Unreviewed Somnia Bloodline

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Add a Lineage Bloodline of the Sangnir.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Name: Somnia
• Classification: Lineage Bloodline
• Origins: Soto'lok Winda'nia
• Affiliation:
  • Though united beneath the greater lineage of the Somnia Bloodline, the various Houses maintain differing affiliations, allegiances, and spheres of influence, often forging unique relationships with foreign powers, noble families, corporations, and regional authorities according to their own interests. These distinctions frequently result in differing priorities and methods among the Houses, creating a complex web of diplomacy, rivalry, and cooperation within the Bloodline itself. Despite such differences, the Houses remain closely interconnected through shared commercial enterprises and coordinated political agendas, recognizing that their collective prosperity and influence are best secured through mutual support and strategic unity.
• Symbol: See Image Above ^
• Domain:
  • Soto'lok Winda'nia ~
    • Soto'lok Winda'nia is revered as the cradle of the Somnia Bloodline, the world upon which the earliest ancestors of the Bloodline established their foundations and forged the traditions that would shape future generations. To this day, the planet serves as the ancestral heartland of the Somnia Houses, hosting their ancient estates, noble seats, governing institutions, and cultural landmarks that symbolize the unity and heritage of the Bloodline.
  • Veslas Vivdoria ~
    • Veslas Vivdoria maintains a strong and deeply entrenched connection to the Somnia Bloodline, whose influence permeates the world primarily through expansive commercial networks and carefully cultivated political agendas. Most of the Bloodline’s businesses operating on the planet are embedded within its major trade hubs and governing institutions, effectively positioning Veslas Vivdoria as both an economic stronghold and a strategic extension of Somnia power.
  • Kashir ~
    • Kashir holds a growing intrigue for the Somnia Bloodline, regarded not merely as another world of interest but as a long-term project for strategic transformation. Through coordinated commercial expansion and political influence, the Bloodline seeks to gradually reshape Kashir into a structured hub of enterprise and controlled economic integration within its broader sphere of reach.
• Estimated Population:
  • Inter-Planetary ~
    
    • The population of the Somnia Bloodline is found in its greatest concentrations within its adopted home region of space, where its Houses maintain ancestral estates, commercial holdings, political institutions, and cultural centers that serve as the heart of the Bloodline's influence. Nevertheless, members of the Somnia Bloodline are far from uncommon beyond their traditional domains, with individuals and families establishing residences, pursuing ventures, or serving diplomatic and governmental interests across countless worlds throughout the galaxy. Whether as merchants, nobles, emissaries, investors, or political agents, the Somnia are known to extend their presence well beyond their borders while remaining closely connected to the interests of their respective Houses and the Bloodline as a whole.
• Demographics:
  • Humans ~
    
    • Humans are regarded as the First Chosen of the Somnia Bloodline, forming the ancestral foundation from which the Bloodline's traditions, institutions, and noble Houses originally emerged. Representing approximately ninety-six percent of the Bloodline's total population, they remain the dominant demographic and continue to hold the majority of its political, economic, military, and cultural influence.
  • Non- Humans ~
    
    • Non-human species from across the galaxy are exceptionally rare within the Somnia Bloodline, collectively comprising only approximately four percent of its total population. Though few in number, those non-human members who are accepted into the Bloodline are afforded the same rights, obligations, and opportunities as their human counterparts, often serving as valuable bridges to cultures, markets, and political interests beyond traditional Somnia domains.
• Description:
  • The culture of the Somnia Bloodline is steeped in mystery, esoteric tradition, and an enduring fascination with the occult. To outsiders, their halls resemble a convergence of noble court, arcane sanctum, and forbidden monastery, where ancient symbols adorn blackened stone, whispered rites accompany matters of governance, and the study of magic is regarded as both a sacred duty and a hereditary privilege. Members of the Bloodline view supernatural knowledge as a living inheritance, believing that power, wisdom, and destiny are woven together through rituals, prophetic visions, alchemical practices, and communion with forces beyond ordinary understanding. Art, architecture, education, and even daily customs are permeated by occult symbolism, creating a society where magic is not merely a tool but a cornerstone of identity, status, and cultural expression. Beneath their refined and aristocratic veneer lies a people who tirelessly seek hidden truths, forgotten lore, and the mastery of powers that most civilizations would fear or condemn.

