Medeina

The Medeinas were once humans onboard one of the ships of the Polo Flotilla, The Vinland Voyager. But in order to survive in the Poseidon Galaxy, they had to augment themselves with more than one animal DNA strand.

Physiology & Abilities
The Medeinas come in many subspecies as well as being able to shapeshift into more bestial humanoid forms for greater strength, agility, stamina and endurance. Thus given them the nickname, Werefolk. Yet no matter the form, they all have night vision and enhanced senses. However, they are known to be highly aggressive when in their bestial form, or Were-Form. But each and every subspecies have their own abilities. Despite the differences, there are a few that have been touched by The Shroud that gives them psychic powers and became shamans.

Society & Culture
After losing their ship from volcanic activity during the spring, the Medeinas had to harden themselves and do whatever they can to survive. The people scatter and been reduced to only the strongest and/or wisest leading their people as they try to build everything from the ground up. With a lack of technology, some had to adapt and make more primitive tools that later develop into medieval ones, thus medieval-type architecture. However, the wisest of them do make some technological progression.

The Medeinas only respect those who have great wisdom, able to survive the worst, the strongest or all three. As an unspoken law: If you are able to survive the worst, you are treated with respect. Anyone that can survive the treacherous seasons, apex predators, hazardous environments and the elements is treated with respect and seen as strong.

If one wishes to rule, they have to challenge the leader in combat or some other test of strength. The wisest, despite being also a leader, is more of an advisory role to ensure that the current ruler doesn't make any mistakes that would cost everything, even lives. The ruler does follow the advice of the advisor

Much of the architecture and aesthetics are based on Northern European cultures during the Middle Ages such as Norse, Saxons, Angles, Celtic, Zakopane, Polish Gothic and Polish Mannerist.

Despite being part of the Juda Federation and now have access to space travel, the Medeinas still practice their ways as many are brought on as soldiers or mercenaries. Even limiting the technology that they use.