Tharens

**Tharens** are the humanoid species that inhabit Ventrian.

## Characteristics

### Physiology

Tharens are comparable to humans, so it can be assumed that the material makeup of a single average Tharen body consists of 35 liters of water, 20 kilograms of carbon, four liters of ammonia, 1.5 kilograms of lime, 800 grams of phosphorus, 250 grams of salt, 100 grams of potassium nitrate, 80 grams of sulfur, 7.5 grams of fluorine, five grams of iron, three grams of silicon, and trace amounts of 15 other elements, down to the last specks of protein in their eyelashes. Like humans, Tharens have to take in nourishment, expel waste, and inhale enough oxygen to keep their cells from dying by metabolizing it and expelling carbon dioxide.

However, Tharens' speed, stamina, and power all dwarf humans'. In comparison to them, they are demigods.

Tharens are stronger than normal humans, who can lift 65 kilograms/143 pounds. The average human can lift between 61 kilograms/135 pounds and 79 kilograms/175 pounds, whereas the average Tharen can lift more than 340 kilograms/748 pounds, meaning they can lift more than five times what the average human is capable of and almost three times the average chimpanzee. Tharens can deal significant damage and contend with other physically powerful creatures, as Isaac Morov has fought against giant wolves, centaurs, demons, and wyrms. His brother, Sven Morov, was able to break the neck of Sinon's third ally with his bare hands, which requires about 1,200 foot pounds/1,598.54 newtons/163 kilograms/359 pounds of torque. Tharens are also superior to Dark Elves in terms of strength.

In addition to their superhuman strength, Tharens are extremely endurant; Isaac is extremely resilient to physical injury and is capable of prolonged physical activity. The vitality he exhibits allows him to push himself for long periods of time, e.g. extensive battles. Tharens' muscles somehow produce fewer fatigue toxins than humans. However, Tharens have limits like humans, and therefore certain physical activities can be exhausting.

Tharens can also be extremely fast, as Isaac's reflexes operate at nearly twice the speed of sound. Tharens run as fast as humans; the average male running speed is about 9.4 kilometers per hour, the average human top speed is 18 kilometers per hour, and the fastest human's top speed is 44.72 kilometers per hour. Tharens can also be agile, albeit some more than others, e.g. Jacob von Morov.

Tharens can breed with other species, as Isaac has had children with a succubus, a dark elf and a Valkyrie.

A Tharen's lifespan is comparable to a human's. Isaac passed away at the age of 90.

### Language

Tharens speak English, Xyrian, and Ulerrian. Some Xyrian words include:

* Seviros - "Death of a God"
* Tervios - "Burial of a God," "Revival of the God," or "The Dawn of Gods"

In previous lore, Tharens also spoke many languages, including Myrienie. One phrase, "Tyscha ki su sidane" translates to "My greatest will is to destroy every god damn single one of you." In addition to English and fictional languages like Xyrian, Myrienie and Ulerrian, Tharens spoke a multitude of Earth languages, such as Estonian, Hungarian, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Maltese, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, and Spanish.

### Combat

Tharens are typically presented as warriors. The Morovs tend to wield swords in combat; Isaac has used numerous swords, Jacob uses a butterfly sword, Sven dual-wields swords, Sayan killed many people with his sword, Vlad taught Isaac how to hold a sword properly, and Scipio uses a sword. Magnus also uses a sword.

## Known Tharens

* Eriko
* Adrien Morov
* Isaac Morov
* Rachel Morov
* Sayan Morov
* Sven Morov
* Vlad Morov
* Edward von Morov
* Jacob von Morov
* Scipio von Morov

## Trivia

* In previous versions, Tharens are demi-divine and ghoulish in biology. They resided on Realm 4, a previous edition of Ventrian, and the word "Tharen" translated to "angel of destruction." In addition to their superhuman physical attributes, they had a lifespan of 500 years, and their main power were *kagunes* or "blood veils." There was a massacre of Tharens in 1780. Tharens speak many languages, and their culture is similar to Nordic culture. Tharens who die and are revived become known as "Shadow Tharens."