Creature:The Skelati

Skelati are a strange, Grox-like species. Like the Grox, they evolved close to the Galactic Core, are a bit territorial, on the small side, and can be aggressive. Unlike the Grox, they are religious, can be friendly, and are covered with Armored plates.

Species notes
Physical appearance:Skelati are small, and look wizened and shriveled. Their bodies are covered with armored plates similar to a tortoise shell. Female Skelati have wisps of hair that are barely visible. Diet:Carnivorous.

Culture
Skelati are a very old species going from hundreds of thousands of years back. They have a very old culture.

Archetype
Although the galaxy regards them as wanderers, Skelati are Zealots. However, unlike other zealots, they recognize multiple deities:

Istykus:Istykus is the name of a Skelati Shaman, revered because he was taller than the rest of his species. He believed that the species of the galaxy had to be kept from fighting by any means necessary. Today, Skelati will try ti honor him by ending a war quickly and mercilessly.

Spode:Skelati recognize Spode as a minor deity, under Istykus. They didn't mind Spode or his followers so long as they stay out of the Skelati's way.

The False God That Will Come: Contrary to popular belief, the Skelati absolutely hate the God That Will Come. They believe he causes more wars than anything, and will personally search for and destroy any being suspected of worshiping or being the God That Will Come.

Clothing
Skelati wear different sets of clothing. Warriors will wear a traditional war plating that goes on the feet and hands, knowing that the plating on their bodies will protect them, Priests of Istykus will wear large ceremonial robes with wings, supposed to resemble the garb worn by Istykus himself, Skelati leaders wear a ceremonial armor with wings, and civilians will wear any combination of them for ceremonious reasons.