Atlantean (species)

## Atlanteans

***Atlanteans*** were originally highly advanced metahumans. When their man-made island fell to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, the survivors adapted to live underwater and created an oceanic society.

## Sub-Species

Having multiple different metahumans with different powers evolve separately led to many forms of sub-species. Although they are all considered "Atlantean", they have names to classify their differences.

* **Brine-** Evolved to be mostly crab-like.
* **D'yurean-** Evolved to have puffer fish-like features.
* **Fishermer-** Evolved to be half-human, half-fish.
* **Initial-** Covered in this page.
* **Kash'rark-** Evolved to be shark-like.
* **Neosian-** Evolved to have squid-like heads.
* **Trench-** Evolved to have fish-like features. They also have diminished intelligence.
* **Tuatha dé Danann-** Evolved to be unable to leave water.
* **Wa'talic-** Evolved to be whale-like.

## Races

Initial Atlanteans have three races.

* **Idyllist Atlanteans-** Initials that originate from the Hidden Valley.
* **Poseidonis Atlanteans-** Initials that originate from the Kingdom of Poseidonis.
* **Xebelian Atlanteans-** Initials that originate from the Kingdom of Xebel.

## Abilities

* **Accelerated Healing:** Atlanteans heal at a faster rate than humans.
* **Enhanced Jumping:** Atlanteans can leap over 10 feet in the air.
* **Enhanced Reflexes:** Atlantean reaction time is greater than that of humans.
* **Enhanced Strength:** Atlanteans can lift several tons over their heads.
* **Toxin Immunity:** Atlanteans cannot be effected by many forms of toxins.
* **Underwater Survivability**
	+ **Cold Resistance:** Atlanteans are not effected by lower temperates.
	+ **Enhanced Durability:** The body of an atlantean can withstand being deep in the ocean. They are blade-proof and bullet-proof.
	+ **Enhanced Hearing:** Atlanteans can hear long distances.
	+ **Enhanced Stamina:** Atlanteans can exert stamina for long stretches of time without tiring.
	+ **Enhanced Swimming:** Atlanteans move through water like humans walk on land. Most can swim at speeds over 80 mph on average.
	+ **Gills:** Atlanteans have gills on their neck that allow them to breath underwater.
	+ **Mystical Capibilities:** Being an offshoot of humans, most atlanteans have the capability to learn magic.
	+ **Night Vision:** Atlantean eyes can see clearly under the depths of the dark ocean; they can only see like this while completely submerged in water. No night vision above the sea.
	+ **Telescopic Vision:** Atlanteans can see far distances.

## Weaknesses

* **Dehydration:** Atlanteans dehydrate faster than average humans.

## History

### Pre-Deluge

An immortal named Varl'jat was gifted with a highly advanced intelligence and decided to use it to better man-kind. He and his followers/Metahuman children constructed a man-made continent over the Atlantic Ocean, named Atlantis. For generations they prospered and made scientific advancements beyond what was thought capable at the time. Poseidon took note of their great power and trusted Varl'jat with a trident that could command the ocean itself. The king locked it away, as he thought the power would destroy all they have accomplished. Years later, Varl'jat left the kingdom in the hands of his grandson Arion. Under his rule, the Atlanteans became more eager to test their advancements. The Trident of Poseidon was unleashed and tampered with. Their tampering lead to the continent sinking to the bottom of the ocean. Many Atlanteans died, but the few that survived evolved to breathe in the depths of the sea.

### Post-Deluge

The sinking of Atlantis would be known as "The Great Deluge". The Atlanteans rebuilt their broken society to accommodate for their new environment. They never let themselves known to the surface world, until King Orm waged war on the land. The war was however stopped by the next ruler of Atlantis, King Arthur. Atlantis was later accepted as a country by the United Nations and Atlanteans were then allowed to live on the surface as ordinary citizens.

## Society

Atlanteans are superstitious people. Minor things can be cause for major consequences. Purple eyes are seen as a curse punishable by death. Blond hair is also frowned upon, but not punished. After Arthur Curry, who is blond, became their king, a social movement begun; it involved bleaching one's hair blond to show Atlantis needed to change its superstitious ways. Over time they became a little more accepting.

## Religion

Most atlanteans worship the Greek/Roman gods and goddesses.

## Notable Atlanteans

* Atlan
* King Arion
* King Orm
* King Orvax
* Prince Garth
* Queen Atlanna
* Queen Mera
* Tula

### Notable Human Hybrids

* Kaldur'ahm
* King Arthur Curry
* Princess Andy Curry