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SunlitSmoothie at 08:19, March 24, 2026

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	{{Azurullya}}{{Quote\|text="We were conquerors, once. Peaceful ones, of a galaxy untouched, unused. We spread our own amongst it and found peace with what sprang up after. Our territory was delineated between us and the barriers of frost and vapor and starlight. We were magi, once. I fear what we will have become now, should you read my message in this forbidden place."\|sign=~~Eukopa~~ Entonír\|source=lost journal fragments on [[Rylehkastra]]}}		{{Azurullya}}{{Quote\|text="We were conquerors, once. Peaceful ones, of a galaxy untouched, unused. We spread our own amongst it and found peace with what sprang up after. Our territory was delineated between us and the barriers of frost and vapor and starlight. We were magi, once. I fear what we will have become now, should you read my message in this forbidden place."\|sign=Evkoba Entonír\|source=lost journal fragments on [[Rylehkastra]]}}
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	\| title1 = {{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}<br>Ski’pec<br>{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}		\| title1 = {{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}<br>Ski’pec<br>{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}

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	\|{{IPA\|θ, (ð), s, z, (ʃ), (ʒ)}}		\|{{IPA\|θ, (ð), s, z, (ʃ), (ʒ)}}
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	\|{{IPA\|x~χ}}		\|{{IPA\|x~χ, ɣ-ʁ}}
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	Ski'pec have a reputation throughout the '''[[Theocracy of Silverstar]]''' as silent savants and excellent '''[[Magi (Cosmoria)\|magi]]''', forming much of the basis for the thaumic branch of the nation's military and intelligence sectors. This reputation often precedes them, as their solvent is unique amongst Azurullya's residing species. Their presence within mixed company is rare and usually temporary; the most common example of actual cohabitation is specialized sections of space stations that host different climate control locally.		Ski'pec have a reputation throughout the '''[[Theocracy of Silverstar]]''' as silent savants and excellent '''[[Magi (Cosmoria)\|magi]]''', forming much of the basis for the thaumic branch of the nation's military and intelligence sectors. This reputation often precedes them, as their solvent is unique amongst Azurullya's residing species. Their presence within mixed company is rare and usually temporary; the most common example of actual cohabitation is specialized sections of space stations that host different climate control locally.

	Irregardless of this thermal and chemical barrier, Ski'pec have played key roles in Azurullya's history both before and after the arrival of the Theocracy, and may still be crucial in the balance of political and cultural power of the galaxy today. As the center of a nascent plot to break off the '''Duchy of''' '''~~Sperxai~~-~~Unistus~~''' from Silverian culture and rule, the next few centuries of Azurulleyan history hinge on Ski'pec pride and their legacies.		Irregardless of this thermal and chemical barrier, Ski'pec have played key roles in Azurullya's history both before and after the arrival of the Theocracy, and may still be crucial in the balance of political and cultural power of the galaxy today. As the center of a nascent plot to break off the '''Duchy of''' '''Ghesr-Ís''' from Silverian culture and rule, the next few centuries of Azurulleyan history hinge on Ski'pec pride and their legacies.

	== Physiology ==		== Physiology ==
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	Slitarú, as spoken by its native species, registers as speech mostly through cadence. To Aylathiyan species with more common methods of vocalization, particularly '''[[Humans (Cosmoria)\|humans]]''', the sound quality is similar to bagpipes and other woodwind instruments, contorted by the more typical rumbling of large lung-vocalizing species.		Slitarú, as spoken by its native species, registers as speech mostly through cadence. To Aylathiyan species with more common methods of vocalization, particularly '''[[Humans (Cosmoria)\|humans]]''', the sound quality is similar to bagpipes and other woodwind instruments, contorted by the more typical rumbling of large lung-vocalizing species.

