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Blood craver virus (Vampire's disease)

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	There are some unique Vaikan diseases that originated on Ucharpli.		There are some unique Vaikan diseases that originated on Ucharpli.
	===Blood craver virus (Vampire's disease)===		===Blood craver virus (Vampire's disease)===
	The Blood craver virus targets the cells in the mouth that allow them to tolerate the taste of animal blood and plant matter. Victims, on many occasions, will lose appetite for normal food and start to feed off the blood of another Vaikan. Other side effects include a boosted immune system and an elongated lifespan. Today, the virus is in captivity in a remote Vaikan colony.		The Blood craver virus targets the cells in the mouth that allow them to tolerate the taste of animal blood and plant matter. Victims, on many occasions, will lose appetite for normal food and start to feed off the blood of another Vaikan. Other side effects include a boosted immune system and an elongated lifespan. It was originally thought to have been rendered extinct when the Eghos took over [[Ucharpli]], but a specimen survived frozen in an icy cavern in Malin where it was rediscovered sometime in the Fifth Age. Today, the virus is in captivity in a remote Vaikan colony.

	===Rockbone disease===		===Rockbone disease===
	A form of paralysis that solidifies the joints making a Vaikan look like a statue. They can still think, breathe and carry out life functions. The only thing they can't do is move from whatever position they are stuck in.		A form of paralysis that solidifies the joints making a Vaikan look like a statue. They can still think, breathe and carry out life functions. The only thing they can't do is move from whatever position they are stuck in.

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 ===Reproduction===
 Vaikan were monotremes - both males and females used their cloaca for reproduction. After conception, a soft-shelled egg would develop inside the female and would be laid after seven months. Hatching would take approximately one month, and the hatchling would break open the egg from the inside via an egg tooth. The mother would then nurse the hatchling with milk.
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	Vaikan also had supplementary fins that could retract and extend. These fins also served as means of gathering solar energy. Overtime, these fins shrunk during their long time spent in spacefaring environments.		Vaikan also had supplementary fins that could retract and extend. These fins also served as means of gathering solar energy. Overtime, these fins shrunk during their long time spent in spacefaring environments.
			===Regional variations===
			Vaikan highly vary in size and build. Variances among these features occur when one has prolonged exposure to a constant environment. Below are historical variations that once existed on Ucharpli. By the time the Vaikan spent thousands of years in space, these previous regional variations became obsolete. However, through gene modification, a Vaikan can choose to appear as one of the historical regional variations.
			*Feln - Medium height between five and a half and six and a half feet, short hair, very little facial hair if any. The most common variation.
			*Foth -Tall, about six feet, very long hair, oval-shaped heads. No facial hair.
			*Dorf - Short between four and half and five feet. Large builds and lots of facial hair.
			*Ain - Similar appearance as field Vaikan, but slightly shorter with longer hair. Facial hair is not uncommon.
			*Hob - Very short around four feet tall even as an adult. Smaller builds than Dorf Vaikan and with no facial hair.
			*Sav - Sometimes known as Savlins, they are slightly taller than a Hob, but tend to have hunched backs and red eyes. Their skin is gray, and their hair is white because they have been living underground. Savlins tend to keep to themselves and are not afraid to attack others who intrude in their territory.
			*Spacer - The spacer ethnicity appeared within the past thousand years when Vaikan became exposed to prolonged, sterilized environments. In general, they are taller and thinner being almost constantly exposed to gravity levels between 0.8 and 1.0 G, much unlike Ucharpli's standard gravity of 1.2 G.
	===Dimorphism===		===Dimorphism===
	Males and females were not visibly distinguishable until hitting puberty around age ten. Males tended to grow taller and acquired more muscle mass while females tended to be smaller with more body fat. In addition, females also had mammary glands which were used to nurse their hatchlings.		Males and females were not visibly distinguishable until hitting puberty around age ten. Males tended to grow taller and acquired more muscle mass while females tended to be smaller with more body fat. In addition, females also had mammary glands which were used to nurse their hatchlings.

