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In felinid religions, there is a deeply revered concept known as Maxweliyatra. This tradition tells the tale of Maxwell the Cat, the first feline to reach enlightenment. Maxwellâs journey began in the simplest of settings: by the window of his ownerâs home, where he would meditate and purr, basking in the warm sunlight. Over time, […]
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Amphipteres are the most recent addition to the Nasanii arsenal, used by only a small number of combatants they were introduced after years of domestic modification and training. By nature, Amphipteres are extremely hostile and for that very reason, they were domesticated and trained for interspecies combat and warfare. Amphipteres venom are also extremely toxic […]
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The Poly-Folli is a simple âplant-likeâ creature most notable for its five microwave-sensitive antennae that reflect and amplify electromagnetic signals between one another. Itâs a trait that automatically warns others of danger from long distances. Their main form of sensory faculty is their acute ability to perceive vibration. Poly-Folli are trained to insert 2 of […]
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Gulabs, or directly translated from the local tongue âshiny lifeâ, are the personal âsupply packâ for all Nasnas combatants and hunters. Gulabs have a number of features that make them useful, even vital to have on long journeys and wartime. Gulabs secrete an anti-septic âhealing balmâ that, when exposed to an open wound, both disinfects […]
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The Glotti are agile arboreal hunters that prey upon smaller creatures by either grabbing them with their four quick legs or trapping them in their strong mandibles. Unlike other creatures used by the Nasnas, Glotti were not sought out. Instead, they developed their domesticated traits after being âtoleratedâ by the hunters and the like, perching […]
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The Nasnas are a unique sapient race with a weird series of adaptations, even compared to where they come from. They evolved from a group of primitive quadrupedal omnivores that still had partially finned arms and legs. These animals were fairly unspecialized but were beginning to use their intelligence and form âcampsâ to hunt and […]
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In science fiction, we often hear about three important concepts: sophonce, sapience, and sentience. Many people often conflate these concepts but they are different. Letâs break them down to make them easier to understand. Sophonce Think of sophonce as the highest level of understanding. It’s not just about solving problems; it’s also about knowing that […]
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Writing fiction is an art form that many attempt but few truly master. Taking cues from some of the best works in the literary genre, here are 6 golden rules for writing better fiction. 1. Keep Those Exclamation Points Under Control Does the tune of this writing sound natural to you! Clearly not! And it […]
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A Jupiter Brain is a space megastructure designed to function as an immensely powerful supercomputer, equal in mass and energy capacity of a gas giant. This machine represents the pinnacle of computational engineering, achievable only by most highly advanced civilizations. Design and Structure The core of a Jupiter Brain is typically composed of diamondoids, a […]
Continue ReadingThe Tharoch Aeth, meaning âCutting Flame,â are the dominant species of Elgøaq, an artificial moon. Their society is defined by a strict caste system, perpetual warfare, and the divine influence of their machine god, Vahl. Biology The Tharoch Aeth are humanoid in shape, characterized by an iron-rich exoskeleton – a feature only viable due to the […]
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