Calan

**Calan** are a species in the Calan Universe. Their homeworld is Sylfaenydd. Llywydd Cyson Tywysydd is their appointed leader. Humans often refer to Calan in reverance as a civilisation would a God.

## History

### Oes Genedigaeth

At some point during this documented age, the Calan species emerged into the Universe.

### Oes Ailenedigaeth

#### Early Years of the Age

At the start of the age, in OA0, the Calan encountered the Humans for the first time on their homeworld, Earth. This was noted as the start of the "Rebirth Age".

During the Great Human Migration, which began in OA289, the Calan assisted in Humanity's movement to new civilisations.

In OA5,307, the Calan Consultation Act was passed, which assigned individual Calan representatives to act as civilisation development advisors to the Human factions. This coincided with the Calan's honorary membership into the United Systems Senate.

#### 20th Millennia

In OA19,361, the leader, Llywydd Cyson Tywysydd, passed the Calan Recall Act, bringing an end to the intentions of the Consultation Act. All Calan representatives were required to return to Sylfaenydd immediately.

At the height of the Third Mining War in OA19,612, the Calan became involved and quickly brought it to an end.

Following the appearance of Incubus in OA19,648, Llywydd Tywysydd requested that Amynedd Gwyliwr conduct their own research on the mysterious object. Despite superior technology, the Calan scientist was unable to establish any promising information.

In OA19,654, the Llywydd convened the Ystyrtwr to decide whether to send emergency aid to the Virgo Chapter or not, following an outbreak of Kumakain ng Laman. Although Cysgod Tywysydd was weary of breaching the unspoken agreement of the Calan Recall Act, the group affirmed that they would help. Medrus Iachawr prepared Doethuriaid to be sent with a remedy for the epidemic, and Pendant Cynorthwy promised transport in the form of a llong designed and constructed in Tanefail.

## Biology

Calan have an intimate connection with their planet, allowing them to communicate and observe across vast distances using the atoms themselves. This communication is initiated by vibrating particles. Modulation can be enhanced by the presence of a Coeden as it absorbes energy with more efficiency from the planet's mantle. With this secret power, Calan are also able to observe and identify an Enaid; the internal life code of a being.

Calan physiognomy is unique. Specifically, they are born with Coronwraidd, pointed growths that protrude from their heads.

## Culture

The culture of the species revolves around nature; specifically that of Sylfaenydd, their homeworld. The Coeden is a symbol of their birthplace in the Universe. It is also representative of their power, a secret they keep from other species.

## Reputation

Since the Recall Act, Humans have divided opinions on the species itself. Supporters of the Calan are more often referred to derogatively as Calanites.

Some factions of Humanity have formulated an entire religion around the Calan and remain devout even with their absence. This includes the Avalonian colony on New Avalon. Despite the departure of the species during the Calan Recall Act, a faith has remained. They refer to the Calan as the Gods of Annwn and to explain their absence, civilians in the community claim that they are too exalted to fraternise with lesser beings like themselves. The Llywydd is referred to as Myrddin by New Avalon's inhabitants.

## References

1. ↑ *Calan Volume I: The Aquarian Prisoner*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 *Calan: The Immortality Paradox*
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 *Calan Volume I: The Immortal Gardeners*
4. ↑ *Calan Volume I: Visitors of the Incubus*
5. ↑ *Calan Volume I: The God's Emissary*