Virnasts

Virnasts are a fictional species from the popular science fiction novel "The Last Stand of the Virnasts" by Elara Vance. The Virnasts are depicted as a highly intelligent and technologically advanced race originating from the planet Xylos. Physically, they are described as tall, slender beings with iridescent skin that shifts in color depending on their emotional state. They possess four arms, each with three dexterous digits, and large, multifaceted eyes that grant them superior vision.

Their society is highly communal and hierarchical, with a strong emphasis on logic and collective well-being. Virnasts communicate through a complex system of telepathic emissions and intricate vocalizations. They are known for their pacifist nature and their profound understanding of astrophysics, having developed methods for interstellar travel centuries before humanity. The novel focuses on their struggle to survive a galactic conflict initiated by a more aggressive species, the K'tharr. Despite their advanced technology, the Virnasts are forced to adapt their non-violent principles to defend themselves and their allies. Their culture values knowledge, art, and philosophical contemplation above all else.