Thirens are humanoid species with varying animal features.
Description[]
Biology[]
Thirens are a race of anthropomorphic beings, known for their unique blend of human and animalistic features. Thirens generally exhibit subtle animal characteristics while maintaining a predominantly human appearance. Common traits include animal ears and tails.
A subgroup of Thirens known as "Beast Thirens" are characterized by their more pronounced animalistic features, often possessing animalistic bone structures and bodies covered in fur.[1] The Beaverson Beauty Salon is specialized in Thiren fur care.[2]
Some Thirens have been found to have a caffeine intolerance, with coffee consumption potentially leading to heart problems.[3]
Abilities[]
Thirens exhibit superhuman abilities such as immense strength, high Ether aptitude, faster mutation rates after exposure to corruption, and rapid recovery. For example, Ellen Joe's tail can break bones if she is not careful.[4]
Though their abilities vary, many Thirens are skilled combatants, often utilizing their unique physical traits in battle.
Types[]
Ursine Thiren[]
Bear Thiren[]
Bear Thirens are a distinct type of the larger Beast Thiren group. Known for their impressive size and intimidating presence, Bear Thirens are often mistaken for dangerous creatures. However, the common belief that they consume intelligent life forms is a myth.[5]
Bear Thirens share many physical traits with other Beast Thirens, like their high Ether aptitude, which surpasses that of most other people.[6] This attribute allows them to excel in Hollow-related jobs and activities, explaining why they are a top-pick for in-Hollow construction projects, with Bear Thirens making up around 80% of Belobog Heavy Industries' staff.[7]
Bear Thirens have made significant contributions to New Eridu, notably in the field of space exploration. Historical records reveal that there were Bear Thiren cosmonauts who ventured into space, showcasing their resilience and adaptability.[5]
Bear Thirens are known for their calm demeanor and resistance to stress.[8] They maintain their composure under pressure, a trait that sets them apart from many other species. However, their patience has limits. Unlike Canine Thirens, who can often be placated with food, Bear Thiren require more than simple gestures to calm them.[9] When a Bear Thiren loses its temper, fleeing is the most prudent course of action, as they rarely show patience in confrontations.[10]
Currently, there are three known varieties of Bear Thirens; Brown Bear Thirens, Polar Bear Thirens and Panda Thirens.
Panda Thiren[]
Panda Thiren are a rare sight in New Eridu. [11] Despite this, they maintain positive relations with other kinds of Bear Thiren.[12] They also have thick skin, and so don't make a big fuss about temperature, and are also omnivorous.[13]
Boar Thiren[]
Boar Thirens are red-skinned Beast Thirens with a variety of appearances. Some like Big Daddy are relatively humanoid, while others like Grassy, Woody and Bricky are much more pig-like, having short stature similar to a Bangboo. Boar Thirens also seem to be extremely durable and have high pain tolerance.[citation needed]
Feline Thiren[]
Feline Thirens exist in both in Thiren and Beast Thiren form, the former with only ears and tail as visible traits, while the latter is also completely covered in fur. When a Feline Thiren gets positive reinforcement from aggressive behavior, their latent animalistic tendencies emerge; these tendencies are, however, temporary.[14] Cats show a higher degree of friendliness towards Feline Thirens than other people.[15]
Cat Thiren[]
Cat Thirens are sensitive to catnip, which makes them purr uncontrollably.[16] They like fish[17] and have a few dietary restrictions, such as teamilk due to its high sugar content, noodles for its oiliness, and any wheat product for how quickly they would digest it.[18]
They enjoy basking in the sun[19] and the scent of grass,[20] though cat Thirens also have allergies to particular kinds of flowers, such as lillies.[21]
They have strong predatory instincts, enjoying gacha boxes for their resemblance to prey in a trap,[22] and games like hide-and-seek.[23]
Tiger Thiren[]
Tiger Thirens once dwelled in their own settlement in the mountains outside of Eridu, having their own cultural heritage and artifacts, such as W-Engine known as: the "Tigerbane Bell".
The Tigerbane Bell can boost a tiger Thiren's abilities by catalyzing ether energy inside a Hollow. However, it only works by catalyzing the ether of another tiger Thiren, turning them in to an ethereal in the process. Non-tiger Thirens can't gain power from this, but will still be turned in to an ethereal by the bell. Due to this, the bell was labelled a forbidden artifact and barred from being used.
During the Fall of the Old Capital, the tiger Thiren's settlement was consumed by a companion Hollow of Hollow Zero. An incredibly powerful ethereal rampaged through the settlement, killing all in its path. The resulting catastrophe led to 98% of the registered tiger Thiren population being killed, with the survivors mostly being the young, elderly or sick.[24] The Tigerbane Bell was believed lost in this event, but was recovered by Master Tiger who used it multiple times to devour his own kin. A few months before Phaethon would join Yunkui Summit, Ju Fufu apprehended him and he was handed over to Public Security.
