Axolotyn
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History
The Axolotyn slowly evolved from fish, Axios' waters don't host many natural predators to fish, thus allowing the Axolotyns to evolve over a period of time. Due to their defensive and protective nature Axolotyn will not normally venture far away from their knot alone, though some Axo's have perished due to their curiosity. The Axolotyn, both thanks to their recent discovery, and their own actions, don’t have much of a history, for the simple reason that they’ve never had a violent conflict within their Species. The Axolotyn have never had one ruler, never built a kingdom, and never gone to war. Any disputes between Axolotyn are settled with logic and compromise, which typically isn’t too difficult thanks to their patient, intellectual manner. Axolotyn don’t have a written language thanks to their habitat as well as the strange nature of their tongue, relying on stories, and their excellent long term memory to keep more personal histories, however their natural intellect, curiosity, fascination with these new cultures, and the odd way their minds work gives them an inherent advantage when it comes to learning to read or learning a new language, a gift that can evolve into a deep hunger for written knowledge that can make them seem somewhat obsessive at times.
Description
Amphibious, Moist skinned, Axolotyn's main skin color is blue, however it can range widely within the spectrum of blue (IE, Dark blue to a light cyan) the highlights of a Axo are based on it's environment (IE, A Axo living within a forest would have greenish highlights, while a Axo that lives in a cold area, would have deep blue highlights). Though gilled variants are typically white or pale pink. No external nose or ears however some do have small frills for decoration, their nose and ears appear as small holes, that close when underwater. All members, no matter the individual, have the physical adaption to swim, ((IE webbing, fins or a specialized tail)) along with a third eyelid, which protects their eyes from debris, and the water itself when diving. It’s also used to moisten their eyes and keep them from drying out when above water, as well as keep them clean. Axolotyn have the ability to regenerate at faster paces then humans, a small gash that would normally take a human a day or so to heal, would only take a few hours for an Axolotyn, and can even regenerate limbs and organs ((See below)).
Biology
The first word used to describe an Axolotyn would be Amphibious. The second would be varied. Axoloytn are unique compared to most other species in that they do not follow the exact same template. Though they do have universal traits, such as their amphibious nature, third eyelid, long tongue’s and other small details, in general they’re quite varied in appearance, possessing varying fins, webbing, tails, barbels, and other differences, along with a host of unique, sometimes brightly colored patterns that can spawn, though many also have smooth, simple skin with little if any extra coloring or patterns. All Axolotyn have four fingers (including a thumb) and four toes (including a small, thumb like digit on the inner side of their foot, facing the other limb). Axolotyn digits are equally flexible on whether they’re on hand or foot, allowing them to easily traverse the terrain surrounding their Knot, and to crawl along the bottom of the water they call home. Axolotyn are often times stronger than they look, simply possessing different types of muscles, as well as using them on a regular basis, though thanks to their adaptions to water, they’re not necessarily faster or more agile than others on land. Most Axolotyn, cannot breathe underwater, as their lungs can only derive oxygen from the air, however they have the ability to absorb the oxygen in the water through their skin, essentially injecting it straight into their bloodstream. But, at maximum they can only sustain this for about an hour before they begin absorbing too little oxygen to keep it up safely and return to the surface for a few minutes to breath, thus they typically only stay down for 15, to 30 minutes, meaning they only need to be above the surface for a few moments before diving again. Some Axolotyn however are known to truly breath underwater (See Below). One thing that is universal among them, though not something you’d typically see, is their regenerative abilities. Axolotyn have extraordinary healing capabilities, being able to heal from a gash in hours, and a broken limb in a week, give or take a few days depending on the extent of the break, as well as their diet during recovery. Axolotyn are even capable of regenerating missing limbs and organs assuming they survive the injury in the first place. Some Axolotyn, about two out of ten, develop feathery external gills, allowing them to breathe underwater indefinitely. These Axolotyn typically have white or very pale red/pink skin, though other colors exist. They are known to have thinner, almost translucent skin and are typically more fragile compared to their more amphibious cousins (due to their voidal taint), However they can stay underwater indefinitely and usually do, and can heal even faster than their cousins. They’re usually referred to as “Pales” by other Axolotyn, but aren’t treated any differently despite this label. All Pales possess a tail about the length of their torso, give or take a few inches, with a thin fin-like webbing along the top and bottom. This, along with their external gills make them even more efficient swimmers, though they’re typically weak and clumsy on land, and dry out more quickly than most Axolotyn. There are rumors that Pales are less stable than their cousins and even can become violent, but there is no true evidence of this. Though they can be more touchy and/or paranoid due to their enhanced fragility. Pales are also notably more reliant on water than other Axolotyn, requiring full submersion for at least a half an hour daily to stay hydrated, and thus even besides less common, they’re very rarely seen by other races as they typically avoid leaving their Knot. Due to the Axolotyn’s unique anatomy, the Axolotyn have a very low tolerance for alcohol, often times becoming inebriated extremely quickly, and to a greater extent than other races. All Axolotyn possess a third eyelid that protects them from debris, and sometimes the water itself when diving, and are also used to moisten and protect their eyes on dry land. When impregnated, An Axolotyn starts developing anywhere from one to eight eggs inside of her womb. At about six months, she lays each of the eggs in a process that can take 30 minutes to 6 hours ((typically). after being laid, the eggs then remain somewhat dormant, the embryo inside growing and developing for another six to seven months before hatching. Axolotyn eat their eggs upon hatching. Axolotyn eggs, are not hard like a birds or some reptiles. Rather, they are soft and translucent like a frog or salamander, making them rather fragile and viciously defended by the parents, particularly the mother. This is one of the few cases in which Axolotyn will become aggressive, let alone violent. If any of the eggs are damaged before they hatch, some Axolotyn will develop differently due to the damage.
