Karkanian
Wreckers or Saalscrimi
‘Karkanian’ is the Common name for the semi-nomadic crustacean sophonts of Sphaera’s tropical coasts. Living in loose groups, Karkanians have gained an unfortunate reputation as thieves thanks to their instinctual kleptomania.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Karkanians are, in most regards, highly similar to their coconut crab cousins, with the exception of brain complexity and the uncanny dexterity of their claws.
Growth Rate & Stages
Karkanian larvae have a very rapid developmental period, reaching sapient adulthood in mere months.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Karkanians can be found on tropical shorelines worldwide, though the highest population density is found in the Thalassaterrian archipelago.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Like the gryndulos, karkanians use a complex writing system as their language, lacking the ability to vocalize. This has been adapted by other races into a cryptographic system for sublegal groups, known commonly as Thieves' Cant.
Scientific Name
Birgusapiens graphias
Origin/Ancestry
Average Weight
4 kilograms
Average Length
1 meter
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