	Unistus and Sperxai developed slightly altered variants of the phonology and enough regional slang and grammar shifts to constitute a semester-study program for those venturing from one system to the other.		Unistus and Sperxai developed slightly altered variants of the phonology and enough regional slang and grammar shifts to constitute a semester-study program for those venturing from one system to the other. Further developments in other systems were either small scale or constituted too few mutually intelligible speakers, and were subsumed into the new standardized dialect once the Theocracy unified Azurullya.

	==== Phonology ====		==== Phonology ====

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	\| colspan="3" \|{{IPA\|/ə~ɛ/}}		\| colspan="3" \|{{IPA\|/ə~ɛ/}}
	\|''kennin'' {{IPA\|/~~ˈkənː~~.ɪn/}} "inexperience"		\|''kennin'' {{IPA\|/ˈgənː.ɪn/}} "inexperience"
	''zeghúíín'' {{IPA\|/zɛ.ɣu.ˈiːn/}} "oldest"		''zeghúíín'' {{IPA\|/zɛ.ɣu.ˈiːn/}} "oldest"
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	\|''~~kynen~~'' {{IPA\|/~~ˈkʏ~~.nən/}} "lost"		\|''gynen'' {{IPA\|/ˈgʏ.nən/}} "lost"
	''thyélfe'' {{IPA\|/ˈðjel.βə/}} "squall"		''thyélfe'' {{IPA\|/ˈðjel.βə/}} "squall"

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	{{IPA\|/d/}}		{{IPA\|/d/}}
	\|''~~adakekh~~'' {{IPA\|/æ.ˈdæ.~~kɛx~~/}} "to stomp"		\|''adagekh'' {{IPA\|/æ.ˈdæ.gɛx/}} "to stomp"
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	\| rowspan="2" \|'''{{Slitaru\|k}}'''		\| rowspan="2" \|'''{{Slitaru\|k}}'''
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	\|''i'khíín'' {{IPA\|/ˈaɪ.xiːn/}} "fearsome"		\|''i'khíín'' {{IPA\|/ˈaɪ.xiːn/}} "fearsome"
	''~~khraute~~'' {{IPA\|/ˈxɹæw.tə/}} "raw"		''khraude'' {{IPA\|/ˈxɹæw.də/}} "raw"
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	\|'''{{Slitaru\|g}}'''		\|'''{{Slitaru\|g}}'''
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	\|''nauthi'' {{IPA\|/ˈnæw.ðɪ/}} "(methane/ethane) ice"		\|''nauthi'' {{IPA\|/ˈnæw.ðɪ/}} "(methane/ethane) ice"
	''kán'' {{IPA\|/~~kɑn~~/}} "strength"		''kán'' {{IPA\|/kan/}} "strength"
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	\|'''{{Slitaru\|v}}'''		\|'''{{Slitaru\|v}}'''

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	{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}<br>Ski’pec<br>{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)		{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}<br>Ski’pec<br>{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)

	760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=1.95 meters (Earthen)<br>2.15 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)		760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=2.15 meters (Earthen)<br>1.95 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)

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	The Ski'pec are the dominant species of [[Smohera]]. Oldest of the three intelligent species native to Azurullya, the Ski’pec have experienced more of Azurullya’s once dormant aberrations than both the Ryleiths and the Xherari combined.		The Ski'pec are the dominant species of [[Smohera]]. Oldest of the three intelligent species native to Azurullya, the Ski’pec have experienced more of Azurullya’s once dormant aberrations than both the Ryleiths and the Xherari combined.

	{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}		{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}<br>Ski’pec<br>{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)
	Ski’pec
	{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)

	760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=1.95 meters (Earthen)<br>2.15 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)		760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=1.95 meters (Earthen)<br>2.15 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)

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	{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}		{{Infobox Species\|title1={{AzurulleyanHieroglyphic\|Ski'pec}}
	Ski’pec		Ski’pec
	{{Slitaru\|~~Skjpec~~}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)		{{Slitaru\|Skjpek}}\|caption1=The average Ski’pec from each of the two subspecies, displaying the wide range of varying fur colors.\|homeworld=[[Smohera]]\|form=Bipedal\|average_lifespan=185 years (Unmodified)

