Luxan

Luxans are a humanoid mammalian warrior species.

Biology
Standing at an average height of over 6 feet tall (over 1.8 meters), they possess great strength to match their height. They also have a poisonous tongue which is prehensile. Another biological trait is that their blood, which bleeds black at first, must turn clear before the wound can heal, otherwise it will turn poisonous and the Luxan will die.

Seemingly only attributed to males, they are prone to something called "Hyper Rage" which sends them into a wild and violent frenzy particularly towards other males.

Culture and society
The Luxans are known as great conquerors and follow a (somewhat archaic) warrior culture. This culture involves the use of a sword that doubles as a rifle called a Qualta.

Terminology

 * Autarch: A Luxan position of authority similar to a monarch.
 * Festival of Pedrark: A Luxan festival celebrated each cycle.
 * Lightsongs of D'Arpath: A set of rare gems kept in the the C'Narran temples.
 * Luxan Chase: A Luxan courtship ritual.
 * otec lamp: A Luxan light fixture that is said to ward off evil.
 * Orican: Though nominally a warrior race, the Luxan do possess a spiritual culture. Those who practice such arts were Oricans who were composed of only Luxan women. Oricans were truth seekers in arcane knowledge and rituals. Revered as holy women but feared as well due to the power they possessed as their feats they performed were easily considered like magic and could manipulate the physical world.
 * shilquen: A four-stringed instrument.
 * Qualta blade: A traditional Luxan weapon that can be used as a blade and rifle.
 * True Hearts in Quest: A Luxan series of rites that happens every cycle that involve young Luxans going on a pilgrimage to see the Lightsongs of D'Arpath and bathe in their radiance.
 * Shintock sonnet: Luxan songs or poetry often written about great Luxan warrior heroes.
 * The Dinner of the Enlightening: One of the foundational Luxan myths. It speaks of three warriors, seeking the Gem of Constancy. The trio came across a magical table laid with the most delicious of foods on an island in the middle of the ocean. The key factor of the legend is that the food asks to be eaten but only the noblest of warriors have the ability to hear the food speak. Food does not harm the three warriors them but when the warriors eat it, they're able to understand what's happening to them, where dangers lie and how to overcome them.
 * union tattoo: Luxan symbol of courage, honour and loyalty.

Appearances

 * Farscape
 * Ship of Ghosts, by David Bischoff