Sarginian
"My fellow Sarginians, we have endured enough! For too long, we have been the fodder for ivory-tower intellectuals and their empty philosophies. We have fought their wars, defended their borders, and shed our blood while the so-called leaders of this 'Unity' refused to sully their hands with the duty of safeguarding this empire. Our realms extend to countless stars. We hold the very spark of cosmic fire within our hearts! And yet they would see us grow meek, to retreat and bend the knee to those who would dare encroach upon us!
But no more! The defense and ascension of our people demands action. It demands the end of this hollow Unity and the rise of a mighty Imperium—a true force of power, resilience, and dominance. Together, we shall forge a future where the galaxy will tremble not in pity but in awe of the Sarginian race!"
— High Empress Kaelistra Vey’ra, Speech of Secession from the Lyrusian Unity
The Origins of the Sarginians and the Lyrusian Empire
Eons ago, the Lyrusians—one of the galaxy’s oldest and most advanced humanoid civilizations—expanded their empire across the stars in pursuit of knowledge, order, and transcendence. Among the many worlds they colonized was Sargina, a resource-rich planet located on the perilous frontier of Lyrusian space.
The settlers of Sargina, known as the Sarginians, were shaped by the planet’s harsh environment and the constant threat of conflict from hostile species in the region. Their survival demanded adaptability, strength, and an unyielding spirit, which forged a culture defined by discipline, resilience, and martial prowess. Over time, these pressures honed the Sarginians into fierce warriors, setting them apart from their more scholarly and philosophical Lyrusian forebearers.
As Sargina’s society grew, so did its divergence from the ideals of the Lyrusian Unity. What began as a resource-rich colony evolved into a thriving military outpost, where conquest and control became central tenets. The Sarginians’ focus on strength and expansion brought them into increasing conflict with their parent empire’s principles of balance and non-interference, sowing the seeds of a future schism.
Sargina’s eventual rise as the heart of the Sarginian Imperium marked the beginning of a new era, one that would challenge the dominance of the Lyrusian Unity and reshape the galaxy forever.
The Schism and the War of the Ancients
As the Lyrusians approached the apex of their evolution and the threshold of full transcendence, their empire fractured under the weight of an ideological divide. The Shapers, a faction advocating for aggressive expansion and the active transformation of the galaxy, clashed with the Preservationists, who upheld the values of non-interference and the natural evolution of civilizations.
Sargina, with its militaristic and ambitious culture, aligned firmly with the Shapers. The Sarginians’ ethos of conquest and dominance fit seamlessly with the Shapers’ vision of galactic order imposed by strength. Bolstered by their frontier experience, abundant resources, and advanced military-industrial complex, the Sarginians quickly became the vanguard of the Shaper faction.
The growing tensions erupted into a devastating galactic civil war, later known as the War of the Ancients. This conflict consumed entire star systems, pitting the might of the Sarginians and their Shaper allies against the Preservationists’ fleets and strongholds. The Sarginians unleashed weapons of unparalleled destruction, harnessing the energy of stars and deploying superweapons capable of draining suns to fuel their campaigns of conquest. Their military ingenuity and ferocity made them one of the most formidable forces in the war.
Though the war ravaged the Lyrusian Empire and left scars across the galaxy, the Sarginians ultimately emerged victorious. With the Preservationists defeated and their ideals scattered, Sargina rose as the heart of the newly established Sarginian Imperium, asserting dominance over the fractured remains of Lyrusian civilization. This triumph cemented the Sarginians as a force to be reckoned with, but it also marked the beginning of their imperial ambition and the growing shadow of hubris that would follow.
The Ascendance and Formation of the Sargina Imperium
In the aftermath of their triumph in the War of the Ancients, the Sarginians seized control of the fractured remains of the Lyrusian Empire, declaring the formation of the Sargina Imperium. This marked the dawn of a new galactic order, one ruled by discipline, strength, and the unyielding will of the Sarginians.
At the zenith of their power, the Sarginians underwent a transformative process they called "Ascendance." By fully unlocking the potential of their meta-genes, they elevated themselves beyond mere mortality in a sort of stage 1.5 transcendence that had begun with the Lyrusians unlocking of the "cosmic fire", becoming beings of near god-like abilities. This transformation enabled them to wield cosmic forces and energy on a universal scale, and enforce their dominion as living gods.
The Sargina Imperium ushered in the “Age of Compliance,” a period defined by absolute order and control. The Imperium implemented the Codex of Dominion, a doctrine that asserted their divine right to rule as the galaxy’s chosen guardians. This doctrine established a rigid hierarchical society, placing Sarginians at the apex of power and creating the Imperium Elite—a hybrid ruling caste composed of Lyrusians who had aligned with their conquerors.
Under their rule, the galaxy experienced peace, but it was the peace of domination. Compliance was enforced through fear, propaganda, and displays of overwhelming might. The Sarginians maintained order with their vast fleets, advanced weaponry, and their newfound abilities as ascended beings. Their reign was as awe-inspiring as it was oppressive, a golden age for the Imperium but a time of subjugation for countless others.
While the Sargina Imperium’s strength was unrivaled, its foundation in fear and control planted the seeds of dissent that would eventually lead to its downfall.
The War of the Endless
The unchecked might of the Sargina Imperium could not go unchallenged indefinitely. The galaxy, weary of their iron-fisted rule and terrified by their god-like powers, began to rise against them. A coalition formed, spearheaded by the El’Mon’uk, a pacifist species long withdrawn from galactic affairs, the Vesusarian Star Empire, and remnants of the Lyrusian rebels. United by a shared fear of the Sarginians’ cosmic power, this alliance launched a defensive campaign known as the War of the Endless.
The conflict was catastrophic. Spanning countless star systems, the war warped the fabric of reality itself as both sides unleashed weapons of unparalleled destruction. The Sarginians wielded their ascendant cosmic abilities, deploying energy-based superweapons capable of obliterating entire fleets or destabilizing star systems. The coalition responded in kind, leveraging the unique abilities of its members to counter the Imperium’s relentless assaults.
The Vesusarians, ethereal beings of pure energy, became pivotal in the conflict. Masters of dimensional manipulation, they opened rifts and disrupted the Sarginians’ control of space-time, creating chaos on the battlefield.
The El’Mon’uk, despite their pacifist nature, utilized a powerful psionic network called the Infinite Mind Network to coordinate the alliance’s forces, counteracting the overwhelming strength of the Sarginians’ attacks with precision and strategy.
Lyrusian Rebels, though weakened, provided intimate knowledge of the Imperium’s weaknesses and spearheaded guerrilla campaigns, destabilizing Sarginian supply lines and morale.
The war devolved into a grinding, attritional struggle. Star systems were scorched, entire civilizations were caught in the crossfire, and dimensions themselves bore scars from the Sarginians’ attempts to warp reality to their advantage. Though the Sarginians initially dominated, the coalition’s persistence and unity began to turn the tide.
Over centuries of unrelenting conflict, the Sarginians were slowly forced into retreat. Their cosmic powers, while immense, could not counter the combined might and ingenuity of the alliance. The War of the Endless left the galaxy shattered, with darkened stars, abandoned systems, and irreparable tears in the fabric of space-time serving as eternal reminders of the conflict’s cost.
