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Moth names can often range from puns as a result of bemusement from translation into '''Galactic Common''' to fuel an ex'hai's often eccentric form of humor. They can include ideas and concepts of certain biological functions, often with an ending of "ium" or "ius", based on the naming schemes of their language, such as "Stimulium" as a first name. Surnames tend to retain the language of the ex'hau, but the spelling done in the Latin alphabet. Nicknames or otherwise human names can also be common as working names in Commonwealth areas, functioning as simplistic aliases. | Moth names can often range from puns as a result of bemusement from translation into '''Galactic Common''' to fuel an ex'hai's often eccentric form of humor. They can include ideas and concepts of certain biological functions, often with an ending of "ium" or "ius", based on the naming schemes of their language, such as "Stimulium" as a first name. Surnames tend to retain the language of the ex'hau, but the spelling done in the Latin alphabet. Nicknames or otherwise human names can also be common as working names in Commonwealth areas, functioning as simplistic aliases. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The drive of each ex'hau regarding survival and individualistic desires is notable. They tend more rarely toward offensive action, unless in a community. Even then, an ex'hai will not often extend risk or bravery on its own part. It is only in larger numbers when they feel secure that they will attack, often wildly and aggressively. The variety of cultures is widespread, but a fair number of mothpeople can prove quite violent if provoked. Those who exist in ethereal-majority communities tend to shun and eschew these tendencies, however. Overall, with their low morale and selfish tendencies, moths are more likely to defend only if necessary, opting to flee from undesirable fights. | |||
What is universal among the ex'hau is a love of light in all its forms. Several cultures, despite their varying goals on community, or the self, or God, all cherish incandescent beams. A moth's goal in life may be to see the greatest number of stars as they can, or to cultivate infrastructure to a point where it is well-lit enough to instill a kind of ecstacy in its community. Several tend toward explorative or engineering posts as a result. | |||
Forms of visual media are rare, as any ability to read indicates the presence of light, which quickly becomes a far more curious subject. While literacy is required in Commonwealth jobs, a surprising minority of ex'hau are incapable of reading in the Deria System. Entertainment can often be found in visual feeds such as movies or shows, or, very commonly, light shows which can utilize a wide variety of plants, chemicals, and techniques. | |||
The bliss of flight and the lightness of no gravity on the body are described as heavenly by those who work in no-g environments. While moths are able to use magboots, most strongly disapprove of locking oneself to the ground, and they tend to be highly uncomfortable to their thin limbs. | |||
Strongly, fiercely independent, ex'hau are quick to bicker and argue for what they believe to be their rights and privileges. While this is not universal, several of the belt nations are prideful in how they struck their independence from Wallalius, even centuries later. Political differences and disagreements on matters of social contract, governance, and enlightenment can often spur on loud, buzzing arguments between mothpeople. | |||
The imbibement of substances that alter the consciousness has no significant stigma present in most communities. Some politicians even claim drug usage as a part of their desirability, citing the enhanced mental capability as a boon, even going so far as to claim precognition in absurd tales. | |||
Friendliness between trusted individuals is strong, as moths will warm up quickly to those that show them no ill-will. The fuzziness of their bodies has, as a result, made humans generally consider them fondly. '''[[Lizardperson|Vuulen]]''', on the other hand, can find the fuzz irritating to their scales. Those more cruel might even mock an ex'hai's feeble body. | |||
==Lifespan and Health== | ==Lifespan and Health== | ||
Ex'hau have smaller life spans than humans, about an average of 65 years. Some can live longer, though the wings and body tend to shrivel away rapidly beyond the age of 70. Those who work in normal-g conditions tend to live even shorter, as the stress of extensive drug treatment tends to cause long-term damage to the lungs and heart, as well as making them more prevalent to developing bone fractures or muscle tears. Those who try to enter and labor in normal-g environments without the proper training and drug cycle die of overexertion within days. | Ex'hau have smaller life spans than humans, about an average of 65 years. Some can live longer, though the wings and body tend to shrivel away rapidly beyond the age of 70. Those who work in normal-g conditions tend to live even shorter, as the stress of extensive drug treatment tends to cause long-term damage to the lungs and heart, as well as making them more prevalent to developing bone fractures or muscle tears. Those who try to enter and labor in normal-g environments without the proper training and drug cycle die of overexertion within days. | ||