Modak

Alignment:

SZ- T.O.: CCA

SZ-3000: ICON

Homeworld:Loftus

Stellar System: Aurilia.
System Position: 2 of 6 planets.
Moon: Cyra
Gravity: 0.9 g.
Land Mass: 68%.
Oceans: Azur Sea, Marjan Ocean, Simin Sea.
Continents: Azara, Val, Laleh, Mehrdad.
Planetary Capitol: Elizar.

General Description: Mountains with caverns are abundant. Forest regions are also abundant. There are also areas of plains. There are few predatory species. There is an abundance of vegetation and fruit-bearing trees.

Modakan Physical Description: Carbon-based, vertebrate, mammalian biped. Slender in physique. Slightly flattened noses, flat teeth.
Lifespan: 75.
Average Height: 102cm/3'4"
Average Mass: 24kg/53lbs.
Epidermis/Exoskeleton: Light gray, tan, or white fur covered skin.
Outer Growth: Full coat of fur from head to tail. They also have a pastel fur topknot on the top of their heads which tends to be the same color as their eyes.
Appendages: 5 (two legs, two arms, prehensile tail. Their feet are slightly rounded) Digits: 4 fingers/toes on each hand/foot (including opposable thumbs on hands.)
Visual Sensors: 2 large rounded eyes; irises are a variety of pastel colors, such as pink, peach, and periwinkle to name a few. The females have long eyelashes.
Aural Sensors: 2 large pointed ears, positioned high on the sides of the head.

Behaviour: Gentle, timid, and trusting by nature, they have learned to resort to violence and combat in order to overthrow the cruelty of the Volanti. Their general slightness of stature makes them a weak opponent at best in hand to hand combat, but they can be tenacious and determined. They are vegetarians. Their favorite food is the tanon fruit. The tanon trees are high with extensive branches. The Modaks climb into the trees and harvest the fruit, using their tails to secure and balance them, leaving both hands free. They are excellent craftsmen and very curious, they love to take things apart and put them back together in order to learn how they work. They also like creating jewelry and artwork with the bright crystals and gems found on their planet. As a mark of defiance and independence they have all taken to wearing bright crystal necklaces which were forbidden during Volanti rule.

Special Attributes: Very agile and quick. They use their prehensile tail to help climb, hold tools, and grasp items. Their small stature makes it easy for them to escape into small crevices and their agility allows them to climb easily. They have an immediate rapport with animals, (mammal, marsupial, avarian, and reptile) and seem to convey that they are no threat, while this can be a detriment when they come into contact with a hungry carnivore it usually ends up to be mutually beneficial.

Government: Loftus, formerly a monarchial society, was subjugated by the Volanti, until they were aided in their rebellion against the brutal tyranny. The Modak were restored to power on their homeworld and established a parliamentary form of government under the general guidance of the CCA. They are considered a protectorate of the Quartermunday who have pledged complete support during their rebuilding.

Religions/Beliefs: Those that choose to follow a formal religion practice a simple worship of nature that entails no church or organized strictures called Lani. It is an offshoot of the original Modakan religion called Okalani. In Okalani, heavens are praised for the provision of the rains and soil allowing the vegetation to produce nurishment and sustainance.

Society/Culture: The Modak have never entirely returned to the lifestyle that they practiced before the Volanti occupation of their homeworld. Since the return of sovereignty, they have introduced higher standards of education, a bigger focus on technology, defense, and political awareness. Many have chosen to return to the life of agrarian or artisan, so not all of their old ways have been lost. Family is very important to them. Children are cared for by everyone in the village and family units are very strong.

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