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 ^  Event  ^  [[faction:yamatai:calendar|YE Equivalent]]  ^ ^  Event  ^  [[faction:yamatai:calendar|YE Equivalent]]  ^
-|  [[wip:tsumi:binary_blood_war]]  |  [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] - [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] (12 years) | +|  [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:binary_blood_war]]  |  [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] - [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] (12 years) | 
-|  [[wip:tsumi:simpleton_rebellion]]  |  [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] - [[timeline:ye_02]] (10 years) | +|  [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:simpleton_rebellion]]  |  [[timeline:pre_ye_01|Pre-YE 01]] - [[timeline:ye_02]] (10 years) | 
-|  [[wip:tsumi:liberation_wars]]  |  [[timeline:ye_05]] - [[timeline:ye_17]]  | +|  [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:liberation_wars]]  |  [[timeline:ye_05]] - [[timeline:ye_17]]  | 
-|  [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance]]  |  [[timeline:ye_17]] - Current Day  |+|  [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance]]  |  [[timeline:ye_17]] - Current Day  |
  
  
 ===== Physiology ===== ===== Physiology =====
-Tsumi physiology properly represents them as the apex predator on their [[wip:planet:teryan|home planet]], as the average Tsumi grows up to 290 centimeters - though this can vary from what they consider an extremely small 210 centimeters to an impressive 340 centimeters. Tsumi sport four arms - two on each side - and each has its own joint; the lower pair of joints is located just inches below the armpits of the upper pair. The lower set of arms are about as long in measurements as the upper set and are directly underneath them; if a line were pulled through the middle of the right upper arm's shoulder, it'd also cross through the shoulder of the right lower arm. Aside from their multiple arms and alien digits, the Tsumi are otherwise proportionate to traditional [[species:humans|humans]].+Tsumi physiology properly represents them as the apex predator on their [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|home planet]], as the average Tsumi grows up to 290 centimeters - though this can vary from what they consider an extremely small 210 centimeters to an impressive 340 centimeters. Tsumi sport four arms - two on each side - and each has its own joint; the lower pair of joints is located just inches below the armpits of the upper pair. The lower set of arms are about as long in measurements as the upper set and are directly underneath them; if a line were pulled through the middle of the right upper arm's shoulder, it'd also cross through the shoulder of the right lower arm. Aside from their multiple arms and alien digits, the Tsumi are otherwise proportionate to traditional [[species:humans|humans]].
  
 Tsumi have elf-like ears, sometimes with fur growing on the exterior, reminiscent of the early days as predators. The shape of their concha was to better detect and track sound. Tsumi also possess is their durable skin and extremely strong bone structure, their skin being much less sensitive compared to the skin of a human or a Nekovalkyrja due to the thickness that feels almost like leather. With massive concentrations of calcium and their high intake of vitamin D and K, Tsumi bones have evolved to also be far more durable and heavier than the traditional human’s, weighing them down a little. Tsumi have elf-like ears, sometimes with fur growing on the exterior, reminiscent of the early days as predators. The shape of their concha was to better detect and track sound. Tsumi also possess is their durable skin and extremely strong bone structure, their skin being much less sensitive compared to the skin of a human or a Nekovalkyrja due to the thickness that feels almost like leather. With massive concentrations of calcium and their high intake of vitamin D and K, Tsumi bones have evolved to also be far more durable and heavier than the traditional human’s, weighing them down a little.
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 Tsumi diet, as the apex predator, always featured a high consumption of meat and flesh. Including cannibalism in the wretchedly poor ghettos. Tsumi are hardy beings, able to eat flesh raw. Though recently, this is a trait only the poor possess. Richer Tsumi tend to get nauseous, or even poisoned when eating raw meat. Though, they aren't without their farms. And while platters solely consisting of meat are not uncommon, grains and vegetables are present in Tsumi diet. Tsumi diet, as the apex predator, always featured a high consumption of meat and flesh. Including cannibalism in the wretchedly poor ghettos. Tsumi are hardy beings, able to eat flesh raw. Though recently, this is a trait only the poor possess. Richer Tsumi tend to get nauseous, or even poisoned when eating raw meat. Though, they aren't without their farms. And while platters solely consisting of meat are not uncommon, grains and vegetables are present in Tsumi diet.
  
