Asrani

The Asrani are a psionic, flora and fungi-based elder race of aliens in the Andromeda Galaxy. Their homeworld is Asran Prime, but they've colonized a number of planets in their system.

They live in perfect harmony with each other and the environment. There are, of course...exceptions. The Asrani are as varied as plantlife on any planet. They are a peaceful species over all, but there are aggressive Asrani in the desert biomes of Asran Prime. In a remote region of Asran Prime, the willowly Asrani there are notable for their quasi-androgeny. They cycle between masculine, feminine, and in between.

Their bodies are capable of producing chemicals that make them a rare pharmacological substance. They all produce a neurochemical reaction to those close to them that make them appear pleasantly attractive to the viewer, much like an animal's bright plumage being used to attract a mate. Some see them as radiant beings, or members of their own race. It depends on the eye of the beholder. It's a trait that makes them welcomed most places where they travel.

Asrani generate a natural nectar that has similar intoxicating affects to petoye or mood enhancing drugs. It's part of what's made them natural peace negotiators. Part of the ritual is to share their nectar before airing grievances. Traditionally it is drunk as part of a ceremony, but only skin contact is needed.

Language
Their language is a beautiful one, combining speech, bioluminescent patterns, electrochemicals, and scents that make it difficult, if not impossible, for outsiders to master. The subtlety of the language make their race very perceptive of emotions, body language, and motives. They're able to communicate via fungal networks in the earth and connected to other plants to see what's around them and commune with other plants.

Religion
The Asrani have a pantheon of old gods that they pay lip service to these days. Because of the numerous gods, there are equally as many holidays and celebrations and festivals in their name. The primary diety they all still worship is their Goddess of Nature and Creation.

Technology
Their technology is semi-organic in nature, requiring Asrani biology to operate in most instances. They're capable of space travel, and most of their technology is made to be functional and beautiful.

Asrani Words/Phrases
Ni: I

Heina: No

Halai?: What?

Ma'ho na: Wonderfully

Kaldri: Goddess

Kaldri Bosh!: My goddess! (Usually an exclamation of surprise)

Boshti va!: Oh no!

Vreel khat na: Dammit

Avrada-keel: Cursed/damned

Wulvradri: Heartwood

Hafran: Family, shared gene pool.

Shadruf xi rast: Fertile ground for planting one's seed

Shadreef xi kran: Healthy ground to root

Gana-Sen'ree: SpringComing is the loosest translation of this spring festival. Wild revelries are held all across the Asrani holdings for winter's end.

Ni moy shral tu. Wulvradri ventah: I hear your words. The heartwood is quiet. (You're not speaking from the heart. Implies dishonesty.)

Vehk-mas: Insulting term for idiots

Vektha Ganndir: An insult. Akin to calling someone 'an under-evolved pigdog pretender/spy/infiltrator'. There are an assortment of cultural overtones implicit in tone/pheromones. Non-Asrani can never properly convey this.