Arabond (Species)

*"***Amaindaiz** **luda**, **Amaindaiz** **harke*."***

The Arabond species belongs respectively to Silverknight01/Riah.🦉

(This is an open species! Just pm me or comment below before you create a character.)

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## Biology

### Physical Appearance

The Arabond's outward look has shown to have several resemblances to that of a humanoid and reptilian.

These colorful creatures can come in seemingly limitless variety. From different shapes, sizes, colors, tattoos, and even special cases, mutations. (Such as two tails, multiple eyes. Etc..)

Most Arabond have yellow eyes, even after puberty. It's one of the most common eye colors.

The most uncommon color of the Arabond scales would be solid white. Or albino.

Brown is considered to be a dirty and unwanted color. Most that are born naturally brown get their colors changed by adulthood.

Average body heights for males can range from 5"7.

For the females, it tends to range around 4"5.

Said appearance is often punctuated by the headcrest, or horns on the Arabond's head. Typically the crest is symmetrical in shape and design, though there ARE cases of some rebellious asymmetric designs.

Typical masculine crests tend to be sharper and covered with horns.

Typical feminine crests are often softer, taking on an almost hair-like shape instead of horns.

Another unique quality would be the scale patterns, or 'natural tattoos', as most would call them. The tattoos often have a shape or theme that repeats all throughout the Arabond's body. (I.E: A diamond shape, flowers, or dark swirls.)

Frequently what will happen is the case of two different tattoos. One that glows and one that does not. The 'glow markings are typically the same color of the Arabond's eyes.

### Physiology

The Arabond body is comprised of the head, neck, and torso. Along with the addition of five different limbs, which includes a set of arms, legs, and tail.. Which acts almost like a third hand, so to say. There are exactly three fingers on each hand along with an opposable thumb, the feet ending in two toes each.

They primarily breathe through their skin. However, smelling scents is left exclusively to the special slits called 'Ozen', which rest on either side of their lower torso.

Their eyesight can be comparable to that of a human's.

The same goes for their weird ears.

Everything within the body is comprised of the base liquid material called Ro-Zen. Which is what the Arabond are capable of mass producing and turning into. (AKA: Yeues state, or a combination between two said forms. *More on that later.*)

Ro-Zen is yellow in pigmentation and could be considered a thicker version of blood.. If one wished to classify things. Just like blood, Ro-Zen constantly flows throughout the body providing nutrients, and repairing damages.

Due to the base Ro-zen color, all Arabond are born with the base eye color of yellow/gold. The eye color may change with puberty.

This substance happens to be the chief contributor to the species regeneration factor. It's capable of replacing whole limbs in a handful of seconds when fueled with the right energy. This, in turn, makes it extremely difficult to kill an Arabond by normal means..

The species is capable of 'form shifting' into a secondary state known as ' Yeues state.' Which in its basis is a type of liquid mimicry. Allowing them to flow around easily to dodge attacks, and jump a would be host. Arabond actually have to revert to this state to sleep.

Of course, Arabond are at their most vulnerable when they are in the Yeues state. Making it all too easy to trap, burn, or otherwise freeze their soupy bodies. Which perhaps is a contributing reason to the species' fear of being permanently stuck in this state.

It has been shown that Ro-Zen can be trained to turn into objects and things. The most common form of this gene programming would be in the form of simple weapons.

Upon choosing to, an Arabond can show themselves to be more threatening by ‘peeling’ back their skins to show off the bone underneath. It’s ***gross.***

If they really wanted to, Arabond can pull off a whole range of almost cartoonstic movements. Bending and stretching around like rubber. Twisting their heads around all the way.. You uh.. Get the point.

Arabond feed directly off of a combination of nutrients and specific energy that the bodies of organics typically produce.

The species reproduce sexually, needing a mate of opposite gender in order to procreate. Males and females being defined by their acute physical differences. (Please refer to the chart above.)