The Fall of the Sargina Imperium and the Siege of the Vale Worlds
After centuries of relentless war, the might of the Sargina Imperium began to crumble. Attrition, internal dissent, and the unyielding unity of the galactic alliance steadily wore down the Sarginians’ seemingly invincible power. Recognizing the opportunity to strike a decisive blow, the alliance gathered its full strength for a final, audacious campaign targeting the core of the Imperium—Sargina and its surrounding Vale worlds.
This assault, known as the Siege of the Vale, was one of the most brutal and coordinated offensives in galactic history. The coalition’s forces converged on the Imperium’s heart, bypassing Sarginian defenses through dimensional rifts created by the Vesusarians and leveraging the psionic precision of the El’Mon’uk to overwhelm their strategic command. Despite the Sarginians’ desperate resistance and devastating counterattacks, their once-unassailable fortress worlds fell one by one.
To ensure that the Sarginians could never rise again, the alliance enacted a drastic and unprecedented measure. They created the Alizarin Vale, a vast nebula that now encased the Sarginian core system. This nebula served two critical purposes:
Meta-Gene Suppression: The Vale emitted a unique radiation designed to neutralize the meta-genes of the remaining Sarginians, rendering their cosmic powers inert. This effectively stripped them of their god-like abilities, reducing them to baseline sentience.
Galactic Shroud: The Vale acted as a cloaking mechanism, obscuring Sargina and its remaining worlds from the galaxy. To the outside universe, the Sarginians simply vanished, their homeworld hidden behind an impenetrable veil of mystery.
Imprisoned within the Alizarin Vale, the Sarginians were left to rebuild their society from nothing. Their advanced technology was destroyed, their infrastructure shattered, and their people cut off from the galaxy at large. Stripped of their former glory, they were reduced to a primitive existence, forced to live in the shadow of their past.
The Siege of the Vale marked the definitive end of the Sargina Imperium, an era of dominance and conquest brought low by the collective will of the galaxy. While the galaxy celebrated their victory, the scars of the war and the haunting presence of the Alizarin Vale served as a solemn reminder of the cost of unchecked ambition.
The Anumaki and the Transformation of Sargina
To guarantee that the Sarginians would never again threaten galactic stability, the alliance enlisted the aid of the Anumaki, an ancient and enigmatic species renowned for their mastery of world-building and species manipulation. Possessing the ability to reshape entire planets and civilizations, the Anumaki undertook the monumental task of transforming Sargina, effectively dismantling the remnants of the Sargina Imperium.
The Garden World Transformation
The Anumaki used their unparalleled power to strip Sargina of all remnants of its advanced technology, culture, and war-driven infrastructure. Cities were leveled, starship production facilities were dismantled, and weapons of mass destruction were rendered inert. On a planetary scale, the Anumaki restructured Sargina into a Garden World, teeming with lush ecosystems and diverse biomes. This transformation not only erased the physical evidence of the Sarginians' cosmic history but also reoriented their society toward survival within a simpler, primitive existence.
The Suppression Codes
To ensure that the Sarginians’ latent meta-genes and cosmic powers could not be reawakened, the Anumaki implemented the Suppression Codes. These molecular blueprints were woven into Sargina’s biosphere, embedding neutralizing agents in the planet’s environment. The codes targeted the genetic markers responsible for the Sarginians' god-like abilities, rendering their powers dormant as long as they remained on Sargina.
The Final Reset
The Anumaki’s intervention effectively reset the Sarginians’ society. Without their advanced infrastructure or transcendent powers, they were forced to rebuild from a stone-age existence. Their history became myth, and over millennia, the once-dominant Sarginians evolved into a peaceful, isolated people, unaware of their ancient legacy.
This transformation was not without its moral ambiguities. The Anumaki’s actions ensured galactic safety but also extinguished the Sarginians’ grand civilization, raising questions about the balance between justice and the right to self-determination.
The reshaped Sargina, encased within the Alizarin Vale and stripped of its former glory, became a symbol of both the triumph and cost of the galaxy’s collective will to contain a threat of unparalleled scale.
The Garden of Atonement
In the philosophy of the Anumaki, Sargina’s transformation into the Garden of Atonement represented a chance for redemption—not through struggle, but through peace and isolation. This "prison" was designed to allow the Sarginians to live tranquil lives, free from the war and conflict that had defined their past. Stripped of their advanced technology, cosmic powers, and memories of their imperial grandeur, the Sarginians were left unaware of their ancestors’ deeds.
Within the shroud of the Alizarin Vale, their once-great civilization faded into obscurity. Only vague myths and legends of “ancient gods” who ruled the stars persisted, passed down through oral tradition. Over generations, the Sarginians came to see themselves as a peaceful, isolated people, sheltered from the galaxy and oblivious to the empire they had once built and lost.
The Legacy of the Core Council
In the aftermath of the War of the Endless, the galactic alliance formalized their victory through the establishment of the Core Council. This body, composed of the El’Mon’uk, Vesusarians, and other elder species, sought to prevent another catastrophe on the scale of the Sargina Imperium. Guided by the Concord of the Endless, the Core Council adopted laws that prohibited large-scale interstellar conflict, restricted the development and use of superweapons, and encouraged the natural evolution of civilizations.
The Forgotten Godlings of Sargina
As centuries passed, the story of the Sarginians and their imperium faded into legend. Known in myth as the Imprisoned Godlings, they were remembered as an ancient race who once gripped the galaxy in their iron fist, capable of ending worlds, swallowing suns, and waging wars that shook the very fabric of the Milky Way. Their downfall, shrouded in the mystery of the Alizarin Vale, became a cautionary tale of hubris and unchecked power.
While most galactic civilizations knew little of Sargina’s true history, scattered remnants of their legacy lingered—relics, forgotten worlds, and hidden vaults carrying faint echoes of their immense power. To many, these artifacts and stories served as tantalizing reminders of a time when gods walked among mortals.
The galaxy may have moved on, but the ancient fears and awe surrounding the Sarginians persisted. Their once-great imperium, though long gone, lived on in myths and legends—a stark warning of the heights of power and the depths of downfall.
Modern Sarginian History
The Garden of Atonement: Establishing Sargina’s Isolation
Following the fall of the Sargina Imperium, the Anumaki transformed Sargina into the Garden of Atonement, a world of peace and containment. Encased within the Alizarin Vale, Sargina was isolated from the galaxy. The Sarginians’ meta-gene abilities were suppressed, and their memories of imperial grandeur were erased. Unaware of their warlike heritage or cosmic powers, the Sarginians began anew, living in harmony with their tranquil environment.
This Era of Serenity shaped their identity, fostering values of peace, contentment, and balance. Believing the Vale to be the edge of their universe, they embraced isolation, seeing themselves as the sole stewards of existence—a belief subtly reinforced by the Vale’s obscuration of the stars.
The Rise of Myths and the Lost Gods
As memory faded, the Sarginians created myths to explain relics from their forgotten past. Stories of “Lost Gods” emerged, portraying divine beings who created their world and entrusted them with its care. Fragments of ancient technology became sacred objects, woven into their folklore.
Elders and spiritual leaders discouraged exploration of these relics, framing curiosity as a potential disruption to harmony. This reverence for the unknown preserved Sargina’s tranquility but also deepened the mystery surrounding their origins.
