Crux (species)

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| name = Crux (species)
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| title = Crux
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| image = [[File:Crux.jpg|200x283px|center]]
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| caption = An example of a crux. (Spiral/Leukos Arsenikon colors)
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| header1 = Attributes
| header2 = {{#if:{{{Hybrid type|}}}{{{Intelligence|}}}{{{Physical|}}} }}
| label2 = Hybrid type
| data2 = Cross-dimensional
| label3 = Intelligence
| data3 = Sentient(quick learner)
| label4 = Physical
| data4 = Bipedal(digitigrade)
Furred(stripey patterns with dots and curls)
Long ears(prehensile curls)
Crooked teeth(usually with fangs)
Muzzle(outward exponential tapering)
Nose(big, mostly known as a snoot)
Long tail(prehensile)
| header5 = Creation
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| label6 = Creator
| data6 = Malluch Cleaver
| label7 = Date created
| data7 = 31st October 2006

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| below = Please refer to 'Biology of the Crux Specie' for more details
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A '''crux''' is a [[species]] created by [[Malluch]] on [[Second Life]]. The first crux avatars were put out in 2006, and the v2 in 2008,
at which point the species gained increasing popularity.

The original lore was left bare-bones by Malluch, the crux is a gender-less hybrid creature. This allows the community a lot of creativity in designing their own characters, creating their own stories and building a community-driven, and
non-canonical lore and story-line for the species.

== Biology of the Crux species ==

Typically, a crux, or Latin for "cross", is considered a mutant [[hybrid]] created from several species through magical accident or scientific experimentation. They are typically [[biped]]al and sentient, have large [[ears]], unusual [[fur]] patterns, and a tendency to affix accessories to their [[tail]]s. When walking they tend to swing their bodies in an exaggerated gait, and when running they lope forwards with long strides. They have large, sharp teeth and [[claws]], and tend to be very lean. They tend to be very [[canine]] in appearance, with long tails, large, curved ears, and large, often unusually colored eyes. Most, though not all cruxes are striped or have otherwise complex markings on their bodies, whether it be natural or a result of whatever created them.

It is unknown what the internal structure of a crux is like. The best possible guess is that it is closest to that of mammals, as most of the rest of their body appears to share many mammalian traits, though this could depend on what backstory is used to explain the creation of the hybrid: mechanical means, experimentation, or magic. It is entirely possible that they may have extra or differently-functioning organs or structure, and be nearly alien to the norms for most species.

The most prevailing trends for members of the species are body-alteration, cybernetic implants, shackles, and insanity. While the story behind the species was lacking, A basic lore was constructed during the time the concept advanced further in the V2 wave. Those became more clear and explained during June 2016.

=== Gender ===

Crux are gender-less by default. However, because they are mutable and prone to changes based on things they consume, and their tendency to get themselves experimented on or otherwise into trouble, they don't have to stay that way!
While officially the species has no gender, it is not uncommon for crux to modify themselves in some way to have genitalia or other gender markers.

The crux who do have genitalia do not identify with a specific species buildup. Mutations alter many internal processes and it may be hard to identify those with genitalia between male and female because of the shapes and makeup of their specific organs. Such mutations make it nearly impossible to reproduce sexually, as the internal makeup may not allow for any development of a fetus/fertile egg or even the proper formation of sperm or eggs.

Some crux have both male and female reproductive organs that seem fully functional. This, however, is not always the case. Crux do not conform to anyone species standard in terms of appearance, sexuality, gender, and reproductive organs. Each crux is different and still, little is known about their diversity.

=== Types ===

Crux comes in various types distinguishable by the coloring of their fur and markings, many of which have changed over time between the different versions of the Crux Avatars released in [[Second Life]]. There is some belief amongst some members of the Crux community that the different color types represent different attitudes or emotions of that particular Crux type, though this has never been officially confirmed by the creator of the species.
A notecard have been doing the rounds within SL, it appears to also be describable as multiple language were used to figure the base names out:
* white arsenic - leukos arsenikon
* night - nux
* fire - pyr / phlox
* sulphur - theiaphion/theaphion/theioô(to fumigate with brimstone)
* copper - kuprios
* lapis - kuanos/sappheiros/sappheirinos(of or like lapis lazuli)/sappheirion(pigment made from lapis lazuli)
* rust - iizo(to be like rust)
* wine - oinos
* red arsenic - sandarake
* stone - lithos
* honey - meli
* earth - era / ge
* dust - koniortos
* purity - katharos(pure/purity) / eilikrineia(pure/unmixed/sincerity/uprightness) / akerasia
* oil - elaion
* judgement - kriterion
* quintessence - aether
* wound - trauma
* Autumn - methopôron / methoporon
* mushroom - iton / mykes / mukos / sphongos

=== The Symbols ===

Each '''crux''' usually carry a symbol of their own or from the original line. Most depicted are [[kabbal]]istic symbols or ones originating from alchemy. Although the correlation with the occult, black magick, dark alchemy is disputed and viewed differently in each group. It has been a way to help most members to base their crux character's backstory/lore. Some crux will also chose to not bear any ties to said symbols.

