Splendoro

"They are cursed, I tell you! Bad luck, doom and disaster, you name it, the splendoro cause it more than not. Why would you love them so much?"

— Sentiments prior to the first Heavenly Lover's manifestation.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They have the same anatomy as an ordinary human would. They have two legs, two arms, and a head attached to a torso.

Genetics and Reproduction

They reproduce sexually, with the mother carrying the pregnancy for nine months before giving birth.

Growth Rate & Stages

• Baby from 0 - 3 years old.

• Child from 3 - 13 years old.

• Youth from 13 - 18 years old.

• Adult from 18 - 50 years old.

• Elder from 50 - 150 years old.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous. Some of them have religious or personal convictions to go vegetarian or avoid hallucinogenic substances.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Commonly found within Tang Colony States, small populations in the rest of the world.

Average Intelligence

From the same intelligence as normal humans to upgraded and "enlightened" brains.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Born with innate magical ability that manifests later in life, each splendoro's magic takes on a different form that suits them best.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Splendoro will always introduce themselves by false names that related to their abilities.

Beauty Ideals

Both men and women should be fit and healthy where possible.
It's much easier for them to follow beauty ideals due to the possibility of transforming magic, healing factors, or superhuman fitness depending on the person in question.

Average Technological Level

They have generally unlocked nanotechnology and sapient robotics, with a veneer of steampunk and retrofuturistic design.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

They speak all possible languages within the Tang Colony States, i.e. English, Mandarin, Hokkien, French, Spanish, etc.

Common Dress Code

Splendoro wear clothes that reflect their innate magical ability. A magic painter would wear an artist's uniform for example.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Predominantly Chinese due to the Tang Colony States being the largest diaspora population.

History

Superhumans only really came in full force shortly after Phoebe sacrificed herself to seal the sky from a second disaster. For the first few years, they were held in high regard because they were stronger, faster, and smarter than their peers.

Sadly, after just ten years from their first appearance, splendoro were disliked due to their increasing reputation for destructive behavior and bullying non-powered humans. As a result, the existing heroes threw in the towel in disgust and retired.

Scientific Name

Homo sapiens superbia

Lifespan

150 years

Related Myths

• Nuwa Seals the Sky