Xarvii

The Xarvii is a medium-sized, electrosensitive mammalian species endemic to the high-altitude basaltic ridgelines and crater forests of Kravax-Tharuun (Draxion-8). Averaging 0.8 meters in height and 1.2 meters in length, with a mass of approximately 40 kilograms, the Xarvii is a facultative omnivore distinguished by its magnetite-infused dermis and cranial vibration crest. These anatomical features enable the species to detect subtle changes in the planet’s intense electromagnetic field, including pre-storm fluctuations and geoseismic disturbances common to the Howlveil's pulse cycles. This sensory specialization functions as both an early warning system and an environmental scanner, granting the Xarvii a competitive edge in storm-prone ecosystems with limited visibility and sudden weather shifts.   The species exhibits a digitigrade quadrupedal gait, optimized for traction and maneuverability on jagged basaltic surfaces. Its muscular hind limbs allow vertical scrambling, while prehensile foreclaws are adapted for foraging, marrow extraction, and rock-based nutrient mining. Xarvii are predominantly nocturnal, employing low-frequency echolocation harmonics through their cranial crests—an evolutionary adaptation likely selected for under conditions of dense fog, EM interference, and irregular sound propagation. Their diet includes moss analogs, scavenged bone-marrow, and insectoid microfauna, contributing to their role as ecological generalists. While typically non-aggressive, rapid territorial vocalizations and bioelectromagnetic pulses have been recorded in threat scenarios. Krovenn field texts regard the Xarvii as both a keystone species and a predictive indicator of upcoming storm activity.