== Basic Lore ==
The '''crux''' are an inter-dimensional species, hence they could come from anywhere, be anything. In this, every crux backstory is true, every head-canon is valid, and the official lore blanket covers the existence of all manner of personal lore. They are poison eaters of a sort - they can eat any substance, and can integrate that substance into their body. ie. A crux that eats metal may eventually develop metallic body parts, or a crux who eats psychedelic plants might exude hallucinogenic sap. On the crux x, this extends to the quills being secretory glands for whatever excess there is from the items they absorb.
Additionally, they are not inherently a genetically modified species, but they are capable of consuming and incorporating nearly any toxin and incorporating it.

=== Additional Lore ===
A group of researchers had stumbled across a great finding, one of which consisted of an old grimorium. Several studies were made on it and the group deemed some of the experiences to be unethical or just plain morbid to gather the materials required for the experiment to take place. Although unspecified, a place had to be chosen for it to be a happening. A morgue from an abandoned asylum was chosen to conduct the experiment. In order to create for this to be a creature and not a failed experiment, they had to gather pieces of fresh(if possible) corpses, animal or human, its to build a vessel that will carry the entity known as the "crux". specified in the grimorium to be an entity that exists in a different plane of reality that has to find its way to "cross" ours. mutation would then be applied to the vessel to obtain the desired result. Whilst the experiment could have gone very wrong it was then accomplished. the researchers drew much enthusiasm into studying the new creature. key characteristics that made them fascinated was the fact that the creature, the '''crux''' was a rapid learner and was very innocent upon first moments of summoning. it was rumored that some of who made this experiment successful, began to use their own selves as a vessel to bring the entity to this reality. Where a crossing of the mind of both entity and person would be not mixing all that well. Some say it is where the "crux" built for themselves the vice and lesser virtue of the personality traits as it digs in the deepest corners of one's mind.

Since the '''crux''' is then found to be an entity that is summoned in a vessel then made into who it becomes based on their surroundings. It causes the crux to be quite diverse in the psyche and knowledge grasping period. Quick learners as mentioned, makes for them to evolve fast. they deal well with the sciences of many kinds. Making the reason for modifying oneself very valid. It is a "crossing" of all kinds of great ideas that can be implemented, for example, the way its fiction in the lore is that the grimorium is aged and could be explaining why some '''crux''' identifies with very different time periods. It also means for it to come from other corners of the universe to be making sense, as they are like "dominoes waiting to fall" into a variety of places, time periods. In the end, not all crux end up the same, the insanity trait tied to it is based upon the basic lore that was exchanged in June 2016. with the respect that some feel a bit broken, it is very fitting to find oneself loving this species.

== Community ==

The '''crux''' community has gone through several waves of popularity. Active both Online and real-life in furry conventions, many have their own ''fursuit''. As stated previously the community is not creator-directed/moderated, the community is formed of several small groups. How to reach one or more of them will be up to the viewer to make their researches. In respect to not giving out names or singling out any groups, no links will be provided to make searching easier. Some groups are either disbanded or defunct. A lesser-known fact about the crux, a large group of crux is called an "asylum of crux".

== 3D avatars ==
=== Second Life ===
[[File:SL TypeV2 Oinos Crux Avatar.jpg|right|thumb|Second Life Type V.2 '''Oinos''' Crux avatar]]
[[File:Zab 3D VRC Crux Avatar.png|right|thumb|VRChat Zab_3D crux avatar]]
[[File:Leggy Crux Avatar Spagy.png|right|thumb|VRChat Leggy Crux avatar]]
* ''The Version 1'' (Released 31st October 2006) was a totally Prim construction and was available in six types. This avatar from ''Mutation Industries'' is currently unavailable.
* ''The Version 2'' (Released 19th June 2008) was a completely updated avatar from ''Mutation Industries'' using Sculpted parts instead of the prim ones of the V1.
* ''Cerberus Take on V2'' (Released 1st July 2020) new refresh of the V2 Crux avatar from ''Cerberus'' has been granted permission to be created. It comes as bento mesh on Second Life.
* ''Crux X Version 3'' (Released 2023) the Crux X, was made and released by Malluch, and Mutation Industries was reformed with new staff around the
revitalized community. since the release of the new avatars the community has bloomed again, leading to a host of creators new and
old making content for the new avatars. During this time Malluch released a bit more information about the official lore.
==== Types: Version 1 ====

