Primordian (Pri-Morhd-Ee-an)
Found close to a lake, a collection of pelts draped over tents with puffs of smoke emanating from structures could be seen, and the pioneers were awe-struck to see a variant of early humans, along with several pets living on Primordia, their huts nomadic in nature, as settling down in a world such as this would be close to impossible.
One of the few creatures in Primordia who seem to possess an immense amount of intelligence, these "Primordians," as some have nicknamed them, have shown to possess knowledge in building structures, expressing themselves through art (such as cave paintings,) fabricating tools, and advanced social behavior.
On top of this, Primordians possess a unique ability that average humans do not, the "pets," that were originally to have been believed, are actually symbiotic beings akin to that of a familiar. A significant amount of time was spent on Primordia learning of these animals, and their relationship to the Primordians, it wasn't long until they were officially dubbed "Familiars," partaking in the study.
Primordians, and their familiars live day-to-day lives, these familiars are often soley dedicated to their host, and can be any animal the Primordian seems drawn to, and more often than not, are a reflection of themselves, those that are large and formidable have an equally as large, and formidable familiar, like that of a whooly rhino, and those that are quick and nimble may have a familiar that shows those traits as well, such as a deinonychus.
Amidst this study, travelling far and wide, seeing many cultures and people on Primordia, the deaths of these familiars are what truly caused the researchers emotional discomfort, as a Primordian's familiar dies, the Primordian will undergo an intense emotional trauma, as the Primordian's grief will be so intense, that after roughly a day, they will die from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, AKA Broken Heart Syndrome, showing just how deep the bond is between these Primordians, and the animals they live among are.
Primordians will only receive one familiar in their lifetime, as well as the animal's. The animal will undergo this grieving process as well, and also resulting in death from the familiar, if their host Primordian dies. If either of these hosts are in a life or death situation, such as being hunted, or in a tribal skirmish, the familiar or Primordian will go berserk if the other dies, and attack at anyone, or anything they believe responsible for the action, before entering a state of intense emotional stress and grief.
When a Primordian chooses their familiar, said Primordian, or along with their family will set up a ritual including body paint, torches, and an alter with a tribute of food in an impressive display to attract the animal the Primordian felt a connection to. The Primordian will have body and face paint that reflects their tribe, and affectionately, the color of the paint may be what their familiar likes. This ritual may also result in the possibility of the Primordian's death, so there is a noticeable sense of anxiety during these rituals, amidst the excitement.
During the ritual, a lot of waiting was seen. As the Primordian will often be seen sitting or kneeling behind the tribute of food, and as their animal familiar arrives, they will continue to sit, not moving as the animal eats, getting the animal to familiarize itself with the presence of their Primordian host, if it goes well, the animal may begin to follow their Primordian, or; The Primordian may follow the animal for a while before the animal begins following their Primordian. In some cases, the animal ate the Primordian.
This connection and bond is universal for Primordians, the ritual, as well as the process of finding one's familiar varies across the many tribes on Primordia, but the bonding process more or less remains the same.
In terms of the various tribes, and cultures of the Primordians, there is an overwhelming amount, that if they were all listed here, it would take days to read them all, as the information that the Pioneers had collected is overwhelming.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Coming in large families and clans, Primordians are typically lead by an elderly patriarch, who decides their rituals, and where they live. There is also an noticeable hunter and gatherer society, where those who are considered strong venture out and hunt for food with their familiars, where as those with a more gentle nature stay at home, watch the children, and gather food in the forms of vegetables and fruits.
Domestication
The domestication of your ancestor is not only heavily frowned upon, but Primordians are very distrustful, they will not sit at a table, and use eating utencils, and they will certainly not wash your socks, let alone know what a sock is.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Primordians are susceptible to abuse from more advanced beings who find Primordia, and there have been abductions in the past.
Facial characteristics
Human in appearance, with different racial characteristics resembling those of modern day humans on Earth.
Average Intelligence
Primordians are the most advanced species on Primordia, with the use of their thumbs, they've been able to craft tools, clothing, cooking, weapons, and even rafts.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Primordians have the ability to bond to a certain animal that uniquely reflects their personality and being. These familiars could range from a small hummingbird to a mammoth.
Civilization and Culture
Average Technological Level
Primordians have learned to create fire, as well as clothing, moderate shelters, and have crafted weapons made of stone and wood, such as spears, knives, slings, and even bow and arrows.
Common Dress Code
Variying on the clan, they typically have a variety of different styles of clothing, from capes, to tunics, to simple loin cloths, and an even greater variety of tattoos and body paint.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Every clan, and every family has provided their own unique culture, to where there is so much information, to attempt at recording all of them is overwhelming.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Primordians do not speak, but will laugh when happy, and yell and roar when angry. Primordians typically communicate with their own unique hand gestures, and through art, as well as gesturing at objects or people.
They will also at times, gather around fires, and tell tales with either gestures, or painting on a surface, they also share meals, and will dance, when happy.
Common Taboos
Primordians avoid places where there is a significant amount of bones or dead bodies, especially their own. They also will not settle down in a place that has a bad smell.
History
Primordians give an extremely rough depiction of recordings through elaborate cave paintings used with mud, blood, or some other dark pigment used to paint with their fingers. Various caves, or some form of permenant shelter have depictions of these paintings usually show depictions of births, hunts, and general lively events of note.
Common Myths and Legends
Primordians view apex predators with a near divine level of fear, but view large, herbivorous animals with cautious admiration. Their reflective depictions of them in paintings showcase this, emphasizing predators with large teeth, and peaceful animals showing their grand size, horns, and spikes.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Primordians have learned to avoid predators of all kinds, and will keep their distance from herbivores, depending on how dangerous they are.
In regards to non-Primordian humans, they only respond through fear, or attempts at intimidation.
Scientific Name
Homo Sapien
Origin/Ancestry
Various ancestries that match that of Earth.
Lifespan
60 - 63
Average Height
4.8 - 6.1ft, 1.4 1.8 meters
Average Weight
91 - 143lbs, 41 - 65 kilos.
Average Physique
Typically muscular, as Primordians have more densely weaved muscles compared to average humans, Primordian hunters in particular have very noticeable, and chisled musculature, regardless of sex.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Usually tanned, especially those with lighter skin tones, with various tattoos and body and face paint depending on the tribe.
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