Warden of lost causes
“In the dark times there was pain, then the force sent the great worm to eat the sins of the world. When they come they bring salvation and consume the wicked. So says the prophecy of Aldiydan aleazima!
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
In the beginning there was great despair, the folk of the desert were hunted by a great may beasts created by a dark wizard (Sith lord). His creations spread out through the desert and tormented the chosen. The the force brought Aldiydan Aleazima to Zonju V. It was the great worm that freed the people of the sand from the dark terrors and to this day seeks to cleanse the sands of the beast and unclean alike.
It is not known when the Zonju Sandburrows came to Zonju V but has been discovered they are not a native species. While exact numbers are not known estimates puts them maybe in the hundreds. From recent archaeological research it is believed that sect of Jedi or force aligned alchemists, from before the fall of the great republic may have altered the sandborrows of Blenjeel and brought them to Zonju to combat sith spawn experiments that had been let loose on Zonju.
This assertion is further backed up by the legends held by the people of this region and scientific observation of the creatures then captured and studied in captivity. Naturally drawn to the dark side of the force they have a unique ability to seeming absorb and nullify the effects of this energy. Other known effects and uses for this species are that the younger of this species are able to be tamed and ridden by most people with courage to face the open desert, older and larger will only allow those strong with the force to ride them. The people of the open desert consider this a great honor. The worms are holy to them and will kill any one or any thing that try to harm them. The natives will collect the teeth and sections of outer armored seem to fall out or shed on a regular basis which are then used to make armor and melee blades. When encountering one it is best to work with a stumbling or non-rhythmic gate as this will not draw them to you.
Historic video of one being tamed by great spiritual leader
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Create a unique creature, basis for crafting materials, and mount for Zonju V based off Sandworms of Dune series[/SIZE]
- Image Credit:Dune Sandworm[X]
- Canon: [X]
- Links: Based of Blenjeel sandburrowers[X]
- Name: Aldiydan Aleazima “Sandworms”
- Designation: Semi-sentient
- Origins: Zonju V
- Average Lifespan: 300 to 500 years
- Estimated Population: Rare
- Procreation: Asexual
- Description: Large sand burrowing worms with thick outer caprice and unique connection to the force.
- Breathes: Type 1
- Average Height of Adults: 7 to 10 meters
- Average Length of Adults: 5 to 100 meters
- Skin color: light tan to dark brown
- Hair color: NA
- Distinctions: Can be ridden by those with neutral or force alignment, this species hunts those with strong with the dark side so will not obey their commands and will instead attempt to throw and attack them.
- Races: NA
- Force Sensitivity: High
- Speed: When used as a mount can travel at speeds similar to a tauntaun, or other such beast of burden
- Outer carapace is thick and is able to absorb damage like a blast door.
- Teeth are very sharp and can cut into many common metals
- All parts of outer carapace and teeth exhibit force cancelling ability. (Note: effect is weak and can be used to absorb force lighting for a few seconds but are not any greater than that. / Effect is also contact and so does not affect any force effect near it but will make force users feel weak if they come into contact with. )
- Scales that fall of carapace can be fashioned into armor that has protective properties to that of durasteel or other such goods such as gun stocks and weapon handles.
- Teeth that fall out and are replaced over time, can be shaped into blades such as daggers, knives and short swords.
- Sensitive to cold, exposure to freezing temps will kill them in minutes
- If submerged in water they will drown with in minutes
- Insides and area between segments are very squishy and take damage very easily
- Can not be tamed by those who use the dark side of the force
- Like a blast door outer carapace can be pieced by Lightsabers and heavy weapons.
- Will attack any and all Dark side users with little to no warning and even if the user is more powerful then they.
- Diet: Omnivore, Other - Also eat metals from environment to maintain outer caprice and replace lost teeth.
- Communication: Sonic vibration
- Technology level: NA
- Religion/Beliefs: NA:
- General behavior: Will travel alone, roaming deserts of Zonju looking for food and anything exuding dark side energy. This species is attracted to any typed of rhythmic vibration and the natives use this to call them to the surface when they wish to try and ride them. During the day they are most active, as the sun seems to warm them and stimulate activity. At night they tend to burrow deep into the sands where it is warmer but will still come to the service if stimulate by a sonic disturbance or a strong enough dark side presence is felt. There creatures have no mating season or mates at all, instead they will asexually reproduce when there is room enough in their habitat to support another.
In the beginning there was great despair, the folk of the desert were hunted by a great may beasts created by a dark wizard (Sith lord). His creations spread out through the desert and tormented the chosen. The the force brought Aldiydan Aleazima to Zonju V. It was the great worm that freed the people of the sand from the dark terrors and to this day seeks to cleanse the sands of the beast and unclean alike.
It is not known when the Zonju Sandburrows came to Zonju V but has been discovered they are not a native species. While exact numbers are not known estimates puts them maybe in the hundreds. From recent archaeological research it is believed that sect of Jedi or force aligned alchemists, from before the fall of the great republic may have altered the sandborrows of Blenjeel and brought them to Zonju to combat sith spawn experiments that had been let loose on Zonju.
This assertion is further backed up by the legends held by the people of this region and scientific observation of the creatures then captured and studied in captivity. Naturally drawn to the dark side of the force they have a unique ability to seeming absorb and nullify the effects of this energy. Other known effects and uses for this species are that the younger of this species are able to be tamed and ridden by most people with courage to face the open desert, older and larger will only allow those strong with the force to ride them. The people of the open desert consider this a great honor. The worms are holy to them and will kill any one or any thing that try to harm them. The natives will collect the teeth and sections of outer armored seem to fall out or shed on a regular basis which are then used to make armor and melee blades. When encountering one it is best to work with a stumbling or non-rhythmic gate as this will not draw them to you.
Historic video of one being tamed by great spiritual leader
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