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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

	The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.		The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy (Cosmoria)\|Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [[Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.

	The Civese have a sister species called the [[Luxscions]]. Hailing from the [[Lux Aeterna]], the Luxscions have only a single body and different physiology and psychology.		The Civese have a sister species called the [[Luxscions]]. Hailing from the [[Lux Aeterna]], the Luxscions have only a single body and different physiology and psychology.

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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|~~Cosmoria~~]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|~~Cosmoria~~]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

	The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.		The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.

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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Cosmoria]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos (Cosmoria)\|Cosmoria]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

	The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.		The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.

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	{{Cosmoria}}{{Infobox Species\|title1=Civese\|image1=Civese.png\|caption1=Civese concept sketch by Duodecillionaire\|homeworld=Eos\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=Hypothetically immortal, usually 1000 years\|average_height=2.3 Meters\|average_mass=~95 Kilograms\|native_environment=Rocky Plateau\|diet=Omnivorous\|solvent=Water\|reproduction=Asexual\|method_of_movement=Bipedal Locomotion\|number_of_limbs=4\|number_of_eyes=4\|number_of_ears=2\|number_of_digits=8\|possible_body_colorations=Various shades of blue (natural)\|possible_eye_colorations=Dark Blue		{{Cosmoria}}{{Infobox Species\|title1=Civese\|image1=Civese.png\|caption1=Civese concept sketch by Duodecillionaire\|homeworld=Eos\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=Hypothetically immortal, usually 1000 years\|average_height=2.3 Meters\|average_mass=~95 Kilograms\|native_environment=Rocky Plateau\|diet=Omnivorous\|solvent=Water\|reproduction=Asexual\|method_of_movement=Bipedal Locomotion\|number_of_limbs=4\|number_of_eyes=4\|number_of_ears=2\|number_of_digits=8\|possible_body_colorations=Various shades of blue (natural)\|possible_eye_colorations=Dark Blue
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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

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	{{Cosmoria}}{{~~!Species_Infobox~~\|title1=Civese\|image1=[[Civese.~~jpg]]~~\|caption1=An ~~adult~~ ~~Civese~~\|homeworld:=Eos\|form:=Bipedal\|average_lifespan:=Hypothetically immortal, usually 1000 years\|average_height~~/length:~~=2.3 Meters\|~~average_weight:~~=~95 Kilograms\|native_environment:=Rocky Plateau\|diet:=Omnivorous\|solvent:=Water\|reproduction:=Asexual\|method_of_movement:=Bipedal Locomotion\|number_of_limbs:=4\|number_of_eyes:=4\|number_of_ears:=2\|number_of_digits:=8\|possible_body_colorations:=Various shades of blue (natural)\|possible_eye_colorations:=Dark Blue		{{Cosmoria}}{{Infobox Species\|title1=Civese\|image1=Civese.png\|caption1=Civese concept sketch by Duodecillionaire\|homeworld=Eos\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=Hypothetically immortal, usually 1000 years\|average_height=2.3 Meters\|average_mass=~95 Kilograms\|native_environment=Rocky Plateau\|diet=Omnivorous\|solvent=Water\|reproduction=Asexual\|method_of_movement=Bipedal Locomotion\|number_of_limbs=4\|number_of_eyes=4\|number_of_ears=2\|number_of_digits=8\|possible_body_colorations=Various shades of blue (natural)\|possible_eye_colorations=Dark Blue
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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

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	Most Civese remain in the Great Cities, which now includes Tajuura following the [[Civese War]]. The Civese played the game of imperialism in conjunction with Sedrua and the [[Triumvirate Civilization]], prompting them to fervently expand. The next largest group lives around [[Matoehdahn]] under the [[Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya]]. The Civese ruled Matoehdahn for over one thousand years and remain significant. [[Poratus]], [[Hearts]] represents another Civese stronghold.		Most Civese remain in the Great Cities, which now includes Tajuura following the [[Civese War]]. The Civese played the game of imperialism in conjunction with Sedrua and the [[Triumvirate Civilization]], prompting them to fervently expand. The next largest group lives around [[Matoehdahn]] under the [[Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya]]. The Civese ruled Matoehdahn for over one thousand years and remain significant. [[Poratus]], [[Hearts]] represents another Civese stronghold.