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Distinctions:
  • Among the Bloodlines of the Sangnir, the Somnia Bloodline stands apart through its air of refined secrecy, artistic melancholy, and unwavering devotion to the hidden arts. Their members are known for their calm, measured mannerisms, speaking softly and deliberately while concealing their true thoughts behind courteous smiles and enigmatic expressions. Their fashion favors elegant gothic aesthetics; flowing dark garments, high collars, embroidered occult sigils, silver ornamentation, and intricate jewelry crafted to resemble celestial bodies, ravens, thorns, and arcane symbols, transforming even everyday attire into a form of living art. Unlike other Bloodlines that openly display their power and influence, the Somnia Bloodline has mastered the art of obscurity, operating through concealed estates, hidden sanctums, secret societies, and carefully cultivated identities that shield their activities from outside scrutiny. To many, they are little more than rumor and folklore, a noble Bloodline whispered about in hushed tones, their true numbers, holdings, and ambitions remaining veiled behind layers of deception, mystique, and generations of practiced discretion. Also, Somnia Bloodline members are traditionally more paler in comparison.
• Force Sensitivity:
  • All ~
    
    • Every member of the Somnia Bloodline is Force Sensitive, a condition that defines their existence rather than merely enhancing it. Sangnirs are understood not as a singular species of origin, but as a transformative state in which individuals drawn from a variety of other species are reborn, acquiring their full suite of facilities, including their ability to communicate with the Force; even after their integration into the Bloodline. Through this process, the Somnia are able to selectively incorporate individuals into their Houses, shaping the composition of their Bloodline with deliberate intent while ensuring that all who are transformed become fully stay attuned to the Force.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Membership:
  • Admission into the Somnia Bloodline is governed by stringent requirements designed to preserve the Bloodline's culture, supernatural nature, and long-term ambitions. Prospective members must possess a natural sensitivity to the Force, yet remain untrained and untouched by the doctrines of either the Jedi or the Sith, ensuring that no outside philosophies dilute the traditions of the Bloodline. Candidates are carefully observed for qualities valued by the Somnia—intellectual curiosity, emotional restraint, appreciation for art and the occult, loyalty to family and kinship, and a disposition compatible with the Bloodline's secretive and gothic way of life. Above all else, every initiate must willingly embrace the greatest sacrifice and privilege offered by the Somnia Bloodline: the transformation from mortal life into an undead existence. This rite is never forced, for the Bloodline believes that only those who freely choose to abandon their former selves can truly become part of the eternal lineage, sharing in its power, secrets, and unending legacy.
    
    • IC ~ Must either be willing to change your character to become a Sangnir, or if already a Sangnir, must be closely associated with magic and the occult.
    • OCC ~ Dm to discuss entry into the Somnia Bloodline.
• Climate:
  • The social climate of the Somnia Bloodline is defined by a delicate balance between familial warmth and measured distance. Each House functions much like an extended family, fostering deep bonds of loyalty, mutual support, shared traditions, and collective responsibility, while also carrying the familiar burdens of family life such as disagreements, rivalries, differing ambitions, and occasional personal conflicts. Relations between the various Somnia Houses are generally cordial and cooperative, united by their common heritage, customs, and long-term goals, yet an unspoken cultural norm encourages members to avoid becoming overly dependent upon or emotionally entangled with those outside their immediate House. This reserved approach extends even further toward other Bloodlines, where politeness and diplomacy are valued, but personal attachments are often kept at arm's length. The Somnia believe that strong familial roots provide stability, while excessive attachment beyond one's House can cloud judgment, compromise loyalties, and weaken the independence that has allowed the Bloodline to endure in secrecy for generations.
• Reputation:
  • The Somnia Bloodline possesses a reputation that is both respected and misunderstood among the other Bloodlines. Despite their reclusive nature and deliberate efforts to remain hidden, they are regarded as a Bloodline of considerable influence, knowledge, and ancient tradition, earning a degree of respect that borders on apprehension. Much of this reputation stems from their association with the occult, arcane rituals, and esoteric magical practices, fields that many find unsettling and difficult to comprehend. As a result, admiration for the Somnia is often intertwined with fear, caution, and speculation, with countless rumors exaggerating the nature of their abilities and intentions. Beyond the circles of the Bloodlines and Sangnir society, however, the Somnia Bloodline is little more than a forgotten whisper. Their secrecy is so effective that most non-Sangnirs are entirely unaware of their existence, and those who have heard fragments of their name often dismiss them as myths, legends, or obscure tales rather than a living and active Bloodline hidden within the shadows of the galaxy.
• Curios:
  • Among the Somnia Bloodline, curios and personal sigils serve as both markers of identity and subtle declarations of allegiance to the hidden traditions of their kind. Most members carry a ring or amulet engraved with the Somnia symbol, crafted from dark metals, bone-white alloys, or obsidian-like substances that seem to drink in light, each piece often passed down through House lineage or bestowed during rites of initiation. These objects are not mere ornamentation; they are believed to act as anchors to the Bloodline’s collective will, quietly reinforcing bonds between members even across vast distances. Others, more devout or more deeply immersed in the Bloodline’s occult practices, bear the symbol permanently etched into their flesh through enchanted inks and arcane procedures, the markings refusing to fade or heal even under the regenerative properties of Sangnir blood. These living sigils are considered both honor and burden, a visible reminder that one’s identity has been irrevocably bound to the Somnia legacy, where body, magic, and lineage are made inseparable.
• Philosophy:
  • The philosophies of the Somnia Bloodline are organized into core tenets that define both their identity and their conduct within and beyond their hidden society.
    
