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Vilous | Nevrean Reference Version 1.3
🕑 Added 2020-03-18 19:23:35 +0000 UTCHello, dear Vilous fans~!
Today's mini lore Update will feature previously seen artwork, alongside lore bits, which are already known by the vast majority of fans and enthusiastic readers, however, this time it is accompanied by a neat and often overlooked perspective alongside insight on Nevreans, one of Tal's most beautiful inhabitants.
This chart comprised of a gender comparison for the Nevrean race was brought from 2010, one of the quintessential reference images that a lot of Nevrean fans may have used or still do to this day. Up until today, this very chart has been updated with mini improvements and corrections to maintain it lore-accurate.
In a contribution effort which started with Bandrik, adding an extra male Nevrean finger to the original wing sketches drawn by Mick Ono in order to keep the recent and correct design, as well as making the sketch line works white for more contrast and better viewing. As with the added efforts of Coju, coloring the heads and tuning in with English text and supporting notes.
Nevreans
A species that belong to the Eltus organism group. They have a similar appearance to feathered dinosaurs with a distinct case of sexual dimorphism. Nevreans are one of the three sentient and sapient Eltus races, that Sergals and Agunders belong to as well and are regarded as "Human" collectively or the "Human Existence" on Planet Tal.
When compared to both Sergals and Agudners, Nevreans have very distinct and unparalleled differences between males and females. Both genders share smaller and slender physiques than the other two races. Because of their sexual dimorphism, both male and female Nevreans could be considered their own species.
The gender differences between the two can often be hard to understand, because of this there is often a misunderstanding between the species as a whole. A common example of confusion and misconception would be "Nevreans have reversed gender roles compared to Earth's Humans." This is not the correct way of understanding Nevreans, even though it may appear this way at first glance. When in reality, Nevreans just have extreme contrast and unparalleled gender roles.
Nevreans are Oviparous, making them an egg-laying species. Because of this Nevreans do not have a navel or breasts. Among the three Eltus races, Nevreans are the only species who are born from eggs.
The origin of the Nevrean race can be found from Nev Mountains, very steep and craggy mountains located on the realm of the Nevrea region, the Western lands of Tal. Residents in the Nevrea region are their original and Native race, and Nevreans who live in civilized areas such as Gold Ring fall under Urban Nevrean. There are several highly notable differences in the cultures of both Native Nevreans and Urban Nevreans, due to many historical and cultural reasons. Native Nevreans are very exclusive and unfriendly against the other Races and their culture while Urban Nevreans who mainly live in Gold Ring, are comparatively friendly towards the other races.
Summary
Compared to life on Earth, while Nevreans' appearances have been described as bird-like, they also display many similar features to that of feathered dinosaurs. For example, having teeth and a crowned head with visibly stout horns swept backward.
Each gender has its own specifications and is completely different from the other. In comparison to Earth's Humans, the gender roles of Nevreans are both lopsided and polarized. The difference between the two genders can be described as "black and white", "shadows and light", or "Yin-Yang".
The gender differences in Nevreans are sometimes expressed as being "Gender-Reversed", however, this explanation is an inaccurate understanding of Nevrean gender. A part of their gender roles may still be considered something similar to a "Reverse-Gender" in a sense, but a correct way of understanding their predisposition and nature in their gender could fall under Gender-Neutral or Non-Binary when compared to Earth's stereotypes.
See the following chart for differences in both appearance and ways of thinking;
[Females]
Appearance: Dinosaur-like, fierce appearances.
Build: Tough physical constitution.
Specialty: Practically minded -- Technical workers, engineers, hunters, guards, dietician, architect, etc.
Personality: Serious, prudent, realist, and secretive. Have a passive and nature of invisibility.
Flight Ability: Can't take flight, instead of good at running.
Symbolism: "Shadows", "Land", "Reality", "Yin(陰)"
[Males]
Appearance: Bird-like, beautiful appearances.
Build: Fragile physical constitution.
Specialty: Creatively minded -- Artists, musicians, actors, dancers, entertainers, comedians, etc.
Personality: Hilarious, indiscreet, idealistic, and talkative. Have an active and sociable nature.
Flight Ability: Can take flight, and some of them have the ability to fly.
Symbolism:"Light", "Sky", "Fantasy", "Yang(陽)"
Nevreans have many stark differences but they do have common unisex features: they are quite skillful with their hands and are both generally smaller and slender compared to the other Eltus Races. Both genders love music although there is a gender divide. Male nevreans generally play the role of a musician while Females are listening and being an audience.
Nevreans have a clear difference in behavior and social activity between Males and Females. In their traditional lifestyle and culture, Males are artistically creative, they may be actors or performers in a traditional Opera. In contrast, Females engage in pragmatic works, such as food procurement, housing maintenance and technical cooperations to maintain life.
Native Nevreans have been very exclusive and isolated in their homeland of Nevrea, located in the far west of Planet Tal. They are in a state similar to a closed country. The Native Nevreans who live in these lands have maintained their own culture with only their race for a long period of time. The region of Vetla, located within Nevrea has been the only exception to this. Vetla is the only region that has been actively exchanging culture with the Gold Ring nation. Even though a cultural exchange has been established, most Native nevreans still have no grasp on the other foreign countries and races on Tal.
Around the year 33 in the Rain Calendar, during the events of the World War, Nevreans who had lived in the Vetla region took refuge at Gold Ring. These immigrants would become the urban nevreans who still live within the city. From the time Nevreans first immigrated to Gold Ring, they would be subject to a harsh and difficult life filled with racial discrimination from the other races until the year 70 in the Rain Calendar. These Nevreans would lawfully get their Human Rights in the year 70 finally joining the ranks of both Sergals and Agudners.
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This is just the surface part of the Nevrean race concepts.
If you are interested in learning about them more, depth-in details of their features, biology, diet, culture, nature, and social roles under their gender differences, please head to [the article in Vilous Wiki!]
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We are now hard at work on the new Official Nevrean Anatomy Reference Sheet~! We would like to thank you immensely for your patience and continued support, as we know this has been long-awaited. While Mick has been hard at work on the manga, she now has been able to budget more time for this as well!
Mick's Patreon subscribers can peek some snippets in advance, within the background process of the Creator's realm.
[Snippet 1]
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[Snippet 3]
[Snippet 4]
Going forward, we hope that this new official anatomy reference sheet will serve to bring even more life to your characters, stories, and our collective fandom.
This upcoming Nevrean reference sheet will be released in the same fashion as the Sergal Anatomy Reference sheet. There will be two versions made available. The basic one will be a completely free downloadable "Safe For Work" variant. The second will be a purchasable premium variant, featuring extra goodies~! Both will be available on the official Vilous Store.
Stay tuned for more updates and progress in the future!
Please note, that by releasing the New and improved Reference sheet, this particular sheet right here, will become a retroactive Reference (such as the entry displays) and it would not mean that it becomes strictly unusable or out of date as an available source for Nevrean design standards.The New Reference can be considered as the super-extended version that will be veritably scaled-up, and peppered down in great detail!