	==Biology==		=Biology=
	Most lifeforms have fundamental units, usually as indivisible parts beneath which life cannot exist. Cells are the most common unit. The Civese join the relative handful of lifeforms that employ an uninterrupted internal fluid. This fluid is responsible for most processes, but organ-like structures separate sensitive reactions from the universal fluid.		Most lifeforms have fundamental units, usually as indivisible parts beneath which life cannot exist. Cells are the most common unit. The Civese join the relative handful of lifeforms that employ an uninterrupted internal fluid. This fluid is responsible for most processes, but organ-like structures separate sensitive reactions from the universal fluid.

	===Physical===		==Physical==
	All Civese structure is a crystalline lattice called the ''mineria''. Made up of carbon and silicon, the ''mineria'' varies in density from less than air to that of silica crystal. On a microscopic scale, the ''mineria'' takes on the appearance of a network. Motor complexes travel along the network with large vacuoles in tow. Most activity occurs in the water contained by the silica exterior. This water solution contains innumerable fragments only nanometers across. Called ''mineriola'', these fragments host complex enzymes that process chemical energy, receive hormones, construct macromolecules, and handle immune responses.		All Civese structure is a crystalline lattice called the ''mineria''. Made up of carbon and silicon, the ''mineria'' varies in density from less than air to that of silica crystal. On a microscopic scale, the ''mineria'' takes on the appearance of a network. Motor complexes travel along the network with large vacuoles in tow. Most activity occurs in the water contained by the silica exterior. This water solution contains innumerable fragments only nanometers across. Called ''mineriola'', these fragments host complex enzymes that process chemical energy, receive hormones, construct macromolecules, and handle immune responses.

	Throughout the body are string-like structures, at most a micrometer in radius, that transmit information. Muscles pull the strings when stimulated and relax them when not. Sensory receptors, in the form of sensitive muscles, tug on the corresponding receptors at the base of the brain. Billions of these strings, each corresponding to a different location and sensation, comprise the Civese nervous system. The brain is a complex network of tunnels within the ''cerebrosilex'' crystal.		Throughout the body are string-like structures, at most a micrometer in radius, that transmit information. Muscles pull the strings when stimulated and relax them when not. Sensory receptors, in the form of sensitive muscles, tug on the corresponding receptors at the base of the brain. Billions of these strings, each corresponding to a different location and sensation, comprise the Civese nervous system. The brain is a complex network of tunnels within the ''cerebrosilex'' crystal.

	===Lifecycle===		==Lifecycle==
	Civese start life as spores capable of weathering dry or nutrient-poor conditions. A Civese parent will deposit the spore into mineral-rich water in which it will slowly accumulate mass. Over six months, it will grow limbs, a rudimentary brain, and develop a metabolism. By the end of the process, they weigh about four kilograms and are entirely helpless. Civese parents collectively raise their young in large family groups called cliques. Each unit lives for about one hundred eight years.		Civese start life as spores capable of weathering dry or nutrient-poor conditions. A Civese parent will deposit the spore into mineral-rich water in which it will slowly accumulate mass. Over six months, it will grow limbs, a rudimentary brain, and develop a metabolism. By the end of the process, they weigh about four kilograms and are entirely helpless. Civese parents collectively raise their young in large family groups called cliques. Each unit lives for about one hundred eight years.

	==Society==		=Society=
	The Civese form groups of three to ten called cliques. Difficult to separate, these groups are the backbone of Civese society. Entire cliques, not individuals, hold positions of power in Civese society. Cliques are considered to be individuals in both a biological and societal sense, leading to an interesting cultural phenomenon in which non-Civese living among them develop clique-like social structures where each member is meant to have free and total access to all knowledge of the others in the group. The result is much less functional than a Civese clique, whose psychology is dependent on this organization. To emulate the Civese method of intra-clique communication, that is ultrasonic sounds, some have resorted to networking their minds.		The Civese form groups of three to ten called cliques. Difficult to separate, these groups are the backbone of Civese society. Entire cliques, not individuals, hold positions of power in Civese society. Cliques are considered to be individuals in both a biological and societal sense, leading to an interesting cultural phenomenon in which non-Civese living among them develop clique-like social structures where each member is meant to have free and total access to all knowledge of the others in the group. The result is much less functional than a Civese clique, whose psychology is dependent on this organization. To emulate the Civese method of intra-clique communication, that is ultrasonic sounds, some have resorted to networking their minds.