Tiger Thirens tend to talk at a higher volume than an average person would.[25] They are said to have a preference for meat in their diet.[26]
Canine Thiren[]
Canine Thirens have excellent sense of smell and hearing.
Wolf Thiren[]
Wolf Thirens are sensitive to moon phases, especially full moon.[27]
Fox Thiren[]
A known Fox Thiren family is the Hoshimi Family. They have long fox ears and, unlike most Thirens, do not seem to have a tail.
Fish Thiren[]
Shark Thiren[]
A Shark Thiren's tail is strong to the point they might accidentally break someone's bones by simply swaying or wiggling it.[4]
Reptilian Thirens[]
Turtle Thirens[]
Turtle Thirens have yet to appear ingame, and are noted as being as rare as Panda Thirens.[28]
Rodent Thiren[]
Rat Thiren[]
Rat Thirens have rodent ears, a long prehensile tail, and have the tendency to rest their arms in front of them with both elbows and wrists bent, similarly to how rats keep theirs when standing.
Known Thirens[]
Thiren Agents[]
Other Thirens[]
Bear[]
Boar[]
Bovine[]
Canine[]
Feline[]
Fox[]
Orangutan[]
Rabbit[]
Red Panda[]
Rodent[]
Unclassified/Unknown
Trivia[]
Etymology[]
- The term "Thiren" derives from the Ancient Greek term θήρ thḗr, "beast"; it is possible it acts as a portmanteau of the Greek θήρ thḗr (beast) and the Chinese 人 rén (person) "beast person," since the Chinese version is a compound of phonetic 希 xī and 人 rén, "person".
- The choice of 希 xī as a phonetic equivalent of θήρ thḗr might be given by the Modern Greek pronunciation, where η is read the same way as the Chinese i in 希 xī.
- Thiren shares its etymological root with Theria, a subclass of mammals, which could also be an inspiration for the term.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Thiren |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 希人 Xīrén |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 希人 Xīrén |
| Japanese | シリオン Shirion |
| Korean | 시렌 Siren |
| Spanish | semihumano |
| French | thirien |
| Russian | Тирен Tiren |
| Thai | มนุษย์สัตว์ |
| Vietnamese | Người Thú |
| German | Thiren |
| Indonesian | Thiren |
| Portuguese | tireno |
References[]
- ↑ Inter-Knot Post: Have you got any recommendations for Thiren hair products?
- ↑ THE NEW'S: Vol.009 Professional's Guide to Relaxation
- ↑ Ridu Newsletter "Caffeine Is Harmful to Some Thirens"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Trust Event Commission: Do Shark Thirens Need Two Tickets?
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Trust Event Commission: More Bears in the Story, Please
- ↑ Inter-Knot Post: (Post) Belobog Industries wins bid to build metro
- ↑ Inter-Knot Post: (Post) Belobog Industries wins bid to build metro
- ↑ Ben Bigger's Voice-Over: Increase Pressure
Bear Thirens don't get stressed easily. - ↑ Ben Bigger's Mindscape Cinema: Wild Spirit
- ↑ Ben Bigger's Mindscape Cinema: Offensive Through Defense
- ↑ Pan Yinhu's Agent Intel: Agent Intel 1
- ↑ Brant Street Construction Site Trust Event: Pan Yinhu
- ↑ Trust Event Commission: Screen Debut, Panda Warrior!
- ↑ Nekomiya Mana's Mindscape Cinema: Predator Lineage
- ↑ {{Ref/Dialogue|Seth Lowell|Trust|location=Lumina Square]]
- ↑ Blazewood Trust Event: Pulchra Fellini
- ↑ Nekomiya Mana's Official Introduction
- ↑ Quality Time — Trust Invite: The Way of Self-Discipline
- ↑ Event Commission: Pulchra's Probation Period (III)
- ↑ Event Commission: Pulchra's Probation Period (II)
- ↑ Event Commission: Dew Gardening: Blossoming Name
- ↑ Event Commission: Pulchra's Probation Period (I)
- ↑ Sixth Street Trust Event: Nekomiya Mana
- ↑ Ju Fufu's Agent Intel: Agent Details
- ↑ Combat Commission, Hollow Zero: Dancing on Strings
- ↑ Trust Event Commission: Personalized Extra Meal!
- ↑ Trust Event Commission: A Sound Sleep
- ↑ Trust Event Commission: Screen Debut, Panda Warrior!