Creature:Theria

The Theria are a race of velociraptor-like aliens, native to the planet Andalaxia. Their race makes up the Theria Nation. The Theria are known to be a small and relatively peaceful race, usually opting out of politics and warfare unless absolutely necessary. They're extremely technologically advanced, although not to the point of many other races, and have expanded their nation to 11 planets, in 3 different star systems.

Artistry
For thousands of years, Theria culture has been strongly art-centric. Things like drawing, sculpting, music, writing, and other creative tasks are considered to be extremely valuable and important. This only became more of the case when most jobs were taken over by automation. Andalaxia, and by extension, all Theria colonies, have a rich artistic culture, with most individuals making it their career. Contact with other races, especially Humanity, has influenced their culture, introducing such concepts as theatre, animation, and certain genres of music like pop or rap. As a result of human interaction, their own form of Internet, which stretches across 9 of their 11 colonies and is centered in Andalaxia, has even been invented, making communication, play, and especially artistry and craftsmanship far easier and more convenient.

Traditional Art
Traditional art, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and other such types of art, is the oldest form of art. Traditional art is ancient, and has been ongoing since before recorded history, and almost certainly before that as well. To the Theria, traditional art is basic, but is also sacred, in a sense. When working robots were first introduced, mass-produced sculptures were outright banned, as to not make handmade sculptures worthless, but was later lightened to a series of limits on productions. Theria who wish to become artists (and there are a lot of them) are always encouraged to start with traditional art from a young age.

"New Age" Art
"New Age" Art is the common nickname given to art that was brought over by other societies.

History
The Theria are native to Andalaxia, and evolved and grew there. Scientists and historians are still researching what primitive Theria and their ancestors were like, but a commonly accepted theory is that Theria were descended from pack hunters, similar to wolves. The earliest Theria civilizations ever recorded were the Andalaxian tribes. These tribes could be found all around the planet, and were the first permanent, non-nomadic groups of Theria to be established. Although not much is known about the Andalaxian tribes, as they predate written history, studies and evidence has shown that they were generally small tribes, averaging around a population of 20 individuals. Tribes would frequently break off into more, creating a seemingly endless amount of different cultures and ways of life. Theria were exclusively hunters, being carnivorous and seemingly not having any reason to gather fruits or vegetables. Farming did not occur either. Tents and homes were made from animal hide and wood.

The beginning of Andalaxian civilization is marked by the beginning of recorded history, on stone tablets and parchment. Most tribes, as they advanced, merged together to create large civilizations.