Dolhtehrun

#### Habitat

Dolhtehlrey is a class M planet age 4.6 billion years with an atmosphere of 12% Oxygen, 86% Nitrogen, 3% other gasses (mostly Carbon Dioxide). The planet is highly mountainous with a colder, tundra landscape.

#### Estimate Population

15.8 Million mostly located at the northern and southern poles of the planet.

## Physiology

#### Average Height Range

6’3”-7’ (females tend to be shorter than males)

#### Average Sexual Maturity

Age 50 for both males and females. At this age the reproductive organs undergo a process called Teh’ Rin. This 4 day chemical surge prepares their bodies for intercourse. The gestation window occurs once a year for 4 days. Only then do the species have an opportunity to create offspring.

#### Sapience level

Intelligent and intuitive to others emotions (almost like a 6th sense).

#### Unique distinctions

Humanoid. Dolhtehruns mostly have quiet and observant personalities. Their eyes are slightly larger than humans and can see most of the electromagnetic spectrum. They can sense and see others' emotions and personalities aka “auras” and on some occasions view others’ memories. This “viewing memory process” requires concentration and lots of preparation before they can begin. They firmly believe in only viewing another’s memory when given permission or ordered (under chain of command). Their vision makes up for their less than average hearing.

Communication mainly occurs through silently observing others auras and body language cues  for example a quick head tilt to the side is a way of apologizing. Words are hardly spoken among adult members however vocalizing can be heard around their younger offspring and other species who can’t read auras. The Dolhtehrun vocal language consists of many “TuH, Kuh, Ruh” sounds. The first or last word in a sentence is often drawn out depending on its context. When Dolhtehruns learn English they often revert to their own vocal structure during heightened emotions.

Examples: Anger “Es kih muhn kaiiiiihhhhhhh!” -You’re making me angrrrryyyyyyyy!

Sympathy: “Tttttttaaahhh….reh muhn dah.” -I’mmmmmm….sorry.

#### Immune System

This species isn't prone to many illnesses since their immune systems work fast due to a high metabolism rate. Heat stroke and exhaustion can be common if internal body temperatures stay above 93 Fahrenheit (33.9 Celsius) for over 8 hours without cool down.

#### Mean blood temperature

Since their home planet has lower temperatures and oxygen levels, their blood contains more glucose to produce energy. Nucleating proteins allow the water in their blood to freeze during their one month hibernation period.

#### Diet

Omnivores. They mainly eat plant based foods high in glucose. Their appetite increases drastically a week before their customs one month freeze.

## Classification

Federation Members. The Dolhtehruns made the first contact after a passing ship asked for assistance in 2158. They joined the federation of planets in 2170 but only 248 Doltehruns were willing to leave their home world for further exploration. Their skill in “memory viewing” was used by the federation for criminal truth trials on rare occasions. The species as a whole don’t participate much in federation affairs after ceasing to use their talents to probe criminals. They now tend to hide away from conflicts and war when possible while still maintaining a peaceful connection with StarFleet.

## Race Description

Dolhtehruns have tall, thin bodies with long necks and large chests. Their thick rough skin is violet in color, the same as their eyes. Dark brown to black straight hair grows in thick locks from their heads. Eyesight is excellent, ranging close to the whole electromagnetic spectrum. Hearing below average due to their ear holes being covered by hair. Sense of smell is average since their noses are mainly flat with small slits for tasting the air.

## Beliefs

They are very superstitious and believe that the auras in the sky are spirits of the dead. Each member belongs to a tribe (15 total on planet) that share the same last name. They represent their tribe by having the spirit symbol tattooed on their back. All last names start with” Keh” since Keh is the mother spirit who gave birth to Dolhtehlrey.

## Dolhtehrun Characters

* Lt. JG Talvek Kehron

DolhtehlreyArtist’s rendition titled Tribe Returning Home by Abster J. Rayhan