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 Despite their diverse genetic heritage, Hyboreans are able to interbreed with some success, yielding a variety of hybrids. The current, most dominant type of Hyborean has a variety of traits from different aquatic and amphibious creatures, and is the focus of this article. Despite their diverse genetic heritage, Hyboreans are able to interbreed with some success, yielding a variety of hybrids. The current, most dominant type of Hyborean has a variety of traits from different aquatic and amphibious creatures, and is the focus of this article.
  
-All Hyboreans have an excellent take advantage of [[nation:hfs:magic|spirit binding]], which allows them to use the powers of various magical creatures. Sometimes this has an effect on their appearance, such as a potent wind-oriented spirit moving their hair about in a non-existent wind.+All Hyboreans take advantage of [[shards:hfs#magic|spirit binding]], which allows them to use the powers of various magical creatures. Their choice of inheritance has a pronounced effect on their appearance, such as a potent wind-oriented spirit moving their hair about in a non-existent wind. 
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 +  * [[https://imgur.com/a/A4YxdH8|Hyborean Species Mood Board]] 
 +  * [[https://imgur.com/a/eT02bLM|Hyborean Fashion Mood Board]]
  
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 ===== Evolution/Creation ===== ===== Evolution/Creation =====
  
-Magic, more so than any natural path of evolution, seems to have played the dominant role in the modern Hyborean's body and mind. Nearly a dozen species across the planet of [[locations:hybora:hyborea]] have uplifted, intermingled, cross-bred, and resulted in a species capable of an unusual amount of physical variety. Despite this, the majority of Hyboreans are generally the same in terms of looks and capabilities.+Magic, more so than any natural path of evolution, seems to have played the dominant role in the modern Hyborean's body and mind. Nearly a dozen species across the planet of [[locations:hybora:hyborea]] have uplifted, intermingled, cross-bred, and resulted in a species capable of an unusual amount of physical variety. Despite this, most Hyboreans are similar enough that they wouldn't be mistaken for a different species.
  
 As science halted somewhere around the real world's Renaissance level, the notion of evolution isn't something that Hyboreans spend a lot of thought on. It's possible that they do largely come from some unified genetic lineage - but highly unlikely. As science halted somewhere around the real world's Renaissance level, the notion of evolution isn't something that Hyboreans spend a lot of thought on. It's possible that they do largely come from some unified genetic lineage - but highly unlikely.
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
  
-The history of Hyboreans is the history of the [[nation:hfs#history|Hybora Free States]]. Their species prefers loose, tight groupings over large, wide ones, and so they have little in the way of large governments or country-spanning wars. Instead, they are focused largely on the trade of artisanal goods, supplies, and other necessities. This trade was once conducted by sea-faring ships, which later became star-faring ones.+The history of Hyboreans is the history of the [[shards:hfs#history|Hybora Free States]]. Their species prefers loose, tight groupings over large, wide ones, and so they have little in the way of large governments or country-spanning wars. Instead, they are focused largely on the trade of artisanal goods, supplies, and other necessities. This trade was once conducted by sea-faring ships, which later became star-faring ones.
  
-Magic has been a part of their history for as long as any Hyborean can tell it. Acts of the arcane large and small are central to any number of their stories. All Hyboreans are capable of performing magic to some extent, which has caused their pursuit of the scientific realm to come to a near complete halt. From time to time some new, better way of doing something without magic is found and widely adopted, but generally speaking they see little reason to do anything except improve their magics.+Magic has been a part of their history for as long as any Hyborean can tell it. Acts of the arcane large and small are central to any number of their stories. All Hyboreans are capable of performing magic to some extent by using [[shards:hfs#magic|spirit binding]], which has caused their pursuit of the scientific realm to come to a near complete halt. From time to time some new, better way of doing something without magic is found and widely adopted, but generally speaking they see little reason to do anything except improve their magics.
  
