Throne

Eyriny Matal, Crown prince of the Throne.

## Anatomy & Physiology

The Throne are a human-shaped voidborn race.

Young Throne begin life as infants, much like humans, though the way they get there is much different.

Throne are extreme omnivores and can consume almost any animal or vegetable without issue. Like humans, Throne have a series of teeth in their mouths for chewing but these teeth are exclusively the flat teeth of an herbivore, colloquially these are called their 'flats'. A Throne's throat however, is lined with hundreds of small, serrated teeth they call 'spinners'. These teeth are moved by muscles in their throat causing them to shred anything that ends up there.

Throne do not typically suffer from allergies or poisoning. If a Throne were to eat a toxic substance the toxin would be altered and excreted as the Throne's own toxin.

Despite their human-like appearance and wings, the Throne are not genetically related to any other species.

Throne are visually similar to humans with three core exceptions:

* Throne grow feathered wings in one of three possible locations; above their ears, the sides of their hip, and one on either ankle.
* Throne do not have eyes, but they have functional optical nerves that can be utilized by special glasses of Throne make.
* Throne grow toxin-producing spikes on their bodies called thorns. These can grow in one of seven locations.

Thorns are cartilaginous, and while not very rigid are very sharp on the tip. They will grow back if broken. an individual will never grow two thorns in two different locations. Thorn growth is also hereditary, as is thorn shape and quantity. (If a Root and a Heart were to have a child, the child could be a root with the heart-parents thorn shape, or even farther back familial traits, like a grandmother's zone if neither parent exhibit it)

Though Throne can reproduce sexually, they in general are unaware how. This creates two branches of Throne life, though they don't know it.

### Aurum Throne

Aurum Throne are those referred to as "first generation" Throne. They are engaged in a cycle of life and death with an eldritch entity living in the core of Clohda by the name of Non. Unknowingly, they provide Non with the energy contained in the bodies of their dead, and Non will examine potential couplings of Thrones and create children for approved parents. Throne created in this manner are subject to all manner of mental tampering by Non, from loss of memory to implanting false memory to a complete hijack of the Throne's mind.

### Augum Throne

Augum Throne are those referred to as "second generation" Throne. They are Throne that weren't created by Non, such as by sexual reproduction or ectobiology. These Throne have a lower connection to void as a whole though are still voidborn, and a nonexistent connection to Non himself. He's entirely incapable of tampering with these Thrones' minds. Augum Throne are roughly 1/5000th of the total Throne population, and as such, have an extremely difficult time identifying themselves as such. Current Reigning Crown Uyam Gabriel and her son, Crown Prince Eyriny Matal, are both Augum Throne, though only Uyam suspects what that may mean.

## Society & Culture

Throne society is spread over many planets in many systems. Some colonies have a drastically different cultural values than is held on their homeworld.

### Thorncasting

Thorn position also lends to your class in society, with Roots (feet) being lowest, and the Crown (top of head) being royalty. (Crown refers to not only the position a thorn grows in but also the formal title of the ruler of the Throne.)

Thorn position is not the end all be all of a Throne's lot in life, it's more viewed as a general trend. Even the lowest "castes" play an integral role in Throne society and are supported by the Crown if they cannot make ends meet.

