Teros
Also known as: Tero Beings, Benevolent Underground People, Tero Race, Teroshi, Children of the Light (Shaver context)
Benevolent subterranean survivors of an ancient advanced civilization, said to live in vast underground cities and guard Earth from their malevolent Deros counterparts. Primarily known from the Shaver Mystery, a fringe Fortean lore stream heavily blended with mid-20th century science fiction.
Overview
The Teros are described as the enlightened, peace-loving remnants of an ancient humanoid race that predates modern humanity. According to the Shaver Mystery (originating from Richard Shaver’s writings published in ‘Amazing Stories’ in the 1940s-50s), the Teros retreated deep underground after a great cataclysm destroyed their surface civilization (often linked to Atlantis or Lemuria). They possess highly advanced technology including thought-controlled machinery, telepathic communication, and the ability to manipulate time and space. The Teros are eternally vigilant against the Deros (‘detrimental energy robots’ or degenerate survivors), who are said to torment surface humans with psychic attacks and mechanical contraptions. The Teros occasionally intervene to mitigate Deros activity but largely remain hidden, communicating via telepathy or through rare ‘contactees’. The entire narrative is considered a product of Shaver’s psyche and early 20th-century pulp fiction, with no verifiable evidence; it is classified as low-confidence, likely fiction-contaminated source material.
Identity Matrix
- Common Name
- Teros
- Singular Name
- Tero
- Plural Name
- Teros
- Alternative Names
- Tero Beings, Benevolent Underground People, Tero Race, Teroshi, Children of the Light (Shaver context)
- Origin Star System
- Sol
- Origin Star
- Sol (Earth native, not interstellar)
- Homeworld
- Earth (inner)
- Constellation
- N/A (Earth-based)
- Distance from Earth
- 0 (living within Earth)
- Civilization Type
- Subterranean remnant civilization
- Average Height
- Approximately 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m), similar to surface humans, though some accounts suggest slightly taller builds due to healthier living conditions.
- Density Range
- 4th (speculative; often associated with higher vibrational density in New Age reinterpretations)
- Primary Role
- Guardian / Hidden Benefactor
- Primary Traits
- Benevolent, Telepathic, Guardians of Earth, Technologically advanced, Long-lived, Harmonious, Protective of surface life
- Known Abilities
- Telepathy, Teleportation (via matter transmission), Advanced clairvoyance, Control over matter and energy (using thought-modulated machinery), Ability to become invisible or phase through solid matter, Healing (energy medicine), Manipulation of time (slow aging, time travel mentioned in some accounts)
- Technology Level
- Hyper-advanced, compared to modern Earth. Their technology is based on mental control and tapping into natural energy fields (magnetic, cosmic). They have perfected matter transmutation, anti-gravity, free energy, and devices that can heal and regenerate. They are said to operate from a 'science of consciousness' rather than mechanical engineering.
- Spiritual Orientation
- Highly spiritual, believing in a universal life force ('telergy') and the interconnectedness of all beings. They follow a path of non-interference unless absolutely necessary, reminiscent of certain 'guardian' archetypes in esoteric traditions.
- Federation Status
- Unknown
- Earth Relationship
- Hidden / Occasional Telepathic Contact
- First Contact Period
- 1930s-1940s, with Richard Shaver's first claimed contacts in a cave near New York. The contact narratives were serialized in 'Amazing Stories' starting in 1945.
- Known Representatives
- Richard Shaver (self-proclaimed contactee and amanuensis), Various unnamed 'Tero contacts' mentioned in Shaver's writing
Origins
- Homeworld
- Earth (inner)
- Star System
- Sol (Earth native, not interstellar)
- Coordinates
- Unknown; Earth's core / subterranean realm
- Distance from Earth
- 0 (living within Earth)
The Teros are said to dwell in a vast network of caverns and cities deep beneath the Earth's surface, using advanced technology to maintain a paradise-like environment. The largest city is reportedly 'Aldebaran' (not to be confused with the star), located in the hollow Earth or near the core. This is purely speculative and derived from Shaver's personal accounts.
Migration History
No migration; they are considered the original human stock that survived underground after a planetary catastrophe. No interstellar travel is attributed to them in standard Shaver lore.
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Physiology
- Average Height
- Approximately 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m), similar to surface humans, though some accounts suggest slightly taller builds due to healthier living conditions.
- Lifespan
- Extremely long, possibly thousands of years due to advanced rejuvenation technology and exposure to 'telonic' energy fields (a term coined by Shaver). No precise numbers given.