    • (1) Occult ~ The Somnia regard occult knowledge as sacred inheritance, treating forbidden lore, rituals, and esoteric forces as legitimate paths to understanding reality rather than superstition or taboo. (2) Magic ~ They view magic as a natural extension of existence, a discipline to be studied, refined, and mastered with precision, balance, and respect for consequence rather than reckless power. (3) Education ~ Learning is considered lifelong and hierarchical, with knowledge passed through Houses in structured mentorships, emphasizing discipline, memory, and controlled revelation of truths. (4) Secrecy ~ Concealment is treated as both protection and philosophy, where truth is carefully layered, identities are guarded, and exposure of the Bloodline’s existence is seen as a profound risk to their survival. (5) Co-Existence with non-Sangnir species ~ The Somnia maintain calculated interaction with external species, preferring indirect influence, observation, and selective engagement while avoiding unnecessary exposure or dependence. (6) Relations with other Sangnirs ~ Within the wider Sangnir sphere, the Somnia balance diplomacy and distance, engaging with individuals or Houses when necessary but preserving autonomy, wary of entanglement that could compromise their Bloodline’s secrecy, stability, or arcane pursuits.
• Outward Views:
  • Outwardly, the Somnia Bloodline holds a measured but expansive view of the galaxy, believing that both Sangnirs and non-Sangnir species are capable of peaceful coexistence when guided by restraint, understanding, and mutual respect. They see the Force not as a weapon or doctrine to be controlled, but as a living, sacred current that permeates all existence; something to be revered, cherished, and approached with reverent curiosity rather than rigid ideology. In their philosophy, the greatest sources of galactic instability are the extremes embodied by both the Jedi and the Sith, whom they regard as opposing but equally disruptive forces that impose dogma upon a reality meant to remain fluid and self-determined. The Somnia thus position themselves as neither aligned with light nor darkness, but as observers and participants who seek balance through knowledge, subtle influence, and preservation of hidden truths. Above all, they insist on engaging the galaxy strictly on their own terms, choosing when to reveal themselves, when to intervene, and when to remain unseen, believing that true harmony cannot be dictated by any external order but must be shaped quietly through intention, discretion, and enduring patience.
• The Arts:
  • Within the Somnia Bloodline, the arts are regarded as a vital and almost sacred escape from the rigidity and burdens of galactic existence, a necessary release that allows emotion, memory, and imagination to breathe beyond the confines of duty and secrecy. Music is especially revered, often treated as a form of emotional alchemy where sorrow, joy, and longing are woven into sound to create something transcendent and deeply personal. Paintings and sculptures are seen as frozen fragments of thought and feeling, each piece capturing hidden truths that words alone cannot fully express, while theatre is cherished as the most living of the arts; in an ever-shifting mirror of identity, deception, and transformation that resonates strongly with the Somnia’s own culture of masks and hidden selves. As a result, it is common for members of the Bloodline to cultivate a personal artistic discipline, with many becoming accomplished musicians, painters, sculptors, or performers, their talents not merely hobbies but extensions of their inner world. These creative pursuits are encouraged across all Houses, reinforcing the belief that even those devoted to secrecy and the occult must also remain intimately connected to beauty, expression, and the fragile, fleeting moments of galactic life.
• Architecture:
