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   General Troll Info Section: Begin.

   Basically all trolls use typing quirks in their usual language and while typing, and their husktops allow them to "Troll" beings across time and space, and their culture is so vast, they have completely run out of unique names for movies, with the movie titles recently just being complete recaps of the story. Despite their very advanced culture, there are no known Trolls with less or more than 6 letter first and last names.

   General Troll Info Section: End.

   Alternia is the home planet of the Trolls, located in Universe A. It has two satellites; a green moon and a pink moon, the latter of which seems to be accompanied by a much smaller pink satellite of its own. Before the scratch it was known as Beforus and had only a singular pink moon. A Troll that once inhabited Alternia once said, "ALTERNIA? AS IN, ALTERNATE? ALTERNATE TO WHAT. TURNS OUT IT IS THE ALTERNATIVE TO A PLANET CALLED BEFORUS! THE PLANET WHICH CAME BEFOOOORE US. HAHAHA! GET IT?". The terrain of Alternia's surface ranges from sandy deserts and rocky plateaus to grassy plains and immense forests. Alterniasia is a region likely located on Alternia and presumably sharing some similarities with Earth's Asia, with an equivalent or similar area called East Beforus existing pre-scratch. The surface of Alternia as seen from space is based on satellite photography of the coast of western Siberia, flipped upside-down with the Kara Sea and Novaya Zemlya visible to the south. The BLISTERING ALTERNIAN SUN is dangerous to trolls, and as expected of any bright star can lead to blindness if stared into. Though, Jadebloods are uniquely suited to its rays, however, and are even capable of becoming rainbow drinkers who, alongside shadow droppers, feast on the light. Though even early dawn's rays are enough to cause severe sunburn and blistering, the lusus naturae are protected from it by their white coats which "reflect light, or somethin' to that effect." Also epidemic on Alternia is acid rain, which is bad for a troll's skin and corrosive enough even to dissolve a less hardy creature down to their bones. Alternia's histories across the scratch are defined by the appearance of a series of key meteors. On Beforus, only one Frog Temple is known to have arrived, landing on the planet's pink moon. This meteor was followed by those carrying a Fuchsiablood and the rest of her group of 12 trolls, who influenced Beforan society leading up to the arrival of a newer Fuchsiablood and the rest of their descendants. The newer Fuchsiablood and her teammates found the game Sgrub (the descendant title to Sburb) within the pink moon's temple, incidentally destroying Beforus in the Reckoning. These Heroes subsequently initiated the scratch, allowing Alternia's timeline to come into being. On Alternia, two Frog Temples arrived, one in a desert and the other in an exposed cavern. One of these Temples contained the infant Doc Scratch, who went on to influence Alternia's history, such as through the outer god Gl'bgolyb and his time-travelling Handmaid, to create a violent troll race almost unrecognizable from those who lived on Beforus. Doc Scratch's meteor was presumably followed by the pre-scratch Fuchsiablood's, who became his puppet and the tyrant of a galaxy-spanning Alternian empire, and then by those of the rest of the alpha trolls. Pupated trolls live on the Alternian surface in house-like structures called hives, separated into various rooms called blocks.

   General Troll Romance Section: Begin.

   Quadrants are the four different types of romance recognized by trolls. As humans are socialized to expect their single type of romance, a concept that can be defined by a single symbol (<3), so are trolls on both Beforus and Alternia conditioned to strive for four distinct types. Humans are shown to be able to have pitch and ashen feelings and cherubs are naturally inclined only towards kismesissitude. They are a frustratingly difficult concept for humans to grasp, so much so that in response to a callous remark, Andrew Hussie trolls the readers by forcing us to read the troll relationship info all over again, "BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK." The quadrants primarily exist to facilitate the complicated reproduction of trolls. "When the IMPERIAL DRONE comes knocking, you had better be able to supply genetic material to each of his FILIAL PAILS." Therefore, having a stable matesprit and kismesis is a matter of life and death for trolls. Because of these high stakes and the frequency of lesser feuds that might encroach on exclusive kismesis relationships, auspisticism is a necessary quadrant to prevent widespread infidelity and death. Likewise, moirallegience exists to prevent violence and death, though it is not related to the other quadrants. These needs explain why all four quadrants are described specifically with the word "romance." Humans, due to their only means of reproduction being heterosexual, usually feel strongly about finding a matesprit and often have a strong belief in true love. (This description is of course not as black and white due to the varying nature of humans' sexuality and gender expression, but for the purpose of explanation it is simpler to leave it at that.) Therefore, trolls feel equally strong about having relationships of both red and black nature, because it correlates directly with their reproductive habits.

