Sarathi
WIP
| Origin Point: | Kalixcis, Bezuts System |
| Temp Range: | 260-360K |
| Height: | 190cm (~6'3") |
| Diet: | Omnivorous with a grain allergy |
- Poor temperature regulation
- Complimentary valuable tail
- Unique Bloodtype
- Ability to chug welding fuel and then breathe a very small amount of fire (enough to light a cigarette)
Shiptest is WIP, as is its lore. Things change constantly. For the hackmd for Sarathi as well as other lore, please click here.
So originally Tiberius (self-described as some random) had essentially copy-pasted all of that unto here, the lore of which has remained unchanged for a year. Until I arrived! I plan to make some more to perhaps makethe story of the Sarathi a bit more compelling.
Remain still aware however, things change constantly.
- Yours truly, John Wiki.
Sarathi
The Sarathi are a mesothermic cold-blooded reptilian species hailing from the planet Kalixcis. They are a clever and resourceful people, being capable to accustom themselves quickly to most situations. Sarathi are prone to emotional and moral extremes which has effected their culture and to an extent, their relations with other species. With all this, it has shaped Sarathi culture to not place much credence on blood-ties, instead Sarathi align themselves, from a young age, with families that they feel most comfortable with.
Physiology
Sarathi are humanoid lizards who range shorter than your average human, however it has been the case that some Sarathi can grow to stand with the tallest of humans in some cases exceeding that height. Being mesothermic rather than cold-blooded they tend to prefer warmer climes, and maintain a distaste for the cold. However, they are able to trap a large amount of heat in their body if needed. Meaning that they are, often unwillingly, capable of surviving for an extended time in colder temperatures.
Originally carnivorous, they primarily eat meat but can also enjoy fruits and vegetables where available. Grain is inedible to most Sarathi, resulting in many of their dishes being cooked with flour from nuts or root vegetables. Sarathi are lactose-intolerant.
Alongside this Sarathi do have variants in their species. Often from smaller tribes that have settled in more specific regions of Kalixcis. Little of these variants still remain, with the most common being their aquatic relatives.
Origins
Sarathi, alongside the Elzuosa, originate from the planet Kalixcis. Kalixcis orbits a white dwarf star named Zirrix. Kalixcis is orbited by a ring and moon, the moon, Elefel, itself sitting closer in proximity to the planet than that of Terra's. Due to this the of Kalixcis is in constant flux with its oceans remaining utterly calm before becoming extremely turbulent. Kalixcis possesses three major climates; a tropical climate being the largest, an arid climate being second, and a much smaller temperate climate. All of them having their own unique oddities and dangers surrounding them. This has led to Kalixcis being dubbed the quintessential 'Eccentric Type Planet'.
Culture
Sarathi highly value self-determination and living the life one believes is right for themselves. Often, Sarathi choose names for themselves that embody what they do or how they want to live life. A Sarathi engineer might make their name Snips-The-Wires, whereas one who prefers to live alone might take the moniker Walks-Lonely-Miles. Note that these names are translations to Galactic Common, and do not carry their full intonation like they would in Sarathi dialect.
Sarathi do not believe in involuntary association, and their lives are lived accordingly. Sarathi young are raised communally until the age of 7 (approximated to Earth cycles), where they choose a “family” that generally represents a “way of life” they think suits them. Membership in these families is generally quite fluid, as Sarathi switch between them depending on their current ideals and desired way of life.
Their spacefaring organizations function largely the same way. Several different families maintain different views on the purpose of life in space. As these families rise and fall in popularity, new ones appear that represent new ways of living and lines of thought.
Celebrating diversity and identity is one core part of Sarathi culture, but another is the explicit development of new families as a sort of social scientific process. Some Sarathi dedicate their lives to the discovery of new variations on the mix of lifestyle and ideals that consists a family. Whether writing philosophical papers or eking out life in new and exciting niches, the Sarathi are unique in their incredibly active attempts at creating new ways of life.
Sarathi evolved alongside Elzuosa on Kalixcis, and as such their culture is shared between them, freely being parts of the same societies and families. Elzuosa are, however, much rarer than Sarathi, having a lower overall population.