The Age of Spiritual Reflection
Over centuries, the Sarginians developed a deep spiritual connection to their environment. The Wardens of the Vale, spiritual leaders, celebrated simplicity, introspection, and balance with nature. They viewed the Alizarin Vale as a divine barrier, shielding Sargina from a chaotic, forbidden universe beyond.
The Sarginians’ spiritual practices revolved around honoring the cycles of nature and maintaining inner peace. Life centered on small, self-sustaining communities, and the pursuit of harmony became a cultural cornerstone.
The Dawn of Scientific Inquiry
As time passed, a new generation of thinkers emerged, challenging old superstitions and seeking to understand the natural world. This Dawn of Scientific Inquiry marked a turning point, as early scientists began to unravel the principles behind the “gifts of the gods.”
While their work was tolerated by the Wardens, it progressed slowly, hindered by the lack of necessity for technological innovation. The Alizarin Vale further limited their understanding of the cosmos, leaving astrophysics a forbidden frontier.
The Forbidden Theories and Skeptics
With the rise of The Age of Skepticism, some Sarginians began questioning their spiritual narratives. Forbidden theories emerged, suggesting the Vale was an artificial construct and that Sargina was not alone in the universe.
Among these skeptics was Skarla Nula aka Scarlet Nebula, a scientist and theorist who proposed that Sargina’s isolation was not natural. Her controversial ideas sparked quiet dissent among a small but growing group of intellectuals known as the Quiet Dissenters, who secretly studied relics and shared theories challenging traditional beliefs.
The Current State of Sargina
Today, Sargina remains a peaceful, isolated world where the Wardens of the Vale maintain spiritual leadership. The Quiet Dissenters continue their secret inquiries, emboldened by rumors of Skarla’s disappearance. This era, known as The Stirring, is marked by whispers of change and subtle questioning of their place in the universe.
For now, the Sarginians live as humble stewards of the Garden of Atonemen unaware of the legacy that lies dormant within them.
Yet for many ancients of the galaxy, scarred by their past, the fear that they may once again face the return of the Imprisoned Godlings—and the consequences of their reawakening seems to ever loom.
But no more! The defense and ascension of our people demands action. It demands the end of this hollow Unity and the rise of a mighty Imperium—a true force of power, resilience, and dominance. Together, we shall forge a future where the galaxy will tremble not in pity but in awe of the Sarginian race!"
— High Empress Kaelistra Vey’ra, Speech of Secession from the Lyrusian Unity
The Origins of the Sarginians and the Lyrusian Empire
Eons ago, the Lyrusians—one of the galaxy’s oldest and most advanced humanoid civilizations—expanded their empire across the stars in pursuit of knowledge, order, and transcendence. Among the many worlds they colonized was Sargina, a resource-rich planet located on the perilous frontier of Lyrusian space.
The settlers of Sargina, known as the Sarginians, were shaped by the planet’s harsh environment and the constant threat of conflict from hostile species in the region. Their survival demanded adaptability, strength, and an unyielding spirit, which forged a culture defined by discipline, resilience, and martial prowess. Over time, these pressures honed the Sarginians into fierce warriors, setting them apart from their more scholarly and philosophical Lyrusian forebearers.
As Sargina’s society grew, so did its divergence from the ideals of the Lyrusian Unity. What began as a resource-rich colony evolved into a thriving military outpost, where conquest and control became central tenets. The Sarginians’ focus on strength and expansion brought them into increasing conflict with their parent empire’s principles of balance and non-interference, sowing the seeds of a future schism.
Sargina’s eventual rise as the heart of the Sarginian Imperium marked the beginning of a new era, one that would challenge the dominance of the Lyrusian Unity and reshape the galaxy forever.
The Schism and the War of the Ancients
As the Lyrusians approached the apex of their evolution and the threshold of full transcendence, their empire fractured under the weight of an ideological divide. The Shapers, a faction advocating for aggressive expansion and the active transformation of the galaxy, clashed with the Preservationists, who upheld the values of non-interference and the natural evolution of civilizations.
Sargina, with its militaristic and ambitious culture, aligned firmly with the Shapers. The Sarginians’ ethos of conquest and dominance fit seamlessly with the Shapers’ vision of galactic order imposed by strength. Bolstered by their frontier experience, abundant resources, and advanced military-industrial complex, the Sarginians quickly became the vanguard of the Shaper faction.
The growing tensions erupted into a devastating galactic civil war, later known as the War of the Ancients. This conflict consumed entire star systems, pitting the might of the Sarginians and their Shaper allies against the Preservationists’ fleets and strongholds. The Sarginians unleashed weapons of unparalleled destruction, harnessing the energy of stars and deploying superweapons capable of draining suns to fuel their campaigns of conquest. Their military ingenuity and ferocity made them one of the most formidable forces in the war.
Though the war ravaged the Lyrusian Empire and left scars across the galaxy, the Sarginians ultimately emerged victorious. With the Preservationists defeated and their ideals scattered, Sargina rose as the heart of the newly established Sarginian Imperium, asserting dominance over the fractured remains of Lyrusian civilization. This triumph cemented the Sarginians as a force to be reckoned with, but it also marked the beginning of their imperial ambition and the growing shadow of hubris that would follow.
The Ascendance and Formation of the Sargina Imperium
In the aftermath of their triumph in the War of the Ancients, the Sarginians seized control of the fractured remains of the Lyrusian Empire, declaring the formation of the Sargina Imperium. This marked the dawn of a new galactic order, one ruled by discipline, strength, and the unyielding will of the Sarginians.
At the zenith of their power, the Sarginians underwent a transformative process they called "Ascendance." By fully unlocking the potential of their meta-genes, they elevated themselves beyond mere mortality in a sort of stage 1.5 transcendence that had begun with the Lyrusians unlocking of the "cosmic fire", becoming beings of near god-like abilities. This transformation enabled them to wield cosmic forces and energy on a universal scale, and enforce their dominion as living gods.
The Sargina Imperium ushered in the “Age of Compliance,” a period defined by absolute order and control. The Imperium implemented the Codex of Dominion, a doctrine that asserted their divine right to rule as the galaxy’s chosen guardians. This doctrine established a rigid hierarchical society, placing Sarginians at the apex of power and creating the Imperium Elite—a hybrid ruling caste composed of Lyrusians who had aligned with their conquerors.
Under their rule, the galaxy experienced peace, but it was the peace of domination. Compliance was enforced through fear, propaganda, and displays of overwhelming might. The Sarginians maintained order with their vast fleets, advanced weaponry, and their newfound abilities as ascended beings. Their reign was as awe-inspiring as it was oppressive, a golden age for the Imperium but a time of subjugation for countless others.
While the Sargina Imperium’s strength was unrivaled, its foundation in fear and control planted the seeds of dissent that would eventually lead to its downfall.
The War of the Endless
The unchecked might of the Sargina Imperium could not go unchallenged indefinitely. The galaxy, weary of their iron-fisted rule and terrified by their god-like powers, began to rise against them. A coalition formed, spearheaded by the El’Mon’uk, a pacifist species long withdrawn from galactic affairs, the Vesusarian Star Empire, and remnants of the Lyrusian rebels. United by a shared fear of the Sarginians’ cosmic power, this alliance launched a defensive campaign known as the War of the Endless.
