Setting
No world can rival Ahria for beauty, (according to Ahrian scholars of course), even from space the planet seems a work of art, patterns of cloud dancing in the atmosphere above the orb that is Ahria itself. Where Earth is vibrant and colourful, Ahria is calm and peaceful, green vegetation replaced by a purplish tone, and its oceans a far more calming white-blue tone than Earth's. The majority of the planet is wilderness, and if it does not have the wild beauty of the few remaining wildernesses on Earth, it has the tamed and precise feel of the gardens - and in truth that is exactly what it is, cultivated and controlled to conform to the highest standards of beauty. Apart from these expanses of white woodland and forest, there are mountain ranges similar in appearance to those on Earth, and rolling deserts filled with fine pale blue sand. It is hard to believe, upon first glance, that Ahria could be one of the most advanced worlds in existence once you see the natural beauty - how could it be conserved with the advance of technology? The answer is simple - there was never the emphasis on fossil fuels that there is on Earth. Entirely renewable sources of energy have been developed and advanced beyond anything humans have achieved. Wind farms stand high in the sky on floating platforms, catching the roaring gusts of the heights, and naturally turbulant waters are tapped for energy. With the migration of Ahrian citizens to the sky (see below), the former cities have been converted into power plants to generate all the necessary energy from renewable sources with minimal pollution.
The most impressive aspect of Ahria however, is its' cities. The gleaming white and silver buildings are works of art in themselves, every building has been renovated over the years to fit with the modern architecture, with no concern over preserving heritage for one simple, practical reason - the old buildings don't fly. The cities of Ahria float at almost a kilometre above ground, sparkling in the gleaming sunlight, lifted by engines that generate more force than a hundred jet engines each in order to lift the massive city domes and spires.
Dominant creatures of the world:
Ahrians, humanoid beings with light feathery wings on their backs and pale skin, they are taller than the average human but also weaker as their wings need to support their weight, the majority have fair hair but darker colours are not unknown. Wing colour is as varied as hair colour, and the two normally contrast. All Ahrians have the ability to use telepathy and healing powers
Any other creatures: Wildlife too numerous to describe, safe to say it is more diverse than Earth with similar groupings thus characteristics (mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians...)
Only other intelligent species:
Maigri: Reptilian creatures with wings resembling those of Dragons (though the name is unknown on Ahria), often seen as inferior by the Ahrians themselves but not hugely, think of it as how humans view the elderly, they are kind and civil to them, provide them with what they need and often genuinely like them, but even so have a little voice at the back of their head reminding them that the old are frail of body, mind and spirit and not quite as good as them.
Age of the world: 9 billion years (approx.)
The most impressive aspect of Ahria however, is its' cities. The gleaming white and silver buildings are works of art in themselves, every building has been renovated over the years to fit with the modern architecture, with no concern over preserving heritage for one simple, practical reason - the old buildings don't fly. The cities of Ahria float at almost a kilometre above ground, sparkling in the gleaming sunlight, lifted by engines that generate more force than a hundred jet engines each in order to lift the massive city domes and spires.
Dominant creatures of the world:
Ahrians, humanoid beings with light feathery wings on their backs and pale skin, they are taller than the average human but also weaker as their wings need to support their weight, the majority have fair hair but darker colours are not unknown. Wing colour is as varied as hair colour, and the two normally contrast. All Ahrians have the ability to use telepathy and healing powers
Any other creatures: Wildlife too numerous to describe, safe to say it is more diverse than Earth with similar groupings thus characteristics (mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians...)
Only other intelligent species:
Maigri: Reptilian creatures with wings resembling those of Dragons (though the name is unknown on Ahria), often seen as inferior by the Ahrians themselves but not hugely, think of it as how humans view the elderly, they are kind and civil to them, provide them with what they need and often genuinely like them, but even so have a little voice at the back of their head reminding them that the old are frail of body, mind and spirit and not quite as good as them.
Age of the world: 9 billion years (approx.)