Krayfishkarl at 23:55, 30 November 2022

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	The '''Vaikan''' were an intelligent bipedal repto-mammalian species from [[Ucharpli]], a planet that orbited the F class star [[Szon system\|Szon]] located in the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]].		The '''Vaikan''' (known as '''Muruu-vai''' in ancient times) were an intelligent bipedal repto-mammalian species from [[Ucharpli]], a planet that orbited the F class star [[Szon system\|Szon]] located in the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]].
	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	Vaikan were generally small and scrawny with large, long ears and large eyes. They had a short, nearly flat snout, and rows of short, sharp teeth in their mouth. Vaikan had four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From their fingers, they could discharge jolts of electricity.		Vaikan were generally small and scrawny with large, long ears and large eyes. They had a short, nearly flat snout, and rows of short, sharp teeth in their mouth. Vaikan had four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From their fingers, they could discharge jolts of electricity.

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	To adapt to the lower oxygen levels, Vaikan had two hearts to be able to cycle oxygen throughout the body very quickly as well as two large lungs. Additionally, the openings in their arteries were considerably wide allowing. The presence of two hearts in the Vaikan body was the source of the name of the Twin Hearts Nebula.		To adapt to the lower oxygen levels, Vaikan had two hearts to be able to cycle oxygen throughout the body very quickly as well as two large lungs. Additionally, the openings in their arteries were considerably wide allowing. The presence of two hearts in the Vaikan body was the source of the name of the Twin Hearts Nebula.
	===Digestion===		===Digestion===
	Vaikan metabolized most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Due to most of Ucharpli's life evolving thick carapaces, it became a necessary adaptation to swallow small pebbles to aid in digestion. Vaikan lacked a direct, conventional equivalent to a stomach, as their primary digestive organ could better be described as a gizzard which was particularly muscular and could grind up food. They also had a secondary organ comparable to a crop which could store food before it was ready for digestion. It could also expand, which was crucial for preparation of their ~~annual~~ four-week hibernation.		Vaikan metabolized most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Due to most of Ucharpli's life evolving thick carapaces, it became a necessary adaptation to swallow small pebbles to aid in digestion. Vaikan lacked a direct, conventional equivalent to a stomach, as their primary digestive organ could better be described as a gizzard which was particularly muscular and could grind up food. They also had a secondary organ comparable to a crop which could store food before it was ready for digestion. It could also expand, which was crucial for preparation of their four-week hibernation every two years.

	Once enough nutrients had been extracted, uric acid was excreted through their cloaca as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.		Once enough nutrients had been extracted, uric acid was excreted through their cloaca as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.

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	The '''Vaikan''' were an intelligent bipedal repto-mammalian species from [[Ucharpli]], a planet that orbited the F class star [[Szon]] located in the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]].		The '''Vaikan''' were an intelligent bipedal repto-mammalian species from [[Ucharpli]], a planet that orbited the F class star [[Szon system\|Szon]] located in the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]].
	==~~Physiology~~==		==Appearance==
	Vaikan were generally small and scrawny with large, long ears and large eyes. They had a short, nearly flat snout, and rows of short, sharp teeth in their mouth. Vaikan had four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From their fingers, they could discharge jolts of electricity.		Vaikan were generally small and scrawny with large, long ears and large eyes. They had a short, nearly flat snout, and rows of short, sharp teeth in their mouth. Vaikan had four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From their fingers, they could discharge jolts of electricity.

