Mogyër

Sarolt Zápolya, A Mogyër Female

> "Mogyër are like . . . timber wolves – predators . . . bold in large numbers... cautious by themselves . . . and with an instinctive need to establish a dominant position in any social gathering."
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> – Friar Julian, c. 7 BV ("The Gathering of the Storm")
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The Mogyër are a humanoid species from Magna Hungaria. They are native to the region of Tierra Del Fuego, with their capital in Esztergom. Known throughout the world for being extremely ruthless, the Mogyër became one of the greatest enemies of Lemuria and Sylira, when the Mogyër Empire (i.e. the Kaori Tribe) joined the Dominion in 1 AV. Mogyër tend to have a xenophobic attitude towards other people, who they view as culturally and technologically inferior.

## Physiology

Mogyër are generally similar to humans in appearance, distinguished mainly by their amber eyes and upswept eyebrows. Their skin color is most commonly pale with a bronze or greenish tint, though some have brown skin. Mogyër physiognomy could resemble humans of European or Asian descent.

Most Mogyër have straight, glossy black hair, though brown and (or) curly hair is also possible. Mogyër have body hair similar to humans, and some males can be very hirsute. Males are capable of growing facial hair, but most choose to shave it.

In contrast to their external similarities, Mogyër internal anatomy differs radically from that of humans. For instance, their heart is where a human's liver would normally be, and beats several hundred times per minute. Mogyër also have no appendix.

## Society and Culture

Mogyër culture is hierarchical, with the State at the top in public life, and parents within the home. They value advanced age as a sign of strength, power, and wisdom.

Mogyër architecture often reinforces established hierarchy by placing important individuals in physically high locations. The emphasis on hierarchy and other factors is fertile ground for intense rivalries between individuals and families. As a result, Mogyër are generally suspicious and regard those who are not as foolish.

Mogyër culture values family highly, as demonstrated by the Mogyër saying that proclaims, "Family is all," despite the obligations to the State that might make them choose the State over family. Mogyër homes are typically multi-generational and hierarchical, with male and female parents sharing authority. Mogyër culture emphasizes family loyalty. Similar to some other cultures, they place great value on the continuation of family lines, and as such are pro-natalist, though they are not known for having large numbers of offspring. In contrast to the close-knit family unit, Mogyër culture does not regard orphans highly, and provides no obvious means of social welfare for them, though adoption is not unheard of.

Neither of the two genders is considered universally dominant over the other, though each tends to be dominant within certain fields in their society. Patrician Mogyër males lead a life focused on military and political service, and thus societal advances in technology and engineering have always been spearheaded by Mogyër females. Most scientists tend to be females, or as Sarolt Zápolya put it, "Men just don't seem to have a head for this sort of thing . . . That's why women dominate the sciences."

### Education

Mogyër consider their educational system to be unparalleled in Genesaris, and educational attainment is regarded as a key asset in Mogyër society. Children are often put into intensive mind-training programs, from as early as three or four. It is because of these mind-training programs that some Mogyër are able to resist a mind meld. Mogyër are also trained, during this time, to have photographic memories. A typical view of how children should be raised is summed up in Mátyás stating, "Education is power . . . joy is vulnerability." However, Mogyër children are also indulged with pets, trips to amusement parks, and other pastimes.

### Philosophy

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The ideal Mogyër life is one of complete loyalty and servitude to the State and family. The Mogyër government is assumed to be omniscient, omnipotent, and benevolent. In a sense, when the Mogyër abandoned their spiritual ways and began their expansion throughout the continent years ago, they simply applied a distinct form of their religion to their political philosophy.

Mogyër philosophy places a central value on strength; not necessarily physical strength, but strength of personal and collective will. When Link Hylious recovered from a mental attack by a Lethian, Sarolt held responsible Link's strength (rather than luck) for having enabled him to survive. In general, Mogyër believe that the strong have a right to rule over the weak. While stranded on an island with Ark Matem, Mátyás explained how the Mogyër justified the occupation of Ataraxia: *"From the moment we arrived on Ataraxia, it was clear that we were the superior race. But they couldn't accept that. They wanted to be treated as equals, when they most certainly were not. Militarily, technologically, culturally*—*we were ahead of them in every way! We did not choose to be the superior race, fate handed us our role. And it would've been so much easier on everyone if they had simply accepted their role."*

### Arts

Arts, specifically literature and painting, are highly regarded in Mogyër culture. The literature often reflects Mogyër values, such as family, duty and the glorification of the state. Examples of Mogyër literature include *The Never Ending Sacrifice*, an epic tale spanning seven generations of the history of a Mogyër family which displays selfless obedience to Aragón; *Meditations on a Crimson Shadow*, a novel by Preloc set in the future concerning a war between Aragón and Sylira; and the *Enigma Tales* of Shoggoth, a series of mysteries in which all of the suspects are guilty but the trick is in figuring out of what (demonstrating the infallibility of the Mogyër justice system).