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	Communing with spirits remains a central fixture in Civese religion and spiritualism. With most religions fearing spirits or calling for their eradication, Civese nations have long needed to justify their position by force. POLIKY, a network of spirits, computer systems, and magi, remains at the pinnacle of spirit technology.		Communing with spirits remains a central fixture in Civese religion and spiritualism. With most religions fearing spirits or calling for their eradication, Civese nations have long needed to justify their position by force. POLIKY, a network of spirits, computer systems, and magi, remains at the pinnacle of spirit technology.

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	'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.		'''Civese''' (''Lattririo tauma'') are an intelligent species native to [[Eos]]. One of the many intelligent races created by [[Ma'eau]], the Civese number among a small group of carbon-silicon organisms called the '''Civereal'''. They are the second most populous people group of [[Eos]] but have historically ranked most common. An individual Civese is made up of three to ten bodies, constantly communicating via ultrasonic frequency.

	The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [~~[Civese~~ ~~Great Cities\|Great Cities~~]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.		The Civese have played a role in history since records began in 2,000 BCE. They made up a small portion of Eos' oldest city, [[Paradigm]], but retained their simple lifestyle until 5900 CE. They entered the bronze age around this time, giving them access to a more complex society. They created [[POLIKY]] in 5923 CE, then a spirit they captured using primitive [[Thaumaturgy]]. POLIKY proved tremendously useful as a philosopher; it proved many truths about Thaumaturgy that enhanced traditional practices. The Civese founded the [Payotari Quartet]] soon after. These planet-sized cities represented the bulk of their population for thousands of years, but recent migrations have spread them throughout the galaxy.

	The Civese have a sister species called the [[Luxscions]]. Hailing from the [[Lux Aeterna]], the Luxscions have only a single body and different physiology and psychology.		The Civese have a sister species called the [[Luxscions]]. Hailing from the [[Lux Aeterna]], the Luxscions have only a single body and different physiology and psychology.
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	=History=		=History=
	==Origin==		==Origin==
	The Civese emerged around one hundred thousand BCE. Above the site of the modern city of Civestadt, an immense flower slowly blossomed. Its stamen brushed against space, supported on stalks thicker than the trunk of any tree. Its pedals shaded tens of millions of square kilometers. The roots moved so much weight that Eos began wobbling. [[Spaceborne Life\|Spaceborne]] pollinators gleefully consumed its nectar. In exchange, they spread information in the form of fist-sized pollen grains throughout Aylathiya.		The Civese emerged around one hundred thousand BCE. Above the site of the modern city of [[Civese Great Cities\|Civestadt]], an immense flower slowly blossomed. Its stamen brushed against space, supported on stalks thicker than the trunk of any tree. Its pedals shaded tens of millions of square kilometers. The roots moved so much weight that Eos began wobbling. [[Spaceborne Life\|Spaceborne]] pollinators gleefully consumed its nectar. In exchange, they spread information in the form of fist-sized pollen grains throughout Aylathiya.

	Such a large flower took centuries to communicate with its counterpart on [[Velevev]]. The inflorescence on Eos finally received the plans, immensely detailed instructions that it would faithfully carry out. The pedals decomposed over another century, slowly pulling into the earth. Their nutrients fueled '''Infructescence'''~~, Ma~~'eau creating a new species. The flower finally collapsed into a single mountain-sized aggregate. Over ten thousand berries ripened; the first Civese punched their way out. They emerged onto a barren plateau, the flower filling the soil with toxins to drive away native life.		Such a large flower took centuries to communicate with its counterpart on [[Velevev]]. The inflorescence on Eos finally received the plans, immensely detailed instructions that it would faithfully carry out. The pedals decomposed over another century, slowly pulling into the earth. Their nutrients fueled '''Infructescence'''—Ma'eau creating a new species. The flower finally collapsed into a single mountain-sized aggregate. Over ten thousand berries ripened. Then the first Civese punched their way out. They emerged onto a barren plateau, the flower filling the soil with toxins to drive away native life.

