Kleekoonian

The Kleekoonians are one of several sapient species that evolved on the planet Epindol.

Primordial Beginnings
The Kleekoonians evolved from small ape-like creatures that inhabited the temperate areas of the contient Zhenauri. Over time, these primitive ancestors eventually became sapient nomads who wandered the continent for millennia until finding a temperate, equatorial penninsula. There, they founded their first village that would eventually become the city of Kelamar.

At some point, the primitive Kleekoonians met a piscine species called the Zoolohonians. They quickly became allies; a bond that is unbroken to this day and age.

Civilization
As the Kleekoonians developed infrastructure, they began deciding on how to pursue their ambitions of becoming the rulers of Epindol. It was decided that they would become a democratic republic that would use diplomacy to resolve conflicts and make allies. To that end, the city of Kelamar and the Zoolohonian city Dekk became part of the North Zhenaurian Republic.

Jercy D'Haar, son of prominent senator Omaile D'Haar, was selected to lead the Kleekoonians to greatness. He soon discovered two new cities: Paza Bursec, belonging to the slaving Burkentons, and Hanfodital HQ led by the economic Squelians. As it turned out, the Burkentons kept the avian Jonterops as slaves, and the latter were not happy with their present conditions. One slave named Zonn Tei was the leader of a rebellion that sought to free all Jonterops, and he agreed to negotiate with the Burkentons. Unfortunately, diplomacy broke down; but thankfully allying with the Squelians was much easier.

Soon after that failure, a species from the southern regions of Zhenauri called the Yakomos began stealing the Kleekoonian crops.

Politics
Kleekoonian society is a representative democracy, where citizens elect a set of senators to enact laws. In the city of Kelamar itself, a small council meets regularly to discuss politics, the city itself, and military matters. Jercy regularly attends these meetings.

Kleekoonian society has been shaped by its bonds with the Zoolohonian species, who tend to be in favor of spiritualism and democracy. Migration between their cities is common, and several Zoolohonians serve in the military.

Religion
Many Kleekoonians follow the Zoolohonian's religion of Higarism, due to the ties between the two cultures.

Trivia

 * The Kleekoonanonis are the rebooted counterparts of STNL's Kleekoonanonis, who were infamous for having arms on their heads.
 * They are the protagonists of Spore The Next Level: Rebirth.
 * The Kleekoonians use an Industrial-era aesthetic for their civilization.