The conflict was catastrophic. Spanning countless star systems, the war warped the fabric of reality itself as both sides unleashed weapons of unparalleled destruction. The Sarginians wielded their ascendant cosmic abilities, deploying energy-based superweapons capable of obliterating entire fleets or destabilizing star systems. The coalition responded in kind, leveraging the unique abilities of its members to counter the Imperium’s relentless assaults.
The Vesusarians, ethereal beings of pure energy, became pivotal in the conflict. Masters of dimensional manipulation, they opened rifts and disrupted the Sarginians’ control of space-time, creating chaos on the battlefield.
The El’Mon’uk, despite their pacifist nature, utilized a powerful psionic network called the Infinite Mind Network to coordinate the alliance’s forces, counteracting the overwhelming strength of the Sarginians’ attacks with precision and strategy.
Lyrusian Rebels, though weakened, provided intimate knowledge of the Imperium’s weaknesses and spearheaded guerrilla campaigns, destabilizing Sarginian supply lines and morale.
The war devolved into a grinding, attritional struggle. Star systems were scorched, entire civilizations were caught in the crossfire, and dimensions themselves bore scars from the Sarginians’ attempts to warp reality to their advantage. Though the Sarginians initially dominated, the coalition’s persistence and unity began to turn the tide.
Over centuries of unrelenting conflict, the Sarginians were slowly forced into retreat. Their cosmic powers, while immense, could not counter the combined might and ingenuity of the alliance. The War of the Endless left the galaxy shattered, with darkened stars, abandoned systems, and irreparable tears in the fabric of space-time serving as eternal reminders of the conflict’s cost.
The Fall of the Sargina Imperium and the Siege of the Vale Worlds
After centuries of relentless war, the might of the Sargina Imperium began to crumble. Attrition, internal dissent, and the unyielding unity of the galactic alliance steadily wore down the Sarginians’ seemingly invincible power. Recognizing the opportunity to strike a decisive blow, the alliance gathered its full strength for a final, audacious campaign targeting the core of the Imperium—Sargina and its surrounding Vale worlds.
This assault, known as the Siege of the Vale, was one of the most brutal and coordinated offensives in galactic history. The coalition’s forces converged on the Imperium’s heart, bypassing Sarginian defenses through dimensional rifts created by the Vesusarians and leveraging the psionic precision of the El’Mon’uk to overwhelm their strategic command. Despite the Sarginians’ desperate resistance and devastating counterattacks, their once-unassailable fortress worlds fell one by one.
To ensure that the Sarginians could never rise again, the alliance enacted a drastic and unprecedented measure. They created the Alizarin Vale, a vast nebula that now encased the Sarginian core system. This nebula served two critical purposes:
Meta-Gene Suppression: The Vale emitted a unique radiation designed to neutralize the meta-genes of the remaining Sarginians, rendering their cosmic powers inert. This effectively stripped them of their god-like abilities, reducing them to baseline sentience.
Galactic Shroud: The Vale acted as a cloaking mechanism, obscuring Sargina and its remaining worlds from the galaxy. To the outside universe, the Sarginians simply vanished, their homeworld hidden behind an impenetrable veil of mystery.
Imprisoned within the Alizarin Vale, the Sarginians were left to rebuild their society from nothing. Their advanced technology was destroyed, their infrastructure shattered, and their people cut off from the galaxy at large. Stripped of their former glory, they were reduced to a primitive existence, forced to live in the shadow of their past.
The Siege of the Vale marked the definitive end of the Sargina Imperium, an era of dominance and conquest brought low by the collective will of the galaxy. While the galaxy celebrated their victory, the scars of the war and the haunting presence of the Alizarin Vale served as a solemn reminder of the cost of unchecked ambition.
The Anumaki and the Transformation of Sargina
To guarantee that the Sarginians would never again threaten galactic stability, the alliance enlisted the aid of the Anumaki, an ancient and enigmatic species renowned for their mastery of world-building and species manipulation. Possessing the ability to reshape entire planets and civilizations, the Anumaki undertook the monumental task of transforming Sargina, effectively dismantling the remnants of the Sargina Imperium.
The Garden World Transformation
The Anumaki used their unparalleled power to strip Sargina of all remnants of its advanced technology, culture, and war-driven infrastructure. Cities were leveled, starship production facilities were dismantled, and weapons of mass destruction were rendered inert. On a planetary scale, the Anumaki restructured Sargina into a Garden World, teeming with lush ecosystems and diverse biomes. This transformation not only erased the physical evidence of the Sarginians' cosmic history but also reoriented their society toward survival within a simpler, primitive existence.
The Suppression Codes
To ensure that the Sarginians’ latent meta-genes and cosmic powers could not be reawakened, the Anumaki implemented the Suppression Codes. These molecular blueprints were woven into Sargina’s biosphere, embedding neutralizing agents in the planet’s environment. The codes targeted the genetic markers responsible for the Sarginians' god-like abilities, rendering their powers dormant as long as they remained on Sargina.
The Final Reset
The Anumaki’s intervention effectively reset the Sarginians’ society. Without their advanced infrastructure or transcendent powers, they were forced to rebuild from a stone-age existence. Their history became myth, and over millennia, the once-dominant Sarginians evolved into a peaceful, isolated people, unaware of their ancient legacy.
This transformation was not without its moral ambiguities. The Anumaki’s actions ensured galactic safety but also extinguished the Sarginians’ grand civilization, raising questions about the balance between justice and the right to self-determination.
The reshaped Sargina, encased within the Alizarin Vale and stripped of its former glory, became a symbol of both the triumph and cost of the galaxy’s collective will to contain a threat of unparalleled scale.
The Garden of Atonement
In the philosophy of the Anumaki, Sargina’s transformation into the Garden of Atonement represented a chance for redemption—not through struggle, but through peace and isolation. This "prison" was designed to allow the Sarginians to live tranquil lives, free from the war and conflict that had defined their past. Stripped of their advanced technology, cosmic powers, and memories of their imperial grandeur, the Sarginians were left unaware of their ancestors’ deeds.
Within the shroud of the Alizarin Vale, their once-great civilization faded into obscurity. Only vague myths and legends of “ancient gods” who ruled the stars persisted, passed down through oral tradition. Over generations, the Sarginians came to see themselves as a peaceful, isolated people, sheltered from the galaxy and oblivious to the empire they had once built and lost.
The Legacy of the Core Council
In the aftermath of the War of the Endless, the galactic alliance formalized their victory through the establishment of the Core Council. This body, composed of the El’Mon’uk, Vesusarians, and other elder species, sought to prevent another catastrophe on the scale of the Sargina Imperium. Guided by the Concord of the Endless, the Core Council adopted laws that prohibited large-scale interstellar conflict, restricted the development and use of superweapons, and encouraged the natural evolution of civilizations.
The Forgotten Godlings of Sargina
As centuries passed, the story of the Sarginians and their imperium faded into legend. Known in myth as the Imprisoned Godlings, they were remembered as an ancient race who once gripped the galaxy in their iron fist, capable of ending worlds, swallowing suns, and waging wars that shook the very fabric of the Milky Way. Their downfall, shrouded in the mystery of the Alizarin Vale, became a cautionary tale of hubris and unchecked power.
