The Aeon

*The Aeon have only ever known their homeworld of Abraxus and the galactic sector in which the planet reside, preferring to peaceably study what is near rather than discover what is far. They were content with this slow development that they refer to as the "Age of Harmony" - the period from their rise to sentience to the modern era. The modern era was rudely thrust upon them by skirmishes in the void, and the debris it rained upon their colony worlds. Seeing fire fall from the skies, and viewing the violence of other species firsthand changed their image of their role in the galaxy. Having an intimate relationship with fire as both the Fire-That-Destroys and the Fire-That-Renews, they view themselves as guardians of peace and harmony in a galaxy that seems to be badly in need of both.*

## Lore

### Leadership

The current leader of the Aeon was thrust into the role by popular consent. With little sense of ambition, like the rest of his people, Myk'Haell seeks harmony and strives for a galaxy that learns to live together like the biosphere of a giant, intertwined forest. Realistically he is aware that this is a difficult dream, but encouraged by the murmurs of the Heart, the spirit within Abraxus that nurtures and guides them, he will do what he can to realize this goal. As with all Aeon he will think slowly and deeply, and will generally lean to the side of peace and optimism.

### Homeworld

An ancient world, its origin lost to the mists of time, Abraxus' entire landmass is now one vast, primeval forest. How long ago the Aeon rose from the sentient, yet silent woodlands is uncertain, but most historians who have studied the species of the galaxy place them as one of the oldest. In the depths of the forest, a sense of timelessness reigns supreme, and it is said a fallen tree will lay undisturbed for millennia, its very fabric becoming another layer of the forest. The Aeon strive for little, content in their ageless world, but the stirring of younger races across the galaxy has awoken something in Abraxus... something ancient, mysterious, and powerful.

### Society

Aeon culture is built around core philosophies which have been rigidly adhered to for over millennia. As such, it is difficult for their society to adapt to changing circumstances. This pseudo-religious philosophy is simply named "the Way".

The Way took advantage of the natural communal empathic link and established a caste system. The Aeon can be quite fanatical when it comes to the Way. The Way has a strict code of justice and honor, and the Aeon strongly believe in their responsibility to enforce order. The Aeon have always been willing to sacrifice their lives for other members of their species, to their friends. The world of Abraxus holds great spiritual significance to all of the Aeon. The Aeon does not have a concept of luck, instead seeing "the synchronicity of events," and knowing there is a grander design behind them.

## =Khoyasil Crystals

Khoyasil crystals are psychically-active, monolithic artifacts natural to Abraxus and it's surrounding worlds. They are composed of blue-hued organic stones. Their name means "focuser of the Heart" in the Aeon language. They are frequently associated with the entity named as the Heart.

Khoyasil crystals feel cold when touched, causing aching pain and a 'tingling feeling', at least to humans. Protoss feel the tingling sensation but without pain, though these differing feelings may be based on the size of the crystal as opposed to differing physiology. The crystals themselves can also be affected by outside stimuli to an extent, such as the Kvassai and Yhraz crystals becoming altered by their users and their environment.

Khoyasil crystals also possess abilities amounting to levitation. This is demonstrated in siles and even some landmasses on Abraxus, with giant crystals floating in the sky, rock strata having formed around them. They also seem to calm the Warp, weakening most forms of ESP, yet strengthening the Aeon's own.