Rivai'uma (river-e-oo(as in room)-mar)
The origin race
The name Rivai'uma comes from the two Rivak words, riva and uma, meaning, respectively, origin and man. Thus, they were often referred to as 'man of origin', which later became Origin People.
The first of the Rivai'uma were created/came to be at the same exact moment spread across most of the known realms that could support their existence.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Biological Traits
The first of the Rivai'uma were all made at the same time, but this does not mean they are all the same. Much like the humans of Earth, their appearances and builds were shaped by the conditions around the places of their conception.
Of course, theirs was an accelerated evolution, spurned forth by all things Rac'na . Most, if not all, of the races that exist for humans also exist for Rivai'uma, they share the same creation blueprint after all, they are just found in different biomes, but due to their inquisitive nature, that is soon negated.
Similar to modern-day humans in everything else but their eyes and height, they are almost indistuinguishable biologically.
Of course, this refers to ordinary Rivai'uma. When they become Malh'i Riva , they begin to radiate a certain presence that reflects their mastery of Rivak .
Genetics and Reproduction
As the universe's favoured children, reproduction was not an issue for Rivai'uma. The only thing that limited their population growth was their own way of life.
Growth Rate & Stages
Appearance wise Rivai'uma age slightly slower than modern-day humans, but the actual stages of growth differ greatly.
Pregnancy
Lasts up to 12 magdo'gaa months
Infancy
Lasts up to the point they utter their first rivak, from then on they are malh'i riva, masters of origin.
Anak
Basically, childhood through to puberty, it is the time in their lives when they are most curious and, thereby, the time they experience the most rapid growth in their rivak. It lasts for up to 30 years, with it passing only when they are in their early thirties in most cases.
Adulthood
Length indeterminable, It lasts for as long as the Rivai'uma (malh'i in this case), stays in active pursuit of new rivak. It only ends when they decide to settle somewhere and study what they have realised through all their years.
NOTE: All Rivai'uma have their children during the adulthood phase of their lives, as it is considered part of the rivak learning path commonly followed by the populace up to a certain point.
Middle ages
Middle Age
As soon as Rivai'uma decide to go into research mode, the aethos that support for their bodies thins out and only leaves enough to boost their mental faculties, enhancing their research capabilities. As a result, their age begins to show, wrinkles start to settle in, and theirs a bit of sag on their skin, though, physically, they are still as strong as ever, if not more.
This is the last recorded stage in the growth of Rivai'uma. Not a single one of them reached their senior years, whilst some say it was physically impossible for them to age to that stage (owing to their more than enviable relationship with everything aethos), others say that if not for the mass genocide that was their extinction, they would have reached it eventually.
With their extinction being a bygone conclusion, we will never know
Ecology and Habitats
Rivai'uma came into existence in every realm that could support life (i.e, every habitable planet). They are incredibly diverse and are found in almost every biome. Obviously, there are different races, each with a uniqueness gained from its place of origin.
Rivai'uma never really settled, I mean, yes, they did build these trade center-like thingies where they shared knowledge with each other, but it wasn't really a permanent home or settlement. These places were oft built around the house of a malh'i in their middle-ages. This was because these dudes would sometimes share pearls of wisdom with the younger folks when they weren't too busy with their work. Now, this is not to say that they had any position of power in these settlements of sorts, far from it, they were only afforded the respect they were due by those who hungered for their knowledge, after that, the young malh'i would move on looking for newer experiences.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
All Rivai'uma are predisposed to sensing, which is later termed as ,aethos, it speaks to them sort of like a fifth sense or whispering voice, only more instinctual. This is how they can give the same name to, let's say, fire, even when separated by myriads of realms; essentially, the universe speaks to them and makes them realize the rivak word associated with the thing they are curious about.
Obviously, the deeper their connection with said thing, the more they can realize about it and the deeper their knowledge of rivak becomes, meaning they can sense more things and more rivak, and the circle continues, turning into somewhat of an obsession. That's without even considering the sheer power wielding rivak gives these folks.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Rivak is the only language that they used; as such, it led to some interesting encounters when the world responded to a seemingly basic conversation by creating awe inspiring wonders.
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