Atlanteans

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### SpecialAdaptations

Can breathe underwater, endure the pressures of the deep (among other adaptations), and posses superhuman levels of strength, speed, endurance and durability.

### UnusualFeatures

Poseidonians have small fins on the back of the calves; Purple eyes denotes magical potential

## Origin

### PlaceOfBirth

Atlantis

**Atlanteans** are the native race that inhabit the content of Atlantis. Not to be confused with the similarly aquatic race, merpeople, the modern Atlanteans are descended from both ancient human and homo magi ancestors who sank below the ocean along with the fabled continent and evolved to survive their new environment.

They're divided into numerous sub-groups. Atlantean is the term generally applied to the collective groups of citizens who reside in the undersea continent known as Atlantis. Smaller, more distinctive subspecies such as the Tuatha De Danann refer to themselves simply by their tribe name, and do not typically refer to themselves as Atlanteans.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Atlantean Physiology**: The physiological make-up of the average Atlantean is dramatically different from that of a normal human being. Although a splinter species of baseline humanity, Atlanteans have evolved over the centuries and have adapted physical characteristics that make them more suited for life beneath the sea. This grants them them:
	+ **Amphibious Nature**: Atlanteans are capable of breathing while submerge underwater, possessing a set of gills on their body.
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: Because they live in some of the deepest parts of the ocean, Atlantean bodies are capable of moving with ease even with 1086 (approximately over half a ton) pounds of pressure applied to them. They possess muscle density ten times that of a human being.
	+ **Superhuman Durability**: Atlanteans can withstand the pressure of the ocean with ease, their skin is considered nearly bullet-proof, and they are naturally resistant against heat and energy.
	+ **Enhanced Senses**: Atlanteans possess natural senses attuned for living in the ocean, granting them a natural advantage on land.
		- **Enhanced Hearing**: Atlantean's hearing is more acute than a ordinary human.
		- **Enhanced Vision**: Their vision allows them to see in the dark depths of the ocean.
		- **Enhanced Sense of Smell**: Atlantan possess a more keen sense of smell compared to ordinary humans.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: They are capable of moving, reacting, running and swimming at superhuman speeds.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Atlanteans perfect balance, bodily coordination, and/or perfect equilibrium to a point far in excess to that of a normal human being on Earth, their bodies being able to coordinate easily while under the pressure of the ocean.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Atlanteans have the ability to maintain continuous physical actions for an undefined period longer than an ordinary human.

* **Marine Telepathy**: In addition, Atlanteans can developed low-level psychic communal capability which they use to broadcast and receive thoughts between certain forms of oceanic Animalia. Some Atlanteans, such as Aquaman, have a higher level of mariner telepathy and can use it to communicate with other forms of sea life; even extending it to creatures whom evolved from which seamlessly, a power considered rare.
* **Mutation**: Some Atlanteans have further evolved to resemble oceanic fauna due to the magic of their lands. This is seen as a less desirable mutation amongst Atlanteans. Enabling the development of special powers and appearances resembling marine animals than humanoids.

### Abilities

* **Swimming**: Atlanteans are capable of naturally swimming.
* **Diving**: Atlanteans are natural divers.

### Weaknesses

* **Accelerated Dehydration**: Atlanteans dehydrate at a accelerated rate compared to human. Though Atlanteans possess lungs enabling them to breathe air, Atlanteans not acclimated to dry land become exhausted after a limited amount of time, requiring a level of training to breathe air at a rate comparable to humans.
* **Vulnerability to Sensory Overlord**: With their enhanced senses, an Atlantean can be overtaxed to from external stimuli. Sunlight is noted to be difficult for Atlanteans to get use to, sometimes requiring them to wear thick goggles. Hypersonics are also capable of disorienting their senses.

## Miscellaneous

### Type of Government:

Parliamentary republic, formerly monarchy

### Cultural Traits:

* Atlantean traditional colors include orange/green.

### Representatives:

* Atlan
* Atlanna
* Rodunn
* Tula
* Murk
* Vulko
* Nuada Silverhand
* Pomoxis
* Ronal
* Stamar
* Storm
* Garth
* Dolphin
* Corum Rath
* Urcell
* Ocean Master
* Cetea
* Ondine
* Kadaver
* Corumr Rath
* Kordax

Sea Changed Atlanteans
* Dolphin
* Pilot
* Kadaver
* Krush

Half/Partial Atlantean
* Aquaman
* Jackson Hyde
* Koryak
* Andrina Curry

Racial/Ancestal groups
* Homo Magi
* Poseidonians
* Tuatha De Danann (race)
* Homo Magi
* Xebelians
* Trench
* Maarzon
* Deserters
* Tritonians
* Brine
* Sea Lights
* Wrights
* Idylists
* Lurkers
* Sea Changed
* Dragons

## Trivia

* On New Earth, blonde hair is believed to carry the Curse of Kordax.
* It has been stated on separate occasions that Atlanteans do and do not have lungs.

## See Also

* Appearances of Atlanteans
* Race Gallery: Atlanteans

## Links and References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Aquaman* (Volume 7) #14
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Mariana Trench*
3. ↑ *DC Comics Encyclopedia: All-New Edition*
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 *Titans Hunt* #1
5. ↑ *Aquaman* (Volume 8) #24
6. ↑ *Aquaman* (Volume 7) #39
7. ↑ *Aquaman* (Volume 8) #25
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 *Aquaman* (Volume 7) #31
9. ↑ *Justice League* (Volume 3) #24
10. ↑ *DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide New Edition*
11. ↑ *Monkey Prince* #6
12. ↑ *Aquaman* (Volume 7) #15