Ahria
The capital of the Ahrian Empire, most productive of its worlds and most advanced. Home to the Ahrian High Council, and the only planet upon which Source energy can be produced.
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Ahria is a part of 
The Sylvara System.
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19 Characters Here
Miarel Liazeiros [5] A curious yet intellectual Ahrian Citizen who loves walking the planet's surface occasionally.
Payton Hayashi [2] Payton, 17 years old, was born into a rich family in the Hoenn region. His parents were each famous billionaires, until they died in a plane crash. The only survivor of the crash was Payton.
dante. [2]
Norn-Queen Zarza [0] "Against endless hordes of beasts, what else could you possibly do? Other than pray."
Ernst von Reichelt [0] P.O.E Faction Second in Command
Liliana Ryder [0] Liliana just wants to find her place in this world.
Lacelt Volkova [0] A 20-something female assassin, who only likes a few people in the world.
Aleskei Guðleifr [0]
Skyler (Sky) Cook [0] A 15 year old girl with a determined streak
Daniel D. Ward [0] Special Operations
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A few scientists scraped grass, and other small flowers from a small feild by the woods. From the darkness of the woods five armed vagabonds eyed the scientists, on of the men looked a tthe others, "They look weak, we could capture them and then sell them." He laughed quietly, most of his teeth were missing.
A few scientists scraped grass, and other small flowers from a small feild by the woods. From the darkness of the woods five armed vagabonds eyed the scientists, on of the men looked a tthe others, "They look weak, we could capture them and then sell them." He laughed quietly, most of his teeth were missing. The five men walked out of the forest, and one of them smiled, "Looks like you scientists are our little sheep now." he laughed. The vagabonds then loaded their weapons, and trained them on the scientists. As they advanced the leader was oblitereated by heavy gunfire, and the remaining four all looked to the side. An Araxian Ultra Trooper stood about twenty meters away, with a smoking gun barrel.
The roaring engine of a space ship whirred, the ship slowly descending down to the planet beneath them. The metal plating upon the ship reflected the sun out in bright beams around it, the two pilots in the cockpit visible through the middle of the ship, speaking to one another."Zis really thuh right place, boss man?" The larger of the two spoke, unsure of the whether any inhabitants would be found around this sector. "Dose Aschen boys love comin' to different sectors of the universe. Ya sure thuh place wasn't wiped?"
The captain, Arlos, waved his hand dismissively as he ran a hand through his blond hair. The ship finally landed upon the ground beneath them giving the ship a small rock back and forth. "If they were here, the place would probably be destroyed or worse: crawling with their boys. Let's just go out and check about. If it isn't safe, we'll leave. After all, we're here to explore, not conquer."
Much like usual Miarel was walking through the great expanses and beautiful fragrant forests of her home planet. There was so much history in this radiant splendour, but many of her kind merely maintained and ignored the beauty displayed. There was of course many a reason to keep such true profound grandeur in view, yes their cities were in the air, but the majesty below should never be neglected nor should their history. Some may have called her overly curious, but curiosity was rewarding and though their great spires and towers stood high in the sky, below there was natural wonder that should be cherished.
Right now she exploring a clearing ruins of their past cities dotting the areas whether old war machines overgrown and covered in flora or buildings where vines and greenery crept up. Remnants of their history, at times she wondered why no one chose to study all this. For one can learn from the past. As a species they had evolved a great deal, she was quite skinny with big feathery wings erupting from her shoulders and wearing green ensemble that provided for modesty. Although less like humans they did not have the prudish views of normal societies. In fact they only wore them out of comfort not need. And well that and to prevent bites and such by small insects.
As she regarded what appeared to have been a grand tower, she heard an engine and immediately her wings opened and she flew up high, regarding the source, immediately she noticed a ship. At first she was alarmed, but once again her curiosity won out as she carefully glided over the location and landed next to them, "Greetings Humans, welcome to Ahria. I am Miarel. You are trespassing on ancient ground and damaging the land. Can you please tell me why you have come here. We don't trade, nor do we converse with outsiders."
