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[[File:Fu1avKQXsAIwKGf.jpg|295px|thumb|right|This Beetle-like Narim is of the Deep Vanguard, using his natural body armor to protect those of the Undercity from harm from the Leviathan. This Narim is somewhere between humanoid and more insect-like, with clear bug parts, but also contours of humanoid musculature.]]

The Narim are an ancient people of anthropomorphic insects or arthropods (but not crustaceans) who are historically seen as one of the tribes native to the [[Regalian Archipelago]] long before the rise of the [[Regalian Empire]], but who upon its creation were immediately integrated and voluntarily joined due to visions of the Everwatcher. The Narim are a small minority in the Regalian Empire that is often unseen, because many of them live underground, not out of a preference for subterranean living conditions, but because they see it their holy mission to protect Regalia from the threats that exist deep in the cisterns and tunnels running under the city. These areas predate the current era and the previous one, sewers successively built on top of each other for each civilization that held the Crown Isle, Empires which inevitably crumbled and left behind terrors in the deep that would break out onto the surface if it were not for the Narim holding the line. The Narim also serve a dual function in that they protect the Sewers from attackers from the surface also, taking a benevolent middle-ground position of guarding the peace and allowing for an underground economy to thrive in what otherwise would just be a dirty sewer. As much as the Narim are likely the smallest minority in the Regalian Empire, their service to said Empire are so crucial, that if they were to stop their historical record keeping and bureaucratic work, the Empire would surely crumble. They are also the last line of defense for those hiding from oppression and persecution from surface dwellers, meaning that they show sympathy even to [[Vampire]]s, [[Undead]]~~, and [[Mortisphage]]s~~, so long as they behave and don't turn to violence or terrorism to provoke surface dwellers.

The Narim are an ancient people of anthropomorphic insects or arthropods (but not crustaceans) who are historically seen as one of the tribes native to the [[Regalian Archipelago]] long before the rise of the [[Regalian Empire]], but who upon its creation were immediately integrated and voluntarily joined due to visions of the Everwatcher. The Narim are a small minority in the Regalian Empire that is often unseen, because many of them live underground, not out of a preference for subterranean living conditions, but because they see it their holy mission to protect Regalia from the threats that exist deep in the cisterns and tunnels running under the city. These areas predate the current era and the previous one, sewers successively built on top of each other for each civilization that held the Crown Isle, Empires which inevitably crumbled and left behind terrors in the deep that would break out onto the surface if it were not for the Narim holding the line. The Narim also serve a dual function in that they protect the Sewers from attackers from the surface also, taking a benevolent middle-ground position of guarding the peace and allowing for an underground economy to thrive in what otherwise would just be a dirty sewer. As much as the Narim are likely the smallest minority in the Regalian Empire, their service to said Empire are so crucial, that if they were to stop their historical record keeping and bureaucratic work, the Empire would surely crumble. They are also the last line of defense for those hiding from oppression and persecution from surface dwellers, meaning that they show sympathy even to [[Vampire]]s and [[Undead]], so long as they behave and don't turn to violence or terrorism to provoke surface dwellers.

==Core Concept==

The Narim are a Race of anthropomorphic arthropods (but not crustaceans) with strong humanoid proportions but with varying interpretations of insect-like biology overlaid on top. The Narim live in a strongly monastic and religious community that observes a flexible variant of [[Unionism]], and fulfill their holy task to protect the Isle of Regalia both from monsters within, and without, as well as the forgetfulness of history.

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===Religion & Governance===

Narim Religion and Governance is intrinsically entwined, so they will be discussed together, with "Narim Unionism" being an undercurrent of [[Unionism]] (this section will not discuss Hive Tender Narim, as they have no state/Religion). While the Narim don't have "land of their own" (they are an integrated people in Regalia), they do have a common Queen, even beyond the various cultural divisions and plurality among the Narim. The only group that does not acknowledge the Queen Sheevara, are the Hive Narim, as Queen Sheevara both fulfills the function of monarch and arch-priestess for Unionist Narim at once. The Queen herself is a subject monarch to the Regalian Emperor, though she is over 400 years old, and thus many times his senior. Narim Queens live for almost a thousand years, and are the shepherds of the Narim people under the vision of Unionism. Even though Unionist Narim can be part of Everies and follow specific Everians, Queen Sheevara will always remain their supreme religious figure, and her word and law rule supreme in religious dogma. This is the reason why the Narim are tolerant of the Afflicted like Vampires, Undead~~, and Mortisphages,~~ and will even protect them from Regalian law enforcement so long as they are (in their eyes) well-meaning people who are unfortunately cursed, and do not engage in violence or torrorism or other provocative behavior. Queen Sheevara has decreed that the Narim who follow her should obey empathy and understanding for the conditions of the downtrodden and forgotten and cursed, in direct contradiction of Unionist and State Law, however this is accepted because of the historical and functional role the Narim play in Regalian society. To a point, Narim Unionists are considered a seperate Cult of Unionism, but one that is unique to them and them alone, as only those with the Gestalt awareness are able to perceive the divine vision of their purpose in Regalia, and to hear the song of Queen Sheevara. As a result of their homogenous religious practices, Narim do not believe in conversion.

