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Vital Statistics (At a Glance)

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	* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright		* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright
	* '''Average Lifespan:'''		* '''Average Lifespan:'''
	* '''Gravity Preference:'''Amity's gravity was not remarked by any of the Stardancer's crew, therefor likely average more or less.		* '''Gravity Preference:'''Amity's gravity was not remarked on by any of the Stardancer's crew, therefor likely average more or less.
	* '''Homeworld:''' [[Amity]]		* '''Homeworld:''' [[Amity]]
	* '''Native Language:'''Their Own?		* '''Native Language:'''Their Own?

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Vital Statistics (At a Glance)

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	* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright		* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright
	* '''Average Lifespan:'''		* '''Average Lifespan:'''
	* '''Gravity Preference:'''		* '''Gravity Preference:'''Amity's gravity was not remarked by any of the Stardancer's crew, therefor likely average more or less.
	* '''Homeworld:''' [[Amity]]		* '''Homeworld:''' [[Amity]]
	* '''Native Language:'''		* '''Native Language:'''Their Own?

	==Appearance and Physiology==		==Appearance and Physiology==

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	===Appearance===		===Appearance===

	The small ones have six limbs and a pointed head with large, dark eyes. They can stand on two, four, or six limbs, but seem to preferentially stand bipedally. [[Felsha Rennagan]] considered that the visual depiction of them in Amity's cave system was similar to the [[Chatcaava]].<ref name="esots-07" /><ref name="esots-03" />		The small ones have six limbs set on a musculoskeletal plan not very dissimilar to human or Pelted,<ref name="esots-09">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 9</ref> soft leathery skin, and a pointed head with large, dark eyes. Horns and spines lined their necks.<ref name="esots-08">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \| Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 8</ref> They can stand on two, four, or six limbs, but seem to preferentially stand bipedally. [[Felsha Rennagan]] considered that the visual depiction of them in Amity's cave system was similar to the [[Chatcaava]].<ref name="esots-07" /><ref name="esots-03" />

	===Physiology===		===Physiology===

	The small ones have notably flexible spines; [[Taylitha Basil]] noted that the small one she interacted with "described a curve in the air, as if it had no bones to interfere" and twisted in a way that she "couldn't imagine would spare its spine several fractures". Their claws allow them to gain sufficient purchase to climb a rock face. Their scent is reminiscent of warm pepper.<ref name="esots-07">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 7</ref>		The small ones have notably flexible spines; [[Taylitha Basil]] noted that the small one she interacted with "described a curve in the air, as if it had no bones to interfere" and twisted in a way that she "couldn't imagine would spare its spine several fractures". Their claws allow them to gain sufficient purchase to climb a rock face. Their scent is reminiscent of warm pepper.<ref name="esots-07">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 7</ref>

			Immature Small Ones may lack sexual organs.<ref name="esots-09" />

	The small ones' language consists of hisses, trills, peeps, and whistles.<ref name="esots-07" />		The small ones' language consists of hisses, trills, peeps, and whistles.<ref name="esots-07" />
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	==Society==		==Society==

	Small ones developed clothing (loincloths and veils) and handheld weaponry, domesticated six-legged animals, and had sufficient technology to erect long-lasting stone monuments. They also had at least four separate writing systems, and were able to build cities with sizable stone columns, and domes made of metal.<ref name="esots-02">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 2</ref><ref name="esots-03">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 3</ref>		Small ones developed clothing (loincloths and veils) and handheld weaponry, domesticated six-legged animals, and had sufficient technology to erect long-lasting stone monuments. They also had at least four separate writing systems, and were able to build cities with sizable stone columns, and domes made of metal.<ref name="esots-02">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 2</ref><ref name="esots-03">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 3</ref> According to the Octopi, they also had at least some form of electronic device or wireless transmission (they were familiar with the concept of the telegem).<ref name="esots-12">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 12</ref>

