Avali Conclave – Civilization Repository

Official Name: The Avali Conclave Common Names: Void Avali, The Flock, Silent Wings, Scrap Nomads Self-Name: The Flock / Those Who Remember the Nest / The Last Wings

Overview The Avali are a nomadic, pack-based avian-mammal hybrid species living in decaying generation ships and asteroid habitats. Their civilization is defined by lo-fi sci-fi survival: ancient vessels held together with scavenged parts, flickering analog systems, constant mechanical hums, and a quiet, melancholic resilience.

They lost their homeworld several centuries ago. Rather than collapse, they chose to keep flying. To outsiders they appear as eerie, fluffy space raptors living in half-broken ships filled with humming machinery and soft trilling songs. To themselves, they are the last keepers of a lost home, flying onward because stopping means accepting extinction.

Biology Small-to-medium sized (4'0" to 5'0" / 122–152 cm) digitigrade anthros with a distinct “fluffy space raptor” appearance. They have fox-like snouts, large expressive eyes, big pointed ears, thin gliding wing membranes on their arms, long flexible feathered tails, and digitigrade legs with talons. Their layered, soft feathers come in muted grays, browns, deep blues, and faded iridescent patches. Feather condition often reflects nutritional status and radiation exposure.

They are deeply pack-oriented. Prolonged isolation causes severe stress, depression, and physical decline. They use constant low vocalizations (soft clicks, trills, and humming) to stay emotionally connected.

Homeworld: Aval (Lost) Their original planet was lost centuries ago. The exact cause remains fragmented in oral histories — some flocks believe ecological collapse, others suspect internal war, and some claim a natural cataclysm. All that remains are old photographs, damaged data fragments, and mournful songs about blue skies and warm winds. The loss of Aval is the central trauma and identity-forming event for the entire species.

Tech Level: Lo-Fi Sci-Fi (Analog Heavy) Roughly 1970s–1990s equivalent in functionality, but heavily degraded and patched together. Their ships are massive, ancient generation vessels with flickering fluorescent lights, exposed wiring, steam pipes, clunky mechanical doors, and constant mechanical hum. Everything is repaired with scavenged parts, prayer, and hope.

Computers use bulky CRT monitors, physical switches, tape drives, and handwritten logs. True AI is almost non-existent and usually viewed with superstition. Weapons are kinetic firearms, industrial tools turned into weapons, and jury-rigged explosives.

Society & Culture Tight-knit nomadic flocks. Each ship or habitat has a Nest Leader chosen through experience, wisdom, and trust. Life is communal and ritualistic. They sing low, haunting songs to maintain emotional bonds and preserve memory. Storytelling, repair work, shared meals, and maintenance rituals are central. Children are raised collectively by the entire flock.

Core values: Survival of the flock, preservation of memory, loyalty, quiet endurance, and mutual care. They place great importance on remembering Aval and passing down stories to new generations.

Current Situation (2130 A.E.) The Avali Conclave consists of several large nomadic fleets wandering the fringes of known space. They scavenge derelict vessels, trade when possible, and avoid major powers when they can. Some flocks are slowly becoming more open to peaceful contact. Others remain deeply distrustful after centuries of loss and hardship.

They represent a living memory of what happens when a species loses everything — and chooses to keep flying anyway.