There has yet to have been a successful case of interbreeding to have occurred. As all attempts in the past seemingly have failed to ever conceive a child.. ~~Doesn't stop some of em' from trying though.~~

### Life Cycle

Average life spans for a parasite stretches to be around two-hundred years.

The Arabond do not have a very high birth rate. As females are stuck on a very specific cycle of fertility, taking place every cycle click or so (Which is five months). Chances of one conceiving outside of these cycles are rather sad. Being an egg-laying species, the female will typically lay around one or two-ish eggs after fertilization.

After a month of incubation, the egg will crack in two, and the hatchling will come seeping out of their embryo like a broken egg yolk. As well as in both color and texture.

The highly demanding creature will need a host immediately, or end up dying off. A hatchling will need a good two to four months within their host before they are mature enough to 'awaken', and stand on their own.

Young tend to be very grabby, touchy, physical. Clingy almost to a fault. They also have a hard time keeping themselves together, solidifying and melting at seemingly random times. A big milestone for hatchlings is learning how to turn into their solid form. Just as a baby must learn how to hold their head up, a hatchling must learn how to take form and maintain it.

For the next fifteen years or so, the young hatchling will remain in its adolescence before it is considered to be a pubescent. Which is the stage in Arabond life that is often regarded as a ticking time bomb. Due to the unpredictable nature of Arabond puberty. Certain distinctive signs will often hint at the coming changes. Including extreme moodiness, hostility, sluggish behavior, and ravenous appetite.

A human pre-teen takes a couple of years to physically mature into an adult.

Arabond have the span of a few minutes.

The transition hurts, it's painful, and you would typically want to take the day off to be alone for a little more than a while. Literally forcing the pubescent into Yeues state to sleep off the physical changes. The recovery period lasting just under a week as the newly changed adult gets used to their new form.

After that, life is smooth sailing...

Signs of aging may include slower regeneration, the dulling of the scales, noticeable change in posture, and the fading of tattoos.

When an Arabond dies, their bodies fall limp, lose their shape, and return to its liquid state. Where the physical matter then begins to rapidly degenerate.

## All about the Host

As a technical 'parasite' of sorts, the Arabond need a host to survive and grow. Nutrients are gleaned directly from the host’s bloodstream. As well as a particular energy source that the Arabond tap into.. Called Soluus. There isn't much known about this substance. Other than the fact that it can be harnessed as a power form in strong concentrations.

While some parasites have proven that it is indeed possible for one to live with an artificially simulated diet, they have also proven to be significantly weaker than the typical Arabond.

The species is admittedly stronger as a whole when paired with a host, rather than attempting to stand on their own.

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Arabond must shed more than half of their overall body weight in order to enter a host without killing them. Once present in the body, Arabond will fuse themselves to the host's spine. Sometimes this can be visible to the naked eye on the back of the host. Often appearing to be something of a nasty bruise. This mark often takes on its own pattern and shape, often being used as a form of identification for Arabond hosts.

Within every symbiotic relationship, there is Klin-Ath (One Leader) and Klin-Mortia (One Follower). The more dominate half will obviously be the drive of the ship, whether it is the Arabond or the Host. The more passive one will, of course, eventually conform to the dominant one. Who is the Ath and who is the Mortia is completely determined by several factors. Including each other's overall aggressiveness, ambitions, and even personality.

...There is indeed a third case of this classification. Referred to as Jay-zora (We Two). An extremely rare event in which the host and its parasite fuse to form one entity. Becoming something.. Someone entirely different, and yet all the same. Not a whole lot is known about those that have successfully achieved Jay-zora. Nor does anyone really know how it is done...

The actual strength of a bond is entirely dependent upon the Parasite/Host relationship as a whole, and whether or not they are willing to cooperate together.

Arabond have the capability to augment their hosts with their own physical stats, along with the ability to buff the host's existing stats. Improving strength, agility, resilience.. etc..

What a lot of people don't realize is the collective effects that a bond has on its 'Ath and Mortia. Much like two friends hanging around each other, one's good/bad habits will often end up influencing the other.

