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| - | The Yelk are a race of sentient fungi, occupying the caves of [[system:Fornax#Fornax XII]] in the [[sector:Veil Sector]]. The surface of Fornax XII is periodically bathed in lethal radiation from its star, but life thrives in tunnels carved by rivers into the calcium-rich rock that is abundant on the planet. The Yelk evolved as an extremely cooperative society to exploit resources and protect themselves from predators, and were making the first steps towards interplanetary spaceflight when their radio signals were discovered by the Ascendancy in 3294PT. Due to the First Tulaki Invasion occurring at the time, the majority of contact between Terrans and Yelk was visits by independent traders and scientists, most with separatist leanings. The Yelk were among the initial signatories of the Sovereign Worlds Charter in 3370PT. | + | [{{ :image:free_union:yelk_chat_e1.jpg?300|Two Yelk chatting on New Horizon-Alpha IV}}]The Yelk are a race of sentient fungi, occupying the caves of [[system:Fornax#Fornax XII]] in the [[sector:Veil Sector]]. The surface of Fornax XII is periodically bathed in lethal radiation from its star, but life thrives in tunnels carved by rivers into the calcium-rich rock that is abundant on the planet. The Yelk evolved as an extremely cooperative society to exploit resources and protect themselves from predators, and were making the first steps towards interplanetary spaceflight when their radio signals were discovered by the Ascendancy in 3294PT. Due to the First Tulaki Invasion occurring at the time, the majority of contact between Terrans and Yelk was visits by independent traders and scientists, most with separatist leanings. The Yelk were among the initial signatories of the Sovereign Worlds Charter in 3370PT. |
| - | Physiologically, Yelk are quite resilient. Their bodies are quite homogeneous, and their flesh dense and spongy. They do not have bones or many of the muscular tissue in other species, and their flexible bodies move via a network of fluid-filled chambers, which can empty and fill in by contracting and expanding. This fluid network doubles as a nutrient circulatory system, and areas can be sealed off in response to injury. Their fluid-filled flesh and pale flesh leads them to be sensitive to bright light, and they tend to prefer dim, moist environments. | + | Physiologically, Yelk are quite resilient. Their bodies are quite homogeneous, and their flesh dense and spongy. They do not have bones or many of the muscular tissue in other species, and their flexible bodies move via a network of fluid-filled chambers, which can empty and fill in by contracting and expanding. This fluid network doubles as a nutrient circulatory system, and areas can be sealed off in response to injury - the substance is affectionately known as "Yelk Milk" by Free Union physicians. Their fluid-filled and pale flesh leads them to be sensitive to bright light and dry conditions, and they tend to prefer dim, moist environments. |
| - | **Character:** Yelk are a highly cooperative species, and enjoy being close to others. They have a tendency towards empathy and being tactile with their friends and allies. They form strong communities and firm friendships in those they trust. | + | **Character:** Yelk are a highly cooperative species, and enjoy being close to others. They have a tendency towards empathy and being tactile with their friends and allies. They form strong communities and firm friendships in those they trust. It is rare to see a Yelk frowning or angry, as they hold that positive emotions engender positive attitudes. |
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| + | The spores that Yelk release to enhance their communication has resulted in some traits that other species consider odd. As most sophonts cannot detect the spores and their meanings, most Yelk use extremely thorough descriptive language when speaking to non-Yelk. During a conversation they regularly check to see if they have been understood, and this constant questioning has developed into an "accent" of sorts - a rising intonation at the end of each sentence or phrase is extremely common among Yelk who travel the galaxy. Additionally, Yelk names tend to be associated with the primary odour profile of their spores - when translated into speech, this results in Yelk names that describe their "tasting notes". Examples include ‘Woodsy with a Subtle Musk’, ‘Petrichor with Ginger Notes’, ‘Bold with a Fresh Flavour’ and so on. Like many names, only a shortened version is used. | ||
| **Appearance:** Yelk are entirely white-fleshed, as befits their fungal nature, although some exposed parts may have become beige or brown due to UV light exposure triggering a protective melanin coating. The irises of their eyes are normally white, although some yelk cover their sensitive eyes with sunglasses or a thin gauze when in bright conditions (you can use contact lenses to achieve this effect, or sunglasses or gauzy materials can be used to cover your eyes if you cannot wear contact lenses). Yelk have an array of long, thick [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypha|hyphae]] extending down from their “head” structures (this vaguely resembles smooth dreadlocks), rather than anything resembling hair. | **Appearance:** Yelk are entirely white-fleshed, as befits their fungal nature, although some exposed parts may have become beige or brown due to UV light exposure triggering a protective melanin coating. The irises of their eyes are normally white, although some yelk cover their sensitive eyes with sunglasses or a thin gauze when in bright conditions (you can use contact lenses to achieve this effect, or sunglasses or gauzy materials can be used to cover your eyes if you cannot wear contact lenses). Yelk have an array of long, thick [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypha|hyphae]] extending down from their “head” structures (this vaguely resembles smooth dreadlocks), rather than anything resembling hair. | ||
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