 ===== Habitat and Population ===== ===== Habitat and Population =====
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 Permanent magical enchantments and strong trade lanes have made nearly the entire [[locations:hybora]] system perfectly colonizable with little in the way of the major infrastructure that other, less magically inclined species might require. Hyboreans set up communities anywhere that seems profitable and have settlements around nearly every heavenly body within their star. Permanent magical enchantments and strong trade lanes have made nearly the entire [[locations:hybora]] system perfectly colonizable with little in the way of the major infrastructure that other, less magically inclined species might require. Hyboreans set up communities anywhere that seems profitable and have settlements around nearly every heavenly body within their star.
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-In terms of population, Hyboreans make up around 85% of the sentients in the Hybora system. 
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 ===== Biology ===== ===== Biology =====
  
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 Their origins and amphibious nature change much of the rest. Their origins and amphibious nature change much of the rest.
  
-Hyboreans are able to breath water or air through their mouths. Air is routed down into small lungs, while water that is 'breathed in' is routed to a set of gill openings above the clavicle bone on either side of the neck. Their smaller lungs and ability to breathe underwater means that their lung capacity is less than most terrestrial races.+Hyboreans are able to breath water or air through their mouths. Air is routed down into small lungs, while water that is 'breathed in' is routed to a set of gill openings above the clavicle bone on either side of the neck. Their smaller lungs and ability to breathe underwater means that their lung capacity is less than most terrestrial races, though they make up for it by using the air efficiently.
  
-Skin comes in a variety of tones and patterns, ranging from sea greens and soft blues, to white with black patterning. Some Hyboreans have a degree of iridescence or sheen to their skin, but most do not. All Hyborean skin is hairless and smooth to the touch, with a texture similar to that of a dolphin's skin.+Skin comes in a variety of tones and patterns, ranging from sea greens and soft blues, to white with black patterning. Some Hyboreans have a degree of iridescence or sheen to their skin, but most do not. All Hyborean skin, save for that found on their heads, is hairless and smooth to the touch, with a texture similar to that of a dolphin's skin.
  
-In the place of hair on their head, Hyboreans have a number of flat, semi-prehensile tentacles. These tentacles are touch sensitive and can grow all the way down to the waist, though it is just as common for them to not reach the shoulders. Some Hyboreans get their tentacles cut in the name of fashion, though this is a process that is closer to surgery than a mere haircut. Under water, these tentacles are much more practical and can be used to hold small tools or perform other acts that don't require significant dexterity. Under gravity, they are able to move to small extents but have little practical purpose.+Frequently, a Hyborean's hair will be a mass of tentacles (thin or thick) or kelp-like material. Some Hyboreans have 'normal' hair mixed in with these aquatic-themed strands. 
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 +The sclera((the white part of human eyes)) in Hyborean eyes is pitch-black. Their pupils have a faint glow that is only noticeable in the dark. Their eye colors run a broad range of blues, greens, pinks, oranges, and purples.
  
 A Hyborean's fingers and toes are webbed. When not in use, the webbing retracts until it is barely noticeable. When exposed to water or flexed the right way, the webbing can extend to the middle knuckle on the fingers and the entire length of the toes. Hyborean feet are generally the same length as a human's, but their toes take up about an inch more of the length of their foot to provide additional room for webbing. A Hyborean's fingers and toes are webbed. When not in use, the webbing retracts until it is barely noticeable. When exposed to water or flexed the right way, the webbing can extend to the middle knuckle on the fingers and the entire length of the toes. Hyborean feet are generally the same length as a human's, but their toes take up about an inch more of the length of their foot to provide additional room for webbing.
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 Hyborean ears are somewhat longer than a human's, with a few fin-like protrusions in the place of the earlobes. Their ear canals and nasal passages can adjust to, and even seal against, great pressures. Hyborean ears are somewhat longer than a human's, with a few fin-like protrusions in the place of the earlobes. Their ear canals and nasal passages can adjust to, and even seal against, great pressures.
  
-With an anatomy that tries to strike the balance between a human's adaptation to land and a dolphin's adaptation to the seas, Hyboreans don't fully excel at either. They are not as physically strong or as capable of long-distance running as humans, nor are they as fast and powerful of swimmers as dolphins or other sea mammals. They are, however, particularly well suited to low gravity environments thanks to their aquatic heritage, and make excellent sailors in or out of atmosphere.+With an anatomy that tries to strike the balance between a human's adaptation to land and a dolphin's adaptation to the seas, Hyboreans don't fully excel at either. They are not as physically strong or as capable of long-distance running as humans, nor are they as fast and powerful of swimmers as dolphins or other sea mammals. They are, however, particularly well suited to low/no gravity environments thanks to their aquatic heritage, and make excellent sailors and pilots in most environments.
 ==== Life Cycle ==== ==== Life Cycle ====
  
