Enians

**Enians** (singular. Enian) are a race of fey alien creatures that reside on Deyos.

## Lore

Enians were once a solitary, hunter-gatherer species, living underground on the planet Deyos. At some point during their existence, an unknown parasitic entity appeared on the planet, declaring itself "Queen" of the Enians using telepathy. This strange parasite also required the Enians to do its bidding, surrendering all autonomy. Over time, the Enians evolved and adapted around this strange parasite, losing their mouths and instead adapting a hive-mind-like telepathic way of speaking to each other.

## Abilities

Enians primarily use psychokinesis as a defense if they are put into a threatening situation. They are able to move objects, create small makeshift weapons, and put up weak shields using mental energy. In addition to having mind abilities, they also have functional wings, which can be used to either fly out of danger, or can be wrapped around the threatened Enian as a sort of cocoon-like shield.

Due to having four eyes, they are able to see objects and creatures from multiple different angles.

Lacking mouths, they are unable to speak and primarily rely on telepathy as a method of communication. They also use telepathy to soothe their host when brainwashing them to prevent movement and fear.

## Biology

Having an average height of 3'2", both Male and Female Enians tend to have dark skin, and short hairstyles. Wings can be any size, regardless of gender.

Because of their parasitic, hive-mind nature, Enians rely on other species for reproduction. Traveler Enians will search the galaxy in hopes of finding creatures to enslave and reproduce with. Once a suitable creature is found, a traveling Enian will wait until the creature is asleep or unconscious before laying eggs in their ear canal. The Enian will then use their tail to push the eggs towards the brain, where they will burrow deep into the cracks of the brain until they hatch.

The eggs will hatch, and the resulting larva will eat the brain until they are large enough to break through the skull. From there, the larvae will be raised by a caretaker Enian until they reach maturity.

They typically live for 10-13 years.

### Enian names

Enians are commonly named after constellations or stars, and have no last names.

## Culture

Enians have a hive-mind society. There is little to no free will in Enian culture, as every decision (save for a few exceptions) is made by the Queen. If an Enian manages to break out of this hive-mind, they are promptly exiled, never allowed to return.

In able to survive as a species, Enians will explore other planets in hopes of finding species to assimilate into their society. However, outside of that, Enians have an absolute monarchy. Any individuality in personality is frowned upon. If the Queen is feeling a specific emotion, every Enian will feel said emotion at once, no matter where they are.

### The Queen

The Queen (actual name unknown) is an eldritch, parasitic mass of flesh, plant-matter and an unknown substance. It is responsible for the everlasting darkness on Deyos, and the overseer of the hive-mind.

### Jobs in Enian society

Each Enian is assigned a job at birth. The list of jobs is as follows:

*Caretaker (Primarily in charge of taking care of young Enians and the young queen.)*

*Traveler*

*Weaver (construction)*

*Diplomat (Enians that oversee and give orders to Travelers. They often lead expeditions)*

*Drone (A name given to the enslaved citizens of the society.)*

These roles are final, and there is no way to protest them.

### Diplomats

Diplomats are the primary leaders of Travelers. There is usually one Diplomat per traveling group, and they are identifiable by their walking-sticks and bell which they hold with their tails. When rung, it calls the group together without the use of telepathy.

### Identification and exceptions

   There are a few exceptions to the lack of identity rule. For example, Enians and drones have simple facial markings that consist of a few lines and dots, and the same symbol is put onto the belts of their robes. Also, Enian robes may be different colors, (However, drone robes are always grey) their wings can be different shapes, and Diplomats may be "mentally" fluent in a language another species speaks, therefore being able to use it in telepathy.

## Psychological Effects

Those that happen to be brainwashed by an Enian experience a plethora of effects to their mind, personality, and motor-skills. Symptoms range from light to severe, depending on the stage. Symptoms divided up into stages:

Stage 1 - The victim is mostly well, with little to no change. They may experience light headaches to occasional ringing in the ears.

Stage 2 - The victim begins to experience more severe headaches, the ringing becomes louder, and they may complain about the room being too bright, even if the lights are off.

Stage 3 - The victim's hands occasionally twitch. The ringing and headaches continue to progress. However, the victim will report that nothing is wrong, slipping into a state of delusion and tranquility. They will not react to events, and will only respond with cryptic answers if talked to.

Stage 4 - The victim suddenly becomes aggressive, lashing out during the evening hours when the sun begins to set. After a period of aggression, they suddenly become distraught, begging to be taken to see the Queen before falling into a fit of unintelligible speech and ramblings.

Stage 5 - The victim will lose all sense of self. They will no longer respond to stimuli, and will wander outside during night hours and sit in a bowing position while facing the moon. A few hours afterwards, they will disappear and never be seen again.

### Aftermath

All victims of any species will eventually lose total function of their bodies after being taken control of. These victims become husks of their former selves, and either be sent back to earth where they will be in a comatose state forever, or die on Deyos.