	==History==		==History==

			The Small Ones and [[Octopi]], another sapient species that evolved on Amity, initially had a close relationship. Young Octopi visited the Small Ones on shore, and Small Ones visited Octopi on the water, and both were capable of seeing to the other's comfort.<ref name="esots-11">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 11</ref> Cave paintings on Amity depict Small Ones and Octopi interacting peacefully.<ref name="esots-07" /><ref name="esots-03" /> However, the Octopi belief that preserving the chain of life and the tapestry of nature was more important than their own individual survival did not sit well with the Small Ones, who encouraged the egg-layers to delay egg-laying (thus lengthening their lives) and offering to help the Octopi fight the [[Amity#Leviathans \| leviathans]]. They convinced some egg-layers, thus disrupting the balance that the Octopi held as deeply important, and in response, the Octopi distanced themselves from the Small Ones. The Small Ones responded by moving farther inland, began to make war on each other with greater intensity than before, and ultimately destroyed themselves in some form of wide-scale warfare that left an ash layer at the archaeological dig sites.<ref name="esots-10">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 10</ref>

	==Famous Figures==		==Famous Figures==

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	==Characters==		==Characters==

			* [[Small One (Character) \|The last small one]]

			==References==

			<references />

	[[Category:True Aliens]]		[[Category:True Aliens]]
	[[Category:Small Ones]]		[[Category:Small Ones]]

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	[[Category:True Aliens]]		[[Category:True Aliens]]
			[[Category:Small Ones]]

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	* '''Average Lifespan:'''		* '''Average Lifespan:'''
	* '''Gravity Preference:'''		* '''Gravity Preference:'''
	* '''Homeworld:''' Amity		* '''Homeworld:''' [[Amity]]
	* '''Native Language:'''		* '''Native Language:'''

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	==Vital Statistics (At a Glance)==		==Vital Statistics (At a Glance)==
	Called "small ones" by the Octopi. Their names for themselves are unknown.		Called "small ones" by the [[Octopi]]. Their names for themselves are unknown.
	* '''Species Type:''' True alien		* '''Species Type:''' True alien
	* '''Origin:''' Evolved		* '''Origin:''' Evolved
	* '''Frame Type:''' Six-limbed; walks on two, four, or six limbs interchangeably.		* '''Frame Type:''' Six-limbed; walks on two, four, or six limbs interchangeably
	* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright		* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright
	* '''Average Lifespan:'''		* '''Average Lifespan:'''
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	===Appearance===		===Appearance===

	The small ones have six limbs and a pointed head with large, dark eyes.<ref name="esots-07" />		The small ones have six limbs and a pointed head with large, dark eyes. They can stand on two, four, or six limbs, but seem to preferentially stand bipedally. [[Felsha Rennagan]] considered that the visual depiction of them in Amity's cave system was similar to the [[Chatcaava]].<ref name="esots-07" /><ref name="esots-03" />

	===Physiology===		===Physiology===
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	==Society==		==Society==

	Small ones developed clothing and handheld weaponry, domesticated six-legged animals, and had sufficient technology to erect long-lasting stone monuments. They also had at least four separate writing systems, and were able to build cities with columns and domes.<ref name="esots-03">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 3</ref><ref name="esots-02">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 2</ref>		Small ones developed clothing (loincloths and veils) and handheld weaponry, domesticated six-legged animals, and had sufficient technology to erect long-lasting stone monuments. They also had at least four separate writing systems, and were able to build cities with sizable stone columns, and domes made of metal.<ref name="esots-02">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 2</ref><ref name="esots-03">''[[Either Side of the Strand (Fiction) \|Either Side of the Strand]]'', Chapter 3</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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-Another species on [[Amity]], the planet of the [[Octopi]], who warred themselves to extinction.
+<div style='text-align: center;'>''Our small ones, long since taken by their own smallness.''</div>
 [[Category:True Aliens]]

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	[[File:Illo-SmallOnes.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Small One Ink Sketches]]		[[File:Illo-SmallOnes.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Small One Ink Sketches]]

	Another species on the planet of the [[Octopi]], who warred themselves to extinction.		Another species on [[Amity]], the planet of the [[Octopi]], who warred themselves to extinction.

	(Poor Taylitha.)		(Poor Taylitha.)

	[[Category:True Aliens]]		[[Category:True Aliens]]

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			[[File:Illo-SmallOnes.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Small One Ink Sketches]]

	Another species on the planet of the [[Octopi]], who warred themselves to extinction.		Another species on the planet of the [[Octopi]], who warred themselves to extinction.