Khvarenans

**Khvarenans** or **Homo Antiqua** (*"The Ancients,")* are the inhabitants of an ancient civilization that existed prior to Earth's formation. They are considered half-man, half-divine supernatural lifeforms born into the world serving as the model of the human race that would appear in the distant future. Possessing nigh-limitless knowledge over the the universe and it's innumerable creations they research planets and other lifeforms in hopes of eventually finding the answers to all things of the physical world. The people thrive under an oath that prevents them from directly interfering in the lives of lesser beings and use their premium intellect to live a more peacefully inclined existence. At the time of their era, they were considered the most advanced beings in the Milky Way Galaxy.

## Overview

Khvarenans were servants of the Higher Order, the Eonian Council. They were protectors of the natural order bound together by both a doctrine and their ability to harness allogenes in order to manipulate eir. In most cases they strived to achieve inner tranquility, doing away with the more violent and dogmatic approach towards all matters following the events of the Ecclesian War. They rarely allowed themselves to succumb to emotions that were negative or harbored malice, being firm advocates of meditative processes and immaculate calmness even in the face of danger. Their philosophies did not prohibit them from acting in self-defense nor the defense of others. They believed that eir was not a weapon meant to destroy others but a force that connected all things and preserved the balance of the world.

Before the formation of the Elysian Decree after the conclusion of the Ecclesian War, Khvarenan soldiers were guardians and protectors of the peace, dishing out justice wherever it was applicable. It was due to the formation of the differing provinces that each region began to gain its own cultural identities and differences. From the political side, they were often committed towards a strong faith in both meritocracy and democracy, believing that power of choice should fall into the hands of the many and not one person. These traditions carried their civilization for tens of thousands of years even with the risk of utter destruction at least seven times at the hands to those who defied the Higher Order. Their genius-level strategical capabilities have always brought them to victory, even against the likes of an Outer God by the name of Maelafaxus whose defeat marked the end of the Ecclesian War.

The way of their species is centered around wisdom and patience but also the ability to be swift and decisive should the moment require it. To the rest of the world and the modern day philosophers still studying the pieces of technology left behind by Khvarenah that show the nature of their people, it can be said that they were ideal brokers. From the moment of birth, all they have ever known is sacrifice and loss. To function in day to day society was a profound commitment that made use of their astute minds. Children who showed promise in combat from an early age were taken to be trained by the Archons who sat at the top of the council in the place of their Aeon masters. From the start of their training all the way to the end, Khvarenans were expected to adhere to a strict code that encouraged them to prioritize rational thought, conscientiousness and patience. Negative emotions and aggression were the way of lesser life forms so they sought to purge all of these thoughts to preserve their own people.

Throughout the planet, it can be said that Khvarenans were divided into various categories:

**Hylic**: Khvarenans who turn towards a life of crime and barbarism, lacking the intelligence and forethought to see the consequences of their own actions and how they affect their future. They are also referred to as **somatics**, belonging to the lowest order of humans. Somatics are shackled to the world of matter and thus the material world. They do not seek anything beyond physical gain such as fame, wealth or prestige. These beings were responsible for the evils found within mythological stories as many are told of them plunging the world into chaos. They cannot commit to the duty of man which is to escape the control of a Mad God or Demiurge through obtaining hidden knowledge. Somatics were human in form, but since their entire focus was on the material world, such as eating, sleeping, mating or creature comforts, they were seen as doomed. The pneumatic saw himself as escaping the doom of the material world via the secret knowledge. Somatics were thought to be incapable of understanding.

**Psychic**: The standard Khvarenans who possess a deep perspective for the world around them, analyzing every bit of information that they can muster. Guided purely by intellect, they are the middle ground between a hylic and a pneumatic Khvarenan. As they are not concerned with trivial things that Somatics prioritize, they invest heavily in sciences and philosophies. Gathering as much information as possible about the physical world, they are the backbone of the civilization and the very reason that most of it's infrastructure is well-developed. These individuals make up at least 90% of the Khvarenan species and are responsible for most of the planet's accomplishments.

**Pneumatic**: Those who received blessings from the Aeons and essentially fill the role of a ruler governing a portion of a province. They belong to the highest order of humans, bearing the power to escape the material world through the transcendent knowledge bestowed upon them by the Aeons, they are considered to be very spiritual sages of the Khvarenan Civilization. Achieving metanosis or conversion of the spirit will draw them closer towards the Supreme Trinity and allow them to go be recognized by those beyond the current world. Should they fail to achieve their higher purpose during the course of their lives, they will be reborn as either an Archon or a pawn, subservient to the Outer Will.

## Abilities

**Primordial Human Physiology**: The Khvarenans are precursors to the human race, wielding far greater power than their descendants. Their affinity towards the current allows them to manipulate all sorts of various supernatural factors without even needing to apply Magic Formula to achieve the feat. Many are taller than the average human and even possess triplex DNA, allowing them to bond with eir in totality. They are gifted with countless psionic and psychic powers, all of which are strengthened by their connection with the Ain Soph. Even the weakest of their species are able to dispatch any form of opposition with minimal effort and maximum focus. As they are bound to the Primeval Current, they do not need to indulge themselves with food or drink, receiving all forms of sustenance from the universe's natural energies. They are able to survive in extremely harsh conditions be it the coldest temperatures known to man or the hottest, allowing the species to thrive so long as they are protected by the Aeons. Khvarenans do not depend on oxygen to breathe in space, allowing the allogenes in their system to support their body even in the vacuum of space. As the presence of eir is harmful to those who do not possess allogenes, any contact with the foreign energy is fatal for their adversaries, resulting in either immediate death or near death. As a society of half-mortal, half-divine sages, they can be considered the most intellectual minds of the galaxy and even the known universe. Those who give into their carnal desires, failing to lure themselves from temptation, end up falling into the Somatic Faith and experience physical changes that adversely affect their appearance and control over their usage of the current.

**Ancient Magic**: Khvarenans are naturally attuned towards the Aeons, beings of unspeakable divinities. These superior life forms who reside beyond the Schism imparted portions of their soul into the Khvarenans during their conception as such, they are able to manipulate the highest degree of magic in the physical universe. This magic has been applied to fortify their cities and has become fully immersed into their culture. Ancient Magic did not necessarily rely on the use of Magic Formula but it's power allowed for the shaping or molding of the physical world by channeling divine forces. Certain spells directly targeted the sins committed by an individual while others purified their existence, ridding them of their abilities to use power in general. An ultimate ally and a deadly weapon in the chance of an Archon's rise to power, this practice became commonplace.

**Divine Psionics**: Their species is known for their connection to the divine and possess psionic powers as a result of this coalescence. A wide array of abilities all stem from this simple factor. Those of the Pneumatic category are the most powerful, capable of entirely decimating worlds with ease. Should they submit to the lure of an Archon and become one themselves, they will ascend to godhood and be able to reign over the material world, shackling people to the will of the Onyx Order.

**Ascended Consciousness**: Khvarenans share a deep connection with the sephirot Chokmah, allowing them to gain horizonless amounts of knowledge and wisdom. This has been applied time and time again to their civilization which developed dramatically and lasted for fifty-thousand years until the Fall of Khvarenah. Despite not being able to physically grow stronger as their power is innate, the amount of potential that comes from this higher level of thought opens up a great deal of power at their disposal.