Nettlians

a typical nettlian

Nettlians (*Homovipera Urtica*) are a reclusive species of reptilian humanoids who hide in the shadows of their overgrown homeworld, bending the plants to their wills.

## Physiology

### **Appearance**

Nettlians are a somewhat short race with reptilian tails. Their skin is covered in small scales that can be any color, and are usually smooth. They have brightly colored eyes, which are usually a similar color to their skin and have slit pupils. Their hair can be any color, just like their skin and eyes, but it doesn't necessarily have to match. Some nettlians have prominent fangs than others, but those who do tend to have more twisted personalities.

### **Strength**

Most nettlians are not particularly strong, as they mainly use plant manipulation to do their heavy lifting. However, some anomalies do exist, and those who are exceptionally strong typically live extremely long lives as well. Many theories have emerged about why these outstanding individuals occur, but the most widely accepted theories are that they are either "blessed by the divines", or simply caused by a very rare mutation.

### **Lifespan**

Nettlian lifespans are wildly disproportionate across the species for reasons as of yet undetermined by their scientists. One may reach their peak at 10 years old, while another could still be growing at over 2000 years old. Those with extremely long lives are referred to as "Amarant's chosen", relating to the nettlian deity of life in a certain religion. The longest a nettlian has been known to live is over 50000 years old, and the shortest lifespan has been just a single year while still ending up fully grown.

## Homeworld Information

### **Overview**

Planet Floras is the third closest planet to the two stars in its solar system and has a single barren moon. The surface of the planet has a 23% land to 77% water ratio, but due to the sheer number of trees growing on both land and water, the nettlians can live virtually anywhere they please. The nettlian homeworld holds the galactic record for being the planet with the highest atmospheric oxygen content in Universe 7, and as such it retains heat incredibly well, which, in combination with the humidity caused by the amount of water vapors in the air, gives Planet Floras a global tropical climate. Powerful storms are very frequent, particularly during the latter half of years in accordance with the planet's orbit. The average temperature beneath the world-wide canopy is around 85°F through the year, but is closer to 120°F above the trees.

## Culture

### **Religion**

More than half of the entire nettlian population is religious in some fashion. Quite a few faiths have cropped up over the development of their society, but most of them are minor aside from Verdatha - a polytheistic faith whose pantheon involves deities centered around a single aspect, and Briadism - a monotheistic faith following a singular god referred to as Rozze, an all-encompassing deity regarded as watchful and merciless. Most religious types still follow the former law regarding intentionally damaging and destroying plants, even though it has since been revoked by the current Nettel.

#### **Verdatha Pantheon**

* **Amarant** - The nettlian deity of life, signified by the color red. Twin sibling to Amaryll.
* **Marigalad** - The nettlian deity of misfortune, signified by the color orange. Eternal rival of Colovere.
* **Helianth** - The nettlian deity of time, signified by the color yellow.
* **Colovere** - The nettlian deity of fortune, signified by the color green. Eternal rival of Marigalad.
* **Asteyr** - The nettlian deity of the sky, signified by the color blue.
* **Westirya** - The nettlian deity of discovery, signified by the color purple.
* **Zennia** - The nettlian deity of love, signified by the color pink.
* **Amaryll** - The nettlian deity of the afterlife, signified by the color white. Twin sibling to Amarant.

### **Science & Technology**

There are not many scientists in nettlian society, but the few who do exist are mainly focused on the study of plant life for various applications, such as medicine and bio-technologies. Unfortunately, some faithful folk act as roadblocks on the path to scientific progress, as they believe the scientists are "manipulating and forsaking the purity of the land they walk". This has caused a great deal of friction between the religious sects and the skeptical scientists, though nothing major has occurred between the two groups so far.

### **Fashion**

Nettlian clothing is typically made of plants, mainly petals, leaves, vines, and wood. Aside from nobility, nettlians do not wear particularly complex outfits, usually just some sort of basic shirt and pants and some plain shoes. Nobles tend to wear more flashy attire, with cloaks and capes, shoes intended to give them more height, and ornate headwear if they feel like it.

## Capabilities

Nettlians are capable of controlling many forms of plant life. (still wip)

## Known Nettlians

* Nettel Shayd - The young current ruler of nettlian society. Formerly known only as Shayd until assuming the Nettel title after the mysterious death of the previous ruler.
* Azalie - A suspicious woman who may or may not have been involved in a certain political plot, she currently operates as an advisor for the current Nettel.
* Rodendrah - A huge, muscular man who works for Dago as a commander of his army, alongside 4 other powerful individuals. Called "Roden" for short.
* Cherri - The oldest known nettlian to exist. She's seen a lot in over 50000 years.

## Trivia

* wip