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Atlanteans

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Atlanteans

Atlanteans
Name
Atlanteans
Identity

Affiliation

Universe

Base Of Operations
Atlantic Ocean

BodyType
Mostly Human, though some subspecies possess more marine-like traits, such as Mermaids or the Shark people of Tritonis. The following characteristics apply only to baseline (Poisedonis) Atlanteans.

Eyes

Hair
Various normal human colors, blonde is believed to carry the Curse of Kordax

Skin
Akin to human caucasian, no black or asian like (for example) Atlanteans have been shown

Number of Limbs

Number of Fingers

Number of Toes

Special Adaptations
Can breathe underwater, endure the pressures of the deep (among other adaptations), and posses superhuman levels of strength, speed, endurance and durability.

Unusual Features
Poseidonians have small fins on the back of the calves; Purple eyes denotes magical potential

Origin
Origin
Atlantean is the term generally applied to the collective groups of citizens who reside in the undersea continent known as Atlantis. Smaller, more distinctive subspecies such as the Tuatha De Danann refer to themselves simply by their tribe name, and do not typically refer to themselves as Atlanteans.

HomePlanet

Place of Birth

First appearance

Contents

History

Atlanteans are the native species of the continent of Atlantis. Like most races, they are divided up between several sub-groups.

Poseidonians
The Poseidonians make up the majority of all Atlanteans and reside in the city-state of Poseidonis. Pre-cataclysmic Atlanteans were essentially human, but following the Great Deluge, they were forced to adapt to living beneath the sea. A special serum gave them amphibious characteristics, but after only a few short years, these Poseidonians lost their ability to process oxygen through normal means. They evolved into a race of completely aquatic people and remain so to this day. A Poseidonian (and most other Atlanteans) can only survive out of the water for up to one hour before they must replenish themselves in the sea.
Tritonaians
Main article: Tritonians
Nearly 10,000 years ago, a group of Poseidonians migrated from their home city and re-established themselves in the ruins of Tritonis. These Atlanteans were followers of the wizard Shalako and as such, became known as Shalakites. The mad Shalako cursed his followers after what he felt was a great betrayal and their bodies evolved into the Mer-people of modern-day Tritonis.
Idylists
The Idylists were another sub-group of Atlantean with humanoid features, similar to those of neighboring Poseidonis. The Idylists were a superstitious people and ostracized those who were born with certain abnormalities (such as purple eyes). The super-hero known as Tempest (formerly Aqualad) was one of the Idylists.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Atlantean Physiology The physiological make-up of the average Atlantean is dramatically different from that of a normal human being. Although a splinter species of baseline humanity, Atlanteans have evolved over the centuries and have adapted physical characteristics that make them more suited for life beneath the sea. A common misperception is that Atlanteans are amphibious. While this is partially true to some extent, modern-day Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited duration before they begin to asphyxiate. Because Atlanteans have to adapt to living at varying pressure levels, their bodies are physically much heartier than the average human being, granting them:

In addition, Atlanteans have developed low-level telepathy which they use to broadcast and receive thoughts between one another. This is an Atlantean's primary means of communication. Some Atlanteans, such as Aquaman have higher degrees of telepathy and can use it to communicate with other forms of sea life. This however, is a are instance, and not a trait common to most Atlanteans.

Abilities

None known.

Average Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

None known.

Habitat

Habitat: Undersea
Gravity: 1 G
Atmosphere: Ancient Atlanteans thrived in an oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere. Modern Atlanteans can only survive in an underwater climate, with limited exposition to surface environments.
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: Advanced
Cultural Traits: Cultural traits unknown.
Representatives:

Pre-Cataclysm

Pre-Crisis

Modern


Notes

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Trivia

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See Also

Links and References

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