Arani

The Aranii hold many species records. They are not only the largest creatures in existence, they are also the most intelligent, slowest growing, and longest lived. Among many other things.

Anatomy and Physiology

Aranii have a bird-like, S shaped form, six limbs, and an enormous tail. Their bodies are gelatinous in consistency, but areas like the beak, claws, horns and sensory organs are tougher and solidified.
They have six limbs which include legs, small arms, and long, muscular clawed arms for digging into rock and soil. Relative to size, Aranii have tiny feet for balancing on. Their enormously long tail at adulthood acts as a counter balance

Sensory

Sticks on back

Two Pairs of Arms

One pair is gentle, the other destroys.

Teeth, Toes, and Tail

Oh my!

Cores

hearts

Reproduction

Asexual reproduction.
Keets are Demanding...
Yes they are...

Sexual Dimorphism and Gender

It? She? Him? Aranii reproduce asexually and thus lack the same reproductive organs that sexual creatures would have. Therefore, Aranii are neither male nor female and instead assume both parental roles when reproducing. However, because Aranii are incredibly intelligent, those that have been exposed to gender culture of other creatures sometimes will assume a gender identity for the ease of identification by non-Arani individuals. Sometimes it’s safer to ask, but otherwise most Aranii don’t particularly care what they’re called since gender is not a construct in Arani culture.
There are no physical differences that are exclusive to a “female” or “male” Arani. One should note that even if an Arani assumes or behaves more femininely than another, this does not make the Arani “female.” And so on.

Diet and Aging

Diet

An Arani’s entire diet consists of Aranite: a toxic and radioactive element found predominantly on X Planets (Zragak), newly formed planets, and Ethiea. Their bodies are entirely 

Aging and Growth

Aranii are the largest living creatures ever recorded in the universe. But great size does not come easy.

Intelligence

Smarts

Temperament

Aranii are considered peaceful when in isolation. However, it has been observed that, when in close proximity, Aranii become highly aggressive toward foreign individuals. On the other hand,

Culture

Sharing stories and wisdom to young

Relationships

Aranii form very strong relationships with their relatives. Parents will develop a bond with their offspring so strong that the parent and offspring will stay in close contact their entire life. Siblings tend to also form close bonds depending on proximity.

Vulnerabilities

Go for the tail. Because an Arani’s tail is its own personal storage unit and where the primary core is located, cutting off an Arani’s tail will drain the individual of its reserves and prevent it from circulating stored energy to the rest of the body. While it may not be an immediate death, it’s extremely effective. However one should be warned that an Arani can reunite its tail with its body if it acts quick enough. Another word of caution: dealing any significant damage near the Arani’s primary core could result in a catastrophic explosion of lethal aranite radiation.

Terminology
Arani (singular)
Aranii (plural)

Keet - A baby Arani
Puddle - More than one keet
Rampage - More than one adult Arani


Average Mature Size
320 ft (97.5m) tall
900 ft (274m) long
400 - 500 metric tons

Average Lifespan
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Diet
Aranite
Notable Aranii Naraxus Black Zerin