Yaanan are a curious species who are always born in sets. Each set is a single individual whose consciousness is split amongst their bodies. While their antennae and forehead-mounted psygem act as ranged neuro receivers and transmitters respectively, physical contact is needed to establish a perfect "sync", in which memories, sensations, and trains of thought become truly one.
Usually, the sets are even numbers, with the most common being simply two or four, though there theoretically is no limit.
Odd numbers are more rare, and have a greater tendency for (typically harmless) neurodivergencies.
Of the two major governing bodies of yaanan civilization, the leader of one is in fact a nearly unbelievable 21-set.
This one, however, is just a 3-set girlboygirlfailure.
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