A very serious man might end up gaining a sense of humor because of his Arabond. A parasite with an extreme fear of water could overcome it with its host's confidence. ~~These are stupid examples but I think you get the point.~~ The longer one is fused to the other, the greater the culmination and mixing of traits.

As silly as it is, a lot of Arabond don't like the idea of getting themselves tweaked. However small it may be. As such, the idea of Klin-Aths is by far, more popular amidst the species than Klin-Mortia. Mostly due to the control that 'Aths entails. As opposed to submitting under the authority of their food, or a pet.. It's considered embarrassing. It's actually a subject one can be mocked and scorned for, *should they ever be caught submitting to their own food!*

The larger group of Arabond would rather shove their host's psyche into salem, (A coma-like state of being), than actually attempt at a bond.

Parasites frequently have ‘favorites.’ A host they typically enjoy being around.. Typically because of their appearance. An Arabond can actually become quite angry should their favorite ever become soiled or broken. Ataja forbid that the host, for whatever reason, should be killed! Revenge-seeking in the name of a host is not uncommon.

A Pvara, (host), is rarely recognized as a living being amidst the people of the Empire. They are often treated as objects or things. Never a friend, and certainly not an equal. When a Pvara is actually acknowledged as a living creature, it is typically because they're being treated as a pet.

If you couldn't already tell, a lot of the Ath/Mortia relationships are downright abusive. Especially within the Arabond Empire. Thankfully there is hope for some better bonds. As there are wild Arabond that live as loners, along with cases of 'domestic' Arabond that are raised by hosts. Wilds tend to be more respectful and appreciative of their hosts, unlike those of the Empire.

## Known History

*(~Please note that anything out of the ordinary within this section of the page is completely purposeful.~)*

### Origins

Taken and twisted into something not meant to be, these odd creatures first appeared upon the planet ‘Seoul’ during an unknown stardate. There they were planted by some unknown power for an unknown reason.

*The firsts were in fact not **born,**but **made.***

Horrible creatures they were, ones of contorting flesh and skin and bone. They could barely keep themselves together, let alone manage to function, and yet, somehow they coped. They developed a startling amount of intelligence in a very short timeframe. By assimilating knowledge from various minor species across the planet they spawned upon. Soon they weren't just creatures. They thought like people. They acted like people. It was referred to as the time of 'Waking up.'....

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*"The Archivists offer you their deepest apologies in relations to the data you have searched for. It has simply gone missing. We hope you understand and wish you blessings of Ataja."*

*~O*

### The Trinity Judgements

Better known as the fragmenter of time. All that is left of the Arabond history points to this very same event of disaster. Little is known, or remembered for that matter, of what all occurred during this time period. Much of the same facts.. Or rumors, perhaps.. Circle through the remaining archives.

The Zynthus Plaque, Famine, and Jen-tacc Embo all occurred during the time of Judgements. Planet Seoul was destroyed.. Along with most of its galaxy.. Which is now better known as *The Distant Abyss Zone.*

..And the survivors?

The survivors were taken to the hidden planet, Alyva.

The rescuers of the remaining species are left as unknown. As many were struck with a particular case of.. Forgetfulness. So to say..

### Chained

The period of recovery after the Judgements is left as vague. As to be expected. It could have been several hundred years before they ever set foot on new land..

But when they did, they had to start over from the beginning. Clinging dearly to all that they could barely remember. Despite not remembering much, they all could distinctly recall the sensation of fear.

Especially on this new foreign soil. In a land that wasn’t their own. One could practically smell it.

The people referred to as the Nul’ Vectors snatched them up without much of a second thought. They were a people that considered themselves to be the seekers of truth, but were deeply rooted in arrogance. Disregarding most moral codes in order to achieve their goals.

The frightened few were so easily found by another race of greater skill and knowledge. In their weakened states, they were heavily examined. Picked apart, put back together, experimented on.. Indeed. They were nothing more than animals.

