Hoickans
Hoickans are a fictional species from the science fiction novel "The Alienist's Curse" by author Elara Vance. They are depicted as sentient, bipedal beings native to the planet Xylos. Physically, Hoickans are characterized by their leathery, grey skin, large, multifaceted eyes, and a prehensile tail used for balance and manipulation. They possess a unique respiratory system that allows them to breathe the methane-rich atmosphere of Xylos.
Socially, Hoickans are organized into nomadic tribes, each led by an elder known as a "Lorekeeper." Their
Technologically, the Hoickans are not advanced in a conventional sense. They have not developed interstellar travel