Karvenias

Karvenias is a fictional species from the planet Xylos. They are a silicon-based lifeform, which means their biological structure is built upon silicon atoms rather than carbon. This fundamental difference in biochemistry grants them unique characteristics and adaptations to their native environment. Karvenias typically have a crystalline appearance, with facets that refract light and a body that is often rigid and angular. Their internal organs, if they can be called that, are composed of complex mineral structures.

The Xylosian atmosphere is rich in silicates and subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations, conditions under which carbon-based life would struggle to survive. Karvenias thrive in this environment, drawing sustenance from minerals and energy from geothermal vents. Their reproductive cycle is slow and involves a process of budding or fragmentation, where a portion of the parent organism detaches and grows into a new individual. Communication among Karvenias is believed to occur through resonant vibrations within their crystalline structures. Their intelligence is debated among xenobiologists, with some postulating a collective consciousness rather than individual sentience. Their societal structure, if any, is largely unknown, as interactions with other species have been minimal.