Species Reference Sheet
The Axrathans
The Ancient Soul of the Galaxy
For over fourteen thousand years, Axratha has been the unwavering center of galactic peace and stability. Older and more technologically advanced than most other species, the Axrathans are revered not for their might, but for their wisdom, their spiritual depth, and their unique philosophy that blends life and technology into a harmonious whole. They are the galaxy's diplomats, historians, and, when necessary, its most formidable guardians.
At a Glance
Homeworld (Primusworld):
Axratha. A lush, ancient world considered the spiritual heart of the galaxy.
Appearance:
Tall, elegant humanoids with distinctive emerald-hued skin and luminous golden eyes.
Lifespan:
200 Years, with individuals often serving in their roles for over a century.
Governance:
A matriarchal theocracy led by a High Priestess and the Temple Council.
Signature Tech:
Axrathan Bio-metal, a semi-sentient alloy that allows their ships and structures to heal and respond. Retains users memories. Axrathan Artifacts, Varying degrees of abilities. Ashara’s Band has temporal capabilities. Axrathan Tesseract Daggers, dimensional blades cast by Wardens.
Galactic Role:
Primary architects and enforcers of the Meridian Accords; keepers of peace.
Philosophy & Culture: The Way of the Old Songs
Axrathan society is built upon a foundation of ancient wisdom known as the "Old Songs"—a collection of epic poems, historical fables, and philosophical texts that guide their every action. They believe in balance, stewardship, and the interconnectedness of all life, a philosophy centered around a divine feminine entity known as the Ancestral Mother. This belief system is not just a religion but the core of their legal, political, and personal lives. They view themselves not as rulers of the galaxy, but as its caretakers.
Technology: The Living Metal
The most defining feature of the Axrathans is their mastery of bio-metal. This semi-sentient, living alloy is grown, not forged, and it integrates organic and mechanical properties in ways no other species has been able to replicate.
Living Vessels: Their starships, like the legendary Ancestral Guardian Illimara, are not mere machines. They are living entities capable of self-repair, adaptation, and even a form of consciousness.
Responsive Artifacts: Axrathan technology, from a Warden's wristlet to the sacred Heart of Ashara, can respond to the user's emotional state, will, and even their genetic lineage, holding memories within its very matrix.
Society & Governance: The High Priestess
Axrathan civilization is led by the High Priestess, a single individual who serves as both the supreme spiritual and political leader. The selection of a new High Priestess is a sacred and complex process involving trials of wisdom and the approval of the sacred Heart of Ashara. This succession ensures a stable transfer of power that has been unbroken for millennia. The High Priestess is advised by a Temple Council and served by a retinue of spiritually and politically gifted adepts.
The Wardenhood: The Shadow & The Blade
While they are masters of diplomacy, the Axrathans' peace is guaranteed by an ancient and formidable martial power. The Wardenhood is an elite order of warriors bound by a sacred oath to protect the High Priestess and Axratha.
Shadows: The most elite of the Wardens are chosen to serve as a High Priestess's personal "Shadow," a guardian whose loyalty and skill are absolute.
Tesseract Daggers: The signature weapon of the Wardenhood, these dimensional blades are capable of phasing through spacetime, bypassing conventional armor and shields to strike with lethal precision.
Did You Know?
Axrathan architecture, particularly on their homeworld, is often "grown" from bio-metal-infused crystal, creating structures that are both buildings and living ecosystems.
The Axrathans hold artists in as high esteem as warriors, believing that one cannot truly protect beauty without understanding how to create it.
For centuries, the Axrathans have maintained a highly selective cultural exchange program with other Council species, allowing a chosen few to study their unique engineering and diplomatic methods.
