Auroran

Aurorans are a species of sentient bipeds native to the rock cluster within close proximity to Daerraphere's Sun, known as the Crown of Decay. By 250 AGE, Aurorans had become an established spacefaring species, and around 2100 AGE, they had begun their Era of Paragon.

Culture
Aurorans culture revolves mainly around their strict, fanatical religion known as the "Sect of the Black Sun".

Religion
Acolytes of the Black Sun worship the Three Ash Lords, the all powerful gods that supposedly protect the Aurorans from the apocalypse. Nearly all Auroran judgement is made to appease the Ash Lords, with actions such as sacrifice, mass prayer, and the annihilation of those they believe to threaten their society. This fanaticism has made most Aurorans xenophobic and cruel, and many other races have deemed them a vicious enemy of all.

Magic
Those in places of power within the Sect of the Black Sun are granted the right to wield magic. This magic is mainly necromantic and evocative in nature, and is often considered "holy magic". Lower-class Aurorans who are naturally gifted in magic are often given one of two fates. They are either taken in by a wealthier family, where they are put in a place of power at a young age, or killed after their abilities are found.

Anatomy and Physiology
Aurorans are a cold-blooded near-reptilian species that gives birth to live offspring (usually once in their lifetime). They have five spindly fingers, one being an opposable thumb. Their circulatory system is closed and consists of one heart and a network of blood vessels and dark purple blood due to the deoxygenated iron-based hemoglobin of Aurorans.

Aurorans do not require lungs to survive. Energized by the ultraviolet light that the sun emits, Aurorans build their homes with glass ceilings to ensure they live through the night. The average Auroran can live up to 5 hours without sunlight, and many use artificial UV lamps to provide them with nourishment. This dependency on UV light causes Aurorans to live without hunger or need for food. This does not mean they do not eat, as many Aurorans treat themselves during holy days with the pleasures of food.

Auroran bone structure is very heavy to withstand zero gravity, and their skin is very rubbery and dark to soak in UV light. With a decent metabolism, Aurorans are not known for their high survival skills, as their homeworld does not have any natural predators. Because of this, their fight or flight instincts are slightly less evolved than most species. Currently, the average lifespan of an Auroran is between 250 and 350 years.

Trivia

 * Many Drow have been able to find allies within the Sect of the Black Sun, as both species are shunned by society, and worship similar religions.