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<div style='text-align: center;'>''Our small ones, long since taken by their own smallness.''</div> | |||
One of the sapient species of [[Amity]], who warred themselves to extinction. | |||
==Vital Statistics (At a Glance)== | |||
Called "small ones" by the Octopi. Their names for themselves are unknown. | |||
* '''Species Type:''' True alien | |||
* '''Origin:''' Evolved | |||
* '''Frame Type:''' Six-limbed; walks on two, four, or six limbs interchangeably. | |||
* '''Average Height:''' ~4 feet when standing upright | |||
* '''Average Lifespan:''' | |||
* '''Gravity Preference:''' | |||
* '''Homeworld:''' Amity | |||
* '''Native Language:''' | |||
==Appearance and Physiology== | |||
===Appearance=== | |||
The small ones have six limbs and a pointed head with large, dark eyes.<ref name="esots-07" /> | |||
===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' language consists of hisses, trills, peeps, and whistles.<ref name="esots-07" /> | |||
==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> | |||
==History== | |||
==Famous Figures== | |||
==Characters== | |||
[[Category:True Aliens]] | [[Category:True Aliens]] | ||
Revision as of 03:00, 2 October 2020
One of the sapient species of Amity, who warred themselves to extinction.
Vital Statistics (At a Glance)
Called "small ones" by the Octopi. Their names for themselves are unknown.
- Species Type: True alien
- Origin: Evolved
- Frame Type: Six-limbed; walks on two, four, or six limbs interchangeably.
- Average Height: ~4 feet when standing upright
- Average Lifespan:
- Gravity Preference:
- Homeworld: Amity
- Native Language:
Appearance and Physiology
Appearance
The small ones have six limbs and a pointed head with large, dark eyes.[1]
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.[1]
The small ones' language consists of hisses, trills, peeps, and whistles.[1]
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.[2][3]
History
Famous Figures
Characters
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Either Side of the Strand, Chapter 7
- ↑ Either Side of the Strand, Chapter 3
- ↑ Either Side of the Strand, Chapter 2