Category:Torian

From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe

Toria is located in the Alpha Centauri Star System, near the vegan homeworld of Vega.The native, known as Torians, live underground, as their landscape is far too harsh for most of them to cope with.Torians are divided into seperate clans, each clan mastering a different form of the Arts.The Soroish are the only torian clan who live predominantly on the surface. They are the weakest in magic but their natural abilities are often the most developed.

The Nashoor are the clan that draws its power from the changing Torian climate.Members devoted to Storms, Fires and Ice frequent the surface only when it is favorable to their element.The Hethesh are found wherever there is life as they are devoted to the planet and all its living inhabitants. The Shadtch,also known as the "Shadow Dwellers", originally dwelt in the lowest depths of the planets crust, and favor darker Arts.A torian's tribe is evident from their facial markings.These markings often cover the entire body.

Each clan is made up of many tribes, each with a slight variation to their marking.Each clan was blessed with a single mantle by the first emperor, granting whoever holds it significant power with their givin Art.For example, the Shadtch were allowed to hold the Necromancer's Mantle, as they are the only ones capable of such magic.

Torians are roughly the size of humans.Their internal bone structure is similar to their's, except with a chitin base as opposed to a calcified base. Physically they are much weaker then Vegans, having strength and speed similar to humans. To augment their abilities, aside from using magic, they will often grow exoskeletal carapaces.Torians have the ability to communicate through sonar but are capable of "normal" speech as well.Their lifespans are similar to Vegans, although they generally mature much faster.