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	Vaikan also had supplementary fins that could retract and extend. These fins also served as means of gathering solar energy. Overtime, these fins shrunk during their long time spent in spacefaring environments.		Vaikan also had supplementary fins that could retract and extend. These fins also served as means of gathering solar energy. Overtime, these fins shrunk during their long time spent in spacefaring environments.
			===Dimorphism===
			Males and females were not visibly distinguishable until hitting puberty around age ten. Males tended to grow taller and acquired more muscle mass while females tended to be smaller with more body fat. In addition, females also had mammary glands which were used to nurse their hatchlings.
			==Physiology==
	===Vision===		===Vision===
	Vaikan had binocular eyes that allowed for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often varied between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes were large and oval-shaped, being taller than they were wide. They had two sets of eyelids - the outer ones blinked horizontally and the inner ones blinked vertically. Although they lacked trichromatic vision, they could see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they perceived their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of vibrancy and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.		Vaikan had binocular eyes that allowed for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often varied between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes were large and oval-shaped, being taller than they were wide. They had two sets of eyelids - the outer ones blinked horizontally, and the inner ones blinked vertically. Although they lacked trichromatic vision, they could see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they perceived their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of vibrancy and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.
	===Cognitive===		===Cognitive===
	Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, had a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source could induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.		Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, had a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source could induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.

	Vaikan also required a four week hibernation period once every two standard years. During this time, they would enter a deep state of sleep and experience lucid, vivid dreams. In some cultures, it was common practice to write down the events of these dreams often to interpret for self-reflection or as prophecies for the next two standard years to come.		Vaikan also required a four-week hibernation period once every two standard years. During this time, they would enter a deep state of sleep and experience lucid, vivid dreams. In some cultures, it was common practice to write down the events of these dreams often to interpret for self-reflection or as prophecies for the next two standard years to come.
	===Electricity===		===Electricity===
	Vaikan have the ability to discharge electricity from their fingertips. Running down from their brain to their arms was a series of electrical cells. Upon activation via a brain signal, a reversal of charges occurred in the air. This shock could send enough volts upon the target to stun them for a few moments. An organ dedicated to holding electrical charges existed near their two hearts and sternum which could be charged through a combination of both caloric intake and periods of sleep.		Vaikan have the ability to discharge electricity from their fingertips. Running down from their brain to their arms was a series of electrical cells. Upon activation via a brain signal, a reversal of charges occurred in the air. This shock could send enough volts upon the target to stun them for a few moments. An organ dedicated to holding electrical charges existed near their two hearts and sternum which could be charged through a combination of both caloric intake and periods of sleep.

	The stun mechanism was an evolutionary leftover from their more primitive ancestors who used electric shocks to ward off their enemies. When Vaikan evolved to become predatory creatures, they learned how to use their electrical abilities in conjunction with weapons such as copper spears.		The stun mechanism was an evolutionary leftover from their more primitive ancestors who used electric shocks to ward off their enemies. When Vaikan evolved to become predatory creatures, they learned how to use their electrical abilities in conjunction with weapons such as copper spears.
			===Respiration===
			A Vaikan's snout contained an olfactory blub. Vaikan also had a trachea that connected their mouth to their lungs. As a result, their mouths functioned for both consumption of food and for breathing.

			To adapt to the lower oxygen levels, Vaikan had two hearts to be able to cycle oxygen throughout the body very quickly as well as two large lungs. Additionally, the openings in their arteries were considerably wide allowing. The presence of two hearts in the Vaikan body was the source of the name of the Twin Hearts Nebula.
	===Digestion===		===Digestion===
	Vaikan metabolized most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. ~~Thus~~, ~~their teeth were designed~~ to ~~be able~~ to ~~extract liquids from their meals, but they were capable of swallowing solid food as well~~. ~~As they~~ lacked a direct equivalent to a stomach, their ~~esophagus connected straight to their small intestine~~ which ~~then processed the food throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine~~ was particularly ~~elastic~~ and could ~~expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself~~ to ~~hold extra~~ food if it ~~became necessary~~. ~~This would most often occur during the winter when Vaikan would ingest more food than usual to prepare~~ for their four week hibernation ~~period~~.		Vaikan metabolized most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Due to most of Ucharpli's life evolving thick carapaces, it became a necessary adaptation to swallow small pebbles to aid in digestion. Vaikan lacked a direct, conventional equivalent to a stomach, as their primary digestive organ could better be described as a gizzard which was particularly muscular and could grind up food. They also had a secondary organ comparable to a crop which could store food before it was ready for digestion. It could also expand, which was crucial for preparation of their annual four-week hibernation.

