Naru

Home world

The home of Naru is planet Narnos. Narnos could be described as an ocean world with many large and uncountable small and medium sized islands. Despite being an ocean world, Narnos has about 27% of its surface as land. Narnos has no moon, but is protected by an asteroid belt "right" behind the planet. The planet is orbiting a yellow dwarf star.

From beautiful frozen fjords of the north to southern tropical islands, Narnos had potential to be a paradise like planet.

Appearance

Naru are, as many others, very close to humans. They have similar organs, be it in slightly different positions and breathe identical air composition. Every Nar is basically almost an amphibian. Naru have double lids for better underwater sight and smooth, somewhat waterproof skin. Their skin has grey blue tint and far reaching patterns. Their noses are also a bit curved to better hold water out.

Narian fashion is very ocean/wave based when it comes to ornamets and cut. Their architecture and technology is also somewhat fluidy. Other than that, it is close to 20th century earth.

History

Whole history of Narnos could be described by two words; trade and peace. Of course there were a few warlords here and there, but overall, everything went always back. Island states trading between eachother. Some as republics others as oligarchies, but war was never profitable. Once one of the island states gained too much influence, a league was created to rectify the situation.

Only when Barbarians emerged from the ground a need for permanent league appeared. Island states were forced to form a Federation of Narnos and race for survival began. Despite rapid advancements in technology, Barbarians were winning. Island after island, the states of the federation fell. Out of desperation, Naru created several outposts in asteroid belt before resorting to final strike. At brink of utter defeat, Federation of Narnos unleashed a nuclear armageddon.

People of Narnos survived only in outposts at asteroid belt and in bunkers under ground. However, neither were capable to support survivors for long. 

And that is where Arnorians enter the scene. 

Recent History

A sudden death of many lifeforms was catched by a witch through sub-dimension. Arnorians dispatched Númerrámar to investigate this "anomaly" as sub-dimensional jump seemed dangerous.

Upon arrival, Arnorians gained all the information they needed from the outposts. The lifelong enemy is once again in sights. They immediately refited the outposts to support the populations a bit longer and later launched the grand reconquest.

Arnorians zealously assembled Acharn Company with whole three legions supplemented by cohorts from many others and sent it to liberate the planet and crush the Barbarians. The first landing was spearheaded by Legio Aralâi followed by Annanto and Valto. While Aralâi cleaved the way, Annanto secured the allied bunkers and Valto cleaned the mess.

It is true that Barbarians lost a lot to nuclear fire, but as always, they were dug deep. When Aralâi and Annanto left, Valto remained only whole legion in the company left to enjoy irradiated wasteland. In perpetual repetition, reduced Acharn Company found and destroyed underground hives for two whole years. All the while keeping the surface clear of any bold counterattacks. 

While it took lot of lives, Narnos Barbarians ended up exterminated to but a few stragglers. Legio Valto was finaly free to leave the rest to Narian Vigiles and Acharn Company was dispersed.

Naru have been mostly resettled across Arnorian realm to most of Arnorian subjects as exiles. Especially to Lamös.

Culture

Naru are overall very peaceful and friendly people. Their culture primarily revolves around trade, statecraft and long rhetoric. Of course, sailing and maritime activities were the top priority. However with loss of their planet, this is a thing of the past. At least for now.

Narian people live as a federation of island states. Most of the islands were completely killed off and yet they still hold themselves to this. Even a single survivor of an island is considered as its representative. All islands have a single representative elected by its people or oligarchs. This federal council elects a dictator in time of need to make quick and hard choices.

Naru have since the antiquity engaged in Issa. A world competition of philosophy, art, poetry and rhetoric. This involved solo performances as well as duels and team engagements.

Technology

Technology of Narnos was on the same level of 21th century Earth. A bit different in appearance, but similar in principle. Apart from a few findings regarding the behavior of the liquids, Naru have nothing to offer technologically.

Relations with Arnor

Arnorians are saviors of Narnos, but unlike Lataies, Naru have fully embraced it. They gratefully accepted their place in Arnorian realm and are interested in full cooperation and integration.

Their diplomatic skills as mediators has been great asset to overextended Arnorians. Especially with pacifying grumbled populations and statesmen of Arnorian forein subjects.

Second of their great contributions to Arnorians is help with establishment and supervision of interplanetary trade across Arnorian realm.