Risian

For the tapestry-producing group of a similar name, see Risean.

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A Risian male (2151)

Joval, a Risian female (2366)

The Risians (occasionally Risans) are a humanoid race from the planet Risa. The Risan language is not spoken by many non-Risians, as most visitors do not bother to learn it. Risians are extremely close to Humans in appearance, but do have a small mark on their forehead as well as a different internal biology, which rendered Human treatment at Risian hospitals difficult in the 2150s.

The "Festival of the Moon", or Lohlunat, was a very popular celebration among the Risian people. 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.

A Risian woman was present at Morn's memorial in 2374. (DS9: "Who Mourns for Morn?")

Culture

• Risan language
• Risian lute
• Risan mai-tai
• Risian wedding gown

People

Named

• Arandis
• Joval

Unnamed

• List of Unnamed Risians

References

• TNG:
  • "Captain's Holiday"
  • "The Mind's Eye"
  • "The Game"
• DS9:
  • "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."
  • "Who Mourns for Morn?"
• ENT:
  • "Two Days and Two Nights"