   General Troll Romance Section: End.

   Moirallegience Section: Begin.

   Moirallegience, also called moirallegiance or sparingly moirallegence, is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of red romance, like matespritship, and is a conciliatory quadrant like auspisticism. Moirallegience is represented by the diamond (♦ or <>) symbol and a pale red color; as such it is known as the pale quadrant. Moirails might also be informally referred to as palemates by outsiders to the troll race. As red romance, moirallegience is rooted in strongly positive emotions. Karkat Vantas describes the emotions behind moirallegience as "MYSTERIOUS FORCES" deriving from pity, which is in his words are themselves "JUST THE TONED DOWN VERSION OF [...] HATE," the emotion central to black romance. Though moirallegience may be compared to the concept of a soul mate, it has a more specific social purpose. Put bluntly; “The purpose is to pacify a partner who is dangerous. It's not all about being platonic soul bros forever.” That being said, moirails still feel some form of love or affection for each other, and in many cases, especially for young trolls, it can be unclear whether a relationship is a moirallegience, merely a bond formed between an acquaintance, or romantic intentions of a more flushed nature. While it would seem apparent that the more violent troll benefits the most from having a moirail to pacify them, it is possible the more hot-tempered of the two might benefit their moirail by providing physical protection and/or a deterrent to any would-be nuisances.

   Moirallegience Section: End.

   Auspisticism Section: Begin.

   “When two trolls are locked in a feud or some otherwise contentious relationship, one can intervene and become their AUSPISTICE. The auspistice mediates between the two, playing the role of a peace keeper, preventing the feud from boiling over into a fully caliginous rivalry.” Auspisticism is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of black romance, like kismesissitude, and is a conciliatory quadrant like moirallegience; uniquely among the quadrants, it involves three parties rather than just two. Auspisticism is represented by the club (♣ or o8<) symbol and an ashen gray color; as such it is known as the ashen quadrant. Like the names of the other quadrants, auspisticism plays on the term soulmate; an auspice is an omen or sign, while an armistice is a cessation of conflict between two or more parties. Thanks to their bellicose nature, feelings of a negatively-driven nature are much more common between trolls than positive feelings; because a troll can only have one romantic kismesis, auspisticism exists to prevent these lesser feuds from erupting into full-blown caliginous affairs. There may also be circumstances where "Two Parties [...] May In Fact Be Perfect For Each Other", but the chaotic nature of the caliginous quadrant could threaten the stability of the rest of the two trolls' relationships. Such a scenario could also call for that kismesissitude to be replaced with a placating auspisticism. The troll responsible for mediating between the two platonic rivals is the auspisticing party, who is said to auspisticize, and is called the auspistice; if there is a name for the other two members of such a relationship, it is not known. Though preventing caliginous infidelity is an important social purpose, auspisticism is "Generally Not Regarded As One Of The More Emotionally Fulfilling Quadrants [...] And Can Be Quite Laborious To Maintain"; it is even implied that the "Conciliatory Romantic Feelings" associated with the quadrant are felt only by the auspistice toward the other two parties, who otherwise feel only for each other. Because of this unique setup, however, it is technically possible for one troll to be involved in two separate auspisticisms, albeit in different "roles".

   Auspisticism Section: End.

   Kismesissitude Section: Begin.

