Salzunds

Salzunds are a fictional species originating from the planet Xylos in the K'tharr Nebula. They are a silicon-based lifeform, characterized by their crystalline exoskeletons and a unique method of bioluminescent communication. Their bodies are composed of intricate mineral structures that refract light, allowing them to produce complex patterns of pulsing colors. These light displays serve as their primary form of language, conveying emotions, warnings, and information about their surroundings.

Physically, Salzunds are typically quadrupedal, with elongated limbs and prehensile appendages used for manipulation. Their internal biology is vastly different from carbon-based life, utilizing a slow-moving, molten silicate fluid for internal transport. They possess a rudimentary nervous system that appears to be distributed throughout their crystalline matrix. Salzunds are known for their patient and deliberate nature, spending long periods in a state of metabolic dormancy, absorbing geothermal energy from their environment.

Their societal structure is believed to be communal, with individuals contributing to the collective well-being through shared energy absorption and synchronized light displays. Reproduction is a slow, asexual process involving the budding of new crystalline structures from mature individuals. Salzunds are generally peaceful and have shown no inclination towards aggression, preferring observation and slow adaptation to their surroundings. Their home world, Xylos, is a geologically active planet with a thick, mineral-rich atmosphere, providing the essential elements for their unique biology.