	760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=1.95 meters (Earthen)<br>2.15 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)		760 years (Typical lifespan as of the modern day.)\|average_height=1.95 meters (Earthen)<br>2.15 meters (Heavenbound)\|average_mass=81.6 kg (Earthen)<br>47.6 kg (Heavenbound)\|native_environment=Steppe, Cryo-savanna\|method_of_movement=Walking, Running, Gliding/flight (Heavenbound only)\|method_of_sight=Binocular Vision<br>Echolocation (Nearly Vestigial)\|method_of_hearing=External Ears\|number_of_limbs=Five\|number_of_eyes=Two\|number_of_ears=Two\|number_of_digits=Four\|possible_body_colorations=(Fur)

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	\|''kennin'' {{IPA\|/~~ˈkənː~~.ɪn/}} "inexperience"		\|''kennin'' {{IPA\|/ˈgənː.ɪn/}} "inexperience"
	''zeghúíín'' {{IPA\|/zɛ.ɣu.ˈiːn/}} "oldest"		''zeghúíín'' {{IPA\|/zɛ.ɣu.ˈiːn/}} "oldest"
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	\|{{IPA\|/ʏ/}}		\|{{IPA\|/ʏ/}}
	\|''~~kynen~~'' {{IPA\|/~~ˈkʏ~~.nən/}} "lost"		\|''gynen'' {{IPA\|/ˈgʏ.nən/}} "lost"
	''thyélfe'' {{IPA\|/ˈðjel.βə/}} "squall"		''thyélfe'' {{IPA\|/ˈðjel.βə/}} "squall"

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	\|''~~adakekh~~'' {{IPA\|/æ.ˈdæ.~~kɛx~~/}} "to stomp"		\|''adagekh'' {{IPA\|/æ.ˈdæ.gɛx/}} "to stomp"
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	\| rowspan="2" \|'''{{Slitaru\|k}}'''		\| rowspan="2" \|'''{{Slitaru\|k}}'''
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	\|''i'khíín'' {{IPA\|/ˈaɪ.xiːn/}} "fearsome"		\|''i'khíín'' {{IPA\|/ˈaɪ.xiːn/}} "fearsome"
	''~~khraute~~'' {{IPA\|/ˈxɹæw.tə/}} "raw"		''khraude'' {{IPA\|/ˈxɹæw.də/}} "raw"
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	\|'''{{Slitaru\|g}}'''		\|'''{{Slitaru\|g}}'''
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	\|''nauthi'' {{IPA\|/ˈnæw.ðɪ/}} "(methane/ethane) ice"		\|''nauthi'' {{IPA\|/ˈnæw.ðɪ/}} "(methane/ethane) ice"
	''kán'' {{IPA\|/~~kɑn~~/}} "strength"		''kán'' {{IPA\|/kan/}} "strength"
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	\|'''{{Slitaru\|v}}'''		\|'''{{Slitaru\|v}}'''

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	== Physiology ==		== Physiology ==
	Ski'pec have a delicate chemistry at work. While water-based species have a medium that lasts as liquid under a great variety of temperatures and pressures, and ethane falling in line with this, the critical role that methane plays in all Smoheran life requires all its species, including the Ski'pec, to remain in the liquid range of -182°C to roughly -150°C at Smoheran pressures.		Ski'pec have a delicate chemistry at work. While water-based species have a medium that lasts as liquid under a great variety of temperatures and pressures, and with ethane falling in line with this, the critical role that methane plays in all Smoheran life requires all its species, including the Ski'pec, to remain in the liquid range of -182°C to roughly -150°C at Smoheran pressures.