   “When a pair of adversaries delve into this quadrant, they become each other's KISMESIS. As one of the concupiscent quadrants, it plays a role in procreation as well. There is no particularly good human translation for this concept. The closest would be an especially potent arch-rivalry.” Kismesissitude is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of black romance, like auspisticism, and is a concupiscent quadrant like matespritship. Kismesissitude is represented by the spade (♠ or <3<) symbol and a pitch black or "caliginous" color; as such it is known as the caliginous quadrant. Like the names of the other quadrants, kismesissitude plays on the term soulmate; kismet, from Arabic qismat, means 'portion' or 'fate' (as in the fate one has been "portioned"), while a nemesis, from the Ancient Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis, is someone's archenemy or polar opposite. As such, your rival in a kismesissitude is referred to as your kismesis (plural kismeses). As a form of black romance, kismesissitude is the strongly negative [side of troll emotions]. A mutantblood would refer to the specific feelings associated with kismesissitude as "HATE", in contrast to the more tones down feelings of "PITY" which fuel mating fondness. As a concupiscent quadrant, the pitch feelings associated with kismesissitude are also closely associated with sex and reproduction; kissing is considered an appropriate show of physical affection between kismeses, though more teeth and blood are to be expected than in a typical lovesnog. Alongside material from a matespritship, genetic material from a kismesissitude must be supplied when the imperial drone arrives at a troll's home with his two filial pails, failure to comply resulting in swift execution. Beyond this, little is known about how kismessitude is practised or what purpose it serves, and it is difficult to compare to anything that can be easily understood by humans. Conflicting feelings may be a key or at least common component of a kismesissitude. Importantly, caliginous feelings should not be thought of as completely taking the place of hate in troll society; trolls, like humans, also experience various forms of "platonic" hatred, and apparently have little difficulty differentiating between the forms. Because of the vitriolic nature of trolls, however, lesser black feuds - or "ashen" feuds - are quite common, and run the risk of erupting into caliginous affairs; the ashen quadrant exists to mitigate such risks. There may also be circumstances where "Two Parties [...] May In Fact Be Perfect For Each Other" as kismeses, but the chaotic nature of the quadrant could potentially destroy other parts of their life, such as their other relationships; such scenarios may also call for the kismesissitude to be replaced with a placating auspisticism. Despite being deeply alien to humans, kismesissitude, like its red twin, is actually easily recognisable by some other species as analogous to their own forms of romance or reproduction. Cherubs, like humans, associate only one quadrant with reproduction, but theirs are "exclusively [black]", with their mating ritual involving violent conflict between the two "kismeses". Carapacians are also known to practice something that, to trolls, is a dead ringer for kismesissitude. The torrid, simultaneously erotic and antagonistic relationship between Jack Noir and the Black Queen is given as a prime example.

   Kismesissitude Section: End.

   Matespritship Section: Begin.

   “When two individuals find themselves in the flushed quadrant together, they are said to be MATESPRITS. Matespritship is the closest parallel to the human concept of romance trolls have. It plays a role in the trolls' reproductive cycle, just as it does for humans.” Matespritship is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of red romance, like moirallegience, and is a concupiscent quadrant like kismesissitude. Matespritship is represented by the heart (♥ or <3) symbol and a flushed red color; as such it is known as the flushed quadrant. Like the names of the other quadrants, matespritship plays on the term soulmate, with -sprit likely deriving from the French word esprit, meaning 'spirit' or 'soul'. The suffix -ship denotes a special state or union between two people or entities (such as a relationship or friendship), from which derives the term shipping; interestingly however, on Alternia the concept of shipping involves not just matesprit ships but the other three quadrants as well. As red romance, matespritship is rooted in strongly positive emotions. The specific emotions behind matespritship are sometimes called "MATING FONDESS", which may be most readily recognized by a human as feelings of 'love'. Also like human romance, flushed feelings are closely associated with sex and reproduction. As such, alongside material from a kismesissitude, genetic material from a matespritship must be supplied when the imperial drone arrives at a troll's home with his two filial pails, failure to comply resulting in swift execution.

