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The 6 Vilous Lore Questions and Answers!
7 years ago
Hi dear Vilous fans~! We would like to post up the 6 Lore Questions and Answers from me and 
Kiki-UMA via skype session shortly here, as we go through and translate the original Japanese texts from 
Coju and then proofread them in English with the help of 
Maplesquid~!
1. Q: Can Male Nevreans really fly?
A: In the current state of the canon, they are guaranteed to be able to glide, given their light bodies and wing spans.
Speaking of flight, specifically, they cannot achieve this due to the size ratio of their body to wings, if we were to consider it from logical and/or physical reasons. However due to how Planet Tal's gravity, force of wind and atmospheric composition, etc. may be completely different from that of Earth, these things cannot be decided as of yet due to the need for careful considerations towards Canon and Timelines/effects.
Therefore, the canon on this element in particular might change greatly in the future, and there is a possibility that the concept of a flight boundary and gliding is different from that of Earth.
(Note: Nevrean children are still capable of flight regardless of gender. To learn more, head to section in Vilous Wiki.)
2. Q : What are ways in which Sergals are cleaned or bathed? Are there any traditional baths or is there something different?
A : Because Eltus races are quite literally furry people, they do not really have a habit of entering waters all that much. Pure water is a very precious commodity on Tal, most if not all of it is used for drinking water.
In the Southern and Eastern Tal Regions, you may see sand baths, bedrock baths, swimming in the sea, and salt baths as the main ways of bathing. Eastern people originally did not really have a habit of taking baths, they preferred hand-grooming if anything, instead. Southerners also used to share these habits but they deviated as time went on. Since dye use and tattoos became popular alongside fur treatments, the need for water usage also went up due to the costs of fur care. This practice is mostly limited to urban areas.
Rain herself used to enjoy bathing in hot waters, which her companions could share, but this was more or less achieved because of her wealth.
3. Q : If Jakk has the perfect qualities to be Judda, why is the wiki not rating him as one?
A : Due to the nature of Jakk as a character in the ongoing Vilous Manga, it is not feasible to write out a fully detailed biography as the story is still being written.
Speaking of the word "Judda", for the moment, the only thing that applies in this context / story is the position of Quu in the late stages of Gold Ring. As for the actual Judda traits and proper form, we would like to avoid talking in depth about it at this stage to avoid confusion later on.
4. Q : Are there available references for Modern era Shigu cities and streets?
A : Aside from those featured on the wiki, not yet.
In Russia, in order to protect against cold weather, there are buildings which dig passages in their basements as well as feature a lot of windows and doors. There is a similar system in Shigu built in order to prevent invasion of wild Talyxian creatures. Castle walls surrounding their cities are also present, they overall have a rugged, bare and rustic look.
5. Q : What about the color of the sky during Sunrise or Sunset? And what about the color of the Sun, Vilous, which rises over Tal?
We still cannot say for sure about the colors of both for now. With regards to the sky, Eltus races generally have good nocturnal vision, with the exception being Native Nevreans, so they often act at night. During a time in which the sun is high, many people prefer sleeping.
In other words, midday seems to be the time for napping on Tal. Urban nevreans which live in Gold Ring adapt to some extent to this situation.
6. Q : Can you specifically describe what Sergals can do with their dexterity?
A : The main downside to a Sergal's dexterity actually pertains to their eyesight working in conjunction with their brain structure. Due to their lack of proper depth perception, they are not that able to fixate on a single point easily, thus they encounter difficulty whilst dealing with complex assembly tasks (Like working on intricate, small devices with moving parts, for example like a clock). Their motor skills and hand dexterity is just fine, however.
Generally speaking, due to Sergals innate nature, they do not really need complex cooking methods, preferring to eat their food raw, unlike Agudners. Due to the fact that Sergals also lack gender differences in appearance, most do not readily care much about being caught in an "undressed" situation. A Sergal's lack of horns and fangs that need to be taken care of like their Agudner friends is also another factor which shows that they have more freedoms at their disposal.
Unlike Sergal children, which prefer to run around and about, playing catch or tag with friends, Agudner children tend to have a more hands-on approach with things. These are all factors which need to come into consideration and why it is hard to say that something along the lines of "Sergals have no dexterity", because there are many differences which come into play here, ranging from Biological, Psychological and Social standpoints of their respective species and lifestyles.
