Khenan ☀

→ earth and its demise: the sun ballooned into a red giant, making our planet uninhabitable.

→ new world discovered within the Andromeda Galaxy. Technology was developed for swift relocation, and a colony was formed on a planet within the new solar system; equipped with its own Sun-like star. Animal species were in short supply, as well as plants, so they were guarded and taken care of.

→ bred animals and planted crops, eventually incorporating indigenous animals and foliage. Mutation of both, as well as of humans, due to eating of the natural plants and wildlife.

→ physicality of natives:

→ light to tan skin
→ varying hair/eye color
→ born with unique markings on their body
→ do not dream
→ may experience mental instability due to traumatic experiences

→ one inclusive language: al-language

→ technology consists of all things simple (i.e. plumbing, sanitation systems)

→ solar-power energy sources

→ climate/geography/habitat

→ the planet’s makeup is similar to earth one
→ average temperature of 68 year-round
→ no rain
→ no extreme heat or cold
→ two closely orbiting planets visible from Terreni’s surface
→ both unnamed; planet one has a cracked ring, the other resembles Terreni
→ single moon and stars visible at night

Marking System

Marked individuals, the majority, are placed in appropriate fields and are meant to contribute in a meaningful way to Terreni society. Unmarked individuals, the minority, are allocated positions in non-ability oriented fields and are still required to contribute. Mismarked individuals, rare, are unaccepted by society and are subsequently removed.

There is no place on Terreni for people who can influence, control, or sway the mind of another.

Marked:

→ all marks are nature-based; they affect the environment in some way but not its people
→ marks appear at birth
→ abilities mature as the body does
→ growth of ability is natural but can be developed through practice
→ designate future career, which solidifies the general knowledge that everyone is born with one purpose

For example, a child born with flower petal markings may have an inclination to help flowers grow.

Unmarked:

→ no markings or abilities
→ general laborers; jobs or careers that are not based upon ability

For example, a child born without markings or abilities might be best suited to a position that requires no gift such as refuse removal, cleaning, cooking; etc.

Mismarked:

→ powers don’t match markings
→ no marks but still manifest abilities
→ marked but with no abilities

All mental abilities are considered Mismarked and unacceptable. For example, a child born with no marks but can enable a fruit tree to bear a larger number of produce OR a child born with marks but no discernible abilities.

Mark Grades

Grade 1: singular, stationary, and black markings
→ typically faint abilities

Grade 2: multiple, stationary, and black markings.
→ slightly stronger abilities

Grade 3: single, moving, colored or black markings.
→ may have single or multiple abilities that are stronger and each associated to the other possessed ability

Grade 4: multiple, moving, colored or black markings.
→ multiple or single abilities, typically of a higher power level

Each child is pre-screened around six years old for determined occupations to ensure that they are functional and not Mismarked and are only schooled in that field once decided. They receive a general education from parents that consist of basic skills (reading, writing, some math, etc.) and enters school of chosen field at age seven.

Personal History