	Hunger drove the first Civese to experiment with the environment. While the remains of their gestation chambers sufficed for a time, they needed to learn to sustain themselves. Crystalline plants proved adequate. Hundreds of less dramatic flowers populated the region with crystalline life. Plants, animals, and even microorganisms now competed with Eos' predominantly carbon-based life. Ma'eau protected the nascent ecosystem as it developed.		Hunger drove the first Civese to experiment with the environment. While the remains of their gestation chambers sufficed for a time, they needed to learn to sustain themselves. Crystalline plants proved adequate. Hundreds of less dramatic flowers populated the region with crystalline life. Plants, animals, and even microorganisms now competed with Eos' predominantly carbon-based life. Ma'eau protected the nascent ecosystem as it developed.

	==Development==		==Development==
	The Civese emerged into Cosmoria during its Dark Age. No ~~spacefaring~~ civilizations existed, meaning primitive species remained uncontacted. Civese tribes roamed their rocky lands, learning to exploit the bountiful ecosystem that, at first glance, seemed dead save for the roaming animals. Most silicon-based plants are easily mistaken for rubble or regolith strewn throughout jagged terrain. The Civese mastered the crevasses and learned to trap animals, identify edible plants, and hunt large game.		The Civese emerged into Cosmoria during its Dark Age. No space faring civilizations existed, meaning primitive species remained uncontacted. Civese tribes roamed their rocky lands, learning to exploit the bountiful ecosystem that, at first glance, seemed dead save for the roaming animals. Most silicon-based plants are easily mistaken for rubble or regolith strewn throughout jagged terrain. The Civese mastered the crevasses and learned to trap animals, identify edible plants, and hunt large game.

	For fifty thousand years, the Civese remained in the stone age. They were not stagnant, however; they developed one of the few instances of [[Shamanic Thaumaturgy]]. Shamans enter trance states that can ensnare [[Spirits]], causing them to temporarily inhabit the shaman's ~~mind~~. While risky and done far from settlements, this art form was a potent source of power. Whether they were asked to heal psychosomatic illnesses, destroy enemies, or offer wisdom, shamans proved useful. If the spirit had more willpower than the shaman, the trance would be fatal. Civese society began heavily emphasizing willpower even amongst non-shamans. This ultimately made them very productive. They spent much time erecting monuments, favoring kilometer-spanning rings of rock. Later monuments included artistic depictions of plants, animals, and themselves.		For fifty thousand years, the Civese remained in the stone age. They were not stagnant, however; they developed one of the few instances of [[Shamanic Thaumaturgy]]. Shamans enter trance states that can ensnare [[Spirits]], causing them to temporarily inhabit the shaman's brain. While risky and done far from settlements, this art form was a potent source of power. Whether they were asked to heal psychosomatic illnesses, destroy enemies, or offer wisdom, shamans proved useful. If the spirit had more willpower than the shaman, the trance would be fatal. Civese society began heavily emphasizing willpower even amongst non-shamans. This ultimately made them very productive. They spent much time erecting monuments, favoring kilometer-spanning rings of rock. Later monuments included artistic depictions of plants, animals, and themselves.

	The invention of bronze tools and agriculture caused a population explosion. With more shamans at their disposal, Civese kingdoms systematized their religious practice. Their largest project, involving the collaboration of every kingdom, was permanent spirit capture. The red sun was at its highest point in the sky on the day they finally captured one. Civese shamans took their places in a ring of stones. They sat down and entered ~~their~~ trance ~~states~~. At once, over one thousand spirits had been captured. By the rules of probability, at least one would be intelligent.		The invention of bronze tools and agriculture caused a population explosion. With more shamans at their disposal, Civese kingdoms systematized their religious practice. Their largest project, involving the collaboration of every kingdom, was permanent spirit capture. The red sun was at its highest point in the sky on the day they finally captured one. Civese shamans took their places in a ring of stones. They sat down and entered a trance state. At once, over one thousand spirits had been captured. By the rules of probability, at least one would be intelligent.