   Matespritship Section: End.

   “Adventure motivates Rust Signs more than anything else. They crave new experiences, the wilder and farther-from-home, the better. They are confident and energetic, ready to face the unknown. This dynamism makes them great leaders, but it can also make them foolhardy. Often, they don't posses the level of caution they should for someone so willing to jump into new things. Their willingness to trust can get them into trouble, but they are also incredibly resilient. Their ability to bounce back from trauma and injury leaves them as the toughest sign class on the spectrum. Rust Signs make great friends and traveling companions, but they also can be selfish and quick to anger. If what they deem to be an acceptable level of "excitement" isn't happening around them, they have a tendency to try to stir some up. They love the drama. They have incredibly high expectations for themselves and for romantic partners. If someone doesn't live up to these, they may deem them not worth their time. If they aren't careful, Rust Signs can end up in a cycle of excitement, followed by crushed expectations, followed by a quick recovery and new flush of excitement.” The rust blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the lowest caste on the hemospectrum, succeeded by bronze. The rust blood caste can also be called the burgundy blood caste.

   “Bronze Signs have a warm and generous disposition, but you might not accuse them of it the first time you meet. They have a tendency toward being withdrawn and slow to open up with new people. This can make them come off as arrogant and cold, like they think they are too good for everyone, although the reality couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, they crave validation and companionship. They are very open-hearted, but if a Bronze Sign decides to dig their heels in, it can be like talking to a wall. More so than any of the other sign classes, Bronze Signs have a marked love of creature comforts. They crave stability and safety, and if they have the means, their homes will be full of beautiful things. Some might accuse them of being hedonistic; they would probably just claim to know what they like. As lovers they can be quite needy, wanting assurances that the affection they feel is reciprocated. Maybe because of this, they have a particular affinity for animals. Don't try to break a Bronze's Sign's routines-they'll resent you for it, even if oftentimes they are too polite to say so.” The bronze blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the second lowest caste on the hemospectrum, preceded by rust and succeeded by gold.

   “Gold Signs are the reigning geniuses of the sign class spectrum, and chances are they know it. Witty and widely read, they enjoy conversation and debate, even when that conversation gets a little one-sided. They can come off as preachy, and they have a tendency to railroad, just driving into their interlocutors with the force of their intellect. Their arguments make perfect sense to themselves, but not always to those around them. Gold Signs are interested in a wide variety of topics, so they tend to be Jacks-of-all-trade, and can have trouble dedicating themselves to just a single hobby or career. They have a tendency to be high-energy, and can stress people out, including themselves. Their anxiety is such that they often need quite a bit of time alone with their projects. They can talk circles around most people, and they aren't afraid to use their intelligence to manipulate others to get what they want. They are good at making money, and also good at spending it. They aren't great financial planners, tending toward impulse purchases. In romance they lean toward partners who can keep up with them, both with their intellect and their energy, which can both be hard to match.” The gold blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. The third lowest caste on the hemospectrum, it is preceded by bronze and succeeded by lime.

   “Lime Signs are tumultuous, bringing great emotion and creativity to their endeavors. They are resolute in their decisions; if they are going to do something, they do it. They have a tendency toward melodrama, especially when they feel passionately about something, and their bad moods are loud and usually difficult to conceal. Hiding their feelings does not come naturally to them, so many Lime Signs cultivate a hard outer shell to hide the passionate, caring person inside. Lime Signs tend to have a large group of friends-they draw people to them with allure and the promise of excitement, and are usually unaware that they are doing it. They tend to focus on their own flaws, rather than their good points. Although they are exceedingly kind and empathetic individuals, many Lime Signs posses a mean streak. If you catch them on a bad day, they can be incredibly vicious. But it they take care to use their power for good, they make very loyal companions. Romance is extremely important to Lime Signs, and when they fall, they fall hard. They don't take rejection well, and a breakup can send them into a tailspin requiring an extended period of recovery.” The lime blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, preceded than gold and succeeded by olive.