-Tsumi have no clue what sweet is. Due to a lack of any sweet fruit on [[wip:planet:teryan|Teryan]], but rather bitter and sour, and most desserts are attuned so. Featuring salted, dry treats, bitter, or sour fruits combined with dried meat. And washed down with a variety of alcohols.+Tsumi have no clue what sweet is. Due to a lack of any sweet fruit on [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|Teryan]], but rather bitter and sour, and most desserts are attuned so. Featuring salted, dry treats, bitter, or sour fruits combined with dried meat. And washed down with a variety of alcohols.
  
 Tsumi alcohol consumption is key, as there being no real age from where drinking is legalized. Though Tsumi spirits are strong and disgusting to outsiders, since some beverages are diluted from the blood of their livestock. As with most things, the Tsumi took it to the extreme. Leading to their footsoldiers carrying flasks of near-pure alcohol. Both used to disinfect wounds, and drink. Tsumi alcohol consumption is key, as there being no real age from where drinking is legalized. Though Tsumi spirits are strong and disgusting to outsiders, since some beverages are diluted from the blood of their livestock. As with most things, the Tsumi took it to the extreme. Leading to their footsoldiers carrying flasks of near-pure alcohol. Both used to disinfect wounds, and drink.
 ==== Environment ==== ==== Environment ====
-The environment on their former homeplanet, [[wip:planet:teryan|Teryan]]((OOC:see [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance|The Ascendance]], [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]])), featured a very hot and arid climate throughout. Though there were varying continents, mountain ranges where the temperature dropped below -70 degrees celsius. Without these extremes, the average [[wip:planet:teryan|Teryan]] climate sat around 35 to 50 degrees celsius. In the arid mainlands, rain ocurred two to three times a month. Leading to very durable and tough plants with a bitter, or even sour taste.+The environment on their former homeplanet, [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|Teryan]]((OOC:see [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance|The Ascendance]], [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]])), featured a very hot and arid climate throughout. Though there were varying continents, mountain ranges where the temperature dropped below -70 degrees celsius. Without these extremes, the average [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|Teryan]] climate sat around 35 to 50 degrees celsius. In the arid mainlands, rain ocurred two to three times a month. Leading to very durable and tough plants with a bitter, or even sour taste.
  
 A direct result of the arid, warm climate is that cattle as well as crops have a similair nutritional value to the plants. Tough, and stiff with fibre, providing a rather bad taste to those not accustomed to Tsumi kitchen. A direct result of the arid, warm climate is that cattle as well as crops have a similair nutritional value to the plants. Tough, and stiff with fibre, providing a rather bad taste to those not accustomed to Tsumi kitchen.
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 ==== Tsumi religion ==== ==== Tsumi religion ====
-The Tsumi have a strong [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy|theocracy]] in place, following both radical, and less extreme teachings of the [[wip:tsumi:saweyan_church|Saweyan Church]]. Though it is the only religion, others are considered heresy among Tsumi kind, and will be eradicated. +The Tsumi have a strong [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy|theocracy]] in place, following both radical, and less extreme teachings of the [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:saweyan_church|Saweyan Church]]. Though it is the only religion, others are considered heresy among Tsumi kind, and will be eradicated. 
  
 ==== Karrak ==== ==== Karrak ====
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 ==== Wraiths ==== ==== Wraiths ====
-Wraiths are a Tsumi legend, they used to be a very real thing back on [[wip:planet:teryan|Teryan]], though now, have all either gone missing or been killed in the [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]]. Wraiths were Tsumi far more in touch with their spiritual side. Every Tsumi is devout, though Wraiths are different. They're said to be blessed by the gods.+Wraiths are a Tsumi legend, they used to be a very real thing back on [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|Teryan]], though now, have all either gone missing or been killed in the [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]]. Wraiths were Tsumi far more in touch with their spiritual side. Every Tsumi is devout, though Wraiths are different. They're said to be blessed by the gods.
  
