A r c a n i
An Arcani is both singular (though Arcanus is the "formal singular" term) and plural for a particular species of Origins apart of Exodus Group 1, Pilgrimage Group 1. Their new home was Dimension 009. Over time (though much faster than most evolution-capable species) they mutated their biological compositions, turning into their own race.
H i s t o r y
The Arcani were once a sect of Origins who resided in Northern Tallion. Arguably the smartest Origin species (other than the hub itself), they spread out to many different universes and dimensions, keeping in contact via the "Xchange" -- a network that keeps all Arcani connected in one way or another. Many Arcani cultures resemble that of humans because of the close relationship they shared with them, as well as Earth itself. They landed on Earth sometime around 75,000,000 B.C. (prehistory). Arc-En Ciel, now half in ruins, is still in Dimension 009. There are talks of a plan to bring it to this dimension, but such as regarded as rumours and heresay. Most Arcani reside on Tallion II, a destroyed planet rebuilt to resemble Tallion I and colonised by the species.
A b i l i t i e s
The racial talents of the Arcani are broader than the first Origins, but still quite complex in their own right. They maintain their basic abilities like duplication at will and so on.
EvolutionCan evolve to gain an advantage, though not as well as the more biologically-oriented Sovereign.
AdaptationCan adapt as a reactionary survival technique better than most races.
MagicNo known magical talents. Probably capable, but this field of study has been left alone.
PsiThough they fall under the "Mentat" category in the Origin Genetic Encyclopaedia, they aren't capable of Psionics. This lack of a talent in made up for in other areas however, so it balances out (see below).
PsychokinesisAs Mentats, this should be obvious.
ClairvoyanceAs Mentats, capitalising and expanding on mental abilities are just what they (Arcani) do.
A n a t o m y
Their anatomies, for the most part, are humanoid. Except for a few things.
1) They have antennae on their heads. They vary greatly in appearance, but the majority have thin stalks, with a round ball at the tip (like a ladybug's antennae, for instance), coloured black. These are practical, as well as cosmetic. They amplify all mental aspects of an Arcani (psi, psychokinesis [which they call telekinesis], meditation, thought, etc).
2) Gender differences are emphasised. For example, males are more masculine; their voices are deeper than the average human male, their height average is 5'9", and they tend to build muscle tone easier. While females are more feminine; their voices are higher, their frames are more of the "hourglass" shape, Arcani women are more likely to gain weight below the waistline rather than above it (resulting in a higher percentage of more voluptuous figures), and their bodies build muscle tone easier, but they only accent the curves instead of really bulking up.
3) Tails. They are hairless, usually taking the colour of the Arcani's skin (so dark brown skin would mean a dark brown tail). Vary in length, but most are about a yard long -- few Arcani have tails longer than that.
4) Beginning under the eyes, going downwards usually stopping just above the corners of the mouth, are two (vertically-oriented) stripes. Every Arcani has these, and the possible colours are a light blue, white, and yellow. No other colours have been documented yet.
