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Cantarrians (Altaanrr Thcantrra) are a species native to the planet Cantarr. While most Cantarrians still live on their homeworld, many have moved to other planets, partially due to general exploration but mostly from the fallout of the Endri-Illanian War.

Quick Facts

Autonyms: Ithcanrr/Thcantrra, Cantre/Cantyar
Languages: Altaanrr, Kloha, Sarali
Home planet: Cantarr
Other planets: Menrr and Calhi (moons of Cantarr), two colonies on Lorra
Political affiliation: Illanian Star Republic (Cantarr and its moons), Rel-danii Alliance of Planets (Lorra colonies)
Average height: 4′6″–5′0″ (1.37–1.52 m)
Average lifespan: 100–120 years
Related species: Buarrians

Overview

A race short in stature but large in ambition. Their ears are known to be highly sensitive, able to hear sounds from significant distances. Their antennae also give them heightened senses, though the nature of these senses is not entirely known to the Endri-nâi.

While most live on their homeworld of Cantarr and its two moons, they have several space stations in their home solar system. Several separatist movements, unwilling to join the Illanian Star Republic, fled to the Rel-danii planet of Lorra and founded settlements there.

Biology

Cantarrians are on average shorter than most other races, usually standing between 4.5 and 5 feet tall. Their skin is bluish, though the shade can vary dramatically across and even within different ethnic groups. Hair color can be in nearly any shade of blue, red, or purple^[1].

Two notable features of Cantarrians are their ears and antennae: their large, round ears are adapted for acute hearing. The pair of antennae atop their heads end in feathered bulbs. The sensory function and mechanism of these antennae has not been extensively studied by other species, though it is common knowledge that they can use their antennae to tune their hearing, as well as to pick up electromagnetic signals.

Cantarrian feet are single-toed, ending in hooves. These are wide and capable of climbing both rocks and trees at need, though they are specialized for running nimbly through dense forests.

Culture

Music is an incredibly important part of all cultural groups among the Cantarrians. While the styles may vary across ethnicities and cultures, it is difficult to find an individual or group to whom music is not an integral part of life.

Notes

↑ Some individuals have pale blue hair which may seem nearly white at first glance.

[1] Some individuals have pale blue hair which may seem nearly white at first glance.

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+[[File:Cantarrian_curly.png|x250px|left|Cantarrian woman with red curly hair]]Cantarrians are on average shorter than most other races, usually standing between 4.5 and 5 feet tall. Their skin is bluish, though the shade can vary dramatically across and even within different ethnic groups. Hair color can be in nearly any shade of blue, red, or purple<ref>Some individuals have pale blue hair which may seem nearly white at first glance.</ref>.
 Two notable features of Cantarrians are their ears and antennae: their large, round ears are adapted for acute hearing. The pair of antennae atop their heads end in feathered bulbs. The sensory function and mechanism of these antennae has not been extensively studied by other species, though it is common knowledge that they can use their antennae to tune their hearing, as well as to pick up electromagnetic signals.