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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Ahldorae's population exhibits a poorly studied phenomenon, thought to be a dramatic intensification of DNA mutations by Ahldorae-specific environmental factors, that result in the occasional births of individuals with super powers. Super powers range from incredible strength and being able to wield various forms of energy, to the more exotic ones, such as having a phantom live a full blown life while its counterpart sleeps.
Ahldorae's population exhibits a poorly studied phenomenon that result in the occasional births of individuals with super powers. Super powers range from incredible strength and being able to wield various forms of energy, to the more exotic ones, such as having a phantom live a full blown life while its counterpart sleeps.
The percentage of the population with such abilities is incredibly low, leading to a colloquial “rule of 5”, which states that at any point in time there bound to be no more than 5 superhero warriors. While an actual average based on historical data actually estimates this number to be slightly over 9, the rule does its job at stressing how rare the phenomenon is.
The percentage of the population with such abilities is incredibly low, leading to a colloquial “rule of 5”, which states that at any point in time there bound to be no more than 5 superhero warriors. While an actual average based on historical data actually estimates this number to be slightly over 9, the rule does its job at stressing how rare the phenomenon is.
The Continent has a rich history of superhero warriors, and collectively they have greatly influenced events, culture and politics, introducing an amount of political and economical uncertainty far greater than on many other worlds. Most modern countries of Continent have been founded or expanded by a superhero warrior at some point in history.
The Continent has a rich history of superhero warriors, and collectively they have greatly influenced events, culture and politics, introducing an amount of political and economical uncertainty far greater than on many other worlds. Most modern countries of the Continent have been founded or expanded by a superhero warrior at some point in history.
== Usage of the term ==
The term “superhero warrior” is arguably outdated. It was common to use any super ability for conquest, but that hasn't been always done in the past, nor is it commonly done today. Nevertheless, the term is widely used to refer to persons with super abilities as either “superheroes” or “superhero warriors”. In fact, in spite of the latter term being longer, it is used more often.
The term “superhero warrior” is arguably outdated. It was common to use any super ability for conquest, but that hasn't been always done in the past, nor is it commonly done today. Nevertheless, the term is widely used to refer to persons with super abilities as either “superheroes” or “superhero warriors”. In fact, in spite of the latter term being longer, it is used more often.
Although being born a superhero warrior is generally considered a blessing, since the very early days of the Ahldoraean civilization there has always been a movement that considered it prudent to conceal one's abilities for a long period of time or throughout the whole life. Several shadow superhero warriors have been suspected behind a number of historical events, and some have come out as they reached older age.
Although being born a superhero warrior is generally considered a blessing, since the very early days of the civilization there has always been a movement that considered it prudent to conceal one's abilities for a long period of time or throughout the whole life. Several shadow superhero warriors have been suspected behind a number of historical events, and some have come out as they reached older age.
The phenomenon has also introduced an unexpected social benefit of greatly reduced gender, racial and religious discrimination, as a superhero warrior can be born into a family of any race, class or worldview, and be of any gender or sexuality.
The phenomenon has also introduced an unexpected social benefit of greatly reduced gender, racial and religious discrimination, as a superhero warrior can be born into a family of any race, class or worldview, and be of any gender or sexuality.
== Classification ==
== Classification ==
Generally, superhero warriors have unique abilities, and in many cases they are not trivial to compare or classify. However, there are classes of abilities and their recurring combinations, as well as a historic and cultural context on this.
=== Healers ===
=== Healers ===
=== Legendaries ===
=== Legendaries ===
''Main article: [[Legendary]]''
Legendaries frequently do not know that they are legendaries until later in life, although exceptions exist, most notably [[Mayeerqnoel]].
A superhero warrior will be classified as a legendary if they possess extraordinary longevity and [[insight]]. Legendaries frequently do not know that they are legendaries until later in life, although exceptions exist, most notably [[Mayeerqnoel]].
Legendaries have always been surrounded by an aura of mystery. Many cultures consider them to be the representatives of god, gods or the primordial force of the Universe.
Legendaries have always been surrounded by an aura of mystery. Many cultures consider them to be the representatives of god, gods or of the primordial force of the Universe.
=== Caprices ===
=== Caprices ===