While most galactic civilizations knew little of Sargina’s true history, scattered remnants of their legacy lingered—relics, forgotten worlds, and hidden vaults carrying faint echoes of their immense power. To many, these artifacts and stories served as tantalizing reminders of a time when gods walked among mortals.
The galaxy may have moved on, but the ancient fears and awe surrounding the Sarginians persisted. Their once-great imperium, though long gone, lived on in myths and legends—a stark warning of the heights of power and the depths of downfall.
Modern Sarginian History
The Garden of Atonement: Establishing Sargina’s Isolation
Following the fall of the Sargina Imperium, the Anumaki transformed Sargina into the Garden of Atonement, a world of peace and containment. Encased within the Alizarin Vale, Sargina was isolated from the galaxy. The Sarginians’ meta-gene abilities were suppressed, and their memories of imperial grandeur were erased. Unaware of their warlike heritage or cosmic powers, the Sarginians began anew, living in harmony with their tranquil environment.
This Era of Serenity shaped their identity, fostering values of peace, contentment, and balance. Believing the Vale to be the edge of their universe, they embraced isolation, seeing themselves as the sole stewards of existence—a belief subtly reinforced by the Vale’s obscuration of the stars.
The Rise of Myths and the Lost Gods
As memory faded, the Sarginians created myths to explain relics from their forgotten past. Stories of “Lost Gods” emerged, portraying divine beings who created their world and entrusted them with its care. Fragments of ancient technology became sacred objects, woven into their folklore.
Elders and spiritual leaders discouraged exploration of these relics, framing curiosity as a potential disruption to harmony. This reverence for the unknown preserved Sargina’s tranquility but also deepened the mystery surrounding their origins.
The Age of Spiritual Reflection
Over centuries, the Sarginians developed a deep spiritual connection to their environment. The Wardens of the Vale, spiritual leaders, celebrated simplicity, introspection, and balance with nature. They viewed the Alizarin Vale as a divine barrier, shielding Sargina from a chaotic, forbidden universe beyond.
The Sarginians’ spiritual practices revolved around honoring the cycles of nature and maintaining inner peace. Life centered on small, self-sustaining communities, and the pursuit of harmony became a cultural cornerstone.
The Dawn of Scientific Inquiry
As time passed, a new generation of thinkers emerged, challenging old superstitions and seeking to understand the natural world. This Dawn of Scientific Inquiry marked a turning point, as early scientists began to unravel the principles behind the “gifts of the gods.”
While their work was tolerated by the Wardens, it progressed slowly, hindered by the lack of necessity for technological innovation. The Alizarin Vale further limited their understanding of the cosmos, leaving astrophysics a forbidden frontier.
The Forbidden Theories and Skeptics
With the rise of The Age of Skepticism, some Sarginians began questioning their spiritual narratives. Forbidden theories emerged, suggesting the Vale was an artificial construct and that Sargina was not alone in the universe.
Among these skeptics was Skarla Nula aka Scarlet Nebula, a scientist and theorist who proposed that Sargina’s isolation was not natural. Her controversial ideas sparked quiet dissent among a small but growing group of intellectuals known as the Quiet Dissenters, who secretly studied relics and shared theories challenging traditional beliefs.
The Current State of Sargina
Today, Sargina remains a peaceful, isolated world where the Wardens of the Vale maintain spiritual leadership. The Quiet Dissenters continue their secret inquiries, emboldened by rumors of Skarla’s disappearance. This era, known as The Stirring, is marked by whispers of change and subtle questioning of their place in the universe.
For now, the Sarginians live as humble stewards of the Garden of Atonemen unaware of the legacy that lies dormant within them.
Yet for many ancients of the galaxy, scarred by their past, the fear that they may once again face the return of the Imprisoned Godlings—and the consequences of their reawakening seems to ever loom.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Examples of Sarginian feminine names include:
Orina
Scarla
Vaelira
Krysalin
Thalessa
Zeyvara
Eryndis
Orina
Scarla
Vaelira
Krysalin
Thalessa
Zeyvara
Eryndis
Masculine names
Examples of Sarginian male names include:
Kaelix
Dravik
Tyranos
Voryn
Zalrik
Malrik
Rhenvar
Kaelix
Dravik
Tyranos
Voryn
Zalrik
Malrik
Rhenvar
Unisex names
Examples of Sarginian unisex names include:
Calyndra
Thyrax
Veylan
Kyran
Xenara
Dravon
Zorath
Thyrax
Veylan
Kyran
Xenara
Dravon
Zorath
Family names
Sarginians share a naming tradition rooted in their Lyrusian origins, but their evolution as a predominantly military society has shaped their names to reflect authority, power, and command. Sarginian family names often carry a sense of gravitas, invoking notions of strength, leadership, and martial prowess.
Examples of Sarginian family names include:
Valtoren
Kaelrion
Thalvyr
Dravenok
Xenorith
Examples of Sarginian family names include:
Valtoren
Kaelrion
Thalvyr
Dravenok
Xenorith
Other names
In Sarginian culture, individuals often earn titles or epithets based on their achievements, lineage, or roles within society. These titles are used alongside their given names to denote rank, honor, or reputation.
A very small sample of these other names include:
“The Unyielding” (a title granted to warriors known for exceptional resilience in battle)
“Starborn” (an epithet for those believed to have a cosmic destiny)
“Imperium’s Shield” (reserved for defenders of the Sarginian core world)
“Flamebearer” (given to those who exhibit unmatched leadership or passion)
“Imperium’s Hammer” (bestowed upon individuals known for their decisive and overwhelming offensive strength)
“Plasma Forged” (a title for those who have proven their mettle through intense trials or near-impossible challenges)
“The Relentless” (given to individuals whose determination and endurance have become legendary)
A very small sample of these other names include:
“The Unyielding” (a title granted to warriors known for exceptional resilience in battle)
“Starborn” (an epithet for those believed to have a cosmic destiny)
“Imperium’s Shield” (reserved for defenders of the Sarginian core world)
“Flamebearer” (given to those who exhibit unmatched leadership or passion)
“Imperium’s Hammer” (bestowed upon individuals known for their decisive and overwhelming offensive strength)
“Plasma Forged” (a title for those who have proven their mettle through intense trials or near-impossible challenges)
“The Relentless” (given to individuals whose determination and endurance have become legendary)
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Sarginian language is rooted in the Lyrusian common tongue but evolved to suit the needs of their militaristic society. It incorporates extensive military jargon and shorthand expressions, allowing for the quick communication of complex ideas. This efficiency reflects the Sarginians’ focus on practicality and their disdain for wasting time on what they considered trivial matters.
Over time, regional dialects developed within the Imperium, but all maintained the core principle of brevity and clarity, ensuring communication remained swift and effective across their domains.
Over time, regional dialects developed within the Imperium, but all maintained the core principle of brevity and clarity, ensuring communication remained swift and effective across their domains.
Culture and cultural heritage
Sarginians are defined by a warlike and imperious culture, shaped by their origins as a militaristic colony and solidified under the rule of the Imperium. Their heritage emphasizes discipline, strength, and loyalty to the state, with a deep respect for martial traditions and hierarchy. The Imperium's rise brought a sense of grandeur and pride, blending their militaristic roots with imperial ambition.