 Though a lot of Tsumi fear Wraiths due to superstition. Fear of the stories that Wraiths possess magical abilities. Though in essence, they're illusionists able to bend and manipulate light in the minimalistic methods, often referred to as photokinesis. Able to conjure vivid illusions around themselves, very similair to a [[species:nekovalkyrja|Nekovalkyrja]]'s volumetrics. These Wraiths, paired with Tsumi superstition, are seen as mysterious and dangerous beings. The photokinesis is mostly limited to their own bodies. Some chose to have their face perpetually darkened; others had an ancestral spirit that hovered behind them, some even decided to cloak their body in a wispy, smokey color of their own. Though a lot of Tsumi fear Wraiths due to superstition. Fear of the stories that Wraiths possess magical abilities. Though in essence, they're illusionists able to bend and manipulate light in the minimalistic methods, often referred to as photokinesis. Able to conjure vivid illusions around themselves, very similair to a [[species:nekovalkyrja|Nekovalkyrja]]'s volumetrics. These Wraiths, paired with Tsumi superstition, are seen as mysterious and dangerous beings. The photokinesis is mostly limited to their own bodies. Some chose to have their face perpetually darkened; others had an ancestral spirit that hovered behind them, some even decided to cloak their body in a wispy, smokey color of their own.
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 Scarification can happen traditionally, by branding and cutting. Though because it being practised so often, a caustic substance was developed that is applied similair to tattoos, Injecting it just underneath the skin. Ocassionally laced with white ink as mentioned earlier, to line them out more properly. This substance irritates underneath the skin and offers light swelling. Scarification can happen traditionally, by branding and cutting. Though because it being practised so often, a caustic substance was developed that is applied similair to tattoos, Injecting it just underneath the skin. Ocassionally laced with white ink as mentioned earlier, to line them out more properly. This substance irritates underneath the skin and offers light swelling.
  
-Tsumi tattoos are, be it poor or rich, always intricate. They follow a certain story, though the most common theme is a religious profession or a scene that is inspired by the [[wip:tsumi:liberation_wars|Liberation wars]], [[wip:tsumi:binary_blood_war|the binary blood war]], [[wip:tsumi:simpleton_rebellion|the Simpleton rebellion]] or [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance|the Ascendance]].+Tsumi tattoos are, be it poor or rich, always intricate. They follow a certain story, though the most common theme is a religious profession or a scene that is inspired by the [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:liberation_wars|Liberation wars]], [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:binary_blood_war|the binary blood war]], [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:simpleton_rebellion|the Simpleton rebellion]] or [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance|the Ascendance]].
  
 The rich, in case of ink tattoos rather than scarification, tend to use fluorescent ink. It is way more expensive than the traditional ink, but has been perfected to radiate certain colours. There are Tsumi that go even beyond and have miniature LED lights implanted in the synthetic skin they  swapped out for. The rich, in case of ink tattoos rather than scarification, tend to use fluorescent ink. It is way more expensive than the traditional ink, but has been perfected to radiate certain colours. There are Tsumi that go even beyond and have miniature LED lights implanted in the synthetic skin they  swapped out for.
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 ==== Naming ==== ==== Naming ====
-Tsumi names are lengthy. And back on [[wip:planet:teryan|Teryan]], the naming policy was the Tsumi's first name, last name-ae city name. So, Mithrandis Ustarra-Ae Saweyal-Bren. Mithrandis Ustarra, from the city Saweyal-Bren((Saweya's Light.)). Though, with them now being scattered across fleets, an addendum has been made compulsory for shipborn. Any child born on the Tsumi fleet has; First name, last name-ae ship-ra sector/city/ghetto. For example, Banelos Eraberk-Ae Stenerr-ra SeptanBA((Sector 7B)). So, Banelos Eraberk from the ship dubbed Stenerr, hailing from SeptanBA.+Tsumi names are lengthy. And back on [[wip_2023_or_older:planet:teryan|Teryan]], the naming policy was the Tsumi's first name, last name-ae city name. So, Mithrandis Ustarra-Ae Saweyal-Bren. Mithrandis Ustarra, from the city Saweyal-Bren((Saweya's Light.)). Though, with them now being scattered across fleets, an addendum has been made compulsory for shipborn. Any child born on the Tsumi fleet has; First name, last name-ae ship-ra sector/city/ghetto. For example, Banelos Eraberk-Ae Stenerr-ra SeptanBA((Sector 7B)). So, Banelos Eraberk from the ship dubbed Stenerr, hailing from SeptanBA.
 ===== Politics ===== ===== Politics =====
 Tsumi politics are very short and easy, there is one ruler, who's word is ultimately law. The entire social structure is dealt into what they prefer. Though the Tsumi are traditionalists, so every Sovereign sticks to the same frame. A Sovereign surrounds themselves with advisors and representatives of various ghettos. The advisor's roles explain themselves, they offer advice and suggestions for the Sovereign. Though no laws gets passed, no actions get taken unless it's her direct command. This has worked due to the Tsumi infighting, following a traditional divide and conquer pattern. Various Sovereigns throughout history have just let various Tsumi sub-factions war eachother so they were too weak to pose a proper threat to the throne. Tsumi politics are very short and easy, there is one ruler, who's word is ultimately law. The entire social structure is dealt into what they prefer. Though the Tsumi are traditionalists, so every Sovereign sticks to the same frame. A Sovereign surrounds themselves with advisors and representatives of various ghettos. The advisor's roles explain themselves, they offer advice and suggestions for the Sovereign. Though no laws gets passed, no actions get taken unless it's her direct command. This has worked due to the Tsumi infighting, following a traditional divide and conquer pattern. Various Sovereigns throughout history have just let various Tsumi sub-factions war eachother so they were too weak to pose a proper threat to the throne.
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 ===== Technology ===== ===== Technology =====
-The Tsumi are a spacefaring, FTL capable species. They had to, to flee not only their homeplanet that turned into a [[species:tsumi#the_plaguestar|Plaguestar]], but their entire system. The tendrils of this non-sentient 'being', rather mass of HVI strain, reached into space. Intent on destroying those that narrowly managed to escape during the [[wip:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]] in space by flaring out and killing them with their spacefaring hosts. This virus isn't capable of FTL and now wreaks havoc in the Saweyan system.+The Tsumi are a spacefaring, FTL capable species. They had to, to flee not only their homeplanet that turned into a [[species:tsumi#the_plaguestar|Plaguestar]], but their entire system. The tendrils of this non-sentient 'being', rather mass of HVI strain, reached into space. Intent on destroying those that narrowly managed to escape during the [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:the_ascendance#grief_battle|Grief Battle]] in space by flaring out and killing them with their spacefaring hosts. This virus isn't capable of FTL and now wreaks havoc in the Saweyan system.
  
