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== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
The average D'ni lifespan is 325 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http:// | The average D'ni lifespan is 325 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riven.com/dni_faqs.html|title=D'ni FAQ|website=Riven.com|access-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306193825/http://www.riven.com/dni_faqs.html|archive-date=March 6, 2005}}</ref> Visually, they are indistinguishable from humans, but often have a more slender build. Due to living underground for almost 9,500 years, they developed paler skin and eyesight that is more sensitive to bright light. Because of this sensitivity, many D'ni need to wear protective goggles when visiting other Ages. | ||
=== Reproduction === | === Reproduction === | ||
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== Genocide and revival == | == Genocide and revival == | ||
In [[9400 DE|9400]], on [[Leesahn 8]], two criminals who had been exiled from D'ni society [[Fall of D'ni|launched a devastating biochemical attack on their people]]. They killed over a million people, toppling the D'ni civilization and nearly caused their extinction. In the aftermath of the attack, only about two thousand survivors remained | In [[9400 DE|9400]], on [[Leesahn 8]], two criminals who had been exiled from D'ni society [[Fall of D'ni|launched a devastating biochemical attack on their people]]. They killed over a million people, toppling the D'ni civilization and nearly caused their extinction. In the aftermath of the attack, only about two thousand survivors remained, scattered in various Ages. Many of these people were brought back together by [[Atrus]] approximately 70 years after the attack, in an attempt to rebuild their civilization in the cavern. These plans were ultimately abandoned, however, in favor of a new start on another Age, [[Releeshahn]]. | ||
== References == | == References == |