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| == Characteristics == | | == Characteristics == |
| The average D'ni lifespan is 325 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sirrus.cyan.com/Online/D%27ni/DniFAQ|title=Frequently Asked Questions|website=sirrus.cyan.com|access-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000304121653/http://sirrus.cyan.com/Online/D%27ni/DniFAQ|archive-date=March 4, 2000}}</ref> Visually, they are similar to humans, but often have a more slender build. They have finer, more elongated features and little body hair<ref>{{cite book|book=Myst Reader|type=Ebook|at=''The Book of Ti'ana'' "Part Three: Fault Lines"}}</ref>. 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. | | The average D'ni lifespan is 300 to 350 years. 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. |
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| === 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{{citation needed}}, 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]]. | | In 9400 [[DE]], 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]]. |
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| == References == | | == References == |