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).