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Shepard, this dossier contains everything we could dig up on Eralos and the Auriels who inhabit, or once inhabited, it. It's best that you read up on this before approaching our "esteemed" potential ally. Keep in mind, there isn't much left of the Auriels (both in population and information), and any information we have on them comes straight from one of the people themselves. Unfortunately, we don't know anything that they don't want us to know. Everything we've heard about them so far is true. Watch yourself.

-Miranda

Dossier/Codex

Planet: Eralos (as named by the Auriels)

Race /Resident Species: Auriel

Eralos is located in a small solar system near the center of the galaxy. It is one of the oldest inhabited planets known to date. The planet is marginally smaller than Earth in size, orbiting a star similar to that of Illium's own. The few outsiders that have been welcomed onto Eralos have described it as a paradise; it being far more advanced than the Asari but still maintaining their connection to nature. It is known that the Auriels' civilization has been around since the time of the Protheans. There are even records of Auriel-Prothean trading and alliances.

The Auriels are a long-lived race, some even claiming immortality. This claim has yet to be disputed. They were even looked to as gods by the more "primitive" races of the galaxy. There's a reason they were able to survive the last Reaper invasion, after all. However, the Reapers left them neither unharmed nor unchanged.

(As with the rest of this dossier, this next bit was provided by the Auriels themselves. However, it is also directly from their historical records.) By the end of the last invasion, the Auriel race was nearly eradicated. Fewer than 15000 had remained. Though their numbers were nearly decimated, they sought to rebuild and repopulate. Rebuilding was no problem for such an advanced species. However, repopulating was a different matter entirely. It would seem that the Reapers altered them biologically, somehow (the Auriels have yet to release that information.) Many managed to conceive and bare children. Most, though, found that they could no longer conceive among themselves. Over time, their numbers dwindled even further until they discovered that infertility only occurred when they mated amongst their own species. In effect, there are currently fewer than 50 pureblooded Auriels left in the whole galaxy (that we know of). Even with the ability to bare children with other races, the population of mixed-Auriels consists of no more than 250,000 individuals (again, that we know of), including those that reside on Eralos and over the rest of the galaxy. They truly are a dying breed.

-Auriels-

It is known among us all that the Auriels are a truly benevolent people. However, their compassion does not mean that they are weak. Auriels are among the fastest, strongest, and most terrifying fighters in the entire galaxy. They are stealthy, flexible, and possess unique, seemingly supernatural, powers (not biotics – though, there are some that have taken the implant). Being light on their feet, many are contracted as assassins (much like the Drell assassin you picked up the other day). With their highly-acute hearing others are made into spies. Regardless, most are philanthropists of a kind. Despite their munificence, there are many that fear and distrust them. There is little doubt that, were the Auriels ever able to return to the superpower they once were, they could easily rule the galaxy.

I'm sure you will discover more valuable information should your recruitment be a success.

-Appearance-

As with all species, the Auriels vary in appearance. However, it is universally known that they are among the most astonishing in a beautiful way. Mixing with other, more numerous species has allowed them an even more unique spectrum of looks. If mixed, they will take on the appearance of an Auriel but with many elements of the partnered species. A pureblood Auriel will have skin tones ranging from various shades of violets, blues, and greens to white, black, golden, silver, and multi-tone. All will have distinct, mostly unique markings on their faces and all over their bodies. They tend to have large eyes, high cheekbones, almost-avian features, and pointed ears (think elven but with more colors). When angered, the skin around their eyes darkens to a dark brown or black color, depending on their skin tone. Their eye-color is ever-changing and extends to the entire eye; the iris and pupil glow a lighter shade than the sclera. (As attractive as the Auriels are, be wary. They know how to use their looks to get anything they want.)

The Illusive Man believes that mankind may descend from a separate group of Auriels that came to Earth to form their government/civilization away from the restrictions of the main body and mated with the primitive humans residing there. Wipe that look off of your face, John. Even the Illusive Man sees it as just a far-fetched theory (that he wishes were true). Besides, several of the Asari think they descend from the Auriels as well (though there are male as well as female Auriels so that's a bit far-fetched also).

(Any questions regarding the language may be answered through the extranet or from an Auriel.)

-Ally Dossier—

Name/Alias: Clarell Di'Raevus (Protector of the People) (Commander, she's a pureblood and very important among her people. When addressing her formally, do not say "Ms. Di'Raevus". Refer to her as Khar Di'Raevus. If she were male, you would say Khor Di'Raevus. This is important, Commander. We need her on our side.)

Gender: Female

Age: Unknown

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Appearance: Violet skin with light violet markings on the center of the forehead, around the eyes, extending down the cheeks and spreading down the neck, arms, and chest (it is assumed that the markings extend all over her body). Height is that of an average human female. Hair is dark violet/black. Eyes are a light shade of violet with glowing violet iris.

Other: Master of Auriel style of fighting called Rell di'Mirra (translated as: Fight of Mirra) which is considered the most difficult and acrobatic of Auriel fighting styles. Possesses a limited ability to project electricity using an extendable metal staff as a focus. Specializes in sniper rifles, Si'vor Der'Vaas'an (translated as: Sword of Vaas'an) – a type of Auriel sword-fighting that involves maximum speed, flexibility, and dexterity. Master infiltrator. Fiercely intelligent.

Commander, Khar Di'Raevus is vital to our cause. We need her for the upcoming mission. She is as benevolent as the rest of her race and will probably see it as her duty to join us. However, should you offend her, there is no guarantee as to what may happen. She's currently on contract at Omega. Good luck.

-Miranda

A/N: So…I've started this at an odd time (classes are about to start again), but I got hit with this idea while playing Mass Effect (and bawling my eyes out over Thane) and I had to start it. I'm excited to write it and see where it goes. I've got an idea of what I want to happen and where I want to take it, but I always count on plans to change. We'll see.

I don't know what the update schedule is going to be like because I don't know what homework might be like.

Title is subject to change should I think of anything better.

As always, review if you want. I'd like to know what people think.

Oh! And I love art, so feel free to…oh, I don't know…send me any pictures you may want to draw, paint, etc. of anything you want in this story. *hint-hint* *wink-wink*

-Hope