	Each shaman passed their spirits to the left, but a natural consequence was a staggered passing. Every so often, a shaman would host two at once, but the stronger of the two quickly subsumed the other. The result was an ever-growing spirit of great power. For as long as the shamans could stay awake, they had a powerful weapon at their disposal. Since the shaman did not hold onto the spirit for too long, ~~the~~ ~~issue~~ of a ~~spirit overriding its~~ host ~~could not happen~~. In the center of the large circle, every Civese king watched the spirit move about the ring, its position indicated by subtle distortion around the hosting shaman's head. The project's leader sat between two shamans, offering a request to their imprisoned spirit. To test their technique, they had gathered a great amount of copper ore nearby. Within a second, the spirit replaced it with a boiling pool of liquid copper. There were endless applications of this technology.		Each shaman passed their spirits to the left, but a natural consequence was a staggered passing. Every so often, a shaman would host two at once, but the stronger of the two quickly subsumed the other. The result was an ever-growing spirit of great power. For as long as the shamans could stay awake, they had a powerful weapon at their disposal. Since the shaman did not hold onto the spirit for too long, spirits could never overwhelm the host. In the center of the large circle, every Civese king watched the spirit move about the ring, its position indicated by subtle distortion around the hosting shaman's head. The project's leader sat between two shamans, offering a request to their imprisoned spirit. To test their technique, they had gathered a great amount of copper ore nearby. Within a second, the spirit replaced it with a boiling pool of liquid copper. There were endless applications of this technology.

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	==Entering the Galactic Stage==		==Entering the Galactic Stage==
	POLIKY grew in political power as it grew in Thaumic ability. After decades of existence, POLIKY requested that the seven remaining kingdoms form a single government. The first four great cities—Civestadt, Haviir, Osematu, and Tonuur—were the result. The resulting [[~~Quintet Payotari Alliance\|~~Payotari Quartet]] had a population of nearly one billion and occupied all known Civese territory. It did not control every Civese, as they had continued to expand tens of thousands of kilometers in every direction. Each of the cities had a militia used for expanding into these hinterlands. Any new Civese kingdom quickly met its end.		POLIKY grew in political power as it grew in Thaumic ability. After decades of existence, POLIKY requested that the seven remaining kingdoms form a single government. The first four great cities—Civestadt, Haviir, Osematu, and Tonuur—were the result. The resulting [[Payotari Quartet]] had a population of nearly one billion and occupied all known Civese territory. It did not control every Civese, as they had continued to expand tens of thousands of kilometers in every direction. Each of the cities had a militia used for expanding into these hinterlands. Any new Civese kingdom quickly met its end.

	POLIKY was tremendously intelligent and could explore the universe by inhabiting a particular individual. This avatar went on long journeys while the rings sustained POLIKY's main body. Each time POLIKY journeyed into the universe, it returned with an artifact. Even though the Civese had no idea who made them, these artifacts could replace a shaman in the ring. Soon, POLIKY found substitutes for all one hundred thousand shamans.		POLIKY was tremendously intelligent and could explore the universe by inhabiting a particular individual. This avatar went on long journeys while the rings sustained POLIKY's main body. Each time POLIKY journeyed into the universe, it returned with an artifact. Even though the Civese had no idea who made them, these artifacts could replace a shaman in the ring. Soon, POLIKY found substitutes for all one hundred thousand shamans.
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	=Society=		=Society=
	The Civese form groups of three to ten called cliques. Difficult to separate, these groups are the backbone of Civese society. Entire cliques, not individuals, hold positions of power in ~~Civese~~ ~~society~~. Cliques are considered to be individuals in both a biological and societal sense, leading to an interesting cultural phenomenon in which non-Civese living among them develop clique-like social structures where each member is meant to have free and total access to all knowledge of the others in the group. The result is much less functional than a Civese clique, whose psychology is dependent on this organization. To emulate the Civese method of intra-clique communication, that is ultrasonic sounds, some have resorted to networking their minds.		The Civese form groups of three to ten called cliques. Difficult to separate, these groups are the backbone of Civese society. Entire cliques, not individuals, hold positions of power as though they were one. Cliques are considered to be individuals in both a biological and societal sense, leading to an interesting cultural phenomenon in which non-Civese living among them develop clique-like social structures where each member is meant to have free and total access to all knowledge of the others in the group. The result is much less functional than a Civese clique, whose psychology is dependent on this organization. To emulate the Civese method of intra-clique communication, that is ultrasonic sounds, some have resorted to networking their minds.

	Magi-cliques usually occupy these positions; they use Thaumaturgy collectively. Those with a greater ability to use Thaumaturgy form a ruling class. Even though all Civese can learn a form of Thaumaturgy, Classical Thaumaturgy is the dominant force in Civese civilization.		Magi-cliques usually occupy these positions; they use Thaumaturgy collectively. Those with a greater ability to use Thaumaturgy form a ruling class. Even though all Civese can learn a form of Thaumaturgy, Classical Thaumaturgy is the dominant force in Civese civilization.