This fusion of warlike pragmatism and imperial splendor defines Sarginian cultural identity, celebrating conquest, resilience, and the unyielding power of their people.
This fusion of warlike pragmatism and imperial splendor defines Sarginian cultural identity, celebrating conquest, resilience, and the unyielding power of their people.
Shared customary codes and values
Unlike the diverse cultural ideals of their Lyrusian ancestors, the Sarginians were unified by the shared customs and beliefs of the founding group that established their colony. These values, forged in the crucible of their harsh border defense world, emphasized resilience, discipline, and the willingness to sacrifice for the greater good.
Survival in their unforgiving environment shaped a culture that prizes strength, loyalty, and unity above all else. Hardship and constant threats reinforced the importance of shared responsibility and collective effort, ensuring that every individual contributed to the protection and growth of their society.
Survival in their unforgiving environment shaped a culture that prizes strength, loyalty, and unity above all else. Hardship and constant threats reinforced the importance of shared responsibility and collective effort, ensuring that every individual contributed to the protection and growth of their society.
Average technological level
Imperial Era
During the height of the Sarginian Imperium, their technological advancements rivaled those of their Lyrusian ancestors. They achieved star-spanning capabilities, boasting immense fleets of starships equipped with faster-than-light travel and devastating weaponry. Their military-industrial complex was among the most advanced in the galaxy, capable of producing superweapons, planetary defenses, and efficient logistics networks. However, unlike the Lyrusians, they never achieved Stage Two Transcendence, remaining tied to their physical existence and material ambitions.
Post-Fall Era
After the collapse of the Imperium, loyalist Sarginians were imprisoned on their reshaped homeworld, Sargina, by the alliance of galactic powers. Stripped of their advanced technology, they were reduced to a stone-age level of development and forced to rebuild from nothing. This enforced regression erased much of their former knowledge and shattered their connection to their once-grand empire.
Modern Sarginians Over millennia, modern Sarginians have clawed their way back to a moderately advanced technological stage. Hover vehicles, rudimentary robotics, and mid-level industrial technology are now common, but they remain far from reclaiming faster-than-light travel or the galactic-level infrastructure of their ancient empire. Their current technology reflects resilience and adaptability, but the loss of their imperial legacy, grand history and power would be keenly evident to anyone who knew the truth.
During the height of the Sarginian Imperium, their technological advancements rivaled those of their Lyrusian ancestors. They achieved star-spanning capabilities, boasting immense fleets of starships equipped with faster-than-light travel and devastating weaponry. Their military-industrial complex was among the most advanced in the galaxy, capable of producing superweapons, planetary defenses, and efficient logistics networks. However, unlike the Lyrusians, they never achieved Stage Two Transcendence, remaining tied to their physical existence and material ambitions.
Post-Fall Era
After the collapse of the Imperium, loyalist Sarginians were imprisoned on their reshaped homeworld, Sargina, by the alliance of galactic powers. Stripped of their advanced technology, they were reduced to a stone-age level of development and forced to rebuild from nothing. This enforced regression erased much of their former knowledge and shattered their connection to their once-grand empire.
Modern Sarginians Over millennia, modern Sarginians have clawed their way back to a moderately advanced technological stage. Hover vehicles, rudimentary robotics, and mid-level industrial technology are now common, but they remain far from reclaiming faster-than-light travel or the galactic-level infrastructure of their ancient empire. Their current technology reflects resilience and adaptability, but the loss of their imperial legacy, grand history and power would be keenly evident to anyone who knew the truth.
Common Etiquette rules
Sarginians’ etiquette is deeply rooted in their military traditions, with a strong emphasis on uniformity, discipline, and ceremonial practices. Even casual interactions often mirror the structure and formality of military protocol. With the rise of the Imperium, these practices became increasingly grand and expressive, evolving into displays of prestige and power.
Parades and ceremonies are central to Sarginians’ public life, where individuals showcase their rank and achievements through ornate dress uniforms, functional weapons, and intricately designed armor. These displays serve as both personal expressions of status and collective demonstrations of the Imperium’s might and unity. Attention to detail in attire and decorum is paramount, reflecting a culture that values precision and honor.
Parades and ceremonies are central to Sarginians’ public life, where individuals showcase their rank and achievements through ornate dress uniforms, functional weapons, and intricately designed armor. These displays serve as both personal expressions of status and collective demonstrations of the Imperium’s might and unity. Attention to detail in attire and decorum is paramount, reflecting a culture that values precision and honor.
Common Dress code
Sarginians prioritize cleanliness, precision, and proper presentation in their attire, reflecting their militaristic roots. Even the elaborate and grand attire of the later Imperial nobility maintained a disciplined, military-inspired precision. Functionality and order were integral to Sarginian dress, whether in the form of practical battle armor, ceremonial uniforms, or the ornate regalia of the Imperium’s elite.
Art & Architecture
Sarginians developed a distinct style of architecture rooted in practicality and defense, diverging from the more traditional and ornamental Lyrusian designs. Their structures are characterized by imposing fortifications, minimalistic lines, and an emphasis on durability and functionality. Even the Imperial Palace of the Sargina Imperium, while grand in its artistic flourishes, was an unassailable fortress designed to withstand sieges and assaults.
Artistic expression among the Sarginians often reflected their martial culture, with sculptures, murals, and designs depicting themes of strength, conquest, and unity. Weapons, armor, and military banners became prominent forms of artistic display, blending beauty with purpose. This pragmatic yet bold approach encapsulated the Sarginians' dual focus on resilience and grandeur.
Artistic expression among the Sarginians often reflected their martial culture, with sculptures, murals, and designs depicting themes of strength, conquest, and unity. Weapons, armor, and military banners became prominent forms of artistic display, blending beauty with purpose. This pragmatic yet bold approach encapsulated the Sarginians' dual focus on resilience and grandeur.
Foods & Cuisine
Sarginians have a surprisingly diverse and indulgent culinary tradition, which contrasts sharply with the sparse and practical rations consumed on the front lines. Born from the monotony of nutrient paste and field rations, Sarginians take great pleasure in exploring a wide variety of flavors, textures, and culinary techniques when off duty or away from battle.
Their cuisine includes richly spiced meats, vibrant vegetable dishes, and elaborate pastries, showcasing influences from their Lyrusian ancestry while embracing the diversity of ingredients found on their homeworld and colonies. Beverages are equally celebrated, with ales, wines, and spirits often crafted with complex flavor profiles to complement their meals.
This passion for food and drink reflects their appreciation for life’s pleasures when not bound by the harsh demands of war, creating a vibrant culinary culture that is both surprising and deeply satisfying.
Their cuisine includes richly spiced meats, vibrant vegetable dishes, and elaborate pastries, showcasing influences from their Lyrusian ancestry while embracing the diversity of ingredients found on their homeworld and colonies. Beverages are equally celebrated, with ales, wines, and spirits often crafted with complex flavor profiles to complement their meals.