There are individual differences in what they can do, and/or specifics, but they can all easily practice simple and basic works such as filling up a hole on broken walls, cutting of meats, or writing down characters on paper.
Let's take Mr. Yaji for example! His job is a plasterer! A very high-demand job anywhere on Tal, with a lot of technical areas covered in one.
Or the venerable Giten from Episode 3, "At the Festival". The Master Butcher is capable of doing a very complex "Dismantling" job on Talyxians, imbued with a very talented sense. It requires a lot of patience and sharp hand to be able to discern which types of organs to cut and where.
Even so, Giten's profession is at the end of the day just tackling the element of Dismantling, whilst Processing the meats, curing and preparing them is more of a task for his friend, Ahkoh the Agudner! (Ahkoh was originally working together with Giten in his meat shop, but he changed his job to that of a fur dyer later on.)
And that concludes the summary of the aforementioned our Skype session, massive thanks to Coju for taking the time to write down notes for us to digest and enjoy, this wouldn't be possible without him and his efforts~! Also never forget Maplesquid's great proofreading and his efforts, of course! For English speakers to enjoy it smoothly! We hope you enjoy these 6 facts!
Vilous - Artwork and Design @ Mick39
Vilous - Story and Lore @ Kiki-UMA
Vilous - Management @ Vilous Official Team GRG
Vilous Official
Web Site / Wiki / Patreon - Mick / Patreon - Kiki / Twitter / Team
Kiki-UMA via skype session shortly here, as we go through and translate the original Japanese texts from 
Coju and then proofread them in English with the help of 
Maplesquid~!1. Q: Can Male Nevreans really fly?
A: In the current state of the canon, they are guaranteed to be able to glide, given their light bodies and wing spans.
Speaking of flight, specifically, they cannot achieve this due to the size ratio of their body to wings, if we were to consider it from logical and/or physical reasons. However due to how Planet Tal's gravity, force of wind and atmospheric composition, etc. may be completely different from that of Earth, these things cannot be decided as of yet due to the need for careful considerations towards Canon and Timelines/effects.
Therefore, the canon on this element in particular might change greatly in the future, and there is a possibility that the concept of a flight boundary and gliding is different from that of Earth.
(Note: Nevrean children are still capable of flight regardless of gender. To learn more, head to section in Vilous Wiki.)
2. Q : What are ways in which Sergals are cleaned or bathed? Are there any traditional baths or is there something different?
A : Because Eltus races are quite literally furry people, they do not really have a habit of entering waters all that much. Pure water is a very precious commodity on Tal, most if not all of it is used for drinking water.
In the Southern and Eastern Tal Regions, you may see sand baths, bedrock baths, swimming in the sea, and salt baths as the main ways of bathing. Eastern people originally did not really have a habit of taking baths, they preferred hand-grooming if anything, instead. Southerners also used to share these habits but they deviated as time went on. Since dye use and tattoos became popular alongside fur treatments, the need for water usage also went up due to the costs of fur care. This practice is mostly limited to urban areas.
Rain herself used to enjoy bathing in hot waters, which her companions could share, but this was more or less achieved because of her wealth.
3. Q : If Jakk has the perfect qualities to be Judda, why is the wiki not rating him as one?
A : Due to the nature of Jakk as a character in the ongoing Vilous Manga, it is not feasible to write out a fully detailed biography as the story is still being written.
Speaking of the word "Judda", for the moment, the only thing that applies in this context / story is the position of Quu in the late stages of Gold Ring. As for the actual Judda traits and proper form, we would like to avoid talking in depth about it at this stage to avoid confusion later on.
4. Q : Are there available references for Modern era Shigu cities and streets?
A : Aside from those featured on the wiki, not yet.
In Russia, in order to protect against cold weather, there are buildings which dig passages in their basements as well as feature a lot of windows and doors. There is a similar system in Shigu built in order to prevent invasion of wild Talyxian creatures. Castle walls surrounding their cities are also present, they overall have a rugged, bare and rustic look.
5. Q : What about the color of the sky during Sunrise or Sunset? And what about the color of the Sun, Vilous, which rises over Tal?
We still cannot say for sure about the colors of both for now. With regards to the sky, Eltus races generally have good nocturnal vision, with the exception being Native Nevreans, so they often act at night. During a time in which the sun is high, many people prefer sleeping.
