Most Arnam who live near other humans are the most fashion-conscious people on any world. Very few of those who live under water actually own anything other than skinsuits, but some own houses on land to hold their clothes. And every town near a major Arnam settlement has a visitor center on the shore Arnam can swim up into that is filled with clothing ready to rent for a day or night on the town. And because Arnam love colors of all kinds, they are some of the most garish outfits ever seen. The wilder the better, and the Arnam have a love affair with bright neon colors. They have created some of the craziest color combinations known to man, and they are always looking for something new. Something bold. Something fresh.
The Arnam have a similar aversion to conflict as the Peloran, and prefer to spend their days having fun. They prefer cool, wet environments with plenty of lakes, like Northern Minnesota and other similar climates. Many Arnam never wear clothing of any kind, since their tough, hairless skin knifes through water as good as any skinsuit made by man. Most Arnam who spend time near other humans wear at least a skinsuit for modesty or decorative reasons though. And many of them are very decorative, sporting bright and wild color combinations designed to attract eyes. When an Arnam wants to show off, they show off in a style that no one will ever forget.
Some say the Albion created the Arnam out of Peloran base stock. Others think the Arnam came first. Whatever the case, the Arnam are genetically engineered supersoldiers, much like the Peloran, but they operate best under water. They generally sport slightly larger chests than most humans to fit the extra set of gills that allow them to breath under water, slightly longer arms and legs, and slightly larger hands and feet, complete with webbed fingers and toes. They would still pass for normal, if extraordinarily fit, humans were it were not for the dark blue or purple skin and the coal-black eyes that unnerve most people. The eyes are why nearly every Arnam wears a fancy set of shades when above water.
Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving snow, has come as Minnesota gives us all a good hard welcome to the Christmas Season. But not to worry, because I bring joy with another game of BattleTech Alpha Strike this coming Friday, 5PM, at Gamez and More.
Rochester Minnesota, on the west end of River Center Plaza across from Silver Lake Shopping Center on North Broadway.
Join me between 5pm and 7pm if you want to play a quick game or two of Alpha Strike.
I bring everything needed to play, so just bring yourself.
We’re coming on the Christmas Season now. We’ve done the Black Friday Mosh Pit Battle so we can start being nice to each other again. Let’s all look forward to getting together with friends and family, maybe eating a bit too much, and maybe giving gifts to people. The gifts don’t have to be expensive. Some of the best gifts are made just with our time, creativity, and maybe even a little dash of love. If we are letting our sentimental sides out for a romp of course. My wishes for a good Christmas Season to you all.