	From this delicately balanced chemistry comes a well-refined civilization-building species. Influences from their world's transits through both the '''Auramest''' and the '''Dreamhaze''' gave the Ski'pec an accelerated (and inspired) route through their biosphere's evolution, outpacing the other four abiogenetic happenings in Azurullya. They sport the same bipedal stance as many other sapient species, something not orchestrated by an entity such as '''[[Ma'eau]]''' but not quite natural enough to call coincidence.		From this delicately balanced chemistry comes a well-refined civilization-building species. Influences from their world's transits through both the '''Auramest''' and the '''Dreamhaze''' gave the Ski'pec an accelerated (and inspired) route through their biosphere's evolution, outpacing the other four abiogenetic happenings in Azurullya. They sport the same bipedal stance as many other sapient species, something not orchestrated by an entity such as '''[[Ma'eau]]''' but not quite natural enough to call coincidence.
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	Touch and pain are the dullest of the species' senses, suited more for picking up external vibrations and force of resistance than to texture. It is unknown exactly why their sense of texture is so faint, but some in mixed company opt for neurological therapy to try and increase their tactile sensitivity to the levels of other species. Their pain receptors dull after a short time without fresh injury in a manner similar to cone cells getting ecxhausted staring at bright monotonous colors.		Touch and pain are the dullest of the species' senses, suited more for picking up external vibrations and force of resistance than to texture. It is unknown exactly why their sense of texture is so faint, but some in mixed company opt for neurological therapy to try and increase their tactile sensitivity to the levels of other species. Their pain receptors dull after a short time without fresh injury in a manner similar to cone cells getting ecxhausted staring at bright monotonous colors.

	With scent and sight (at least by moonlight) allowing for decent enough tracking, hearing is specialized for intraspecies information. Ski'pec are incredibly sensitive to the voices of their own kind, able to discern an individual out of a crowd with ease and maintain processing of their words. Their ability to discern between ambient sounds is greatly reduced, however, and a Ski'pec would not be able to differentiate between running water or a crackling fire by sound alone. Because of their particular auditory sensitivities, Ski'pec music tends to have ~~veery~~ few instrumental backings at all, putting nearly the entire focus on the vocals.		With scent and sight (at least by moonlight) allowing for decent enough tracking, hearing is specialized for intraspecies information. Ski'pec are incredibly sensitive to the voices of their own kind, able to discern an individual out of a crowd with ease and maintain processing of their words. Their ability to discern between ambient sounds is greatly reduced, however, and a Ski'pec would not be able to differentiate between running water or a crackling fire by sound alone. Because of their particular auditory sensitivities, Ski'pec music tends to have very few instrumental backings at all, putting nearly the entire focus on the vocals.

	=== Respiration ===		=== Respiration ===
	Ski'pec retain some semblance of marine bioaesthetics with their respiration system. Their lungs, adapted for breathing air, are connected to a pair of diaphragms and gill openings on their necks. By contracting their diaphragms, they create a vacuum effect and inhale air by the same mechanism most other air-breathing species do. With enough practice, these diaphragms can be operated independent of one another, allowing one to breathe at independent rates on either side of their body or only through one lung.		Ski'pec retain some semblance of marine bioaesthetics with their respiration system. Their lungs, adapted for breathing air, are connected to a pair of diaphragms and gill openings on their necks. By contracting their diaphragms, they create a vacuum effect and inhale air by the same mechanism most other air-breathing species do. With enough practice, these diaphragms can be operated independent of one another, allowing one to breathe at independent rates on either side of their body or only through one lung.

	The most major benefit of the Ski'pec respiratory system is the fact that it never intersects the digestive tract. The gill membranes act as efficient filters for all manner of particulates and liquids, sneezed away from them regularly to prevent clogs. A somewhat uncommon mechanism, this separation prevents ~~esophagous~~ blockages from cutting off airflow and constituting immediate emergency. While the two remain separate, the "back" end of each respiratory diaphragm is capable of restricting the digestive tract, allowing some ability to clear such blockages by "coughing" through the stomach.		The most major benefit of the Ski'pec respiratory system is the fact that it never intersects the digestive tract. The gill membranes act as efficient filters for all manner of particulates and liquids, sneezed away from them regularly to prevent clogs. A somewhat uncommon mechanism, this separation prevents esophagus blockages from cutting off airflow and constituting immediate emergency. While the two remain separate, the "back" end of each respiratory diaphragm is capable of restricting the digestive tract, allowing some ability to clear such blockages by "coughing" through the stomach.

