Elallians

Elallians are a fictional sentient species originating from the planet Elallia, a tidally locked world orbiting a red dwarf star. Their physiology is adapted to the extreme conditions of their homeworld, with one side of their bodies perpetually facing the dim, red light of their sun, and the other side in constant twilight. This has led to a unique dimorphism within the species. Elallians typically possess a dark, leathery hide that absorbs what little light is available, and large, multifaceted eyes capable of excellent low-light vision. Their limbs are often elongated and somewhat spindly, allowing for efficient movement across the varied terrain of Elallia, which includes vast volcanic plains and deep, shadowed canyons.

The Elallian society is communal and deeply hierarchical, with a strong emphasis on cooperation for survival. Their culture is rich in oral traditions and intricate art forms, often depicting their struggle against the harsh Elallian environment and the cyclical nature of their world's illumination. They have developed sophisticated underground cities to escape the direct solar radiation on the "light side" and the extreme cold of the "dark side." Technology on Elallia is primarily focused on resource management, energy generation from geothermal sources, and advanced atmospheric filtration systems, as their atmosphere is thin and contains high levels of sulfur compounds. Interactions with other species are rare, as Elallia's orbital characteristics make interstellar travel challenging and their homeworld is not a common destination for explorers.