  • The Somnia Bloodline holds a deep appreciation for architectural styles that echo antiquity and grandeur, particularly gothic and Victorian-inspired designs marked by towering spires, ornate detailing, intricate ironwork, and labyrinthine interiors that seem to breathe with history. To them, such structures are more than shelter; they are physical expressions of memory, secrecy, and emotional weight, where every archway and corridor feels like a passage through layered time. Though the Somnia are not primarily builders themselves, their influence is unmistakable in the creative visions they inspire, often guiding architects and artisans with subtle direction, symbolic requirements, and impossible aesthetic standards that push construction beyond conventional limits. Their imaginative minds favor complexity over simplicity, encouraging designs that conceal hidden chambers, shifting passages, and symbolic geometry woven into the very bones of a structure. As a result, buildings associated with the Somnia Bloodline, whether sanctums, estates, or concealed strongholds, are renowned across whispered rumor for their haunting beauty and almost supernatural intricacy, standing as monuments to a culture that values elegance, mystery, and the art of architectural storytelling.
• Habits:
  • The habits of the Somnia Bloodline reflect a life shaped by discipline, secrecy, and quiet ritualism, where even the smallest daily actions carry layered meaning. Most members maintain strict personal routines that balance study of occult lore, Force meditation, and artistic practice, often dividing their time between intellectual pursuit and creative expression to preserve emotional and mental equilibrium. They are known for their preference for nocturnal activity, finding clarity and inspiration in the stillness of night or dimly lit environments where perception feels heightened and reality less intrusive. Social interaction within the Bloodline tends to be deliberate rather than spontaneous, with conversations often measured, symbolic, and laced with subtext rather than direct declaration. Many Somnia also cultivate personal rituals; such as cleansing ceremonies, symbolic gestures before study or travel, or moments of silent reflection in ancestral spaces, that reinforce their connection to House identity and the broader Bloodline. Even in rest, they rarely abandon vigilance entirely, as habits of observation, discretion, and awareness remain deeply ingrained, ensuring that the Somnia exist perpetually balanced between introspection, artistry, and the ever-present need for concealment.
• Lifestyle:
  • The lifestyle of the Somnia Bloodline is one of refined isolation woven through with ritual, art, and disciplined secrecy, existing in a constant balance between outward obscurity and inward richness. Most Somnia live within concealed estates, sanctums, or House-controlled enclaves that blend gothic grandeur with arcane symbolism, where daily life unfolds in structured rhythms of study, meditation, artistic practice, and occult refinement. Their existence is not idle but carefully curated, with time divided between mastering esoteric knowledge, cultivating personal talents, and participating in House affairs that reinforce lineage identity and cohesion. While they engage sparingly with the wider galaxy, their interactions are deliberate and strategic, always filtered through layers of discretion that preserve their anonymity. Comfort and luxury are present, but never excessive in a mundane sense; instead, they are expressed through aesthetic sophistication, atmospheric environments, and objects of symbolic or magical significance. Even leisure is purposeful, often taking the form of music, theatre, or contemplative exploration of hidden lore, ensuring that every aspect of life within the Somnia Bloodline serves both personal refinement and the enduring preservation of their secretive, arcane way of existence.
• Laws:
  • The laws of the Somnia Bloodline are structured as a codified system of internal governance designed to preserve secrecy, discipline, and arcane continuity across all Houses.
    