 The Tsumi are traditionalists. Deciding to clad both their infantry and PA suits with massive amounts of armour, due to a lack of proper power sources that are small enough, yet potent enough, to fuel any personal power system. Their power armours are automated enough to compensate for this amount of armour plating. Yet, their traditionalism shows in the design of their weapons and armour. They're beautifully and intrically designed. Embossed with beautiful scenes that remember their struggles, all the way up to the ascendance and grief battle. They also have a knack, as well as a weakspot, for anything that glows. Anything bombastic and thus, have various cosmetic pyrotechnics to their armour, moreso to the heavier platforms than the traditional foot soldier's armour. The Tsumi are traditionalists. Deciding to clad both their infantry and PA suits with massive amounts of armour, due to a lack of proper power sources that are small enough, yet potent enough, to fuel any personal power system. Their power armours are automated enough to compensate for this amount of armour plating. Yet, their traditionalism shows in the design of their weapons and armour. They're beautifully and intrically designed. Embossed with beautiful scenes that remember their struggles, all the way up to the ascendance and grief battle. They also have a knack, as well as a weakspot, for anything that glows. Anything bombastic and thus, have various cosmetic pyrotechnics to their armour, moreso to the heavier platforms than the traditional foot soldier's armour.
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 ==== The HVI Strain ==== ==== The HVI Strain ====
-HVI, or High Velocity Infection, in common tongue, or just called //The Strain// for short, is the naming the Tsumi gave to the bioweapon they developed during the bloody and messy [[wip:tsumi:liberation_wars|liberation wars]]. +HVI, or High Velocity Infection, in common tongue, or just called //The Strain// for short, is the naming the Tsumi gave to the bioweapon they developed during the bloody and messy [[wip_2023_or_older:tsumi:liberation_wars|liberation wars]]. 
  
 This virus was versatile, yet underestimated by the Saweyan scientists. It was used both to bombard the enemy in bile, a fire and forget weapon, since it'd grow into a wild growth and turn everyone within to brainless, flesh and tumour growths. The HVI strain is able to devour entire cities, deriving fuel from even concrete and metal. This virus was versatile, yet underestimated by the Saweyan scientists. It was used both to bombard the enemy in bile, a fire and forget weapon, since it'd grow into a wild growth and turn everyone within to brainless, flesh and tumour growths. The HVI strain is able to devour entire cities, deriving fuel from even concrete and metal.

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