	Like most vocal animals, Ski'pec utilize their respiratory organs to create sound. Flexible chambers at the "top" of their gill orifices, just behind the membranes, constitute their control mechanism for noise. Deeper towards the lungs, a pair of reed-like constrictors create frequencies when flexed. As the sound travels towards their gills, the Ski'pec flex certain small muscles behind the gills to alter the quality of their vocalization, similar to the tongue's communicative role in many species. Having a louder and deeper voice, indicative of strong lungs and wider gill openings, is considered a feminine trait.		Like most vocal animals, Ski'pec utilize their respiratory organs to create sound. Flexible chambers at the "top" of their gill orifices, just behind the membranes, constitute their control mechanism for noise. Deeper towards the lungs, a pair of reed-like constrictors create frequencies when flexed. As the sound travels towards their gills, the Ski'pec flex certain small muscles behind the gills to alter the quality of their vocalization, similar to the tongue's communicative role in many species. Having a louder and deeper voice, indicative of strong lungs and wider gill openings, is considered a feminine trait.
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	Ski'pec are viviparous and tend to give birth to multiple offspring at a time. While one child is not uncommon, two or three are typically expected per pregnancy. This prevalence of multiple births is one factor that balances out the otherwise phenomenal infertility of the species, which itself is a byproduct of the phenotypic chasm between Khuzye and Thakhezú.		Ski'pec are viviparous and tend to give birth to multiple offspring at a time. While one child is not uncommon, two or three are typically expected per pregnancy. This prevalence of multiple births is one factor that balances out the otherwise phenomenal infertility of the species, which itself is a byproduct of the phenotypic chasm between Khuzye and Thakhezú.

	The genetic differentials of interbreeding between Thakhezú and Khuzye Ski'pec would theoretically code for dozens of variant Ski'pec clades, but other than the typical clusters, all inevitably fail to implant as zygotes or differentiate cells properly. The instabilities of these "hybrid" Ski'pec embryos are a deep flaw within the species, making the vast majority of fertilizations non-viable. Both biological and behavioral ~~countereffects~~ are the only reason the species has stayed afloat. Genetic stability is less cruel when members of the same variety reproduce, but as the gene expressions for both are contained and produced through meiosis, the difference amounts to only a few percent.		The genetic differentials of interbreeding between Thakhezú and Khuzye Ski'pec would theoretically code for dozens of variant Ski'pec clades, but other than the typical clusters, all inevitably fail to implant as zygotes or differentiate cells properly. The instabilities of these "hybrid" Ski'pec embryos are a deep flaw within the species, making the vast majority of fertilizations non-viable. Both biological and behavioral counter-effects are the only reason the species has stayed afloat. Genetic stability is less cruel when members of the same variety reproduce, but as the gene expressions for both are contained and produced through meiosis, the difference amounts to only a few percent.

	Ski'pec young (''khíípe,'' sing. ''khíop'') are generally altricial at birth, with their digestive system and nervous system being the primary sites of development while gestating. While they are able to eat solid food from birth, ''khíípe'' are unable to move around on their own for several months, with some taking multiple years to begin attempting ambulation.		Ski'pec young (''khíípe,'' sing. ''khíop'') are generally altricial at birth, with their digestive system and nervous system being the primary sites of development while gestating. While they are able to eat solid food from birth, ''khíípe'' are unable to move around on their own for several months, with some taking multiple years to begin attempting ambulation.
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	=== Thaumaturgy ===		=== Thaumaturgy ===
	Ski'pec, like most sapient species, have [[Minds (Cosmoria)\|minds]] and [[pylons]] connected to them. The Auramest's final kick towards their sapience directly weighed in on their connection to the Noosphere, enhancing their propensity for pylons and pushing the limits of possibility for their kinds. An average individual of any given sapient species will have somewhere around a dozen pylons, on average. The mean number of pylons for the Ski'pec is about two and a half times that, around thirty on average. This has remained the case across generations since the Second Auramest Transit just before Ski'pec started forming complex societies.		Ski'pec, like most sapient species, have [[Minds (Cosmoria)\|minds]] and [[Pylons (Cosmoria)\|pylons]] connected to them. The Auramest's final kick towards their sapience directly weighed in on their connection to the Noosphere, enhancing their propensity for pylons and pushing the limits of possibility for their kinds. An average individual of any given sapient species will have somewhere around a dozen pylons, on average. The mean number of pylons for the Ski'pec is about two and a half times that, around thirty on average. This has remained the case across generations since the Second Auramest Transit just before Ski'pec started forming complex societies.