    • Internal Laws (Within the Bloodline):
      
      • 1. Secrecy Above All ~ The existence, operations, and true nature of the Somnia Bloodline must never be revealed to non-Sangnir entities under any circumstance.
      • 2. House Sovereignty ~ Each House maintains internal autonomy, but must not act in ways that endanger the Bloodline as a whole.
      • 3. Respect of Lineage ~ Bloodline symbols, curios, and ancestral rites are to be treated as sacred and inviolable.
      • 4. Arcane Discipline ~ All occult and magical practices must be conducted with restraint, study, and oversight to prevent corruption or uncontrolled manifestation.
      • 5. Internal Conflict Regulation ~ Disputes between members or Houses must be resolved through sanctioned arbitration or ritualized resolution, never uncontrolled violence.
  • The external laws govern how the Somnia interact with the wider galaxy and all beings outside their Bloodline, emphasizing control, distance, and intentional engagement.
    
    • External Laws (Beyond the Bloodline):
      
      • 1. Controlled Revelation ~ No Somnia member may reveal full identity or Bloodline affiliation unless sanctioned by House leadership.
      • 2. Minimal Exposure Doctrine ~ Interaction with other Sangnir Houses or non-Sangnir species must be limited, purposeful, and strategically beneficial.
      • 3. Non-Interference Principle ~ External civilizations are not to be disrupted unless direct Bloodline interests are threatened or advanced.
      • 4. Sanctity of Transformation ~ Conversion or initiation into the Bloodline must always be consensual and aligned with strict eligibility requirements.
      • 5. Balanced Coexistence Mandate ~ While the Somnia may influence events subtly, they must avoid overt domination, instead preferring hidden guidance and indirect shaping of outcomes.
• Customs & Traditions:
  • The customs and traditions of the Somnia Bloodline revolve around creativity, memory, dreams, and the pursuit of beauty in all forms. Gatherings known as Reveries are held throughout the year, where members present works of art, music, literature, architecture, and inventions before their peers, not as competitions but as celebrations of imagination and personal growth. Ancestors are honored through elaborate dream-keeping rituals in which journals, paintings, and recorded memories are preserved within ancestral archives, ensuring that the wisdom and experiences of previous generations are never forgotten. It is also customary for young members to undertake a Rite of Vision upon reaching the complete transformation, during which they spend a period in meditation and reflection to discover a personal aspiration or creative calling that will guide their future path. Hospitality, refined etiquette, and the sharing of knowledge are deeply valued, and every gathering concludes with the Exchange of Inspirations, a tradition where participants offer ideas, stories, or lessons learned so that the collective wisdom of the Bloodline continues to grow with each generation.
• Education & Training:
  • The education and training of the Somnia Bloodline are centered upon the cultivation of intellect, creativity, and personal mastery rather than martial prowess alone. From a young age (when they are turned), members are instructed in philosophy, history, literature, music, fine arts, architecture, diplomacy, and the sciences, receiving a broad education designed to nurture both analytical thinking and imagination. Apprentices are encouraged to explore multiple disciplines before specializing in a chosen field, ensuring that every member develops a deep appreciation for knowledge and innovation. Practical experience is considered just as important as formal study, with mentors guiding fledglings through artistic projects, research endeavors, and community works that test their skills in real-world settings. Those who display exceptional talent are often invited into prestigious academies or scholarly houses within the Bloodline, where they refine their abilities and contribute new ideas, discoveries, and creations that further enrich the legacy of the Somnia Bloodline.
• Diet:
  • The diet of the Somnia Bloodline differs greatly from that of ordinary beings, for while they are capable of eating and drinking traditional foods and beverages enjoyed by the living, such sustenance provides them with no true nourishment or nutritional value. Instead, their existence is sustained through the consumption of Anima, the vital blood of living species, which quenches the ever-present Hunger that accompanies their nature. Yet the Somnia Bloodline maintains strict ethical traditions regarding this necessity; members are forbidden from feeding upon a innocent victim to the brink of death, where the non-innocence are fair game, taking only what is required to sustain themselves while ensuring the donor survives the encounter. Equally important are the Bloodline's rigorous guidelines governing who may be fed upon, with preference given to murderers, tyrants, slavers, criminals, and other wicked individuals whose actions have brought suffering to the galaxy. Through discipline, restraint, and adherence to these ancient customs, the Somnia Bloodline views feeding not as an act of predation, but as a solemn responsibility that separates them from the monsters they refuse to become.
• Communication:
  • Members of the Somnia Bloodline communicate through spoken and written language in the same manner as any other sentient species, allowing them to interact freely with the wider galaxy and maintain relationships with those beyond their Bloodline. However, as Force-sensitive beings, they also possess the ability to communicate through telepathy and the Force, sharing thoughts, emotions, memories, and warnings across distances with remarkable clarity, a practice that strengthens the bonds between the Bloodline and the many Houses that comprise it.

