Vios

From Ouroboros

Overview

The Vios are a four-legged species, characterized by strange and often bizarre fur patterns (which are often a part of the mating and predatory process) and a calm demeanor. They typically live rather long lifespans, especially compared to their natural rivals, the Corol. This leads to a low rate of reproduction, meaning that although there is a relatively small amount of Vios in existence, they are a tough and intelligent species, keeping themselves alive and healthy so that they might endure. Vios are generally calm and calculating, never moving too quickly and only striking when it really counts. Their fur patterns, which seem to have no distinct genetic link or obvious generality, are used often to confuse and almost hypnotize prey, leaving them strangely confused and mentally drained. There is much talk of magic in these furs, and thus there is a large Viosian fur poaching industry, leading to a decrease in the species. This is especially threatening to their existence due to their precarious situation with the Corol.

Conflict with the Vios

For as long as anyone can remember, the Vios and Corol have been fierce opponents of each other, as they both have occupied the same spot as top predator on Vein, their home planet. While being vastly stronger, more intelligent, and better equipped to fight than any other creatures on their planet, the Vios and Corol are almost exactly on par with each other. The long life spans of the Vios compared to their relative durability and intelligence directly, and complementarily, contrasts the short, weaker, and less bright Corol. Both species have an equal amount of positives and negatives, leading to a environmental stalemate that has been going on for generations upon generations.