	The ''[[Cosmoria#Particles\|tempo]]'' of these pylons uncovers some as of yet unknown altered properties of the species on the [[Noosphere\|noospheric]] level. While every other one seems to be in line with the logarithmic rarity of tempos, there is an outlier for the amount of '''electrino''', or '''Lightning''', pylons that the Ski'pec have. Normally one in a thousand individuals may have a pylon that produces electrinos. Ski'pec have an average of one in every a hundred and seventy-five individuals, roughly 0.57%, able to create electrinos via [[Classical Thaumaturgy]].		The ''[[Cosmoria#Particles\|tempo]]'' of these pylons uncovers some as of yet unknown altered properties of the species on the [[Noosphere\|noospheric]] level. While every other one seems to be in line with the logarithmic rarity of tempos, there is an outlier for the amount of '''electrino''', or '''Lightning''', pylons that the Ski'pec have. Normally one in a thousand individuals may have a pylon that produces electrinos. Ski'pec have an average of one in every a hundred and seventy-five individuals, roughly 0.57%, able to create electrinos via [[Classical Thaumaturgy]].

	Most Ski'pec [[Magi (Cosmoria)\|magi]] do not train in Classical Thaumaturgy as of the modern era. [[Esoteric Thaumaturgy]], the hallmark of the Theocracy's flagship settlers and the reason for their immigration to Azurullya in the first place, is the most widely practiced clade of thaumaturgy by the Ski'pec. Their homeworld is the site of the Grand Institute of Thaumic Dogma, the most concentrated and diverse site of study for Esoteric concepts and their thaumic applications in the entire universe.		Most Ski'pec [[Magi (Cosmoria)\|magi]] do not train in Classical Thaumaturgy as of the modern era. [[Esoteric Thaumaturgy]], the hallmark of the Theocracy's flagship settlers and the reason for their immigration to Azurullya in the first place, is the most widely practiced clade of thaumaturgy by the Ski'pec. Their homeworld is the site of the '''Grand Institute of Thaumic Dogma''', the most concentrated and diverse site of study for Esoteric concepts and their thaumic applications in the entire universe.

	Thaumaturgy has been crucial to the civilization of Smohera since before the Ski'pec could even properly form language. The invention of ''fire'', a relatively trivial task in worlds with oxidized atmospheres, was facilitated only by clever use of thaumaturgy and volcanically deposited water ice. Using the much more common electrino pylons they had, some Ski'pec discovered that fire could be created by charging and heating up the ice with their thaumaturgy. The resultant hydrogen entered the atmosphere as benign gas, but the ''oxygen'' released rapidly ~~reated~~ with the atmosphere, creating essentially a mirror to conventional fire by way of ice. Instead of fuel being the limiting component, oxygen gas itself was. This form of thaumic fire remained dominant until other ways of generating electricity and storing oxygen were invented.		Thaumaturgy has been crucial to the civilization of Smohera since before the Ski'pec could even properly form language. The invention of ''fire'', a relatively trivial task in worlds with oxidized atmospheres, was facilitated only by clever use of thaumaturgy and volcanically deposited water ice. Using the much more common electrino pylons they had, some Ski'pec discovered that fire could be created by charging and heating up the ice with their thaumaturgy. The resultant hydrogen entered the atmosphere as benign gas, but the ''oxygen'' released rapidly reacted with the atmosphere, creating essentially a mirror to conventional fire by way of ice. Instead of fuel being the limiting component, oxygen gas itself was. This form of thaumic fire remained dominant until other ways of generating electricity and storing oxygen were invented.