* The Bio Crux (Black, Green Markings - Later became the 'Chloros' with the V2 release)
* The Halloween Crux (Black, Orange markings - There were only 5 available as give-aways on Halloween Night of 2006)
* The Industry Crux (Two toned Grey Markings - Later became the 'Coniortos' with the V2 release)
* The Inverse Spiral Crux (Black, White markings - Later became the 'Nux' with the V2 release)
* The Mushroom Crux (Blue, Cyan Markings - Later became the 'Iton' with the V2 release)
* The Spiral Crux (White, Black markings - Later became the 'Leukos Arsenikon' with the V2 release)

==== Types: Version 2 ====

* Aether: (Green, White Markings - As with 'The Halloween Crux' in 2006 only 5 of this avatar were available as prizes at the avatar's launch.)
* Akerasia: (White, Purple Markings)
* Chloros: (Black, Green Markings. Previously 'The Bio Crux' in it's V1 incarnation)
* Coniortos: (Two toned Grey Markings. Previously 'The Industry Crux' in it's V1 incarnation)
* Elaion: (Black, Grey Markings)
* Ge: (Two toned Green Markings)
* Iton: (Blue, Cyan Markings. Previously 'The Mushroom Crux' in it's V1 incarnation)
* Kriterion: (Brown, Black Markings)
* Kuanos: (Grey/Blue, Blue Markings)
* Kuprios: (Two toned Brown Markings)
* Leukos Arsenikon: (White, Black Markings. Previously 'The Spiral Crux' in it's V1 incarnation)
* Lithos: (Grey/Green, Grey Markings)
* Meli: (Cream, Brown Markings)
* Methoporon: (Purple, Pink Markings)
* Nux: (Black, White Markings. Previously 'The Inverse Spiral Crux' in it's V1 incarnation)
* Oinos: (Two toned Purple Markings)
* Pyr: (Black, Red Markings)
* Sandarake: (Red, White Markings)

==== Types: Cerberus V2 Crux ====

* Vermillion<ref>[Vermillion[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/C-Crux-Vermillion/19885719]] .Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> (contains Kritrion, Meli, Pyr, Kuprios, Methoporon, Sandarake)
* Viridescent<ref>[Viridescent[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/C-Crux-Viridescent/19885618]] .Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> (contains Aether, Ge, Nux, Choloros, Lithos, Leukos Arsenikon)
* Ultramarine<ref>[Ultramarine[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/C-Crux-Ultramarine/19885739]] .Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> (contains Akerasia, Kuanos, Elaion, Coniortos, Iton, Oinos)

==== Creator Credits ====

Malluch Cleaver: AV Creation, concepts, AO/Animations, texture work, scripting & animations (V1 & V2)

FastClaw Nightshade: Sounds, and other gestures (V1 & V2)

Fox Stirling: Scripting Guru, innovative consultant, product placement and packaging (V1 Only)

Izome Rigaud: Scripting Guru (V2 Only).

Angelina Shen & Alias Aura: Mesh model with Bento rigging and weighing, texture work (V3)

Moy Loon: Scripting (V3)

Appl(Zeighous DA): HUD art (V3)

=== VRChat ===

There are currently 3 types of avatars available for [[VRChat]]. These avatars have different styles and features.

==== Zab_3D ====

This version contains expressions and animations for both VRC for versions 2.0 and 3.0. This avatar uses Poiyomi Toon Shader. The file includes the Unity file, .Blender, and the PSD for texturing. The file DOES NOT include Dynamic Bones. Dynamic bones can be found on the Unity Marketplace.
* [https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/crux-4c774fff54164e279e20c325289f1953 Zab_3D Sketchfab]
* [https://gumroad.com/l/hybMw Zab_3D Gumroad]

==== candyciqarettes ====

This is more of a slim avatar more traditional Second Life style with the color patterns. This avatar is currently 3.0 with a Simple Cel Shader. The file includes 19 texture options, .Blender, Unity, and Dynamic Bones.
* [https://www.deviantart.com/candyciqarettes/art/Crux-VRChat-Avatar-860895043 candyciqarettes DeviantArt]
* [https://gumroad.com/l/euyjE Candyciqarettes gumroad ]

==== Spaghet ====

Spaghet aka Spagy released a crux model, based on his Leggy in March 2021. It´s a SDK 3.0 Avatar, which requires the purchase of the dynamic bones package. The shader is a Markcreator.
* [https://gumroad.com/spaghet_vr#TECKWs Spaghets gumroad ]

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Crux characters]]
* [[:Category:Fursuiters]]
* [[:Category:VRChat]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20541182/ Crux Family Picture Jul 2016]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18721989/ Crux Family Picture Jan 2016]
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/view/36487860/ Crux Family Picture May 2020]

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