Tozals

Tozals are a fictional species from the world of Eldoria, appearing in various fantasy novels and role-playing game settings. They are depicted as humanoid creatures with a distinctive chitinous exoskeleton that provides natural armor. Their physical appearance often includes multiple limbs, sometimes four arms, and compound eyes that grant them a wide field of vision. Tozals are known for their intricate social structures and their skilled craftsmanship, particularly in metalworking and engineering.

Their society is typically organized into hive-like colonies, with a clear caste system. While not inherently aggressive, Tozals are fiercely protective of their territories and their kin. They possess a unique biological adaptation that allows them to communicate through a series of clicks, pheromones, and subtle exoskeleton vibrations, making their language difficult for other species to understand or replicate. Their diet usually consists of a variety of fungi and mineral-rich subterranean flora. Tozal settlements are often found deep underground, within vast cave systems or carved into mountainsides, reflecting their affinity for the earth and their protective nature. Encounters with Tozals can range from peaceful trade to outright conflict, depending on the circumstances and the intentions of the interacting parties.