Nirexorem

**The Nirexorem** are a race of large Pachyderm like creatures from the planet of Nirem, in the System. They are typically from , which is also their nation of origin, however they are also very common in the United Movian Empire, being the third most populous species in the Empire behind Humans and Dlanians.

## Appearance

Nirexorem are typically 6 to 9 feet tall with fur covering most of their body, most being paired with horns, tusks or both, and uniquely having a retractable scorpion-like tail, with it sinking back into their bodies when not needed or not in a high threat situation. Due to the fact that they are covered almost entirely in heavy fur, Nirexorem don't do so well in hot environments but can handle cold environments extremely well.

## Culture

The cold temperatures, limited resources and abundance of predators on Nirok caused Nirexorem culture to advance slower than other species. It is widely regarded as a testament to their hardy nature and strict traditions that allowed the species to survive and thrive on such an inhospitable planet. Having only recently achieved space travel, the vast majority of settlements on the planet are ruled in a style similar to feudalism. and The local provincial governments are run by 'Dukes'. Each 'Duke' calls upon 'Lords' who control smaller county sized regions. Each 'Lord' relies upon 'magistrates and stewards' to run the townships and settlements in their domain. The people who live in these towns owe their allegiance to the 'magistrates'. Each level of government owes allegiance to the one above. The 'dukes' represent themselves and their province's interests on the Nirex Council. This hierarchy and allegiance-chain is an integral part of the Syrheid system.

### Syrheid

The Nirexorem have a culture that revolves around honor, combat, and a strict military code. Like the code of Chivalry on Earth, the Nirexorem strictly adhere to Syrheid. They are honorable in combat, even towards their enemies. The usage of cheating and dirty tactics in war is heavily frowned upon. Nirexorem are bound to the Syrheid system, and many aim to climb the social ladder to represent themselves and their territory on the Nirex Council.

### Syrhox

Syrhox is the ancient predecessor to Syrheid. A far more brutal form of Syrheid, which has changed little since the Nirexorem civilisation first began to assert itself as the dominant life form on the planet.

### Family

Nirexorem have no concept of parents due to the entire tribe taking part in raising each young Nirexorem that is born within the group. Because of this, there

## Physiology

Due to their large mass, Nirexorem typically require a heavy calorie diet, consisting in the most part of meats and wheats. Failure to have proper nutrition intake can lead to fur loss, horn loss, tusk loss and severe weight loss. Nirexorem also apparently have an allergic reaction to alcoholic beverages, with their bodies almost instantly rejecting any alcohol that enters their system.

Due to the above average gravity on Nirok, Nixorem are noticeably stronger than other species and creatures of a similar size, due to their bone density and muscle strength being heightened through life long exposure to a larger gravitational pull.