★ a shorter species, typically ranging from 4'8 to 5'9 with smaller muscle mass, making them more dexterous over physically strong at peak physical condition. ★ their blood is a pale purple in colour, drying to a darker violet ★ eye colours are typically pale, often green, pink or purple ★ they possess raised ridges, oval in shape along their collar bones and shoulder blades ★ pregnancies are typically around 34 weeks and multiple pregnancies are more common than single pregnancies ★ they have an additional organ at the base of their brainstem linked to their empathy
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★ NSFW BIOLOGY
★ Valdins in their first century are seen to be quite young and sexual exploration often happens during the latter half of this century ★ pregnancy doesn't happen until their second century with the beginning of their first "fertilisation window" (name?) which occurs for a period of 18 days once per season. Female's ridges are more sensitive to touch during this time ★ erogenous zones tend to involve their ridges, the back of the neck, hips and inner elbows ★ male genitalia has ridges, similar to the oval ones along their collars, along the length shaft of the penis on both the top and bottom of the penis ★ females have two smaller external ridges (similar to where a clit may be) with a row of ridges stretching along the vaginally canal ★ these ridges, including the ones on the collar and shoulders, are more sensitive to touch and stimulation.
★ there are four planets in the Valde System, with Valde III being the smallest of them ★ the planet is made up of three continents (Terin, Grenesh and Sotrall) and the capital is located in Sotrall called Verne Province ★ Sotrall is made up of a series of small interconnected island, connected on a larger scale with bridges between them and tends to use hydroelectric power -- many buildings have been constructed to be built on the water surface ★ located in the center of tbe islands of a built green habitat, developed for forestry and horticulture ★ the larger islands have cliff edges that fan off into the water or treelines that lead directly into the water. There are no beaches on any of the islands (no sand!) ★ Valde III is a vegetarian culture, their farmers working with the planet to cultivate and grow crops, with any animal life seen as protected parts of nature ★ there is a 21 hour day/night cycle and they typically sleep around 5 hours a night on average ★ their calendar is marked by seasons, with 64 days per season (320 a year). They have no term for weeks or months ★ every 100 years is known as a cycle and marks a new Era (noted by name). Eras are counted from the current Valdean traditions (begun 22 Eras ago). In historical purposes, the full date (year) is given but conversationally dates are marked by Era, season and day within the season (known as periods)
★ CULTURE & RELIGION
★ Valde III is a matriarchal society, with decidions made either by the Priestesses or the Government. Female surnames are typically passed down and females have an average longer lifespan ★ they have a ditheist religion surrounding two nature Goddesses. Bounties are left for the Huntress, for favour in harvest and animal fortune, or to the Earth Mother for favourable weather ★ they are space capable to neighbouring systems, building smaller trade or scientific ships, with no capabilities for lengthier or deep space travel ★
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