   “Olive Signs are, by and large, incredibly agreeable people. They are generous and enthusiastic, ready to offer help to anyone who needs it. Luck plays a large role in their lives; Olive Signs have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. And even in the case that their luck goes bad, they can ride rough patches out without falling too far into depression or hopelessness. That said, Olive Signs are most comfortable with things that they are familiar with; new places and ideas often alarm them, resulting in a dogmatic insistence that their way is the right way. They can be quite bossy and domineering, although that usually comes out of a genuine belief that they know best and can help the ones they care about. They are extremely faithful friends and lovers, ready to drop everything and go into helper mode. However, if their trust is breached, there's no going back. No one can hold a grudge like an Olive Sign, and they aren't afraid to just pick up and leave if they decide something isn't working for them. Romance and companionship are extremely important to them, so even if they get hurt, their hearts remain open.” The olive blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, preceded by lime and succeeded by jade. It will, or already has, soon gone extinct.

   “Jade Signs are the zodiac's caretakers. Intelligent and steady, they are excellent organizers and planners. They are detail-oriented, and can tend toward perfectionism, never satisfied with their endeavors. If you hire on a Jade Sign, be prepared for an excellent product, but also no peace until that project is flawless. They are fussy and particular, which can cause friction with those around them, although a Jade Sign holds no one to as high a standard as they hold themselves. Since they are shy with strangers and slow to open up, Jade Signs can often come off as timid or doormats, when really they just prefer to come at conflicts in a less combative way. Naturally loyal and loving, they make wonderful doctors, parents, and caretakers, whether they are taking care of people, pets, or plants. In relationships, they can be slow to open up, and need someone willing to be patient enough to go at their pace. If all of this makes Jade Signs sound soft and nurturing, they are, but keep in mind that they can also be fiercely destructive if those they care about are threatened. It takes a lot to make a Jade Sign snap, but if they do, take cover.” The jade blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, higher than olive and succeeded by teal. Jade bloods are assigned strictly to serving the mother grub in the caverns, hatching the young and proliferating the "8rood", and during at least the Dolorosa's time were forbidden from visiting the surface. Those working in the caverns are sometimes called Auxiliatrices (singular Auxiliatrix). A jade blood can also be selected and raised by a virgin mother grub; however these cases are so rare as to elude documented precedent.

   Land-Dwelling Highblood Section: Begin.

   “Teal Signs are natural charmers. Social and flirtatious, they are great at parties and public speaking events. Even though they aren't afraid to use their many engaging qualities in both personal and business ventures, they have a strong moral sense. Right and wrong are very obvious to a Teal Sign, and it can frustrate them that others don't see the world the same way they do. Their idealism can make them strong defenders of justice, but it can also result in them being incredibly let down. Their strict adherence to procedure can lead to errors in judgement; they can be gullible and too quick to trust. They have vibrant imaginations, and enjoy fiction and roleplaying, and often those games will resemble the lives they want to be living. Deep down, they often long for a hero, someone they can idolize and count on, with the smarts and charisma to keep up with them. Unfortunately, they have a tendency to get involved with people who are very obviously wrong for them out of a desire not to be alone. Many Teal Signs are better off being single, at least until someone really extraordinary comes along.” The teal blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, preceded by jade and succeeded by blue. Teal bloods are a caste of civil servants whose typical roles include tasks as menial as "petty expeditions to plaster seizure notices on gam8lignant property." Among these civil servants are the legislacerators, who were at one time employed by the subjugglators as bounty hunters tasked with bringing criminals to justice, but were later "CONF1N3D TO STUFFY COURTBLOCKS 4RGU1NG C4S3S B3FOR3 H1S HONOR4BL3 TYR4NNY" in a role more similar to that of a lawyer. A "sluggish choler8ear" or "8rainless squawking spleenfowl" would both be lusii typical of a teal blood. Tealbloods are often found at Alternian libraries called bookhives.