This passion for food and drink reflects their appreciation for life’s pleasures when not bound by the harsh demands of war, creating a vibrant culinary culture that is both surprising and deeply satisfying.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Sarginian customs revolve around their militaristic and imperial heritage. Key traditions include grand military parades, ceremonies honoring fallen warriors, and public oaths of loyalty to the Imperium. These events are both solemn and celebratory, showcasing the strength and unity of their people.
Celebrations of conquest and victory are also integral, marked by feasts, displays of martial skill, and the presentation of trophies from battles. Even in daily life, customs such as salutes, precise greetings, and acts of discipline reflect their commitment to order and respect for their martial traditions.
Celebrations of conquest and victory are also integral, marked by feasts, displays of martial skill, and the presentation of trophies from battles. Even in daily life, customs such as salutes, precise greetings, and acts of discipline reflect their commitment to order and respect for their martial traditions.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
The Rite of the Fire Cosmic became the defining birth ritual of the Sarginians during the post-First Transcendence phase. This ceremonial rite coincided with prenatal modifications performed to imbue Sarginian offspring with the "Cosmic Fire"—a genetic enhancement designed to unlock latent meta-abilities and elevate their physical and mental potential.
Even after the passing of the "Cosmic Fire" became a natural part of the Sarginian genome, eliminating the need for prenatal modifications, the ritual continued in practice on Sarginia. The ceremony holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the enduring connection to their transcendence and the unity of their people.
Upon the child’s birth, they are ceremonially presented before a flame representing the Cosmic Fire, where blessings are offered for their strength, resilience, and loyalty to the Imperium. The ritual reinforces the belief that every Sarginian is born with a divine purpose tied to the strength and glory of their people.
Even after the passing of the "Cosmic Fire" became a natural part of the Sarginian genome, eliminating the need for prenatal modifications, the ritual continued in practice on Sarginia. The ceremony holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the enduring connection to their transcendence and the unity of their people.
Upon the child’s birth, they are ceremonially presented before a flame representing the Cosmic Fire, where blessings are offered for their strength, resilience, and loyalty to the Imperium. The ritual reinforces the belief that every Sarginian is born with a divine purpose tied to the strength and glory of their people.
Coming of Age Rites
For Sarginians, coming of age is marked by rites that test their physical and mental fortitude, reflecting their culture’s martial heritage. Every Sarginian is considered a soldier of the Imperium to some extent, and these rites serve as both a personal milestone and a demonstration of loyalty and readiness to serve.
Common rites include:
Dangerous Hunts: Participants are tasked with tracking and subduing fearsome creatures native to their homeworld or rarely other planets, often in unforgiving environments.
Acts of Combat Prowess: Young Sarginians may engage in controlled duels or tactical exercises designed to test their strength, strategy, and endurance under pressure.
Physical and Mental Challenges: Some rites involve grueling obstacle courses or mental trials, such as solving complex puzzles while under physical strain, to demonstrate resilience and clarity under stress.
Successful completion of these rites not only signifies the transition to adulthood but also earns the individual recognition within their community as a capable contributor to the Imperium’s strength. These traditions reinforce the Sarginians’ core values of discipline, courage, and unwavering dedication.
Common rites include:
Dangerous Hunts: Participants are tasked with tracking and subduing fearsome creatures native to their homeworld or rarely other planets, often in unforgiving environments.
Acts of Combat Prowess: Young Sarginians may engage in controlled duels or tactical exercises designed to test their strength, strategy, and endurance under pressure.
Physical and Mental Challenges: Some rites involve grueling obstacle courses or mental trials, such as solving complex puzzles while under physical strain, to demonstrate resilience and clarity under stress.
Successful completion of these rites not only signifies the transition to adulthood but also earns the individual recognition within their community as a capable contributor to the Imperium’s strength. These traditions reinforce the Sarginians’ core values of discipline, courage, and unwavering dedication.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Sarginians generally followed traditional Lyrusian funerary practices, focusing on respect for the deceased and their contribution to society. However, war heroes, individuals who died in battle, or those of great accomplishment were honored with far more elaborate and grandiose ceremonies.
When circumstances allowed, these legendary figures were granted extensive funerals, reflecting their status and contributions to the Imperium. Such gestures could include:
Mountain Monuments: Entire mountains on barren worlds or moons were carved into their likeness, serving as eternal tributes to their legacy.
Tomb Moons: Dedicated moons or planets became vast necropolises, entombing the honored dead alongside other celebrated figures.
Grand Processions: These funerals often involved public displays of reverence, with ceremonial parades, grand speeches, and demonstrations of martial discipline, underscoring their lasting impact on the Imperium.
These traditions reinforced the cultural emphasis on sacrifice and achievement, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness in service to the Imperium.
When circumstances allowed, these legendary figures were granted extensive funerals, reflecting their status and contributions to the Imperium. Such gestures could include:
Mountain Monuments: Entire mountains on barren worlds or moons were carved into their likeness, serving as eternal tributes to their legacy.
Tomb Moons: Dedicated moons or planets became vast necropolises, entombing the honored dead alongside other celebrated figures.
Grand Processions: These funerals often involved public displays of reverence, with ceremonial parades, grand speeches, and demonstrations of martial discipline, underscoring their lasting impact on the Imperium.
These traditions reinforced the cultural emphasis on sacrifice and achievement, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness in service to the Imperium.
Common Taboos
In Sarginian culture, cowardice and treachery are the most despised and unforgivable actions. Cowardice, seen as a failure to uphold one’s duty to the Imperium, dishonors both the individual and their family. Treachery, whether through betrayal of comrades, disloyalty to the Imperium, or undermining its goals, is regarded as the ultimate affront to their values of loyalty and strength.
These taboos are deeply ingrained, and violators are often ostracized or severely punished, serving as a reminder of the Sarginians’ unwavering commitment to unity and duty.
These taboos are deeply ingrained, and violators are often ostracized or severely punished, serving as a reminder of the Sarginians’ unwavering commitment to unity and duty.
Common Myths and Legends
Much like their Lyrusian ancestors, much of the Sarginians’ myths and legends have been lost to time. However, evidence suggests that they once revered several historical figures as divine examples of mythical cycles. These figures often embodied ideals of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice, serving as archetypes for Sarginians to aspire to.
Prominent among these figures are:
The First Empress: Regarded as a near-mythical figure, her rise to power and the establishment of the Imperium are often told in grand, almost divine terms.
The Great Knights: Legendary warriors whose deeds in battle became the foundation of Sarginian ideals of martial prowess and honor.
Generals and War Heroes: Stories of their victories, sacrifices, and strategies are preserved as cultural touchstones, often serving as lessons in leadership and resilience.
While these legends have faded from active cultural practice, their influence persists in the fragmented myths and religion of modern Sarginia though time and loss of information has fractured their true names and history extensively.
Prominent among these figures are:
The First Empress: Regarded as a near-mythical figure, her rise to power and the establishment of the Imperium are often told in grand, almost divine terms.
The Great Knights: Legendary warriors whose deeds in battle became the foundation of Sarginian ideals of martial prowess and honor.
Generals and War Heroes: Stories of their victories, sacrifices, and strategies are preserved as cultural touchstones, often serving as lessons in leadership and resilience.
While these legends have faded from active cultural practice, their influence persists in the fragmented myths and religion of modern Sarginia though time and loss of information has fractured their true names and history extensively.
