INFO: The Meris were a tall humanoid race with dark blue skin, similar to (and native to the same planet as) the Teltiors. distinguishing features include a strongly pronounced eyebrow ridge, a slightly conical ridge o the top of their head, webbed hands with an opposable thumb and finger, inward spiralling cartilage in the ear and several thick folds of skin around the neck.
Some Meris were associated with the Cult of Those Who Redeem, though others were part of the Loag cult of assassins.
RACE: Meris
HEIGHT: 1.8 to 2 Meters Tall
SKIN: Dark blue
DISTINCTION: Pronounced eyebrow ridge
LANGUAGE: Meri
HOMEWORLD:Merisee (pronounced /Mer-uh-see/) was an agriworld in the Elrood Sector, located along the Elrood-Derilyn Run, and was known the "breadbasket" for the entire sector. First contact between the indigenous Meris and Teltiors occurred in 8,000 BBY, and the two races fought a war for most of the next millennium, from 7,700 – 7,000 BBY. The planet was discovered by the New Republic but did not ally itself with the government.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:The Meris are denizens of Merisee in the Elrood sector. A Meris is humanoid, with dark-blue skin, a pronounced eyebrow ridge and a conical ridge on the top of the head. The webbed hands have both an opposable thumb and end finger, giving them greater dexterity. Inward-spiraling cartilage leads to the ear canal and several thick folds of skin drape around the neck. Meris move with a fluid grace and have amazing coordination.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:The Meris share their homeworld with another species called the Teltiors. Separated by vast and violent seas, the two species grew without any knowledge of the other, and when contact came, it resulted in bloody conflict lasting hundreds of years.
While once a true race of warriors, the Meris have learned how to peacefully coexist with the Teltiors. Many Meris have applied their intelligence to farming and healing, but there are many others who have gone into varied fields, such as starship engineering, business, soldiering, and numerous other common occupations. Merisee is a major agricultural producer for Elrodd Sector.
The Meris are a friendly people, but do not blindly trust those who haven't proven themselves worthy. Like most other species, Meris have a wide range of personalities and behaviors - some are extremely peaceful, while others are quick to anger and fight. The Meris are a hard-working people, many of whom spend time in quiet contemplation playing mental exercise games like holochess.
APPEARANCES:None
SOURCES:Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin
Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin, Second Edition
Operation: Elrood (book)
Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
Alien Encounters
Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three
The Star Wars Planets Collection
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