Xylenxian Species Ref by SkystormV on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Finally was able to work on an updated ref for my xylenxian race of aliens. It’s not the heavily detailed ref that I’d like it to be, but it’ll do for now since I have to ration my time. (Also Note: no genitalia is being shown in this ref.)

Typically aggressive & volatile, these intelligent beings evolved hunting among the trees of planet xylen. Their home planet is covered with dense jungles, making most of their habitats dark throughout the day. They also evolved tactics of hunting and living in the many cave systems their planet provides. In turn, they’ve evolved excellent “night” vision and are very skilled climbers. Going back to that, it explains their primate-like body structure and unique traits like their double-jointed opposable toes.

Sadly, modern society on Xylen is war-torn and brutal. Large civilizations of xylenxians constantly fighting for territory and being fed xenophobic propaganda by warlords. Life expectancy is an underwhelming 25-30 years, despite Xylenxians being able to live to 60+ in isolation.

More info available here (this writing is a work in progress though): toyhou.se/~literature/64104.xy…