- Density
- 4th (speculative; often associated with higher vibrational density in New Age reinterpretations)
Humanoid, often described as beautiful and radiant, with smooth skin, large luminous eyes, and an aura of calm wisdom. They are said to be ageless or extremely long-lived. Their bodies may emit a faint light due to their energetic refinement. In Shaver's writings, they are physically indistinguishable from idealized humans, occasionally with subtle features like high foreheads or elongated ears.
Energetic Traits
Highly positive, harmonious, and telepathically sensitive. They are believed to operate from a higher vibrational frequency, enabling them to be invisible to most surface humans. Their energy is described as nurturing and protective, contrasting with the chaotic frequencies of the Deros.
Hybridization Notes
No documented hybridization programs attributed to Teros. They are sometimes said to mate with surface humans in rare cases of contact, producing hybrid children with enhanced psychic abilities, but this is extremely speculative and not part of mainstream Shaver lore.
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Culture
Known Abilities
The Teros are said to live in a utopian society without government or crime, guided by a collective consciousness and a council of elders. They are dedicated to preserving ancient knowledge from the pre-cataclysm era and protecting the surface world from Deros interference. Their culture emphasizes art, music, telepathic learning, and spiritual growth. They are often depicted as monastic or scholar-like in demeanor.
Spiritual Orientation
Highly spiritual, believing in a universal life force ('telergy') and the interconnectedness of all beings. They follow a path of non-interference unless absolutely necessary, reminiscent of certain 'guardian' archetypes in esoteric traditions.
Communication Style
Primarily telepathic, also using a form of light-language or symbols. When speaking aloud, their language is described as melodic and understandable via telepathic translation.
Technology
Level: Hyper-advanced, compared to modern Earth. Their technology is based on mental control and tapping into natural energy fields (magnetic, cosmic). They have perfected matter transmutation, anti-gravity, free energy, and devices that can heal and regenerate. They are said to operate from a 'science of consciousness' rather than mechanical engineering.
Key devices include the 'telon' (a thought-powered apparatus), 'telaug' (telepathic communication device), 'stim' (an energy beam used for discipline against Deros), and 'ray of death/ray of life' weapons. Many of these concepts were invented by Richard Shaver and later absorbed into ufology and Hollow Earth theories.
Earth Connection
The Teros are said to be the original human stock of Earth, having lived on the surface during a golden age. They are directly connected to human evolution and the planet's hidden history. They are often cited in esoteric circles as the 'inner counterparts' of surface humanity and as the secret guardians of Earth's spiritual evolution.
Ancient Contact
According to Shaver, the Teros interacted openly with surface humans in ancient times, teaching arts, sciences, and spirituality. They were the 'sons of God' or 'angelic' beings in many mythologies. Their decline was due to a cosmic war or a 'turning of the Sun' that caused radiation damage, leading to their retreat underground.
Modern Contact
Modern contact is extremely rare and usually occurs via telepathic dreams or visions. Shaver claimed to have communicated with them through a radio-like device called a 'telaug' and also via direct meetings inside caves. A handful of other contactees in the 1950s-60s (e.g., George Van Tassel, John Urgis) adopted elements of the Teros story.
Channeled Material
There is no significant separate channeled material beyond Shaver's original writings. In later New Age channels, 'Teros' sometimes appear as Inner Earth beings akin to the 'Agarthans', but these are distinct and not directly derived from Shaver's specific descriptions.
Mythology & Lore
The Teros bear resemblance to the Hindu concept of the 'Naga', the Buddhist 'Agharta', and the 'Hollow Earth' inhabitants of polar explorer lore. They also echo the 'Hyperboreans' and 'Atlanteans' of occult traditions. Shaver explicitly linked his Teros to the ancient Lemurians.
Starseed Notes
Starseeds identifying as 'Tero' are extremely rare; the concept is mostly confined to Shaver fandom and fringe Hollow Earth communities. There is no established starseed group for Teros in modern lightworker networks.
First Contact Period: 1930s-1940s, with Richard Shaver's first claimed contacts in a cave near New York. The contact narratives were serialized in 'Amazing Stories' starting in 1945.
Federation Relationship
- Status
- Unknown
- Known Representatives
- Richard Shaver (self-proclaimed contactee and amanuensis), Various unnamed 'Tero contacts' mentioned in Shaver's writing
The Teros are apolitical by surface standards; they operate as a unified collective without internal conflict. Their primary political stance is non-interference with surface human development, though they covertly counter Deros activities.
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Source Notes
Primary source: Richard Shaver's articles in 'Amazing Stories' (1944-1949), especially 'I Remember Lemuria'. Secondary: Ray Palmer's editorial framing, later books by Shaver like 'The Shaver Mystery'. Also referenced in Hollow Earth literature by authors such as Dr. Raymond Bernard and in fringe UFO books. All sources are regarded as pseudoscience and fictional extrapolation.