Gemclops
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Gemclops is a bipedal race, with two arms, three eyes, two horns, and a tail. They have four fingers, including the thumb, on each hand. Skin tones vary from pale to dark, beige to brown. Crystals grow along their arms, legs, and back, and where they grow varies depending on genetics and environment. The crystals will not grow on the palms of hands, the soles of feet, or most areas of the head, but will grow nearly anywhere else. Certain gemstones can have markings on their owner’s skin, for example, agates may have stripes, and malachites may have spots.
Genetics and Reproduction
Petralumens reproduce with eggs. Once a pair has decided to mate, the female starts to form the egg and the very early stages of a new petralumen in the womb. After the two-month mark, the egg is ready to be laid. The egg is made of a hard crystalline, rock, or pearl structure, stong enough that it will not be broken easily. The egg itself is a reflection of the baby inside. For example, if the child is a pearl, the egg will resemble a very large pearl, while a child that's an amethyst would have a geode for an egg, with amethyst crystals lining the inside. Many parents can predict the child's gemstone type simply by studying the egg they grow within. After another 6 months outside the female, the egg will hatch, using the fluid inside to help break down the shell. Small cracks begin to form, and after a few days of the cracks growing and spreading, if the egg hasn't broken itself apart, the parents can gently tap on the shell to help it crack open.
Growth Rate & Stages
Gemclops live to be around 130-150 years old and reach maturity at around 25. Once they hatch, they spend the first 4 years of life as infants. They reach the toddler phase at 4, and the child stage at 7. They become adolecents at 17. They become young adults at 25, adults at 40, seniors at 80, and elders at 100. They grow slowly because of this long lifespan.
Ecology and Habitats
The gemclops species lives on land, but will live in almost any climate they feel fits them best. Some like the heat, some like the cold, but they can adapt quickly, and they will feel comfortable in their environment in a matter of months. They like to leave nature as it is, and understand that they need to be at peace with their planet. They do not build outside their empires, and they don’t hunt an area out of their population.
Dietary Needs and Habits
To help grow their crystals and keep them strong, they implement a special type of mushroom into their diet. It contains a special mineral called Crystalyne, and every Gemclops needs it in their diet. They are found in abundance in the forests, and are sold in every village. They have farms for crops, and go hunting for the meat in their diets. The strongest hunt, and they often sell the meat they catch to the rest of their village, so the entire village can eat.
Biological Cycle
As the full moon appears in the sky, their crystals glow in the vibrant moonlight, and some people celebrate. The crystals will glow the color of the gemstone they are, and more opaque gems have a glow-in-the-dark effect. Some petralumen markings will also glow under the full moon's light. As the crystals glow, so do their eyes. Their eyes give off a very slight light, only visible up close.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Having three eyes allows for a very good sense of sight, and an even better sense of depth. Their field of view is quite good as well. Their crystals and horns don’t have nerves in them, but the skin under and around them do, so they will feel something touch them. Their ears are somewhat larger than most species, they can hear more frequencies than most other fauna on their planet .
Civilization and Culture
Courtship Ideals
When one member of the relationship decides their ready to marry their partner, they cut off one or more of their own crystals to decorate into fashion or jewelry or something of the like. If their partner likes it, and thinks they’re ready for it, they agree and decide on a wedding date.
Average Technological Level
The Gemclops aren’t a very tech savvy people. They don’t have motors or engines, but they are currently working on finding a solution to the different ailments they suffer. They rely on the planet’s natural resources for everything.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Tribus Petralumen
Lifespan
130-150 years
Average Height
4’2”-6’4”
Average Weight
70-200 lbs, depending on height
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