In other words, midday seems to be the time for napping on Tal. Urban nevreans which live in Gold Ring adapt to some extent to this situation.
6. Q : Can you specifically describe what Sergals can do with their dexterity?
A : The main downside to a Sergal's dexterity actually pertains to their eyesight working in conjunction with their brain structure. Due to their lack of proper depth perception, they are not that able to fixate on a single point easily, thus they encounter difficulty whilst dealing with complex assembly tasks (Like working on intricate, small devices with moving parts, for example like a clock). Their motor skills and hand dexterity is just fine, however.
Generally speaking, due to Sergals innate nature, they do not really need complex cooking methods, preferring to eat their food raw, unlike Agudners. Due to the fact that Sergals also lack gender differences in appearance, most do not readily care much about being caught in an "undressed" situation. A Sergal's lack of horns and fangs that need to be taken care of like their Agudner friends is also another factor which shows that they have more freedoms at their disposal.
Unlike Sergal children, which prefer to run around and about, playing catch or tag with friends, Agudner children tend to have a more hands-on approach with things. These are all factors which need to come into consideration and why it is hard to say that something along the lines of "Sergals have no dexterity", because there are many differences which come into play here, ranging from Biological, Psychological and Social standpoints of their respective species and lifestyles.
There are individual differences in what they can do, and/or specifics, but they can all easily practice simple and basic works such as filling up a hole on broken walls, cutting of meats, or writing down characters on paper.
Let's take Mr. Yaji for example! His job is a plasterer! A very high-demand job anywhere on Tal, with a lot of technical areas covered in one.
Or the venerable Giten from Episode 3, "At the Festival". The Master Butcher is capable of doing a very complex "Dismantling" job on Talyxians, imbued with a very talented sense. It requires a lot of patience and sharp hand to be able to discern which types of organs to cut and where.
Even so, Giten's profession is at the end of the day just tackling the element of Dismantling, whilst Processing the meats, curing and preparing them is more of a task for his friend, Ahkoh the Agudner! (Ahkoh was originally working together with Giten in his meat shop, but he changed his job to that of a fur dyer later on.)
And that concludes the summary of the aforementioned our Skype session, massive thanks to Coju for taking the time to write down notes for us to digest and enjoy, this wouldn't be possible without him and his efforts~! Also never forget Maplesquid's great proofreading and his efforts, of course! For English speakers to enjoy it smoothly! We hope you enjoy these 6 facts!
Vilous - Artwork and Design @ Mick39
Vilous - Story and Lore @ Kiki-UMA
Vilous - Management @ Vilous Official Team GRG
Vilous Official
Web Site / Wiki / Patreon - Mick / Patreon - Kiki / Twitter / Team
You can read more about their timeline of events here: http://www.vilous.net/wiki/Vilous_Chronology
As well as their general range of technology, here: http://www.vilous.net/wiki/Tal%27s_.....d_technologies
If you would like to write your story as close to canon as possible, you might want to consider placing your story a good few hundred or two years ahead of the current string of events that happen in the universe.
I'd say if it's 100RC on Tal, it'd be 2700 or something on Earth.
Do sergals have deities?
For example, primitive Northern sergals had formed the basis for their spirituality and animistic belief system, as well as their lifestyle composed of hunting and primitive religion. Their life was centered on the worship of the mighty and sacred Talyxian-Associator wolves while believing them as "The God of the forest".
http://vilous.net/wiki/Shigu#Before_the_war
http://vilous.net/wiki/Talyxian-Associators#Wolf
Southern sergals and agudners who live in Gold Ring have a myth regarding The God of the Sun, and they worship the sea as The God of Ocean. Regarding the latter is revealed on Vilous Manga EP3.
http://vilous.net/wiki/Gold_Ring#Religion
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23716569/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23878574/
It basically a Human is somehow transported in the Vilous universe.
First part takes place a few weeks before "Dark Clouds of the Shigu".
He is discovered by Ged and Bakku.
It's basically the same story but with a few changes.
His sergal form is: Deep blue fur, white underbelly, hue is short , tongue is forked, eye's are yellow(like Rains), tail is long, and has a decent muscle build.
I just wanted to know what the eye color for Rain was to make sure it was right when I was looking in the Vilous wiki.
I was curious about a couple of these myself so now reading it really helped out.