The Colony: Second Try (no experience necessary!)

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madscienced • 23 November 2018 at 7:01 PM

So, I tried to do this roleplay a few years back and it never took off, but I really do like the idea behind it so I figured I'd give it one more whirl and hope for the best.
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Earth's humans has finally spread to a new world, but, surprisingly, there was already humanoid, sentient species living there who managed to avoid the scans to find them. What would the colony do? Will they be able to live peacefully with them?
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Short setting I know, but let me give you some more info.

This will start about 6 months after the first human ship made planet fall (they were separated into many small ships, to maximize survival rates in case of disaster). The humans have made a Colony at the base of the mountains (mountains to the north, swamps south, forest west, plains east, empty desert on the other side of the mountain range to the north, and the sea south of the swamps.

There are humanoid species native to the planet, and they may have a few sub-species. Will be shaped at least partially like humans, with the exception of fur, wings, stingers, ect. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIES SUGGESTIONS! I would also like to point out that despite the differences in biology, they are capable of being blood related to all other types, such as a Snake being siblings/parents to say, a Spider type or a Bee type. However, some 'subtypes' are recessive, leaving the populations much lower compared to others. Almost every type currently 'in circulation' live around the human lifespan, barring a few exceptions.

Bees: Named because they have stingers, have a queen, and can fly. Look very similar to humans, excluding the wings and stingers. Males are VERY rare, and tend to be much shorter lived than females. Colors can vary wildly, but all are rather small. Not very aggressive. Names tend to have something to do with Pollen, flowers, food, or colors. Age much faster than humans in childhood, but live about the same amount of years. Usually live in groups of 20-50.
Subspecies:
Hornets: Very, very aggressive, female only, kidnaps men of any species they can. Slightly larger. Fears Primo. Lives in groups up to 20, but not over (due to infighting. They fight everything. So much rage, very touchy.) 'Flower' Mantis are the only species they will not attack at all, barring a few mad exceptions, due to them being able to punt them through a tree with ease most of the time.

Mantis: Named due to the barbs going from the outer side of the wrist, which fold down and remind of mantis arms. Look mostly human otherwise, barring a few subspecies. Very good jumpers, tend to be large (around 7/8 feet tall, females larger than males). Most of them are male. Age much slower than humans once they reach adulthood, and live upwards of 200-400 years. (Considered children until about 30.) Live in large groups numbering in thousands. Mostly omnivorous, peaceful and welcoming for the most part.
Subspecies:
Primo: A rare variation of the mantis. Much smaller at 4 to 5 feet tall, with a few reaching 6 feet (mostly if they have a larger species as a mother), tend to be a ambush predator. The only of the mantis species to have wings. Very, very fast but not aggressive towards humans unless they're aggressive first. Hates Hornets (due to them attempting to kidnap family members of other species sometimes) and will attack them at every chance. Very, very few are male, leading to a very low population of Primo's at any time. Can communicate vocally, but can also communicate by scent. Proper names are scents, unlike other Mantis types (and a vast majority of other species) which are vocal, but will translate readily. Live in groups numbering 1-5, due to ambush tactics, but may group together sometimes with normal mantis groups, and sometimes even groups outside their species, such as spiders, bees, and snakes. The only Mantis type that can fly. Carnivores, but still pretty relaxed and peaceful.

'Flower' Mantis: Drastically larger than 'normal' Mantis, and most often the largest of all species, barring some rare subtypes (none of which have been seen in the past few hundred years, Flower records of them being the only evidence they ever existed at all), at 10 to a shocking 30 feet tall, and brightly colored. They tend to grow thin, long, silky 'flaps' of vibrant 'petal' skin, around the back of the neck, lower back, hip sides, hands, sometimes the legs, and (very, very rarely) the stomach, , along with having larger and thicker barbs of the same color of the 'petals', which is why they are called 'Flower' mantis. Tend to be male, barring astonishingly few females, at around 1 female Flower born for every 100,000 male born, leading most to believe them to be 100% male, which they encourage. They live for the longest known period, at a whopping 10,000 years being the oldest recorded (females also tend to make up the upper half of lifespans, due to most (excluding Hornets who have gone absolutely mad or are in a 'rebellious' stage and ignore the warnings) being unwilling to even think of attempting to fighting the giants). Females tend to fill the higher two thirds of height range, barring a rare exception. Males are very peaceful, unlikely to attempt harm upon anything unless backed in a corner, while the females tend to be very stubborn and almost as willing to get in a scrap as Hornets if they feel something is being aggressive towards them or anything they view as under their protection. All are herbivores. Tend to also be more curious when they are younger.

Bears: Furry, reminds of a yeti. Vary in colors from white to black. Very large compared to the average human (7 to 8 feet), but not aggressive unless attacked, or if someone in the family group is a child and times are lean. Named usually after a prey animal or some type of rock. Has a different name in childhood than adult, 'adulthood' being granted when they take down a beast known as a 'Round' (roughly translated), a beast normally found in caves or high elevations that are extremely aggressive. Age at the same rate as humans. Live in small family groups normally consisting of grandparents, parents, and children.
Subspecies: Polar. Tend to be even larger (upwards of 9 feet!) with a thick layer of blubber under the fur. Very good swimmers, not aggressive, tend to prefer living in colder areas for obvious reasons.

