Myrias

The Free Spirits of Myriad

While survivors across all of Aura were in the fight of their lives, the Myrias chanced across an oasis. Rising up out of the ground, an enormous circular mound of rock-faces hide something within. To their astonishment, within was a great clear blue lake, with island landmasses hosting cliffs, and fields of gorgeous flowers. The people of Myrias found shelter within this beautiful oasis, but it wouldn’t last. The Mists grew closer-and-closer, until eventually, Mist and monster swarmed over the cliffs and into their oasis. Just as disaster ensued, a young newborn girl stood before the horde of creatures, reached into the water, and spoke a few words. From the depths of the lake emerged a mighty sea serpent. A spirit of Aura who’s magic turned back the tide. That young girl became their Queen, and her ancestors have possessed a link with the sea serpent ever since.
Free of danger, protected by their King and Queen, and the Sea Serpent their family befriended, the people of Myrias are unburdened and free. Many Myrias are blessed with the ability to bend the waters of life, which possess the properties to heal and protect. The Myrias are free-spirited. They pursue personal passion, embrace self-expression, and chase their dreams at the expense of responsibility.
Distribution: Myriad, The Veil, Fortuna, Minos, Spire Ring Valley, Chrysala

Physical Attributes

The Myrias are a vibrant and colourful people. They have a reddish skin tone and emit pheromones that either causes attraction, or lulls others into a similar state of uncaring relaxation. Their hair is always a vibrant colour, from bright reds, to golden blondes, sky blues, flourishing pinks, and popping purples. Their eye colour is no different. Myrias voices are more high-pitched than most, with a dialect some might consider suitable for the valley they live in. The Myrias tend to be slim. Their skin is soft and beautiful, unhardened by Aura realities. Thanks to their ever-willingness to lounge, they have developed a greater than average lung capacity for underwater diving. Finally, some of the Myrias are blessed with the innate talent to wield the divine power of water, conjuring, shaping, and manipulating it, to heal, to protect, and so much more.

Culture

The spectacular natural beauty of Myriad, and its unbelievable protector, enabled its people to live free of worry and care, uninhibited by the fear of survival. This has enabled the Myrias to be free-spirited and unburdened. They value personal freedom and self-expression. They express their beliefs and creativity, accomplishing their dreams, whatever they may be, and however often those dreams may change!
The Myrias are an expressive people who are all about the now. They are go-getter’s eager to enjoy all the things they want to enjoy, right now, like lounging in the hot springs! Don’t wait to embrace life! Unfortunately, this makes the Myrias non-committal. They are giving, sharing, eager to embrace life’s pleasures, and always willing to put off what’s necessary a little longer.
The Myrias are infinitely social. They tend to gossip a lot! Their problems often amount to, who is Alestasia dating? Did she break up with Kaleos?! However, when they have a passion for something or someone, their self-expression can lead to brilliant mastery in that pursuit! Myrias are the artists of the world. Contrasting Firstborn stories, a Myrias novel is likely to be vibrant, larger than life, and unbelievable. They also have a lot of romances, many of rich are rather steamy.

Nomenclature

Myrias is a culture focused on the self-expression and personal passions of the individual. Its “me”-centric society filters even into its names. There are no family names in Myrias. Instead, each child is given a flamboyant name that expresses them. These names are often a play on their father or mother’s name. Myrias names are inspired by Greek names. Odeseus might have a child called Odesia. Aleksos, might name his daughter, Alexis. Vilisia might have a son called Vileus.

Dress

Self-expression is a key aspect of Myrias society. Dressing up is obviously the ultimate form of self-expression! Myrias outfits are as vibrant as their society, designed to accentuate the self, whether it be your body, your talent, your passion, or your eyes. Myrias is a very me-focused society, all about showing off and flaunting. Their clothing choices tend to be modern, revealing, but never showing too much! Skirts, shorts, crop tops, jackets, dresses, and especially heels! Heels are a fashion must in Myrias. For the guys, its all about the shades, and the style of hair. Make-up originated in Myrias, and is especially prominent.