	Once enough nutrients had been extracted, uric acid was excreted through their cloaca as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.		Once enough nutrients had been extracted, uric acid was excreted through their cloaca as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.
			===Bone structure===
			The Vaikan skeleton had a high concentration of metals much like the bones of other Ucharpli-native animals. Part of a Vaikan's diet consisted of small stones as well as the bones of other animals which lent to the absorption of microscopic metallic particles throughout the body. These bones also served as conduits from which electrical signals could be sent throughout the body.
	===Maturity cycle===		===Maturity cycle===
	Vaikan naturally lived to approximately 160 standard years. Although Vaikan possessed object permanence upon hatching, they had an otherwise fairly slow aging process when it came to cognitive development. They did not gain the ability to self-recognize until age ten standard years. Males and females looked nearly identical until puberty. The main reliable way to tell young Vaikan apart from one another was their size. Males would on average grow much taller and develop much larger ears and solar fins.		Vaikan naturally lived to approximately 160 standard years. Although Vaikan possessed object permanence upon hatching, they had an otherwise fairly slow aging process when it came to cognitive development. They did not gain the ability to self-recognize until age ten standard years. Males and females looked nearly identical until puberty. The main reliable way to tell young Vaikan apart from one another was their size. Males would on average grow much taller and develop much larger ears and solar fins.

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	~~{{stub}}~~		The '''Vaikan''' were an intelligent bipedal repto-mammalian species from [[Ucharpli]], a planet that orbited the F class star [[Szon]] located in the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]].
			==Physiology==
			Vaikan were generally small and scrawny with large, long ears and large eyes. They had a short, nearly flat snout, and rows of short, sharp teeth in their mouth. Vaikan had four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From their fingers, they could discharge jolts of electricity.

	~~The '''Vaikan''' are an intelligent humanoid species~~ from ~~[[Ucharpli]]~~, ~~a planet~~ that ~~orbits the F class star [[Szon]] located~~ in ~~the [[Twin Hearts Nebula]]~~.		Having to adapt to the heavy radiation from their star, they evolved to have skin that varied in shades of blue. Not only could they survive this radiation, but they also metabolized it using special cells in their skin. Their large ears primarily fulfilled this function. Their ability to photosynthesize reduced their overall caloric needs which allowed them to adapt to their original desert environment.
	~~==Physiology==~~
	~~Vaikan are small~~, ~~scrawny humanoids with~~ large~~, long~~ ears ~~and large eyes~~. ~~They have rows of short sharp teeth in~~ their ~~mouth. Vaikan have four fingers including an opposable thumb as well as three toes. From~~ their ~~fingers, they can discharge jolts of electricity~~.

	~~Having to adapt to the heavy radiation from their star, they evolved to have skin~~ that ~~varies in shades~~ of ~~blue~~. ~~Not only can they survive this radiation~~, ~~but they also metabolize it using special cells~~ in ~~their skin. Their large ears primarily fulfill this function. Their ability to photosynthesize reduces their overall caloric needs which allowed them to adapt to their original desert environment~~.		Vaikan also had supplementary fins that could retract and extend. These fins also served as means of gathering solar energy. Overtime, these fins shrunk during their long time spent in spacefaring environments.
	===Vision===		===Vision===
	Vaikan ~~have~~ binocular eyes that ~~allow~~ for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often ~~varies~~ between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes ~~are~~ large and oval-shaped, being taller than they ~~are~~ wide and ~~also blinking~~ vertically. Although they ~~lack~~ trichromatic vision, they ~~can~~ see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they ~~perceive~~ their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of ~~vibrance~~ and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.		Vaikan had binocular eyes that allowed for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often varied between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes were large and oval-shaped, being taller than they were wide. They had two sets of eyelids - the outer ones blinked horizontally and the inner ones blinked vertically. Although they lacked trichromatic vision, they could see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they perceived their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of vibrancy and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.
	===Cognitive===		===Cognitive===
	Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, ~~have~~ a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source ~~can~~ induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.		Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, had a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source could induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.