Strengths:

• Longevity ~
  
  • The longevity of the Somnia Bloodline is rooted in the very purpose of its creation, for the Bloodline was established to strengthen the Sangnir species in their region of the galaxy and provide a stable foundation upon which future generations could thrive. Through the formation of the Bloodline and the many Houses that followed, the Somnia ensured continued growth, unity, and prosperity, fostering not only the long-term survival and evolution of their species but also contributing to stability and progress throughout the galaxy itself.
• Strong Connection ~
  
  • The Somnia Bloodline maintains an exceptionally strong connection to the Force, a bond refined over centuries through deliberate selection of only Force-sensitive individuals, ideally those identified early in both life and in the initial, subtle stages of their Force manifestation. This careful cultivation has resulted in a lineage that not only grows more attuned with each generation but has, over time, developed a profound and instinctive affinity with the Force, allowing its members to sense, interpret, and weave its currents with unusual clarity and depth.

Weaknesses:

• Exclusive ~
  
  • The Somnia Bloodline is marked by strict exclusivity, as it only accepts Force-sensitive individuals into its lineage, a defining choice that, while strengthening its cohesion and power, also serves as a structural weakness in terms of population growth. Compared to other Bloodlines and independently run Sangnir covenants, this selective standard results in significantly lower numbers, making the Somnia smaller in scale but far more refined and intensely unified in purpose and identity. And as such, replacing a fallen Somnia Bloodline member, House or otherwise, is a very daunting task.
• Misunderstood ~
  
  • The Somnia Bloodline is frequently misunderstood by major Force-based orders such as the Jedi and Sith, largely because they do not adhere to the rigid separation between the Light and Dark aspects of the Force, instead drawing upon both in pursuit of their arcane and esoteric practices. This ambiguity has led the Jedi in the past to suspect them of Dark Side corruption, while the Sith dismiss them with contempt as little more than errant Dark Jedi with a vampiric nature, failing to recognize the Bloodline’s distinct philosophy and disciplined internal codes.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The history of the Somnia Bloodline traces back to the earliest known gathering of Force-sensitive Sangnir, who are believed to have first come together on the remote and mist-shrouded world of Soto'lok Winda'nia, though the exact year of this convergence has been lost to time and memory alike. In those formative days, scattered individuals, each touched by the Force in subtle and unusual ways, were drawn to one another through shared visions, dreams, and an inexplicable sense of kinship that transcended species instinct. What began as a fragile union of wandering mystics and outcasts soon solidified into a structured lineage, as they recognized that their survival and evolution depended upon unity, discipline, and the intentional shaping of their inherited abilities.

From this foundation, the Somnia Bloodline was born, along with the earliest proto-Houses that would eventually define its internal structure and legacy. These Houses emerged not as rigid political divisions, but as specialized branches of philosophy, study, and Force expression, each contributing to the greater identity of the Bloodline while preserving individual interpretation of its doctrines. Over time, as generations passed and the Sangnir presence stabilized on Soto'lok Winda'nia and beyond, the Somnia began expanding its influence outward, weaving itself quietly into regional commerce, governance, and scholarly institutions, often operating behind the visible currents of galactic affairs.

As centuries unfolded, the Bloodline’s reach deepened, with its members becoming subtle yet persistent figures in both business and political spheres, often acting as advisors, patrons, or unseen facilitators of power. Alongside this expansion grew a profound fascination with the occult, arcane sciences, and the hidden architecture of reality itself, particularly anything tied to forbidden knowledge, ancient Force phenomena, and metaphysical experimentation. This pursuit of secrets, both mystical and existential, became a defining trait of the Somnia Bloodline identity, shaping them into a lineage that values mystery as much as mastery, and views the unknown not as something to fear, but as something to be understood, preserved, and ultimately woven into the continuing legacy of their Bloodline.