Crocodiles/Alligators: Live in the vast swamps, very aggressive to things they do not known until proven 'safe'. Human-like, but covered in armor-like scales. Very strong jaws, great swimmers. Fears Bears, loves to attack Bees and humans when they wander into their home area (around 50 feet from where they normally sleep). Tend to be as large as Polar's.
Subspecies: Gecko. Much smaller, slightly larger than a Primo. Very good climbers, come in almost any color/pattern. Covered in soft, skin-like scales. Tend to be passive, even nice, but flee if threatened. Very, very common compared to other subspecies. Some may have poison skin, but these are very rare, these are always vibrantly colored and patterned.

Ram: Very territorial, they live in the mountains near the Colony. Humanlike, but the hair on their head is more like wool and grows very fast. Hair comes in white, grey, black, and Blue-Black. Males and females have horns, limited to white, grey, and black. Tend to use cut wool as clothing to keep them warm. they are normally between 5-6 feet. Live and age the same rate as humans. Surprisingly, they are carnivores. They live in small groups of 3 or 4, barring 'War Bands', which only form in emergency's or if they feel under attack by something. 'War Bands' can number in the hundreds of thousands if all of them manage to gather, and do tend to let other species in their ranks to keep everyone safe. They also tend to help in disaster relief if a avalanche happens.
Subspecies: Sheep. Very docile, and only 3-4 feet, produces even more hair and tend to really bundle up in it. Hair comes in a wide array of colors, but the most common are white, black, and red. Otherwise the same as Rams. Names tend to have something to do with wool or cloth. Their wool has a high value to humans due to the frigid winters, leading to many deaths from those humans less kind and unwilling to trade than the others, and as such, they have a intense dislike for humans. Most use a intermediary for outside trades, mostly Forest Rabbits.

Rabbit: They tend to have very strong legs, and personality types vary depending on were they live (Swamps are brave, Plains are skittish, Forest are calm and relaxed.) Come in many colors, varying widely. Have rabbit ears on their heads and 'rabbit' legs, covered in fur from the neck down, barring the hands.
Subspecies: Hare. Tend to be violent and territorial, these ones have a lot of pride and tend to be much faster than normal rabbits. Surprisingly, they actually like the humans and often trade with them, despite their violent natures.

Wolves: Fully carnivorous, travel in loosely structured 'packs', whoever is 'in charge' at the moment changing quickly depending on if they are trying to trade, hunt, or complete other tasks, with whoever is the best at arranging things for that skill being the leader for the moment. Tend to have wolf ears, sharp teeth, and some have a light fur coat on the back and upper arms. Colors vary depending on region, grey, white, greenish, and brown being the most common. No subspecies.

Spiders: These have the top half mostly human-like, the bottom half made of 10 to 15 'spikes' (which can collapse, almost like a extendable pointer, and rotate on a ball joint at the base) that make up their legs, centered on a flattish ring of exoskeleton (granting them wonderful mobility and speed), with 8 eyes and a exoskeleton covering most of the body, excluding the face (which has 'mask parts' on either side of the head that snap shut to cover it if needed), is very sharp at the tip of the fingers and spikes. Fully carnivorous, all the other species tend to be a bit nervous around them due to them being wildly unpredictable in personality compared to most other species. They vary wildly in size and hunting preferences. they can jump over three times their height if they have a good running start. Their exoskeleton is very hard, so to attack them you need to aim for the face or front of the neck where the exoskeleton is thinnest. List of common hunting types (these are in no way the only types, Spiders having so many 'subspecies' that no 'main' group can be reasonably found without their help, which they are unwilling to do):
Web: There are several recognized types of spider webs. These tend to be on the smaller side.

Spiral orb webs
Tangle webs or cobwebs
Funnel webs,
Tubular webs, which run up the bases of trees or along the ground
Sheet webs.

Not all hunt via web, so some other types:

The net-casting spider types weaves a small net which it attaches to its front legs. It then lurks in wait for potential prey and when such prey arrives, lunges forward to wrap its victim in the net or throws it, bites and paralyze it. These also tend to be small and quick.

Some are hunters pouncing upon prey as they find it or even chasing it over long distances.

Some will wait for passing prey in or near the mouth of a burrow or other 'tempting' areas. These tend to be larger than web or net spider types.

Trapdoor spiders construct burrows with a cork-like trapdoor made of soil, vegetation and silk, and then jump out to ambush prey. These tend to be the largest of the spider subspecies.

These all vary wildly in size and color, and not all of the same species are the same size and color.
Since there are so many variations, There is no known subtypes.

Snakes: Snakes have a lower body of a snake, and scaly backs. colors and size vary widely, depending on diet and location. They tend to have fun scaring spiders, and can dart in to attack very quickly. May or may not be venomous. Well natured pranksters. Herbivores for the most part, but will eat small amounts of meat in very lean times.
Subspecies: Bolo. Always venomous, but hibernate. These snakes have large, scaly wings on their lower body, allowing them to fly short distances.

Most of the humans sent are 18-25, and all of them were trained in a specific group.

Medic
Ranger (Scouts)
Builders
Fighters (There were some wild animals found in the scans, but few are trained in any way to fight humans, most of those being people who were snatched up right out of police schools for security.)

Rules!
Ec rules apply
No mary/gary sues
No godmodding
NO CONTROLLING SOMEONE ELSE'S CHARACTER!
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Character forms:

Human:
Name:
Age:
Skill:
Appearance:
Personality (can be left blank):
Family/Pets?:
How do you feel about the locals?:

Local:

Name (try to make it a little inhuman):
Age:
Species? (Include subtypes here, if applicable):
Do you have any talents? (finding food, hiding, good at fighting, ect.):
Appearance (keep within species guidelines.):
Personality (can be blank):
Family?:
How do you feel about the colony?:

Will post mine after someone applies!

The Colony: Second Try (no experience necessary!)

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