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What are Keranids? 2.0
10 years ago
Keranids are a rapidly evolving species with a body made of cells that act as a big hive with simple individual intelligence. The body itself does not age and will not die of natural causes since the cells rather get more adopted and durable. A Keranid doesn't require food, only about 5L-10L of water a day. From that viewpoint they seem to be immortal but they have a physical body like any other living being.
Body wise they show traits of all living organisms found on the planet. Be it mammals, reptiles, plants, minerals, fungi and so on.
From looks they have a "standard": fluffy dragon/snake like head, long neck, and a very compact, slender body type. Body type if not changed forcefully will stay the same with every individual. Muscle growth occurs by will, like any other changes on the physical side, with a strong torso and legs, along with a long fluffy tail which they use for a big variety of situations. Big canines, pupil less eyes, glowing metallic looking claws, and strong massive paws. They can be seen walking on two feet as well as on four, and come in different variations between straight upright and feral types. All keranids have blue blood, and a long leaf shaped tongue with cracks that when open glow and produce a saliva that glows as well. They are usually not very tall. Upright standing most of them are around 160cm. (Equivalent to just under 5ft 3in)
The main energy source comes from the planetary infection that the Keranid cells cause, and the Keranid's crystalline core within the body. They are able to eat food but it is not required. Given their parasitic origin they live in a close symbiotic state with the planet and this connection is needed for a Keranid to maintain its body and function.
The origin of the species is not known. There is no evidence of connection to any other organism that it might have evolved from. The basic structure of its genetic code doesn't show any signs of a natural origin.
They live together as a big clan in the nature and do not use electronic devices, nor do they have cities. They don't wear clothes, nor do they have a visible culture. There is no social ranking system either, and they do not use a money based system. Based on where they are they sleep mostly in giant flocks together. Sometimes they are awake for a week or two before they sleep for up to 3 days.
They are highly evolved and research on physical and metaphysical technology using their body and compounds they gather or form of organic materials.
Some of them leave the pack to wander in the civilization of surrounding cities and blend in, learning to interact with the society and some of them even build relationships with different species. They work as a normal civilian, in the military, in research facilities, or as teachers. Adaptation is a part of what makes them what they are. With their lust for information, they want to understand all that exists on the planet. Contrary to their natural behavior, they love to give evolution a push wherever possible, and see everything as their testing ground.
In general they are silent and calm. They do not act aggressive on their own. Given that, the situation can turn rapidly if an individual is attacked, or if they are given a reason to defend. In that case calm nature fades and they become a walking demolition party. Given that whatever they do they enjoy, they enjoy the rage and bloodlust that comes with a fight. Individuals in a city will not make a big scene to not reveal their position, but if there is something that threatens the clan it will be wiped out if aggressive behavior against the clan proceeds.
In numbers, Keranids are only a few. Considering their lifespan, they hardly reproduce because of the high risk of dying in the process of carrying the pup out. It takes around a decade to gather the energy until birth, and it drains the energy of the individual to its limits of death since the body is not built for supplying two bodies with the energy needed to survive. With that, the numbers of them are usually beneath 10,000 individuals. Hybrids are possible and they only get pregnant when wanted.
Body wise they show traits of all living organisms found on the planet. Be it mammals, reptiles, plants, minerals, fungi and so on.
From looks they have a "standard": fluffy dragon/snake like head, long neck, and a very compact, slender body type. Body type if not changed forcefully will stay the same with every individual. Muscle growth occurs by will, like any other changes on the physical side, with a strong torso and legs, along with a long fluffy tail which they use for a big variety of situations. Big canines, pupil less eyes, glowing metallic looking claws, and strong massive paws. They can be seen walking on two feet as well as on four, and come in different variations between straight upright and feral types. All keranids have blue blood, and a long leaf shaped tongue with cracks that when open glow and produce a saliva that glows as well. They are usually not very tall. Upright standing most of them are around 160cm. (Equivalent to just under 5ft 3in)
The main energy source comes from the planetary infection that the Keranid cells cause, and the Keranid's crystalline core within the body. They are able to eat food but it is not required. Given their parasitic origin they live in a close symbiotic state with the planet and this connection is needed for a Keranid to maintain its body and function.
The origin of the species is not known. There is no evidence of connection to any other organism that it might have evolved from. The basic structure of its genetic code doesn't show any signs of a natural origin.
They live together as a big clan in the nature and do not use electronic devices, nor do they have cities. They don't wear clothes, nor do they have a visible culture. There is no social ranking system either, and they do not use a money based system. Based on where they are they sleep mostly in giant flocks together. Sometimes they are awake for a week or two before they sleep for up to 3 days.
They are highly evolved and research on physical and metaphysical technology using their body and compounds they gather or form of organic materials.
Some of them leave the pack to wander in the civilization of surrounding cities and blend in, learning to interact with the society and some of them even build relationships with different species. They work as a normal civilian, in the military, in research facilities, or as teachers. Adaptation is a part of what makes them what they are. With their lust for information, they want to understand all that exists on the planet. Contrary to their natural behavior, they love to give evolution a push wherever possible, and see everything as their testing ground.
In general they are silent and calm. They do not act aggressive on their own. Given that, the situation can turn rapidly if an individual is attacked, or if they are given a reason to defend. In that case calm nature fades and they become a walking demolition party. Given that whatever they do they enjoy, they enjoy the rage and bloodlust that comes with a fight. Individuals in a city will not make a big scene to not reveal their position, but if there is something that threatens the clan it will be wiped out if aggressive behavior against the clan proceeds.
In numbers, Keranids are only a few. Considering their lifespan, they hardly reproduce because of the high risk of dying in the process of carrying the pup out. It takes around a decade to gather the energy until birth, and it drains the energy of the individual to its limits of death since the body is not built for supplying two bodies with the energy needed to survive. With that, the numbers of them are usually beneath 10,000 individuals. Hybrids are possible and they only get pregnant when wanted.