Narim Religion and Governance is intrinsically entwined, so they will be discussed together, with "Narim Unionism" being an undercurrent of [[Unionism]] (this section will not discuss Hive Tender Narim, as they have no state/Religion). While the Narim don't have "land of their own" (they are an integrated people in Regalia), they do have a common Queen, even beyond the various cultural divisions and plurality among the Narim. The only group that does not acknowledge the Queen Sheevara, are the Hive Narim, as Queen Sheevara both fulfills the function of monarch and arch-priestess for Unionist Narim at once. The Queen herself is a subject monarch to the Regalian Emperor, though she is over 400 years old, and thus many times his senior. Narim Queens live for almost a thousand years, and are the shepherds of the Narim people under the vision of Unionism. Even though Unionist Narim can be part of Everies and follow specific Everians, Queen Sheevara will always remain their supreme religious figure, and her word and law rule supreme in religious dogma. This is the reason why the Narim are tolerant of the Afflicted like Vampires and Undead and will even protect them from Regalian law enforcement so long as they are (in their eyes) well-meaning people who are unfortunately cursed, and do not engage in violence or torrorism or other provocative behavior. Queen Sheevara has decreed that the Narim who follow her should obey empathy and understanding for the conditions of the downtrodden and forgotten and cursed, in direct contradiction of Unionist and State Law, however this is accepted because of the historical and functional role the Narim play in Regalian society. To a point, Narim Unionists are considered a seperate Cult of Unionism, but one that is unique to them and them alone, as only those with the Gestalt awareness are able to perceive the divine vision of their purpose in Regalia, and to hear the song of Queen Sheevara. As a result of their homogenous religious practices, Narim do not believe in conversion.

