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==Society==

While much of the population may be spread out in smaller villages, there are plenty of larger and more organized cities that serve as large centers for culture and progress. They have no concept of countries or borders, no wars or territorial disputes, and any wrongdoings are handled directly by the person who was wronged and the families of both parties, with Elders only being involved in rare cases.

Most towns will have a City Watch, who take up the job of patrolling and guarding the barrier around the town. They warn of wild animals, natural disaster, and even keep an eye out for signs of disease. Being a Watcher is a highly prestigious position in society, and takes years in an academy to be given a spot. Even those who end up failing their classes are viewed well for just having gotten close.

=== Culture ===

Age is very important, with more experience comes more respect. Every community has an Elder, who performs ceremonies and presides over the community.

They portray emotions primarily through their stripe pigment and tone of voice, as their facial expressions are dampened compared to other races. Ear position and tail movement is also a factor.

=== Alcohol ===
All of their spirits are made from fruits, and have a very sweet taste. Most of it tastes just like sugary juice, but it is still easily enough to make even large races intoxicated after a few glasses. The stronger varieties are even sweeter, with the most potent being sickeningly sweet and having a syrupy texture. Only the bravest or stupidest of souls drinks this, and most are out of the race after just one shot.

=== Technology ===

Much of their technology comes from a resource that appears as a yellow crystal that can be carefully forged into tools. The material vibrates in a molecular level and causes an internal friction that generates electricity, and handled by a skilled craftsman, it can be made into a weapon that generates a deadly charge, or it can power a home, all it takes is careful containment and engineering. Their towns and cities also use this technology to make energy shield walls to keep out predators.

They are also exceptional farmers, since their food source is plants, they have found ways to very efficiently grow the crops that keep them alive.

However other parts of their technology may be considered primitive by other races. They still rely heavily on the labor of domesticated animals, and they have no powered vehicles. They don't have any powerful or ranged weapons, as they have no need of them without war. And torches, lamps, and candles are also still the most common practice for lighting the dark.

=== Religion ===

They are a very spiritual and superstitious people. They don't worship any current deities, but they hold a belief in an ancient population called the "Old Ones" who the voxel believe will some day return and lift them into a higher existence that is free of hardship. Many of their religious relics are said to be remnants of the Old Ones' civilization.

They also hold a strong belief in a mirror world where evil spirits reside. They believe that the souls of anyone who was eaten by a another creature get dragged into that dimension because the body is required to make the soul pass on to the afterlife. Plus, any person or creature that takes a life will not be permitted in the afterlife, so then also are left trapped in the in between. The beings of this world stay where they belong for the most part, but they can sometimes leak out as ghosts, hauntings, and as the causes of dark magic. Anything that has been tainted by the mirror world must not be touched. If you do touch it, you must spiritually cleanse yourself for a day and a night in prayer to the sun and stars and souls of your ancestors. If you're lucky, you won't be cursed. If it seems the person has been tainted they will be forced to leave their community until you can find a spiritual healer.

Due to these beliefs, funeral rites are extremely important and are diligently carried out. If someone does happen to be killed by a wild animal, it is vitally important for any family or friends nearby to invoke the spirits of their ancestors to come retrieve the soul of the deceased before it is too late. If someone has committed atrocities in the eyes of the community, such as taking a life, they may be denied funeral rites and therefore be condemned to be trapped in the mirror world for all eternity.

Outside of their general view of discouraging violence and outright banning killing any other living creature, their religion does not actually consume much time to practice. There is no prayer, no meeting to learn it as a group, and no holidays or festivals are dedicated to religion. Children learn their beliefs from the community through stories told in moments where teaching comes organically, and young voxel are free to experience it as they are ready.
Ability Mods	Dex +2 +
Author	Midwinter Hunt. +
Canon	true +
Dexterity	+2 +
Features	Age +, Alignment +, Size +, Speed +, Diver's Eyes +, Diving +, Color Changing +, Flight Response + and Languages +
Identifier	5e Race +
Is Race	true +
Race Name	Voxel (5e Race) +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Subrace	true +
Summary	A short, semi-aquatic race that is designed to fit sci-fi settings. They are good at diving into water, fitting in small places, and are quite agile. If you're playing Star Wars 5e, this race is perfect for a Force sensitive character. +
Title	Voxel +
Type	Humanoid +