Thursday, February 28, 2013

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

A harmless creature that uses the planet's rutheless windstorms as a means of transportation. It feeds somewhat like a butterfly, using its retractable tongue to reach inside fungi and absorb nutrients. Its long tail ties it down when feeding or resting. References include butterflies and other flying insects.

A large and gentle herbivore. Using the modified jaw-like limbs at its front, the creature chips away the soil and fungus roots, tunneling labyrinths deep below the surface of the planet. References include the mole rat and cairn terrier.

A rather nasty ambush predator; using its large "foot," the creature burrows itself into the soil and coils the rest of its body. When prey wanders close, it launches itself forward with its legs and uncoils its net, trapping the prey and spearing it with a venomous claw. References include the antlion and various snakes.

A pack hunter; the "wolf" of Spyre. Roughly the size of a lion, this quick creature charges headfirst into prey, spears it with its teeth, and then retreats while another pack member does the same until the prey is dead. It moves much like a spider does. References include the wolf spider.

Various fungi that inhabit Spyre. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Monday, February 11, 2013

Character Lineup. From left to right: Former mechanic who fixed the alien's vehicles when she was in the city; tinkers with whatever technology may be around just for fun. Guru; oldest and wisest in the village. She assists the main character in awakening his mental abilities. Alien fighter; once a hauler of heavy machinery in the city, he is one of the few people who is strong enough to subdue the more vicious alien creatures. Main Character who is spotted and rescued by the mechanic.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Rough alien concepts. Basic alien species with four characters.