However, despite all this, they were preserved. Allowed to process. Allowed to observe.. And most interestingly enough, they were underestimated.

It was a single, yet fatal error.

### Replaced

They had developed a particular sense of hatred for the Nul’Vectors and their practices. So many had died in their merciless experiments, and they all knew many more were to be lost in the future.. Should this tyranny continue.

During their studies, the Nul'Vectors jokingly dubbed the species to be **The Arabond.** It was an insulting name, to say the least. But it was a title that the species would wear proudly. Almost spitefully.

Together, the few Arabond that remained banned together. All with a single agreement..
*The Nul'Vectors would pay for their crimes.*

But they would need to wait for the right time..

And that time indeed came.

One such man was far too careless in his workings with a particular parasite called Xendall.. This man, Klivan, was the first to fall.

They didn't know it, but within the ranks of their own people.. They had been infiltrated. Those pompous idiots were far too short-sighted to realize what was happening..

Until it was too late.

### Purged

Within months, The Arabond had a firm grasp on the political leaders of the Nul'Vectors. Along with several military officers that would be useful later down the road. But they could still be easily outnumbered by the remaining 'Vector population. The herd needed thinning. So they opted for the most simple solution to this problem.

Elimination.

Masses of the citizens were killed off with their own weapons. The capital city, Jan'oth, was reduced to ruins. On that day, a terrible monster was vanquished.. A new kind of horror taking its place.

The overturning was swift and violent. The Nul'Vectors were brought down to their knees, The Arabond assumed control over what was left of this kingdom. Along with the remains of its people.

Victory was at hand..

### Rising Discord

In the following months of the uprising, "Ro-Thheme", The particular issue of control was brought up amidst the Arabond people. Now that the collective goal had been achieved.. What now? What once was harmony quickly began to deteriorate into discord. The people fighting *themselves* rather than others.

The instability of the kingdom was quickly recognized and exploited. This quarreling ended up resulting in what was known as 'The Splitting of Nations.' A group of people separated from the empire, wanting nothing to do with its issues or its people. Taking to the stars in search of a better way of life than this.. These people would later be recognized as 'Wild' Arabond..

With the loss of Arabond, the just recently established kingdom threatened to collapse upon itself..

Until one particular woman had the guts to crack the whip on this sputtering people.

### A Season of Unity

Triluusa, The Great Uniter, brought all of the Arabond kind together into one force, and one mind. Under one ruler. Establishing her reign with the assistance of 'The White Knights', who were the acclaimed holy soldiers of Ataja.

She established a rock hard system in which the people were to operate within. Having little tolerance for those that disobeyed. However, despite her prickly, outward appearance. She truly did care for her people.. Somewhat.

Under her rule, the Arabond finally stood together as a force to be reckoned with. Several improvements were made over the span of a few cycles.. It was efficient, to say the least.

### Current Times

The Arabond have total control over their home-planet. Its people currently pushing for further expansions to new worlds. Several spatial expeditions have been taken to explore the vast expanse of the stars..

Though the current agenda is to maintain things as they are.

Queen Triluusa remains the ruler of the Arabond Empire. Though rumors are spreading of the old woman's deteriorating mental condition.. Which would explain the madness of her most recent actions.

## Geology

### Homeworld

Exists within the Fren-Thalos galaxy. Orbiting around a white dwarf star. This star system happens to be in the center of the Venza Nebula, which is how Alyva earned its nickname, "The Hidden World." Due to the difficulty of a standard ship's sensors reaching through the dense nebula.

Alyva's size can be compared to the span of the planet Mars.

It takes the planet Alyva roughly five years to complete one revolution of its orbit. The natives refer to this as a 'Cycle', rather than a year.

Planet Alyva consists of mostly mountainous terrain, thick forests, and low grasslands.. Which are prone to flooding in wet seasons. In addition to miles worth of huge cave systems that sit underneath the surface. Often collecting water into underground reservoirs and 'cave rivers'.