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 Adults typically remain healthy and capable well into their 80's. Age begins to take its toll as they draw nearer to 90, but Hyboreans regularly live to 150. Some live beyond 200, though they are highly dependent on those around them at that point. Adults typically remain healthy and capable well into their 80's. Age begins to take its toll as they draw nearer to 90, but Hyboreans regularly live to 150. Some live beyond 200, though they are highly dependent on those around them at that point.
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 +Adults who find themselves pregnant make a trip to Hyborea when they are close to delivering. There, they deposit the newly born infant in the waters of their ancestors, with hopes that it will lead a good life. It is unlikely that the child will ever know who its parent are, even if circumstances lead them to working side-by-side in the future.
  
  
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 ==== Biological Variation ==== ==== Biological Variation ====
  
-Sea life of most kinds can be inspirations for Hyboreans and, thanks to their largely magical nature, they are able to display a wide range or physical diversity.+Sea life of most kinds can be inspirations when making Hyboreans and, thanks to their largely magical nature, they are able to display a wide range or physical diversity.
  
 One example would be a Hyborean with more dominant fish-like features, with fish-style fins and skin patterning as opposed to the dolphin- and whale- style of the typical Hyborean. Another might have only a mass of tentacles in the place of its legs and hips. One example would be a Hyborean with more dominant fish-like features, with fish-style fins and skin patterning as opposed to the dolphin- and whale- style of the typical Hyborean. Another might have only a mass of tentacles in the place of its legs and hips.
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 Emotions, including love, are generally the same as humans. Hyboreans can be a bit more touchy than humans, however, especially when they're interested in someone. Members of both sexes are accustomed to politely denying any unwanted advances, but still draw the line when it is reasonable to do so. Acts of aggression, such as a feinted attack or an outright brawl, on the side of the offended are not uncommon when their pursuer won't take a hint. Emotions, including love, are generally the same as humans. Hyboreans can be a bit more touchy than humans, however, especially when they're interested in someone. Members of both sexes are accustomed to politely denying any unwanted advances, but still draw the line when it is reasonable to do so. Acts of aggression, such as a feinted attack or an outright brawl, on the side of the offended are not uncommon when their pursuer won't take a hint.
  
 +==== Trust ====
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 +Despite being a collection of vagrants and pirates, all Hyboreans take their word, and the word of others, very seriously. The transitory nature of Hyboran society requires that everyone deal fairly with one another. Liars and cheats are severely looked down upon and frequently killed on the spot.
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 +That is not to say that people //don't// lie or cheat. Indeed, many games or jokes are based around acts of deception. These are viewed as socially acceptable, because those involved //know// that there will be lying and cheating involved. In such cases, catching others in the act is part of the fun. As one might imagine, games of this sort frequently lead to violent exchanges.
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 +Bargaining, too, is a sort of socially-acceptable lying, wherein both parties try to discover the 'truth' of the price they are willing to accept. Giving someone an unreasonable price is considered foolish or insulting, regardless of the Hyboran passion for bargaining.
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 +It might seem strange to find that a people so concerned with truth and honesty are also known for their rampant piracy. Pirates follow their own code and tend to treat the ships they capture with a reasonable degree of fairness. "The fish that gets away today will grow to be fatter tomorrow" is a common saying among pirates, and it is with that in mind that most captured vessels leave with enough of their cargo to break even. 
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 +Pirates are very cautious to not make any guarantees they do not intend to uphold and, perhaps //because// of their bad reputations, they take great measures to uphold their word once it has been given.
 ===== Culture ===== ===== Culture =====
  
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 ==== Language ==== ==== Language ====
  
-Hyboreans speak [[nation:hfs#language|Hyboric]], a chaotic mish-mash of a handful of languages from across their home system. If you appreciated how languages melded in //Firefly//, then you get the general idea of how Hyboric came to be and how it sounds when spoken.+Hyboreans speak [[shards:hfs#language|Hyboric]], a Trade language, a chaotic mish-mash of languages from across their home system. If you appreciated how languages melded in //Firefly//, then you get the general idea of how Hyboric came to be and how it sounds when spoken.
 ==== Naming ==== ==== Naming ====
  