			Vaikan also required a four week hibernation period once every two standard years. During this time, they would enter a deep state of sleep and experience lucid, vivid dreams. In some cultures, it was common practice to write down the events of these dreams often to interpret for self-reflection or as prophecies for the next two standard years to come.
	===Electricity===		===Electricity===
	Vaikan have the ability to discharge electricity from their fingertips. Running down from their brain to their arms is a series of electrical cells. Upon activation via a brain signal, a reversal of charges ~~occurs~~ in the air. This shock ~~can~~ send enough volts upon the target to stun them for a few moments. An organ dedicated to holding electrical charges ~~exists~~ near their two hearts and sternum which ~~can~~ be charged through a combination of both caloric intake and periods of sleep.		Vaikan have the ability to discharge electricity from their fingertips. Running down from their brain to their arms was a series of electrical cells. Upon activation via a brain signal, a reversal of charges occurred in the air. This shock could send enough volts upon the target to stun them for a few moments. An organ dedicated to holding electrical charges existed near their two hearts and sternum which could be charged through a combination of both caloric intake and periods of sleep.

	~~This stunning~~ mechanism was an evolutionary leftover from their more primitive ancestors who used electric shocks to ward off their enemies. When Vaikan evolved to become predatory creatures, they learned how to use their electrical abilities in conjunction with weapons such as copper spears.		The stun mechanism was an evolutionary leftover from their more primitive ancestors who used electric shocks to ward off their enemies. When Vaikan evolved to become predatory creatures, they learned how to use their electrical abilities in conjunction with weapons such as copper spears.
	===Digestion===		===Digestion===
	Vaikan ~~metabolize~~ most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth ~~are~~ designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they ~~are~~ capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they ~~lack~~ a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus ~~connects~~ straight to their small intestine which is then processed throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine is particularly elastic and ~~can~~ expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it ~~becomes~~ necessary. Once enough nutrients ~~have~~ been extracted, uric acid is excreted as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.		Vaikan metabolized most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth were designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they were capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they lacked a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus connected straight to their small intestine which then processed the food throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine was particularly elastic and could expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it became necessary. This would most often occur during the winter when Vaikan would ingest more food than usual to prepare for their four week hibernation period.

			Once enough nutrients had been extracted, uric acid was excreted through their cloaca as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.
	===Maturity cycle===		===Maturity cycle===
	Vaikan naturally ~~live~~ to approximately ~~150~~ standard years. Although Vaikan ~~possess~~ object permanence upon hatching, they ~~have~~ an otherwise fairly slow aging process when it ~~comes~~ to cognitive development. They do not gain the ability to self-recognize until age ten. ~~Additionally~~, ~~they do not reach~~ sexual ~~maturity~~ until age thirty. ~~Despite these setbacks~~, ~~once~~ their brains fully ~~mature~~, they ~~gain~~ better control over their emotions and become more adept at solving mathematical and logical problems.		Vaikan naturally lived to approximately 160 standard years. Although Vaikan possessed object permanence upon hatching, they had an otherwise fairly slow aging process when it came to cognitive development. They did not gain the ability to self-recognize until age ten standard years. Males and females looked nearly identical until puberty. The main reliable way to tell young Vaikan apart from one another was their size. Males would on average grow much taller and develop much larger ears and solar fins.

			After approximately age 20, their sexual dimorphism would become much more prominent. The development process would last approximately ten standard years, during which time, their hormonal growth would accelerate. The development process would last until approximately age thirty. As such, across many Vaikan societies, age of consent ranged from age 25 and 30.

			Upon sexual maturity, their brains became fully developed, and they gained better control over their emotions and become more adept at solving mathematical and logical problems.
			===Reproduction===
			Vaikan were monotremes - both males and females used their cloaca for reproduction. After conception, a soft-shelled egg would develop inside the female and would be laid after seven months. Hatching would take approximately one month, and the hatchling would break open the egg from the inside via an egg tooth. The mother would then nurse the hatchling with milk.

