Of the 13 major races of the Red Ocean, the Arche occupied a rather unusual position in this fairly exclusive club.
Their population was not as high as that of the orvens or the nunsers, but their individual strength did not even get close to a powerful species like the phase whales.
Nonetheless, the arche managed to overcome their initial pressures and produced a civilization that might not be as prominent as many other major races, but enabled them to stay on top of other minor races!
The arche was a typical race that emphasized quality over quantity. This went right back to their biologies.
Due to convergent evolution, they shared a decent resemblance to the turtles of Old Earth. Each member of the arche race grew thick and resilient turtle shells that accompanied them throughout their entire lives.