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====Reproduction and Seasons==== | ====Reproduction and Seasons==== | ||
An Al-Leyan goes through their season, mating drive, roughly every 4-5 years, each generally lasting 4-8 days. It draws parallels to the Vulcan Pon-Farr, but the mating itself isn't as intense. They reach maturity around 22 or 23 years of age, though some may not experience their first season until later in life due to their long lifespan. As with most species, Al-Leyans emit pheromones when they are at their most fertile. These pheromones are specifically attuned to Al-Leyan physiology and thus only effect Al-Leyans. These pheromones are stronger than those of the average humanoid species (with the noted exception of Vulcans) and are at their most powerful when an Al-Leyan is in season due to the increased need for a mate during this time. | |||
Al- | Individuals may come into season and have extra or early seasons if another Al-Leyan who is in season shows a lot of interest in mating with the individual. They may have one or several mates in one season and may have different mates from season to season and may not even keep in touch with a mate after the season ends unless conception occurs. As they mature they learn the value of companionship and they do sometimes form long term relationships and mate with the same individual(s) every time but it is very fluid and flexible. The companionship can last anywhere between a few years to the rest of their natural lives. | ||
Signs and symptoms of an Al-Leyans undergoing their season include: irritability, mood swings, inability to concentrate, headaches, fatigue, and fever, among others that could vary by individual. The ultimate result if the Al-Leyan in season doesn’t mate is death. | |||
Once the season is over the individuals who have mated may simply drift away from each other, they came together to mate and once it is done they do not need each other any more. As they grow older and more mature they will begin to appreciate the companionship aspect of relationships more, but certainly the younger ones would just go with the calling of nature. | Once the season is over the individuals who have mated may simply drift away from each other, they came together to mate and once it is done they do not need each other any more. As they grow older and more mature they will begin to appreciate the companionship aspect of relationships more, but certainly the younger ones would just go with the calling of nature. | ||
=====Special Notes:===== | |||
*Al-Leyans don't usually pursue romantic relationships unless they are going through their season.Al-Leyans in season are naturally drawn to other individuals in season unless they have developed a particularly close relationship with another individual, or there are no suitable mates around. An Al-Leyan may have one or several mates in one season and may have different mates from season to season. | |||
*Given how uncommon Al-Leyan hybrids are, the extent of symptoms and the ultimate result of not mating are unknown. | |||
====Same-Sex and Extra-Racial Relations==== | |||
Being a conservative and practical race, they do not value same sex pairings. They consider the purpose of the seasons and mating to be producing offspring. For similar reasons, contraception is prohibited. Al-Leyan females are brought up to believe that carrying children is natural and good and that it is something to enjoy and look forward to. With babies being taken from parents at birth, it could be said that having children has a minimal impact on the Al-Leyan mother’s life and branch progression. Those particularly interested in child-rearing can expect to have long and fulfilling, as well as highly paid, careers as Haemachuo carers. | |||
They also do not mate outside of their species due to their strict culture and not wanting the outside influence of other races coming in. Formation of a long-term relationship with another outside pf your species inevitably results in cultural exchange that could result in Al-Leyans questioning their beliefs. They would not want external cultures influencing what they have already established and are comfortable with. Al-Leyans accept that they have their culture and other humanoids have theirs - they don’t mix. It is this attitude that allows enough respect for other ways of living that allows the Al-Leyans to get along with other cultures without starting wars over differences in beliefs. | |||
For these reasons, they can not accept outsiders into their culture fully. They cannot expect an older child or adult to fully accept their teachings and way of living as their own people are brought up to do. They might accept a baby and bring it up as their own but it would depend upon the circumstances. As such there are very few if-any Al-Leyan half breeds. Such a person would be treated with respect only if they were raised locally and fully compliant with the Fallen Branch. | |||
Following the Fallen Branch is a crucial part of Al-Leyan life and means both following the laws and adhering to strict policies on behavior regarding what you can and can’t do. An outsider would have no branch so it would be impossible to place them within Al-Leyan society. Assignment to a branch is done after nearly a decade of research and close study. An outsider entering (if such a thing were to be allowed) would have to give up their entire cultural identity and change their behavioral and thought patterns. This is also not necessarily a feasible possibility as not all races have the lifespan to make this transition. Young minds can be molded and can adapt. Older minds are set in their ways and may not be able to make the necessary changes. These circumstances have led to the Al-Leyan government prohibiting this entirely. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||