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:: – A Risian saying ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}})
  
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| date = 2374
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| planet = [[Risa]]
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| A Risian male ([[2151]])
  
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The '''Risians''' (occasionally '''Risans''') were a [[humanoid]] race from the [[planet]] [[Risa]]. The [[Risan language]] was not spoken by many non-Risians, as most visitors did not bother to learn it. Risians were extremely close to [[Human]]s in appearance, but do have a small mark on their forehead as well as a different [[anatomy|internal biology]], which rendered Human treatment at Risian [[hospital]]s difficult during the [[2150s]].
  
   
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The '''Risians''' or '''Risans''' were a [[humanoid]] [[species]] native to the [[Federation members|Federation planet]] [[Risa]]. They resembled [[Human]]s, save for a small button-like decoration on their foreheads. They also differed internally, such that in the [[2150s]] a Risian [[hospital]] would have difficulty treating a Human. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}; {{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}})
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The "Festival of the Moon", or ''[[Lohlunat]]'', was a very popular celebration among the Risian people, celebrated at the [[Suraya Bay]]. ({{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}) The mysterious sexual practice of ''[[jamaharon]]'' was considered extremely pleasant – wanting it was indicated with a statue called ''[[Horga'hn]]'', which became a symbol of the culture on the planet.
 
   
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==History==
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A Risian woman was present at [[Morn]]'s memorial in [[2374]]. ({{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}})
  
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Centuries ago, the Risians tamed the [[earthquake]]s and [[rain]]storms of their [[homeworld]] by installing [[seismic regulator]]s and a [[weather control system]]. By the mid-[[22nd century]], Risa had become well-known as a cosmopolitan vacation destination. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}; {{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}})
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In [[2368]], [[Robin Lefler]] mistakenly referred to the [[Ktarian game]] as a "Risian gadget", as [[William Riker]] had brought it from Risa. ({{TNG|The Game}})
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In [[2374]], [[Sirella]] insulted [[Jadzia Dax]] as being a "Risian slut" for hosting a rambunctious [[party]] instead of attending the ''[[Bre'Nan]]'' ritual. ({{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited}})
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A Risian woman was present at [[Morn]]'s memorial later that year. ({{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}})
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In [[2380]], several Risians were present in a Risian district on [[Tulgana IV]]. ({{LD|Envoys}})
   
 
==Culture==
  
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The Risians were known for their sexually permissive culture. The ''[[horga'hn]]'', a Risian [[fertility symbol]], was omnipresent in Risian culture. Any individual who displayed a ''horga'hn'' statuette indicated their receptiveness to ''[[jamaharon]]'', a mysterious and pleasurable sexual practice. Risian women were described as "imaginative" by [[William Riker]] in [[2366]] and as "voluptuous" by [[Zek]] in [[2369]].({{TNG|Captain's Holiday}}; {{DS9|The Nagus|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}})
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* [[Risan language]]
  
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* [[Risian lute]]
  
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However, despite their reputation for [[hedonism]], the Risians were also quite diligent and prided themselves on providing a good experience for vacationers. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}})
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The ''[[Lohlunat]]'', or "Festival of the Moon", was a popular Risian celebration celebrated at [[Suraya Bay]]. ({{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}})
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The [[Risan language]] was not spoken by many non-Risians, as most visitors did not bother to learn it. ({{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}})
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===See also===
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* [[Unnamed musical instruments#Risian lute|Risian lute]]
 
* [[Risan mai-tai]]
  
* [[Risan mai-tai]]
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* [[Risian perfume]]
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* [[Risian traditional]]
   
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==People==
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==Individuals==
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* [[Arandis]]
  
* [[Arandis]]
 
* [[Joval]]
  
* [[Joval]]
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* [[Ruon Tarka]]
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* [[Unnamed Risians|List of Unnamed Risians]]
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* [[Risian unnamed 000|Unnamed Risians]]
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{{bginfo|Another named Risian, [[Freebus]], was part of a [[Deleted scene#Enterprise|deleted scene]] from the {{s|ENT}} episode {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}.}}
   
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==Appearances==
 
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* {{TNG|Captain's Holiday}}
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** {{e|The Mind's Eye}}
  
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** {{e|The Game}}
  
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** {{e|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}
  
** {{e|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}
 
** {{e|Who Mourns for Morn?}}
  
** {{e|Who Mourns for Morn?}}
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* {{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}
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** {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}
  
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** {{e|Envoys}}
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** {{e|Reflections}}
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* {{DIS}}
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** {{e|The Examples}}
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** {{e|...But to Connect}}
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** {{e|All In}}
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** {{e|Rubicon}}
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** {{e|The Galactic Barrier}}
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** {{e|Rosetta}}
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** {{e|Species Ten-C}}
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** {{e|Coming Home}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 22 September 2022

For the tapestry-producing group, please see Risean.
"All that is ours is yours."
– A common Risian saying, 2373 ("Let He Who Is Without Sin...")

The Risians or Risans were a humanoid species native to the Federation planet Risa. They resembled Humans, save for a small button-like decoration on their foreheads. They also differed internally, such that in the 2150s a Risian hospital would have difficulty treating a Human. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."; ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights")

History

Centuries ago, the Risians tamed the earthquakes and rainstorms of their homeworld by installing seismic regulators and a weather control system. By the mid-22nd century, Risa had become well-known as a cosmopolitan vacation destination. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."; ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights")

In 2368, Robin Lefler mistakenly referred to the Ktarian game as a "Risian gadget", as William Riker had brought it from Risa. (TNG: "The Game")

In 2374, Sirella insulted Jadzia Dax as being a "Risian slut" for hosting a rambunctious party instead of attending the Bre'Nan ritual. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")

A Risian woman was present at Morn's memorial later that year. (DS9: "Who Mourns for Morn?")

In 2380, several Risians were present in a Risian district on Tulgana IV. (LD: "Envoys")

Culture

The Risians were known for their sexually permissive culture. The horga'hn, a Risian fertility symbol, was omnipresent in Risian culture. Any individual who displayed a horga'hn statuette indicated their receptiveness to jamaharon, a mysterious and pleasurable sexual practice. Risian women were described as "imaginative" by William Riker in 2366 and as "voluptuous" by Zek in 2369.(TNG: "Captain's Holiday"; DS9: "The Nagus", "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")

However, despite their reputation for hedonism, the Risians were also quite diligent and prided themselves on providing a good experience for vacationers. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")

The Lohlunat, or "Festival of the Moon", was a popular Risian celebration celebrated at Suraya Bay. (ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights")

The Risan language was not spoken by many non-Risians, as most visitors did not bother to learn it. (ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights")

See also

Individuals

Another named Risian, Freebus, was part of a deleted scene from the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Two Days and Two Nights".

Appearances

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