	{{Vaikan}}		{{Vaikan}}
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	[[Category:Articles by User:Krayfishkarl]]		[[Category:Articles by User:Krayfishkarl]]

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	Having to adapt to the heavy radiation from their star, they evolved to have skin that varies in shades of blue. Not only can they survive this radiation, but they also metabolize it using special cells in their skin. Their large ears primarily fulfill this function. Their ability to photosynthesize reduces their overall caloric needs which allowed them to adapt to their original desert environment.		Having to adapt to the heavy radiation from their star, they evolved to have skin that varies in shades of blue. Not only can they survive this radiation, but they also metabolize it using special cells in their skin. Their large ears primarily fulfill this function. Their ability to photosynthesize reduces their overall caloric needs which allowed them to adapt to their original desert environment.
	===Vision===		===Vision===
	Vaikan have binocular eyes that allow for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often varies between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes are large and oval-shaped, being taller than they are wide. Although they lack trichromatic vision, they can see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they perceive their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of vibrance and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.		Vaikan have binocular eyes that allow for depth perception and stereoscopic vision; eye color often varies between blue, purple, orange and red. Both eyes are large and oval-shaped, being taller than they are wide and also blinking vertically. Although they lack trichromatic vision, they can see deeply into the ultraviolet spectrum. As such, they perceive their surroundings in shades of blue and purple with amounts of vibrance and brightness denoting subtle color transitions.
	===Cognitive===		===Cognitive===
	Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, have a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source can induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.		Vaikan, as well as other species native to Ucharpli, have a unique brain chemistry with their own set of hormones. Because of this different chemistry, adrenaline from an outside source can induce powerful hallucinatory effects. For much of Vaikan history, adrenaline was considered an illicit drug.
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	===Digestion===		===Digestion===
	Vaikan metabolize most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth are designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they are capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they lack a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus connects straight to their small intestine which is then processed throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine is particularly elastic and can expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it becomes necessary. Once enough nutrients have been extracted, uric acid is excreted as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.		Vaikan metabolize most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth are designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they are capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they lack a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus connects straight to their small intestine which is then processed throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine is particularly elastic and can expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it becomes necessary. Once enough nutrients have been extracted, uric acid is excreted as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.
			===Maturity cycle===
			Vaikan naturally live to approximately 150 standard years. Although Vaikan possess object permanence upon hatching, they have an otherwise fairly slow aging process when it comes to cognitive development. They do not gain the ability to self-recognize until age ten. Additionally, they do not reach sexual maturity until age thirty. Despite these setbacks, once their brains fully mature, they gain better control over their emotions and become more adept at solving mathematical and logical problems.

	{{Vaikan}}		{{Vaikan}}
	[[Category:Species]]		[[Category:Species]]
	[[Category:Articles by User:Krayfishkarl]]		[[Category:Articles by User:Krayfishkarl]]

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	===Digestion===		===Digestion===
	Vaikan metabolize most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth are designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they are capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they lack a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus connects straight to their small intestine which is then processed throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine is particularly elastic and can expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it becomes necessary. Once enough nutrients have been extracted, uric acid is excreted as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.		Vaikan metabolize most often from their ability to absorb UV radiation. However, in order to survive cave environments as well as Ucharpli's lengthy periods of nighttime, they needed to directly be able to ingest food as well. Thus, their teeth are designed to be able to extract liquids from their meals, but they are capable of swallowing solid food as well. As they lack a direct equivalent to a stomach, their esophagus connects straight to their small intestine which is then processed throughout the rest of the digestive system. The small intestine is particularly elastic and can expand, unravel or otherwise rearrange itself to hold extra food if it becomes necessary. Once enough nutrients have been extracted, uric acid is excreted as a means of conserving water and removing toxins from the body.
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