	== Sociality ==		== Sociality ==
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	Ski'pec primarily live in groups of ten to twenty of their peers from the same generation, often with varying levels of romantic and sexual involvement between all presiding members. Nucleation, the shifting in power dynamics towards one central individual of the colony, is regarded as unhealthy and abusive even in the few situations where it remains stable. These colonies, natively called ''ikoros'', are the primary family units that the species organizes themselves into. Without much regard for their offspring's exact genetic lineage, the colonies raise their children communally until they reach adulthood. Ski'pec are recognized as foreign and threatening inter-generationally once they are adults, and in almost all cases they leave whatever colony they grew up in to join one of their peers' or start their own. Legal contracts to clear up property rights within a colony have been in place since the dawn of Ski'pec civilization, though their syncretism with Alecisist "marriage" is a development more for flavor than any actual practice within a colony.		Ski'pec primarily live in groups of ten to twenty of their peers from the same generation, often with varying levels of romantic and sexual involvement between all presiding members. Nucleation, the shifting in power dynamics towards one central individual of the colony, is regarded as unhealthy and abusive even in the few situations where it remains stable. These colonies, natively called ''ikoros'', are the primary family units that the species organizes themselves into. Without much regard for their offspring's exact genetic lineage, the colonies raise their children communally until they reach adulthood. Ski'pec are recognized as foreign and threatening inter-generationally once they are adults, and in almost all cases they leave whatever colony they grew up in to join one of their peers' or start their own. Legal contracts to clear up property rights within a colony have been in place since the dawn of Ski'pec civilization, though their syncretism with Alecisist "marriage" is a development more for flavor than any actual practice within a colony.

	An ''ikoros'' expands via collective courtship. This typically happens via one of two processes. The more likely scenario is an independent Ski'pec courting multiple members of a colony in order to be brought into theirs. Gifts of food, art, conversation and other social activities are presented as a way to advertise one's own personality and appeal to the existing colony members. If accepted, they will usually begin living in whatever abode their new colony calls home and be legally entered soon after. The less likely scenario is a colony scouting out and courting an independent Ski'pec. If the lucky individual reciprocates, they would be brought to meet the whole ''ikoros'' and go about a semi-formal semi-courting interview process to see if they wish to join. But this method had great challenges. People don't generally go about their public lives announcing which collective of people they romantically, sexually, and/or legally belong to, and this makes it hard to discern which people are single or otherwise available. With smaller colonies of around five or six individuals this can be useful for finding another similar colony to merge with, but for most it is a waste of time. Scandals surrounding colonies courting taken members have existed since society became dense enough that two shared a township.		An ''ikoros'' expands via collective courtship. This typically happens via one of two processes. The more likely scenario is an independent Ski'pec courting multiple members of a colony in order to be brought into theirs. Gifts of food, art, conversation and other social activities are presented as a way to advertise one's own personality and appeal to the existing colony members. If accepted, they will usually begin living in whatever abode their new colony calls home and be legally entered soon after. The less likely scenario is a colony scouting out and courting an independent Ski'pec. If the lucky individual reciprocates, they would be brought to meet the whole ''ikoros'' and go about a semi-formal, semi-courting interview process to see if they wish to join. But this method had great challenges. People don't generally go about their public lives announcing which collective of people they romantically, sexually, and/or legally belong to, and this makes it hard to discern which people are single or otherwise available. With smaller colonies of around five or six individuals this can be useful for finding another similar colony to merge with, but for most it is a waste of time. Scandals surrounding colonies courting taken members have existed since society became dense enough that two shared a township.