Iothians
Here's some info about the aliens that I've been working on! I'll probably add more to this post as I think of stuff, and if anyone wants any specific information not covered here, feel free to ask! Sorry if it’s kinda jumbled, I’m not great at writing info posts lmao
Planet Name: Io'gota
Species Name: Iothian (Plural: Iothians)
What are frogs Iothians?:
They're shapeshifters! They can almost perfectly mimic the voices and appearances of other species
The only thing they can't change is their eyes (even if they transform into a species with multiple eyes, those eyes will still look Iothian)
They can mimic specific people's looks, or come up with entirely new looks themselves
Very fast learners, especially when it comes to other languages. Most Iothians can pick up verbal languages within a couple of days, non-verbal communication is a bit more difficult for them to learn
Culture:
Iothian culture is very focused towards entertainment revolving around other species
They're also a very mischievous species as a whole
Lots of prank shows where an Iothian will go to another planet and mess with the locals
Also lots of survival shows where they abduct a member of a random species and drop them on a new planet (humans are a favorite for these shows)
The features of other species become similar to fashion trends. Most Iothians will present themselves as their favorite species, or whatever species is popular at the moment
Others will mix and match features from many species to come up with a new, exciting look
It's very taboo in Iothian culture to show someone your natural form
Some rumors even state that anyone who sees an Iothian's true form will be cursed with bad luck and misfortune
They're currently in a big space exploration phase, lots of traveling to other planets and learning about new species
Young adults are encouraged to spend time on other planets as a way to help them find their identities
They’re very superstitious, and also very secretive about their culture and history!
Naming Conventions:
Iothian names are made of two parts: Family sounds and personal identifiers
Family sounds are always one syllable and the first part of the name. Personal identifiers can be made up of any amount of syllables/letters/etc.
With the name En’Kowa, ‘En’ is the family sound and ‘Kowa’ is their personal identifier.
Iothians always refer to each other with both parts of the name, it’s seen as rude to just use a family sound or identifier
Languages/Governing Bodies/Class structures:
The planet of Io’gota is made up of five continents, each with its own leader
The five leaders make up a council that runs the entire planet
The council shares the ‘Io’ family sound, despite not actually being related by blood
When a new member of the council is elected, they take the name of their predecessor
Each name represents specific values and responsibilities within the council system
Each continent generally has its own subculture with different fashion and entertainment trends
One language is shared among Io’gota, and is heavily influenced by the languages of other planets. Different continents have their own dialects, which are almost constantly changing depending on what species is trending at the time.
It’s very rare to find an Iothian that speaks “pure” Iothian language
There aren’t many class structures within Iothian culture. It’s mostly just that the council is at the top, and everyone else is under them.
Technological Advancement:
Iothians are very technologically advanced, with space travel being incredibly common
With that said, nobody knows the true extent of Iothian technology, as that’s one of the things they’re very secretive about.
Most of the tech that leaves their planet is built to resemble tech from other planets