Arlos and Khonner both tared at the woman, her wings spread out...she spoke in Galactic Basic, or some dialect of Galactic Basic. Khonner was about to speak, however the captain shook his head as he rested a hand on Khonner's shoulder. Stepping forwards, Arlos spoke.
"Greetings, unknown species. We are from the planet of Heion, we are dedicated explorers of the universe and we wish to make content with as many cultures as possible." He gave a small bow, and let out a small sigh at what she said. "I'm sorry if this is your ancient grounds, Miarel, we shall learn from our mistakes and correct them in the future. Either way...we do not seek trade, only learning of the culture that lives here, and potentially setting up a base if at all possible for relationships between Heion and this planet."
"Greetings, unknown species. We are from the planet of Heion, we are dedicated explorers of the universe and we wish to make content with as many cultures as possible." He gave a small bow, and let out a small sigh at what she said. "I'm sorry if this is your ancient grounds, Miarel, we shall learn from our mistakes and correct them in the future. Either way...we do not seek trade, only learning of the culture that lives here, and potentially setting up a base if at all possible for relationships between Heion and this planet."
Even though Miarel suspected they were trying to be polite, she still found their manners less than adequate. For one they did speak to her by name which she had given or acknowledge her race, it seemed like they had completely ignored anything but the presence of her. There request to even setting up a base was plain out of order. The reason Ahria had moved to the sky in their great floating metropolis was because they had realized they were hurting their planet. These men did not have that concern or respect, nor was she the one who could make such a decision, after all she was merely a citizen, "I repeat my name is Miarel and this is the Planet Ahria. If you wish to ever learn you would show respect. We are not an unknown species and nor do I personally believe you would respect our land." pausing she regarded them with stern stare, "It is not my decision or place. And if you ever hope of anything mutual you will stop speaking to us like we are inferior or even sub-human. We Ahrian's are a proud and intellectual species, we may be weaker in body, but our minds are highly educated and we realized how to save our planet."
Captain Arlos shifted his gaze to Khonner, who was itching to speak out against her. Muscle. Arlos merely thought to himself, knowing that Khonner didn't appreciate how he was being talked to. Regardless, he shook his head in disapproval and looked back to the woman.
"My apologies, Miarel...that is something we are to say to all new cultures we approach...you are indeed an unknown species to our own databases, and we do wish to know more, hence the two of us being sent here. We are scouts for the planet Heion." He listened to her once more...save their planet, huh? So the place above the planet was not merely just a single base...still, Arlos smiled despite her stern gaze. "I see...your planet was one we haven't been to, so knowledge of how things are done, your inhabitants, your culture, and so on aren't in our databases and nobody we've interviewed knows of this planet. We can take our ship up to the base up above, however you must understand the differences in our cultures."
"My apologies, Miarel...that is something we are to say to all new cultures we approach...you are indeed an unknown species to our own databases, and we do wish to know more, hence the two of us being sent here. We are scouts for the planet Heion." He listened to her once more...save their planet, huh? So the place above the planet was not merely just a single base...still, Arlos smiled despite her stern gaze. "I see...your planet was one we haven't been to, so knowledge of how things are done, your inhabitants, your culture, and so on aren't in our databases and nobody we've interviewed knows of this planet. We can take our ship up to the base up above, however you must understand the differences in our cultures."
Still sternly regarding them, she stood tersely listening with an expression of stern disproval. Only softening slightly when the situation was explained, "I would question why you would need scouts?" once again she was on the defensive, "I hope this is not a prelude to an invasion. We shall defend ourselves and you shall regret such actions." still clenching her fist, she noted their expression betray no malice, "You cannot come with me, but if you are patient I shall bring one of our leaders who could perhaps discuss your wishes in a diplomatic manner. I ask only you place your weapons on your ship and if you do research here, any secrets you learn can only be shared if given permission. If you can accept this request. I shall go to my people and seek a council." pausing she added, "If this is a trap, our fury will be swift and brutal. Lithe we may be, but we have means to fight any foe. Be warned."
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