All this is wrapped in one large ocean called Janos. Which is well known for its purply colored waters. During certain seasons, especially summer nights, the beachline waters will glow with pretty flecks of blue bioluminescence.

The fauna of this planet is not lacking by any means. Spanning through hundreds of different varieties of trees, undergrowth, grasses.. etc. One of the most famously known flora would be the hallucinogenic 'Qenpoth' flower. A translucent flower with a total of seven thin petals. Giving it an almost glass-like appearance by nature. Its pollen is notorious for causing some serious hallucinations..

Several different species dwell upon the face of this planet, including the Nul'Vectors, Arabond, Ganthi, and the Yvernn. This is not including the various individuals that in some fashion ended up immigrating to Alyva. Or were forced there. Like Humans or Mobians.

Currently, planet Alyva is ruled under the authority of the Arabond and its associates. The capital of the world being Sh'rell. Being of course, the largest city on the planet.

## Society and Culture

Over the years the people have managed to develop an organized society of living. The current established government form is, in fact, an Autocracy. With quite a few different leaders over the span of several hundred cycles. The ruler in place is referred to as either a Queen, or a King.
Members of the Arabond empire wear a particular gemstone in their chests as a symbol of their loyalty.

The Empire operates under a form of the caste system. The pecking order in which all species within the empire are to adhere to. The Arabond species being the highest within the hierarchy, and its slaves sitting below.

A lot of the Arabond culture was and is assimilated from the collection of species they have encountered over the years. Several of which were undertaken entirely and converted to slavehood.

In total, the Arabond have subjugated three whole species upon the face of Alyva. Two of which are completely unaware of their servitude and are selectively controlled. The others being the Nul'Vectors, who were all collectively mindwiped. Partially for their intended work, but it was also just out of spite..

The most prominent culture being that of the Nul'Vectors.. Including architecture, arts, and technology. Even the language of the people was absorbed into the Arabond ways. Ferithi now being the native tongue of this species.

The current level of technology that the Arabond posses is well into the space age.

The main Arabond religion circles around several historical figures known as "The Firsts." A small enlightened group of individuals that were.. Well. First to be recorded. Ever. Or so they believe, anyway. The most notable figure being 'Ataja', who is a deity believed to have ended the calamities of Alyva. Uniting the Arabond people. The woman herself does not have a set appearance, often changing in faces and people..

As of now, the Arabond people are split into two over said religion. There are a skeptical few that find the tangibility of said religion to be rather weak. Though no one has the bolas to declare this opinion in public, as it would directly defy the will of the current ruler..

These reptilian folk operate under the communal mindset in which children are raised by a collective of people, rather than their birthmothers.

The parent’s only duty is to submit their embryos to their assigned nursery. The caretaking is left to the caretakers and mentors. The idea of ‘Mothering’ or ‘Fathering’ is pretty silly in most circles. Often frowned upon actually, as they believe its rather counter-productive. As such, the existence of the birth parents are acknowledged by the children, but aside from that, there isn’t much of a relationship. Arabond tend to have better relationships with siblings, or hatch mates.

The roles of the hatchlings are decided by the people. Not the children. Based upon their skills and giftings. Within the nursery, Hatchlings are educated in very basic core subjects. Mostly being Language and Physiology. Before one can graduate from the nursery, they are assessed for duty and assigned a Master of the craft they will be learning.

A hatchling will have several mentors over the course of their lives unless otherwise considered to be a special case. Mentors are often chosen based on their skill mastery. being assigned to oversee a single, or a few, apprentices training, education, and growth.

There is a particular status reserved for mentors. As the practice is considered to be a high honor among the Arabond people.

As of now, The census of accounted Arabond sits just under a million. Not counting the wilds or domestics, which are strangely scattered all across the zones and planets..

## Misc. Facts

* A lot of Arabond love freckles... They think it looks cute on hosts.
* Additionally, Arabond have a thing for giving their hosts a makeover. It's a strange display of affection.
* Arabond are frequently referred to as monsters or parasites. This doesn't bother the species in the slightest.

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