Aging

Though the reasons why are unclear, the atmosphere of this planet is responsible for a lot of strange differences from many others - and one of the most noticeable ones is the lack of aging of its inhabitants.

Whatever the cause, there is no molecular breakdown of DNA that stimulates the aging process. Any of those who linger on this planet will grow and develop in physical, emotional, and mental maturity - but otherwise do not deteriorate. There is no natural cellular death caused by time alone.

As a result, there is no such thing as natural death, and organic bodies expire only if they sustain injury or malady that would otherwise be severe to their physiology.

Development, too, sees significant differences. The aging process is far less consistent, so that regardless of how much time has passed, two of the same species born at the same time may develop in maturity at entirely different rates. Having no other theories to explain why, it is assumed to be at random that the young of any species reaches maturity.

Qualities of the elders, as those who have been around the longest come to be known as, will vary from species to species. There is no one trait across all organic life forms to betray their longevity - however, one of the more common themes is COOL FORM OF AGING HERE.