The Start of Eternity/Glossary


 * Deltrijoshnypwannem species - highly genetically modified to allow two parallel thought processes, one in each side of the brain. Capable of carrying on two conversations at the same time. Hermaphroditic pattern of reproduction and complete reliance on artificial womb technology for embryo gestation.
 * Guiphoa species - a relatively rare case of heavily genetically engineered species that had retained two distinct sexes. Morphology: quadrupeds with a centralized apical combination tentacle, genital and sensory stalk.
 * Home Galaxy - the origin of the Huaoshy species, now roughly at the center of the 90,000 galaxies that have been tamed by the Huaoshy and brought into their vast inter-galactic civilization.
 * Ouwui species - highly genetically modified to promote abstract thought and detachment from physical concerns. Hermaphroditic with complete conscious control of the reproductive process. Greatly reduced chemical and tactile senses, monochromatic visual sense, but highly developed hearing and speech abilities. The auditory sense organ is nearly a complete ring around the crown of the skull. Morphology: bipedal with a radial array of branched tentacles.
 * Tokishira - one of the few planets in the Milky Way Galaxy where visitors from other galaxies are allowed.

Related resources

 * Characters in The Start of Eternity
 * The Start of Eternity:meta - for development of this story (Spoiler warning: Plot details!)