   “Let's not mince words: Blue Signs are the ones to watch. Of all the sign classes, they have the potential to do the most good, but also cause the worse harm. They can be incredibly effective, and also incredibly destructive. Tell a Blue Sign this and chances are they would agree with you. They are magnetic and adaptive, able to adjust how they present themselves in any situation. They have a mask for every occasion. They are obsessively dedicated, willing to throw themselves into work, play, and everything in between. Because of this, Blue Signs are highly valuable allies and friends. However, they are very selective when it comes to who they let into their inner circle. You could be best friends with a Blue Sign and still never truly know them. They are powerful and successful, but they also tend toward jealousy. They often resent those they see as more well-positioned than they are. A well-adjusted Blue Sign is fantastically competent and inspiring, but a Blue Sign at their worst is a force for chaos. In love they can find themselves having to choose between their ambitions and their relationships, often with great difficulty.” The blue blood caste, also called cobalt or cerulean, is one of the twelve troll blood castes, preceded by teal and succeeded by indigo. Members of the blue caste "[s]ometimes" have abilities that allow them to access the minds of others in ways that can be "terri8ly invasive if a8used", ranging from mind reading to outright mind control. Many members of the caste also have mutations relating to the eyes and pupils, possessing more or less than one pupil on each eyeball, or in extreme cases fully formed additional eyes. Like the eye mutations prevalent among members of the gold caste.

   “Indigo Signs are the enthusiasts of the sign classes. Friendly and cheerful, their optimism is contagious. Being around a well-adjusted Indigo Sign is always a good time. It's hard not to be drawn into their excitable orbit, just like they are drawn in by anything and everything that piques their interest. And those interests are liable to change at any time. Indigo Signs will often surprise their friends and family by declaring they are no longer interested in what just last week they were claiming was their jam. If you catch an Indigo Signs in a philosophical mood, they can be unexpectedly poignant and introspective. A downside of all this jovial enthusiasm is that Indigo Signs often don't know their own strength. They are known to be careless, both physically and emotionally, their conversations punctuated by jostling elbows and tactless comments. They don't usually mean to offend, and are often shocked to find out they upset anyone. When this happens, they can dig their heels in and insist they did nothing wrong. In romance, Indigo Signs need partners who can keep up with their expansive personalities, as well as forgive them for the occasional hurt feeling or two.” The indigo blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, preceded by blue and succeeded by purple. While indigo bloods lack the psychic abilities of the castes immediately above and below, some freaks among them instead possess remarkable and uncontrollable strength, with a former Troll Player able to launch objects great distances with a single punch, and leap great distances comparable to those reached by trolls of a much higher caste in a single bound. Indigo bloods are capable of becoming ruffiannihilators or archeradicators, the latter being perhaps the most noble echelon the imperial forces have to offer. "K" sounds are common in the names of indigo bloods, with "Zahhak" and "Codakk" being particularly similar. Many indigo bloods' names also contain double letters.