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   * [[https://www.s-gabriel.org/names/juliana/isabella/|Spanish Names from the Late 15th Century]]   * [[https://www.s-gabriel.org/names/juliana/isabella/|Spanish Names from the Late 15th Century]]
   * [[https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/medieval-italian|Medieval Italian Names]]   * [[https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/medieval-italian|Medieval Italian Names]]
 +  * [[http://www.peiraeuspubliclibrary.com/names/renaissancenames/RenaissanceItalianNames.html|Renaissance Italian Names]]
   * [[https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/medieval-spanish|Medieval Spanish Names]]   * [[https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/medieval-spanish|Medieval Spanish Names]]
 ==== The Arts ==== ==== The Arts ====
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 Free spirits, Hyboreans tend to wear loose, flowing clothing that exposes a lot of skin or tight-fitting clothing that is well suited to being above or below water. Free spirits, Hyboreans tend to wear loose, flowing clothing that exposes a lot of skin or tight-fitting clothing that is well suited to being above or below water.
  
-They are fond of rich colors and rich patterns, especially those that allow them to show off the extent of their exploits. Most settlements have their own unique fabric patterns that Hyboreans enjoy working into their daily wear as a sort of clothing passport stamp.+They are fond of rich colors and rich patterns, especially those that allow them to show off the extent of their exploits. Most settlements have their own unique fabric patterns that Hyboreans enjoy working into their daily wear as a sort of clothing passport stamp.  
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 +The majority of their fabrics do not hold water and are very breathable, so that their skin does not dry out and, should they enter water, they can still move with ease. 
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 +In terms of genres or historical similarities, they are closest to Romani, Indian, Desert Fantasy, Turkish, and other clothing with an emphasis on loose, colorful clothing and bright jewelry. 
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 +  * [[https://imgur.com/a/eT02bLM|Hyborean Fashion Mood Board]]
 ==== Religion ==== ==== Religion ====
  
-Hyboreans are more superstitious than religious, as with the rest of the [[nation:hfs#religion|Hybora Free States]]. They take old wives' tales, sailor stories, monster sightings, and more very seriously - especially because the wild magics of the Hybora system often prove them right.+Hyboreans are more superstitious than religious, as with the rest of the [[shards:hfs#religion|Hybora Free States]]. They take old wives' tales, sailor stories, monster sightings, and more very seriously - especially because the wild magics of the Hybora system often prove them right.
  
 This superstition can lead to any number of humorous or challenging situations. For example, a captain might believe that stepping onto their ship with your right foot first is a terrible omen. They may not //tell// anyone this, because that would be interfering with fate in a way that makes things worse. Instead, they nervously watch as each person boards the ship, making uncomfortable faces if a potential passenger begins to step the wrong way and a relieved face when they get it right. This superstition can lead to any number of humorous or challenging situations. For example, a captain might believe that stepping onto their ship with your right foot first is a terrible omen. They may not //tell// anyone this, because that would be interfering with fate in a way that makes things worse. Instead, they nervously watch as each person boards the ship, making uncomfortable faces if a potential passenger begins to step the wrong way and a relieved face when they get it right.
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 Hyboreans do not have family ties due to the manner of their birth and early years. They highly value social bonds, however, and are usually eager to make new friends. They will meet and part ways with their friends many times over the course of their lives, each time with the same enthusiasm as their first meeting. Hyboreans do not have family ties due to the manner of their birth and early years. They highly value social bonds, however, and are usually eager to make new friends. They will meet and part ways with their friends many times over the course of their lives, each time with the same enthusiasm as their first meeting.
  
-Although they pursue friendships, they just as easily acquire rivalries and hatreds. Should someone do them wrong, they will remember it for years to come. Few examples of this are as pronounced as they Hyborean disgust when it comes to harmful lies. As so much of their culture and life is built around trade and safe travel, anyone who is viewed as untrustworthy quickly becomes a social pariah.+Although they pursue friendships, they just as easily acquire rivalries and hatreds. Should someone do them wrong, they will remember it for years to come. Few examples of this are as pronounced as the Hyborean disgust when it comes to harmful lies. As so much of their culture and life is built around trade and safe travel, anyone who is viewed as untrustworthy quickly becomes a social pariah.
  
 ==== Conflict ==== ==== Conflict ====
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