDEALS AND MORALS

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• They believe that everything in life can be rationalized.
• Displays of emotion are highly discouraged and considered "Illogical" and "Unintelligent"
• They are very open to other races, however they face a lot of prejudice from the terrestrial races.

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LANGUAGE

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• Arions do have a native tongue but it is rarely used since they wish to communicate "universally"
• Arions are required to learn every terrestrial languages before their adulthood.

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