   “Purple Signs are the workaholics of the sign classes. Ambitious and driven, they have a very specific path in mind to reach the pinnacle of their field, and will work tirelessly toward it. However, if their practical brains convince them that their goal is unrealistic, they may be slow to trust anyone with the secret of their true desires. They are often very funny, their wit veering toward the dryly macabre. Their fatalism can be incredibly humorous or terrible, depending who you ask. Purple Signs are usually the people who will say out loud what everyone else was thinking but was too nervous to mention. They are very stubborn, and once they've made up their mind about something, whether it be a restaurant choice or a political affiliation, it is difficult to change. They have trouble admitting they were mistaken, and also that they are upset. An oft-repeated phrase of the Purple Signs is, "It's fine, don't worry about it." They will let arguments fester rather than face them head on. In love they tend to be strictly monogamous and fiercely devoted, ready to pledge themselves to a person the same way they do their goals-utterly, and without reservation.” The purple blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes and the highest land-dwelling blood caste, preceded by indigo and succeeded by violet. Purple bloods are referred to both as highbloods and as subjugglators. The role the Highbloods serve is both religious, waging sectarian war against the Signless and continuing to oppose his followers after his death, and political, acting as the leaders of the land dwelling castes, self-governing but able to be influenced by Her Imperious Condescension thanks to the constant threat of her lusus. They were also responsible for the dispatching of legislacerators to deal with criminal elements, possibly until their confinement to courtblocks. The wearing of juggalo-like clown paint and practice of a strange clown-based religion are presumably connected with these roles. The Highbloods were at least at one time led by a troll referred to as the Grand Highblood. The highest land dwelling caste, purple blood is a relative cool purple in comparison to the warmer-toned violet. The chucklevoodoos are a common ability among subjugglators that allow them to psychically amplify fear, such as by manifesting puppets inside the dreams of targets. Most purple bloods have long, curved horns, often resembling those of a goat or other ungulate. Barzum and Baizli's horns are shorter than those of other known purple bloods, but still display the signature curve.

   “Violet Signs are the universe's eccentrics. Forget marching to their own drummer-Violets built their own drum, and it's probably weird. A good deal of this is natural, but they also have a distinct bent toward contrariness. They are the sorts to give the popular thing a pass. Personable and outlandish, they are ready to make friends with anyone, although if they aren't careful their 'game for anything' attitude can come across as clingy or desperate. When their feelings are reciprocated, however, they are very loyal friends. Politics and humanitarian causes are often very important to Violet Signs, and they will turn their considerable inventive energy into a sort of noblesse oblige, happy to offer their nontraditional approaches to help others. At their very best Violet Signs are artistic and inspired, but they tread the fine line between genius and maniac. Too often their more esoteric interests can come across as perverse or untoward, and they can have a hard time holding their tempers, especially if they feel that they are being belittled or ignored. Intelligence is enormously attractive to Violet Signs, and often an intellectual connection is necessary for them to be attracted to a prospective partner.” The violet blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. The penultimate rung on the hemospectrum, the violet caste is higher than purple and succeeded only by fuchsia. This caste has been referred to as PURPLIER than purple and as royal blood, a distinction it shares with fuchsia.

   “Fuchsia Signs are the final of the sign classes, fittingly, also the most enigmatic. Possessing a strong imagination, they have an otherworldly quality to them that draws others in. Often, it has more to do with what they don't tell you than what they do, giving them an air of mystery that would more than likely perplex a Fuchsia sign if you told them about it. They aren't usually trying to be alluring-they're just lost in thought. Highly emotional, Fuchsia signs are sensitive and anxious, and tend to spend a lot of time worrying-about the world, the future, and what others think of them. They are artistic and talented, but can suffer from crippling bouts of depression, holding themselves to impossibly high standards. They have rich fantasy lives, and can get so caught up in daydreams that they sometimes forget to actually do things. Many Fuchsia Signs have trouble with follow-through, and it can take a lot to kick them out of their inertia. As far as romance goes, they need partners who are willing to put in the time to go at their pace, and who can handle how sensitive and emotional they can be.” The fuchsia blood caste is the highest caste on the troll hemospectrum. Fuchsia blood is a deep red-purple color.

   Fuchsia bloods have an unparalleled lifespan of hundreds of thousands of years, or perhaps millions. Inversely, only two fuchsia bloods ever inhabit the empire at one time. Only female fuchsia bloods are known. Her Imperious Condescension acts as the empress of the Alternian empire, with her descendants acting as heiresses expected to challenge her for the throne upon reaching maturity. The Condesce and her heiress both share a bond with Gl'bgolyb, which can be swayed toward either party depending on the empress and heiress' physical proximity to the monster. Gl'bgolyb is essential to the empress' control over the empire, allowing her to manipulate the castes below her with the threat of psychic annihilation.

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