Crystalkin/Crystals (species)

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Basic Information

Anatomy

Crystals are humanoid. They are much different than most other species, as they are made out of a silicate crystal forming much of their exterior(like some kind of exoskeleton), and carbon-based internals. While most other species would see their surface as smooth and featureless except for their eyes and mouth, Crystals can easily make out distinct "facial features".

Biological Traits

The biological traits between Hexagonal Crystals and Triagonal Crystals vary greatly.

Growth Rate & Stages

A Crystal's cut only forms after about 3 or 4 years of growth.

Ecology and Habitats

The optimal environment for Crystals is near surface caves, as they like cold and damp areas but also require a lot of sunlight.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The eating method of crystals is quite awkward for many species. Their sillicate exoskeleton is selectively permeable, so Crystals eat by rubbing their food up against their faces until it passes through. For this reason, their preferred food is food ground up into pastes. Also, they do not taste anything.
They also require A LOT more silicon in their diet than most other creatures.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Hexagonal cuts are less intelligent, while triagonal cuts tend to be much smarter than humans.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Because of their proclivity for caves, Crystals have great vision in the dark.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Crystals do not have a difference in names between gender. Crystals are named after animals and plants, though most of them are alien to humans.
Crystalkin Names: Sharno, Berka, Flumini, Neuli

Major Organizations

A lot of Crystals live in the Qix Republic.

Common Dress Code

Because of their strange shape, Crystals clothing has to be specially made for them.

History

The Crystalkin lived mostly peaceful lives in the caves of Sarnoth, until the Y'Saarg arrived and forced them into slavery. Any revolts were quickly crushed by the Y'Saarg's advanced technology. That is, until the Freedom Wars, when many of the enslaved races of the Y'Saarg banded together. The majority of Crystals were freed, but some remain still enslaved on their homeworld.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Most Crystals DESPISE the The Y'Saarg for the many years of enslavement.

Origin/Ancestry

Crystals

Lifespan

200 years

Average Height

Hex: 7-8 ft
Tri: 6-7 ft

Average Weight

Hex: 200 lbs
Tri: 150 lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The color of Crystal is usually pale white, though some can be more grey or tan.

Crystalkin

Ability Score Increase +2 CON

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft.

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Advanced Darkvision You have Darkvision out to a range of 120 ft.
Crystal Skin You have advantage on saves against poison and disease.
Subrace Choose one of the two subraces:
Hexagonal Your cut is hexagonal, and you very physically strong.
Ability Score Increase +2 to STR
Physical You have Proficiency in the Athletics skill
Powerful Build You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Triagonal Your cut is triangular, and you are skilled and intelligent.
Abillity Score Increase +1 to INT, +1 to WIS
Skilled Gain proficiency in two skills of your choice, a tool proficiency, and a language proficiency.

Languages. Common, Crystal, Y'Saarg