Briiol

Diet: The Briiol have evolved into a wholely symbiotic relationship with the Wyrms, and now extract nutrients directly from the surface of their travel pods, rooting themselves in it's flesh to do so.

History: Not much is known about their racial history, save that they made contact with the Wyrm species- and survived, entering into their current relationship.

Physiology: The form of the Briiol resembles that of a cross between an Olde Earth tree and Sea Anemone, with it's fleshy, blood red limbs ending in either cumbersome, two digit grasping-appendages, or in sensory organs.Plus, they can 'uproot', and awkwardly lumber about for short distances on their lower tentacles.It was due to their bodies' lack of mobility and minimal capacity of manipulating objects, that the Briiol's evolution as a species resulted directly from the control of their implanted youngs' hosts.They implant their young via needles that retract from their eye-pods' pupils.

Culture: Unknown.It is known to be very individualistic, paranoid, and obsessed with personal gain. And, as they are a telepathic race, their language and culture are in thought forms, and not sounds or words. One of the most commonly known traditions among Briiol is that of their giving Scrymdols(see Metaphysics) as gestures of respect and/or alliance -most commonly to humons. (conversely,receiving a broken Scrymdol signifies a declaration of hostility...)

Reproduction: Nothing is known as to their mating habits.As they are a parasitic race, though, the Briiol inject their young into host bodies once the egg has been fertilized by the thus-far unknown method. The Gestation period being about 5 years. At which point they are surgically removed to preserve the host's life, instead of the young ripping out as they had in the past. In the modern day they take good care of the hosts incubating their young. The incubating young stimulate the pleasure center of the host. This can be very addictive in some races, causing the host desire to be a host again after the young are removed. Note that the Briiol mother has psionic control over the young, and can communicate psionicly with (and control as well) the host. Due to their history of enslavement prior to their "new enlightenment", there are various races with whom the Briiol are on bad terms.

Technology: The Briiol have never been comfortable with "cold, hard technology", prefering to use living organisms.when seen outside their own territory, it will most often be the implanted young (it is the law in most star nations that Briiol implanted young must wear a signifier on their host to indicate their state.)who will travel in starships of other species, with the elders, for those few occasions where they leave their star nation do so from the protection of a tamed Conqueror Wyrm during its mobile phase every 2 to 3 years, doing this from within the safety of their Palatial Seeds (or "Travel Pods", which travel harmlessly through the Wyrm's circulatory system.)These seeds are fabricated from the "corpuscles" of the Wyrm itself, and are remade to contain elaborate networks of chambers which the Briiol adapt for sumptuous living quarters.(as the seed is biological, the Briiol elders can actually root themselves for the duration of their stay, gaining sustenance from the seed"s own nutrients.)

Psychology: Very individualistic and private, the Briiol keep their distance from those of their own kind save for official gatherings or in instances of a trade agreement of information or resources.They do not possess any emotions corresponding to love or kindness in regards to another being. However, due to their dealings with humonity, they have a keen understanding of friendship, and can mimic it to enhance their alliances with non-Briiol.Their closest approximation to such emotions is their purely instinctual 'love' for their young -which fades completely once the young are extracted from their host and enter into adulthood.When dealing with non-Briiol they are a bit more sociable, albeit doing so mostly psionically through their implanted young within hosts.The sole exception to this distance is for Humons, who whenever possible the Briiol try to meet with personally.(see Metaphysics)

Communication:The Briiol are a telepathic species, and have no language, per se, being restricted to the direct transferral of images, concepts, etc.

Trade: The primary commodity of the Union is drugs, manufactured within the bodies of the Wyrms. As well, using the mysterious biomorphic fluid Mojo which is extracted from one of the innermost glands of the Wyrm, they are able to create R.U.R.s (Recreation/Utility Replicants) and other living technologies.(these are sold exclusivel through the Web which has special permission to sell these products -which would be otherwise illegal within the Empire.

Metaphysics: Though not thoroughly understood, the Briiol worship a race of "demons" -beings which their faith states are to be revered as the great testers.It is said that they gave the Briiol their existence and therefore must be showed reverence.But conversely, it is the ultimate goal of the Briiol to overcome the demons, for in the end they will try to destroy the Briiol race.This is made especially interesting by the fact that the ivory figurines which decorate the worship chambers of the Briiol are distinctly humonoid in appearance(!).(These figurines are made from a light blue tinted ivory, and are called "Scrymdols".) Thus it is that Briiol, in their dealings with humonity, tend to be excruciatingly polite and generous, going out of their way to gain the friendship of humons. Unfortunately, humons must ultimately be on their guard around Briiol, who will in the end try to establish a position of power over their "dieties".Until that time comes however, a Briiol is a humons best friend and a VERY profitable resource.

Briiol Names: 1st is an adjective detailing their contribution to the Union.Secondly is the commemorative title 'United'.And lastly, all have the last name 'WyrmTraveller',to reaffirm their relationship to The Conqueror Wyrms. Samples include; Patience-United WyrmTraveller, Humility-United WyrmTraveller, etc.