Creature:Klaxxa

"You may be the greatest sorcerers of all Koldenwelt, but only we have planes, you know."

- Unknown Klaxxa, to the Urindalё diplomat.

Klaxxa (Undertongue:Klaxaar - Defector) is a species for Fantasy Universe. A civilisation of miners, traders and engineers, Klaxxa, while small and frail, are extremely intelligent and smart. They constructed many technological wonders for themselves, their allies and those who they trade with - including gunpowder, steam machinery and trains. They live underground, their capital located in the volcanic Ar-Klith Deeps. Klaxxa generally do not involve in wars, but they will fiercely protect their own homes and people.

Biology
Klaxxa are small creatures, and most often they are only one meter tall. They are reptilian - with long snouts, thin tails and white, scaled skin. Their eyes are large, for they live in the dark caverns, and they also glow with green light.

Naturally, Klaxxa are cowardly, and they fear dangers of the world. Yet they are filled with interest and love for adventuring - and these emotions clash, making them somewhat strange and unstable, as they turn from bravery to fear easily. Klaxxa also enjoy making new things, and this makes them incredible inventors and gave them technology unmatched by any other species. Another feature Klaxxa are known for is their incredible love for money and other riches. Possibly, this is a result of their long war with Nocta, where they were forced to hoard and keep what little resources they had.

Culture
Klaxxa have a peaceful, active culture. They live in small family clans (like extended family), each acting on its own and only cooperating when needed. Their supreme leader is called a Clanslord, but despite the title, it is merely an elected leader. Current one is Lord Arken-Lak. Klaxxa goverment is like anarchy/democracy.

Most Klaxxa work in mines, gathering precious metals and other resources. Other are inventors and engineers, making and advancing technological wonders, while many more are traders.

Magic
Klaxxa are not powerful mages, unable to control magic directly. They can use it to create powerful artifacts and similar things, though.

History
Klaxxa history is known by their archivists, and it is known to be long. They have short lifespans, which helped them to advance easier than their Urindalё allies.

The mountain life
First Klaxxa were primitive lizards living on the charred plains of Planet:Koldenwelt/Korodis, no more than just animals. However, somewhere during the Adamantine Age, a strange thing happened. The storm of the raw Source engulfed Korodis, and Klaxxa were powered by this magic. Transformed into reptiliand humanoids, they built their first settlements and started to live a peaceful life in the plains, not unlike the Vrorekaa tribes. Eventually the Klaxxa society split into small clans, each one of which was independent (yet conflicts between them were rare).

When the took Korodis, Klaxxa weren't able to defend against them. Most were exterminated, others enslaved, while few Klaxxa managed to flee and migrate in the northern lands, the mountains of Planet:Koldenwelt/Ar-Klith. There, they settled underground and continued what they did before: live, trade and learn.

Klaxxa advanced in technology, surpassing others. They learned how to make gunpowder weaponry, steam engines, massive digging mechs and trains. They traded with other species, G'Shak and Krakkia, and eventually made a network of tunnels connecting entire continent. They contacted with Urindalё - remaining friends, yet still not liking each other. However, during the Old Age, their ancient enemy returned.

War for the Eye
During the Old Age the Shiarchon started to invade the Koldenwelt, seeking the ancient artifact called the Eye. Once they invaded Ar-Klith, no one was spared. Klaxxa, once again unable to fight, were crushed. But during this time, a saviour appeared.

His name was Rekan-Lax, and he was one who formed the. He was one who united the clans of Klaxxa and other races of Ar-Klith into one power. Leading the Alliance, he formed a powerful military which was able to defend their home. Allying with other races of Koldenwelt, they managed to defeat and crush the Legion.

Modern
Life of the Rekan-Lax wasn't long, and after his death, Klaxxa and other races have decided to elect the new leader for the next twenty years. The Alliance lived without conflict, but with Shiarchon returning now, it won't be for long.