Þruums

Þruums are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are a silicon-based lifeform, characterized by their crystalline exoskeletons and slow metabolic rate. Their bodies are composed of intricate geometric structures that refract light, giving them a shimmering appearance. Þruums communicate through a complex series of bioluminescent pulses and subtle seismic vibrations. They are a telepathic species, able to share thoughts and emotions directly with one another, and with other beings sensitive to psionic energies.

Their society is highly communal and deeply spiritual, with a profound connection to the geological and energetic forces of their homeworld. Þruums are known for their patience and long-term perspective, often dedicating centuries to single endeavors. They do not possess individual names in the human sense, but are identified by their unique crystalline patterns and energetic signatures. Their diet consists of absorbing specific mineral compounds from Xylos's crust, a process that takes considerable time and energy. Reproduction is a slow, asexual budding process. Þruums are generally peaceful and reclusive, preferring to observe rather than interfere with other species. Encounters with Þruums are rare, and often described as profound and unsettling due to their alien physiology and consciousness.