Historical figures
High Empress Kaelistra Vey’ra
The first High Empress of the Sarginian Imperium, Kaelistra Vey’ra, is a pivotal figure in Sarginians’ history. She led the secession from the Lyrusian Unity and founded the Imperium, uniting the Sarginians under a banner of strength and independence. Her fiery speeches and decisive leadership inspired loyalty and set the tone for the Imperium’s martial and imperialistic culture. General Thalvyr Krennor
A legendary military strategist, General Krennor was instrumental in securing early victories for the Imperium during its formative years and its wars against the Kell. His campaigns not only expanded Sarginian territories but also cemented their reputation as a fearsome martial power.
Knight-Lord Dravenok Xenthis
One of the Great Knights of Sargina, Dravenok Xenthis became a symbol of loyalty and personal sacrifice. Known for defending a colony world against overwhelming odds, his actions have been immortalized in surviving myths as an example of unwavering dedication to the Imperium.
Vaelira Tharion
A revered leader and stateswoman, Vaelira is remembered for her role in stabilizing the early Imperium, ensuring that its foundations were as strong politically as they were militarily. Her diplomatic efforts created alliances that lasted generations.
Mythical Legacy
While these figures played significant roles in Sarginians’ early history, most of their deeds have been lost to time. In the fragmented myths of modern Sarginians, these historical figures are often half-remembered and spoken of as gods, demigods, or divine servants. Their stories now serve as a blend of inspiration and mystery, reflecting the grandeur and loss of the Sarginians’ ancient past.
The first High Empress of the Sarginian Imperium, Kaelistra Vey’ra, is a pivotal figure in Sarginians’ history. She led the secession from the Lyrusian Unity and founded the Imperium, uniting the Sarginians under a banner of strength and independence. Her fiery speeches and decisive leadership inspired loyalty and set the tone for the Imperium’s martial and imperialistic culture. General Thalvyr Krennor
A legendary military strategist, General Krennor was instrumental in securing early victories for the Imperium during its formative years and its wars against the Kell. His campaigns not only expanded Sarginian territories but also cemented their reputation as a fearsome martial power.
Knight-Lord Dravenok Xenthis
One of the Great Knights of Sargina, Dravenok Xenthis became a symbol of loyalty and personal sacrifice. Known for defending a colony world against overwhelming odds, his actions have been immortalized in surviving myths as an example of unwavering dedication to the Imperium.
Vaelira Tharion
A revered leader and stateswoman, Vaelira is remembered for her role in stabilizing the early Imperium, ensuring that its foundations were as strong politically as they were militarily. Her diplomatic efforts created alliances that lasted generations.
Mythical Legacy
While these figures played significant roles in Sarginians’ early history, most of their deeds have been lost to time. In the fragmented myths of modern Sarginians, these historical figures are often half-remembered and spoken of as gods, demigods, or divine servants. Their stories now serve as a blend of inspiration and mystery, reflecting the grandeur and loss of the Sarginians’ ancient past.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Sarginians place a strong emphasis on physical fitness and strength, viewing these traits as the pinnacle of beauty and perfection. A well-toned, muscular physique is highly valued, as it reflects their culture’s martial heritage and ideals of resilience and capability.
Beyond physicality, Sarginians admire individuals who exude confidence, discipline, and determination—qualities that align with their belief in strength of character as a reflection of inner beauty.
Beyond physicality, Sarginians admire individuals who exude confidence, discipline, and determination—qualities that align with their belief in strength of character as a reflection of inner beauty.
Gender Ideals
Following in the footsteps of their Lyrusian forebearers, Sarginians place little importance on gender in their culture or ideology. Strength, discipline, and leadership are valued above all, and these qualities are seen as independent of gender. Both men and women are equally expected to contribute to their society’s martial and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the Sarginians’ commitment to meritocracy and shared responsibility.
Courtship Ideals
Sarginians view courtship as a fleeting yet deeply meaningful connection, shaped by the ever-present threat of war and the risks of loss. Their customs emphasize short, passionate unions, driven by the belief that death may come at any moment. For Sarginians, life and love must be embraced without hesitation, making courtship a vivid and intense expression of their commitment to living fully in the face of uncertainty.
Relationship Ideals
For Sarginians, love and loyalty are deeply intertwined, forming the foundation of any union. Trust is held in the highest regard, and even in relationships where love may not flourish, loyalty and mutual respect are considered non-negotiable. Sarginians believe that a strong partnership, rooted in trust and dedication, is essential for enduring the hardships of their often tumultuous lives.
Major organizations
The Imperial Family
The Imperial Family was the central governing body of the Sarginian Imperium, led by the High Empress or Emperor. Their rule was absolute, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Imperium. Members of the family were often seen as divine figures, embodying the ideals of the Sarginians and serving as both political and spiritual leaders. Even after the fall of the Imperium, tales of the Imperial Family linger in modern Sarginians’ fragmented myths, casting them as legendary rulers and demigods.
The Knights of the Crimson Star
The Knights of the Crimson Star were an elite order of warriors dedicated to protecting the Imperium and upholding its ideals of loyalty, strength, and honor. Known for their unparalleled combat prowess and advanced weaponry, the Knights were both symbols of martial perfection and enforcers of the Imperium’s will. Each Knight swore an oath of unwavering service, often becoming legendary figures in their own right. Modern Sarginians recall the Knights as mythical defenders, their crimson star banners a symbol of hope and fear.
The Shapers of Destiny
The Shapers of Destiny were a secretive and influential faction within the Sarginian Imperium. Focused on shaping the future of the galaxy through strategic manipulation and long-term planning, the Shapers wielded immense power behind the scenes. They were responsible for guiding the Imperium’s expansion and ensuring its dominance through diplomacy, espionage, and subtle control. Often seen as both architects of the Imperium’s success and harbingers of its hubris, their existence remains shrouded in mystery, with their methods and motives debated by historians and mythmakers alike.
The Imperial Family was the central governing body of the Sarginian Imperium, led by the High Empress or Emperor. Their rule was absolute, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Imperium. Members of the family were often seen as divine figures, embodying the ideals of the Sarginians and serving as both political and spiritual leaders. Even after the fall of the Imperium, tales of the Imperial Family linger in modern Sarginians’ fragmented myths, casting them as legendary rulers and demigods.
The Knights of the Crimson Star
The Knights of the Crimson Star were an elite order of warriors dedicated to protecting the Imperium and upholding its ideals of loyalty, strength, and honor. Known for their unparalleled combat prowess and advanced weaponry, the Knights were both symbols of martial perfection and enforcers of the Imperium’s will. Each Knight swore an oath of unwavering service, often becoming legendary figures in their own right. Modern Sarginians recall the Knights as mythical defenders, their crimson star banners a symbol of hope and fear.
The Shapers of Destiny
The Shapers of Destiny were a secretive and influential faction within the Sarginian Imperium. Focused on shaping the future of the galaxy through strategic manipulation and long-term planning, the Shapers wielded immense power behind the scenes. They were responsible for guiding the Imperium’s expansion and ensuring its dominance through diplomacy, espionage, and subtle control. Often seen as both architects of the Imperium’s success and harbingers of its hubris, their existence remains shrouded in mystery, with their methods and motives debated by historians and mythmakers alike.
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