* Root thorns are not always on both feet. If they are they are rarely symmetrical. They made effective soldiers in the races infancy due to kicking being a more effective way of administering toxin than tackling. Once weapons were developed foot combat was rendered obsolete but the class continued to be used as soldiers. Roots that are not soldiers are generally lower class and when not provided for by The Crown, are employed by Navals as couriers.
* The Naval is the traditional "merchant class”. Long ago a large group formed the “Navy” to ensure goods were delivered to throne worldwide, though any class of people can join the Navy. However, since space travel has been developed and normalized many Navals choose to serve on the mission ships as navigators and additional soldiers when needed.
* Plexii were, along with Hearts, the “caretaker” type back in the day. Children need babysat, illnesses and injuries need healed, these two have a natural inclination to help. A trait which persists into modern times. While they are not required to perform certain jobs, generally they prefer caring for others. On mission ships they serve almost exclusively as attendants to the UPGe children.
* Throats begin the classes of “government officials” and “authority figures”. They are given preferential treatment in regards to choosing a commanding officer on mission ships, the title being called “Voice of the Crown” for a reason. Throats have a unique ability to project and boom their voice, lending assistance to the jobs they're given.
* Brows are the second of the “government” classes. They serve as advisors to Throats and the Crown with their ability to “feel” correct decisions. Not quite foresight but close enough to be effective. With the absence of a Crown a Brow will be chosen to serve as a planets Jewel until a suitable Crown can be provided.
* the Crown refers to Throne whose thorns grow out of the top of their head. (looking like they're wearing a crown) They serve as Throne royalty and are the ultimate say on decision-making throughout Throne-occupied space. When the Throne occupy a planet, a Crown is chosen to lead that planet. Failing to appoint a Crown a Brow will be appointed instead. This person, Crown or Brow, is called a Jewel. The current head of The Crown permanently resides on Clohda, but thanks to advanced holographic technology the Reigning Crown can settle debates between Jewels.

### Religion

Throne, Clohdan and abroad, have a number of religious affiliations they can fit into. Predominantly among these is the worship of St. Gabriel. St. Gabriel was the Reigning Crown during the Throne's interstellar infancy, where she killed the Cherub that inhabited the area.

Conversely, there are underground groups of Throne, predominantly Augum Throne, who choose to place their faith in the Cherub Melomene instead. Calling themselves the "Cult of Truth", they believe Gabriel killed Melomene in error and that Melomene protected Clohda while the Throne were incapable of protecting themselves.

Throne abroad will usually keep up their Clohdan faith, but may also find themselves attending another species' religion's service. As Clohdan religion does not have deities, only saints, many Throne can end up being polytheistic. Throne born on other planets will likely only subscribe to their home planet's religion, if any.

### Home Life

Throne live in tall buildings called spires, which are analogous to human apartment buildings. Many Throne families live in different sections of the same spire. Inside the individual apartments is one distinct room used for sleeping and a living space used for cooking, eating, and general time-spending. All family members sleep in the same nesting room, though they may not have to do so all at the same time. The only well-known exception to this is the Crown's spire, where only the Crown and their immediate family share their nest, and there is a separate nesting room for employees, to prevent assassinations.

Most apartments have a balcony or otherwise outside-facing door, regardless of the floor it's on. As Throne can fly this is easier to leave the spire from, though there is still a way into an apartment on foot in case it's needed.

### Currency

Clohda has grown past the need for physical currency, relying entirely on digital credits tied to an individuals symbol. In the event of a planetwide system crash, gold is the standard currency by weight.

### Music

Throne enjoy all kinds of music from all kinds of cultures. Music of Throne creation would be described by humans as "trance" and has a physical effect on a listening Throne. Throne typically only play music in clubs or parties for this reason.

### Language

Clohdan Throne do not actually have a distinct language, instead they have several dialects of their creators language, though the species that used to speak it is long dead.

## History

### Old History

Old history has been lost to time, but the Throne began as nothing. After Non separated from his friends, he landed on a planet in a solar system that could have been mistaken for any other. From there he created the first Throne, A man named Alph. Alph was created in the image of Non's lost brother, as he'd died long ago. After Alph, Non made more Throne to keep them company, forming the first society on Clohda.

Soon a religious order formed, as a thanks to Non for creating them, with Alph at its head. Alph began treating Non not as if they were brothers, but like Non were his father. Non, an awkward kid when he started his journey, wasn't emotionally prepared to be put on a pedestal. The change in Alph's perception of him was too much to take.

Non killed Alph in the middle of town, in front of everyone. No one could believe what they saw, and Non couldn't believe what he'd done. In his despair he used his control over void to cover to entire city. All that remained was a boy floating over a hole, a hole that sunk down to the core of the planet, and no city and no Throne remained.

