Aexi and Atena

In the outer reaches of the multi-verse, twin F-class main sequence “dwarf" stars, Aexi and Atena, orbit in a clockwise direction. Surrounding the stars are six terrestrial planets, one gas giant, and three asteroid belts.

Omian

This small planet is far too close to its sun, Aexi, to become a home to any of the many races of Taine. It has no crust and no air, but what is left of its mantle is rich in various metals. Since this planet has a large core in comparison to its small size, it also has a strong magnetic field.

Taine

This planet is much like the human homeplanet, Earth. However, Taine is slightly smaller and its oceans are made up of fresh, drinkable water. There is also no sign of pollution of any sort as the civilizations native to the planet respect nature and have yet to create anything that creates pollution.

Thenia

This small planet looks much like Omian, except it still has its crust. However, this crust is thin in comparison to Taine, its sister planet. Under the surface lies a vast network of underwater caves that the Aelvor created many years ago. Throughout the caves are magma vents from the mantle that serve as a natural heating system. The deepest of these caves serve as laboratories for experimenting on the races of Taine, as water tends to evaporate so close to the mantle. The water-filled caves above these laboratories served as a deter-rent for those subjects that woke too soon and tried to escape.

Fothur

The home planet of the Aelvor, this large planet is completely covered in water.

Firra

Large metallic planet that orbits Atena.

Sithic

Small planet that alternates between orbiting Aexi and Atena.

Sevia

Gas giant, circles both Aexi and Atena.

The Aelvor

The Aelvor (pronounced al-vohr /ˈælˌvoʊr/) are a species of shape-shifting beings native to the planet Fothur. They can form any shape they wish, but few can hold a definite shape for more than one Fothuran day. Aelvor that change form every day tend to take on the color of that form in their natural state. In their natural form, they resemble the crystalline characteristics of the element they are based upon.

All Aelvor (except those with fluke genetic mutations) are able to communicate telepathically. Some individuals can also use telekinesis and precognition. Each individual's ESP and color is genetic, although they can become more pronounced with practice and form selection. The gender of each individual is chosen based on personal preference and the needs of the society.

In some rare cases an Aelvor loses it's ability to shift back. These individuals are no longer considered part of the Aelvor society and are cast out to live with the beings he or she now resembles. Any children produced with other species are also not considered Aelvor unless they are able to change into a natural state. Many of these children have ESP, although in a diluted form.

There are three major dimensions of Aelvor: Complexity, Solidity, and Opacity. The more elements an Aelvor is comprised of, the more complex it is (i.e. a water-based Aelvor is more complex than an iron-based Aelvor), while the solidity is dependent on the state or phase the Aelvor exists in at 300 Kalvin (or whatever temperature they currently exist in).