The Pacific

Altumans (Homo profundis) are the second most abundant and widespread Genus in Lesser Yu, characterized by bipedalism, amphibious nature and large, complex brains. This has enabled the development of advanced tools and weaponry, varied culture, and language in concert with Humans (Homo Sapiens). Altumans exhibit a propensity for social behaviour and the formation of complex societal hierarchy and integration with other species, through these interactions and a capacity for higher thinking altumans have independently developed societal norms and expectations, values and spiritual rites. An inherent need for survival combined with an insatiable appetite for learning and curiosity has spurred the development of this species into philosophy, religion, science and academics etc.

Anatomically modern altuman emerged around 400,000 years ago in the modern Oseyo and Jin regions and surrounding waters, evolving from Homo primumcaos and migrating out of Oseyo and Jin, spreading throughout the entirety of modern Lesser Yu and surrounding regions For most of history, all altuman were migratory hunter-gatherers. The Magna Intergrationem, which began in Lesser Yu around 22,000 years ago , saw permanent integration with human society and the beginning of true agriculture and settlement amongst the altuman. currently the altuman population makes up around 14% of the total Lesser Yuan population though it is estimated to be much higher due to interbreeding with Humans.

Genes and the environment influence altuman biological variation in visible characteristics, physiology, disease susceptibility, mental abilities, body size and life span. Altuman are very genetically diverse due to many factors this has resulted in those hailing from warmer oceans having the traits of Forage Fish while those who hailed from cold oceans had the traits of predators. Altuman females do not experience menopause, altuman exhibit very low signs of sexual dimorphism in comparison to human counterparts.

Altuman are omnivorous, capable of consuming a wide variety of plant and animal material, and have used fire and other forms of heat to prepare and cook food since the time of H. erectus. They can survive for up to six weeks without food, and two or three days without water. Most altuman are diurnal (though exceptions are recorded), sleeping on average seven to nine hours per day. Extended family dynamics are common and while the parents are often the primary guardians/caretakers grandparents, friends and family are very closely related to raising a child.

Altuman have a large and highly developed prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain associated with higher cognition. They are intelligent, capable of episodic memory, have flexible facial expressions, self-awareness and a theory of mind. The altuman mind is capable of imagination, private thought, volition, introspection and forming views on existence and purpose.

Notable (Semi) Altuman are Mira Mi-cha, Li Sun-young, Nathan Auckloo

Mira Mi-cha is one of 1500 full blood Altuman still in Lesser Yu, samples from his dna have been invaluable for research on medicine and effects on Altuman.