He stayed on the empty planet alone for some time. Until he decided the Throne deserved another chance, and he did not. Non descended into the hole that served as a grave for the previous Throne, and started over. He recreated Alph and the other Throne, in the same city, on another part of the planet. Though they kept no memory of their previous incarnations. Over time the area that the original city sat in flooded, creating the trench that modern Throne dispose of their dead.

### Mid History

A lot has happened since Non's time. The knowledge of Non's existence has since been lost to time. Throne no longer reproduce sexually, instead new Throne are created directly by Non for parents as he sees them worthy.

Eventually, Throne would leave their planet, led by their current Crown, a woman who was remembered only as Gabriel. On their maiden voyage outside Clohda's atmosphere, they would meet a Cherub named Melomene. She would guide Gabriel around the immediate area of Clohda's system.

Melomene would travel with Gabriel for several rounds, the former teaching the latter many a thing about Cherubs as a whole while learning all she can about the Throne. It would be revealed that Melomene owns this section of space, and protects it from other Cherubs who would subjugate the species therein. Gabriel took that in a negative light, believing that Melomene intended to subjugate them herself, something Gabriel could not allow to pass.

So Gabriel ambushed Melomene and killed her.

Gabriel went down in history as "a true angel and liberated the throne from "the Deceiver" Melomene" and her symbol became the royal crest and her name became the last name of every reigning Crown.

### Modern State of Affairs

In the wake of Uyam Gabriel's crowning, she has attempted to prepare for a disaster written about in several societies the Throne have contacted. She and her husband, Abet Matal, designed the Orbital Housing Matrices (or OHMs) to be installed on various populated worlds, designed to protect a planet from debris from space as well as segregate children based of "eligibility". After that they drafted the policies to follow to fill the OHMs.

Some rounds after those policies went into effect some news outlets report the Crown Consort going missing. Those whom cherished him were distraught and blamed Crown Uyam for the disappearance, and disliked her callousness in not speaking about him publicly. Other claim Abet is fine, but simply became a shut-in after having to send their own son, Crown Prince Eyriny, to Clohda's OHM.

## Naming Conventions

A Throne's name and symbol are both instrumental in identifying an individual.

Throne names can be any number of letters long but their first name will always begin with a vowel (a,e,i,o,u,y) and their last name will always end with either (el or al). First names are given to a newborn by their parents when they are born, where last name is chosen between the parents last names. Throne do not change their last name for any reason with one exception. That being when a new Crown is appointed that throne and that throne alone will take the last name "Gabriel".

Throne do not have middle names formally but may adopt a nickname.

Throne bureaucracy developed a manner of identification regarding drawn symbols. When a young Throne reaches adolescence (roughly 10 rounds) they must submit a symbol to act as a signature. This symbol can be any shape and cannot be changed with one exception. If a child submits a symbol that is too close in similarity to a already registered symbol it will be rejected. Symbols belonging to the dead or missing are de-registered allowing for symbols to be reused.

The last name "Gabriel" as well as "St. Gabriel's Crest" as a symbol are reserved exclusively for the current ruling Crown. Any immediate family of the Crown will keep their original name but may use the crest so long as their personal legal symbol is also present.

## Trivia

Thrones lack of eyes are directly a reference to their Author depicting themself without eyes. After deciding on an angel theme it was determined that the trait was also fitting as a subversion of depictions of biblical throne

## Etymology & Inspiration

Throne from "throne", the classification of biblical angel, in appearance.

Throne from "throne", the type of chair, in thematics.

Thorn placement names from the names of the chakras in reiki, except for root which the chakra is in the pelvis where the thorn is on the feet.

Thorn as a name chosen from its closeness in writing to throne.

Jewel from "crown jewel" as a jewel is a crown or a member of The crown. Typically those who wear crowns and possess crown jewels sit in a throne.