==World View==

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 [[File:Fu1avKQXsAIwKGf.jpg|295px|thumb|right|This Beetle-like Narim is of the Deep Vanguard, using his natural body armor to protect those of the Undercity from harm from the Leviathan. This Narim is somewhere between humanoid and more insect-like, with clear bug parts, but also contours of humanoid musculature.]]
-The Narim are an ancient people of anthropomorphic insects or arthropods (but not crustaceans) who are historically seen as one of the tribes native to the [[Regalian Archipelago]] long before the rise of the [[Regalian Empire]], but who upon its creation were immediately integrated and voluntarily joined due to visions of the Everwatcher. The Narim are a small minority in the Regalian Empire that is often unseen, because many of them live underground, not out of a preference for subterranean living conditions, but because they see it their holy mission to protect Regalia from the threats that exist deep in the cisterns and tunnels running under the city. These areas predate the current era and the previous one, sewers successively built on top of each other for each civilization that held the Crown Isle, Empires which inevitably crumbled and left behind terrors in the deep that would break out onto the surface if it were not for the Narim holding the line. The Narim also serve a dual function in that they protect the Sewers from attackers from the surface also, taking a benevolent middle-ground position of guarding the peace and allowing for an underground economy to thrive in what otherwise would just be a dirty sewer. As much as the Narim are likely the smallest minority in the Regalian Empire, their service to said Empire are so crucial, that if they were to stop their historical record keeping and bureaucratic work, the Empire would surely crumble. They are also the last line of defense for those hiding from oppression and persecution from surface dwellers, meaning that they show sympathy even to [[Vampire]]s, [[Undead]], and [[Mortisphage]]s, so long as they behave and don't turn to violence or terrorism to provoke surface dwellers.
+The Narim are an ancient people of anthropomorphic insects or arthropods (but not crustaceans) who are historically seen as one of the tribes native to the [[Regalian Archipelago]] long before the rise of the [[Regalian Empire]], but who upon its creation were immediately integrated and voluntarily joined due to visions of the Everwatcher. The Narim are a small minority in the Regalian Empire that is often unseen, because many of them live underground, not out of a preference for subterranean living conditions, but because they see it their holy mission to protect Regalia from the threats that exist deep in the cisterns and tunnels running under the city. These areas predate the current era and the previous one, sewers successively built on top of each other for each civilization that held the Crown Isle, Empires which inevitably crumbled and left behind terrors in the deep that would break out onto the surface if it were not for the Narim holding the line. The Narim also serve a dual function in that they protect the Sewers from attackers from the surface also, taking a benevolent middle-ground position of guarding the peace and allowing for an underground economy to thrive in what otherwise would just be a dirty sewer. As much as the Narim are likely the smallest minority in the Regalian Empire, their service to said Empire are so crucial, that if they were to stop their historical record keeping and bureaucratic work, the Empire would surely crumble. They are also the last line of defense for those hiding from oppression and persecution from surface dwellers, meaning that they show sympathy even to [[Vampire]]s and [[Undead]], so long as they behave and don't turn to violence or terrorism to provoke surface dwellers.
 ==Core Concept==
 The Narim are a Race of anthropomorphic arthropods (but not crustaceans) with strong humanoid proportions but with varying interpretations of insect-like biology overlaid on top. The Narim live in a strongly monastic and religious community that observes a flexible variant of [[Unionism]], and fulfill their holy task to protect the Isle of Regalia both from monsters within, and without, as well as the forgetfulness of history.
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 ===Religion & Governance===
-Narim Religion and Governance is intrinsically entwined, so they will be discussed together, with "Narim Unionism" being an undercurrent of [[Unionism]] (this section will not discuss Hive Tender Narim, as they have no state/Religion). While the Narim don't have "land of their own" (they are an integrated people in Regalia), they do have a common Queen, even beyond the various cultural divisions and plurality among the Narim. The only group that does not acknowledge the Queen Sheevara, are the Hive Narim, as Queen Sheevara both fulfills the function of monarch and arch-priestess for Unionist Narim at once. The Queen herself is a subject monarch to the Regalian Emperor, though she is over 400 years old, and thus many times his senior. Narim Queens live for almost a thousand years, and are the shepherds of the Narim people under the vision of Unionism. Even though Unionist Narim can be part of Everies and follow specific Everians, Queen Sheevara will always remain their supreme religious figure, and her word and law rule supreme in religious dogma. This is the reason why the Narim are tolerant of the Afflicted like Vampires, Undead, and Mortisphages, and will even protect them from Regalian law enforcement so long as they are (in their eyes) well-meaning people who are unfortunately cursed, and do not engage in violence or torrorism or other provocative behavior. Queen Sheevara has decreed that the Narim who follow her should obey empathy and understanding for the conditions of the downtrodden and forgotten and cursed, in direct contradiction of Unionist and State Law, however this is accepted because of the historical and functional role the Narim play in Regalian society. To a point, Narim Unionists are considered a seperate Cult of Unionism, but one that is unique to them and them alone, as only those with the Gestalt awareness are able to perceive the divine vision of their purpose in Regalia, and to hear the song of Queen Sheevara. As a result of their homogenous religious practices, Narim do not believe in conversion.
+Narim Religion and Governance is intrinsically entwined, so they will be discussed together, with "Narim Unionism" being an undercurrent of [[Unionism]] (this section will not discuss Hive Tender Narim, as they have no state/Religion). While the Narim don't have "land of their own" (they are an integrated people in Regalia), they do have a common Queen, even beyond the various cultural divisions and plurality among the Narim. The only group that does not acknowledge the Queen Sheevara, are the Hive Narim, as Queen Sheevara both fulfills the function of monarch and arch-priestess for Unionist Narim at once. The Queen herself is a subject monarch to the Regalian Emperor, though she is over 400 years old, and thus many times his senior. Narim Queens live for almost a thousand years, and are the shepherds of the Narim people under the vision of Unionism. Even though Unionist Narim can be part of Everies and follow specific Everians, Queen Sheevara will always remain their supreme religious figure, and her word and law rule supreme in religious dogma. This is the reason why the Narim are tolerant of the Afflicted like Vampires and Undead and will even protect them from Regalian law enforcement so long as they are (in their eyes) well-meaning people who are unfortunately cursed, and do not engage in violence or torrorism or other provocative behavior. Queen Sheevara has decreed that the Narim who follow her should obey empathy and understanding for the conditions of the downtrodden and forgotten and cursed, in direct contradiction of Unionist and State Law, however this is accepted because of the historical and functional role the Narim play in Regalian society. To a point, Narim Unionists are considered a seperate Cult of Unionism, but one that is unique to them and them alone, as only those with the Gestalt awareness are able to perceive the divine vision of their purpose in Regalia, and to hear the song of Queen Sheevara. As a result of their homogenous religious practices, Narim do not believe in conversion.
 ==World View==