Alteran (awl-TEHR-an)
Ascended Human
The Alterans are ancient beings of light and intellect, believed to have transcended the constraints of physical form long before the rise of modern sentient life in the Mortal Realm. Their presence in Tir na nÓg is rare but revered—regarded less as an elder race and more as a bridge between divinity and mortality. They are not born but remembered, their essence a reconstitution of memory, frequency, and intention.
Though ethereal in appearance, Alterans are anything but insubstantial. Their forms radiate awareness, not simply illuminating a space but attuning it to contemplation. When one appears, it is often at moments of decision, when a soul is adrift or a truth must surface. They are drawn not to worship or power but to wisdom—serving not as masters, but as gentle custodians of insight.
Their society lacks hierarchy, guided instead by consensus and resonance. Knowledge is not taught but shared, passed through patterns of light and harmonic memory. To be among Alterans is to stand within a living archive—each word a fragment of cosmic history, each gesture echoing across dimensions.
Though some speak of the Alterans as emotionless, this is misinterpretation. Their emotional spectrum is profound but subtly expressed, woven into the rhythm of their energy rather than the expression of a face or tone. When they grieve, the stars dim. When they rejoice, the wind stills.
Interactions with others are never casual. Alterans do not intrude, but they do arrive—just as a question forms, or a boundary is breached. Their arrival is felt more than seen, an expansion of awareness, a weightless pressure behind the eyes. Few ever speak with them, and fewer still understand, but those who do are rarely unchanged.
They do not lead, command, or interfere. They attend. They observe. They remember. And within their quiet, radiant presence lies the suggestion that perhaps memory itself is sacred—and being, the echo of something far older.
Aetherkin
Basic Information
Anatomy
Lacking organs, bones, and other terrestrial anatomy, Alterans are structured through energetic matrices. Their internal 'systems' are conduits for light and harmonic vibration. Limbs and facial features appear as outlines sculpted from soft radiance, detailed only as needed for interaction.
Biological Traits
Fully energy-based beings, Alterans do not age, become ill, or decay. They are impervious to conventional harm and exist simultaneously across multiple planes. They can phase through matter, alter their brightness, and reduce their presence to barely detectable levels. Their bodies are self-repairing, self-regulating, and do not require sustenance.
Behaviour
Alterans are contemplative, deliberate, and measured in every action. They rarely initiate conversation, but respond with insight when approached. They are neither aloof nor warm, but present—witnesses rather than participants. They exhibit no desire to dominate, but will intervene if harmony is threatened beyond self-correction.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Faces are symmetrical and soft-featured, with faintly glowing eyes and a minimal nose and mouth structure. Their expressions change rarely but shift subtly to reflect internal focus. The eyes are the most expressive element—changing hue or brilliance in lieu of speech.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Alterans perceive energy fields, thought-forms, emotional resonance, and time-layered events. Their awareness is panoramic—nonlinear, nonlocal, and multiphasic. They do not require light or sound to perceive and can detect fluctuations in dimensional frequency as naturally as others hear sound.
Civilization and Culture
Common Myths and Legends
Many cultures in the Mortal Realm hold echoes of the Alterans in tales of luminous guides, silent watchers, or star-beings. Some link them to the Annunaki, others to Bodhisattvas or angelic messengers. In each case, they are remembered not as saviors or gods, but as distant mentors who offered insight when most needed and then vanished without trace.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Neacha; Réamhach; Transitus alteran
Origin/Ancestry
The Alterans originated from a higher dimension, often associated with the divine realms. They are considered the precursors to humanity and other intelligent life forms in the universe. Their ancestral home is a place of pure energy and light, from which
Average Height
Alterans typically stand between 5 to 6 feet tall in their humanoid form.
Average Weight
As beings of energy, their weight is negligible in their true form. When in a more solid state, they weigh around 150 to 200 pounds.
Average Physique
Tall and graceful, Alterans possess a humanoid silhouette with no visible musculature, yet display impeccable poise and balance. Their physicality is shaped by energy flow rather than anatomy, allowing for movement that is smooth, gliding, and precise. There is no visible gender differentiation in form.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their translucent skin shimmers with inner light, most often a mix of blue, silver, and amethyst hues. Luminous vein-like patterns shift gently across their bodies, pulsing in time with unseen rhythms. These markings are not static—they morph based on the Alteran’s focus, mood, or level of energy engagement.
