Solaryn

=Solaryn=
==Physical Information==
===General Description===
Solaryn are slime-like in nature, being amorphous in their normal forms. However, soon after being 'born,' parents will give their offspring sand to consume and convert into silica-based ceramic, which covers them from head to just below the waist. 
As stated above, the Solaryn are amorphous. They can change into any form they please, and can create differently shaped plating to match. Some Solaryn choose not to make or use plating, in order to change their form more quickly.
===Physiology===
Solaryn have the ability to filter sand and refine it into ceramic within their body in a special organ called the Arduria (Fire-cave), or Furnace. This ceramic is used in the Solaryns' plating.
While Solaryn are immune to most disease, they are susceptible to fungal infections. These come in two types, plant and disease. Plant-type refers to infections in which the intruding fungus is a mushroom. An example of this is pictured on the right. These plant-type infections can be treated by ejecting the fungi out of the body, however some Solaryn choose to keep a small amount of mushrooms on their person for food, or simply decoration.
Disease-type fungal infections refer to those with little to no plant-like structures, for instance slime molds. These kinds of infections are detrimental to a Solaryn's health, due to the fact that they can spread across the whole body if not properly removed, and impair movement and other functions.
===Physical Appearance===
Solaryn appear as orange-to-red slimes covered in off-white plates. They have two-digit grippers at the end of their upper limbs, and long, powerful tentacles for their bottom two, which curl over themselves to create a sort of foot. They can take several different forms due to their amorphous nature, including changing their plate shape. In extreme cases, Solaryn can take the forms of objects, such as carts or even houses, in order to blend in, or just for fun. 
==Diet & Habitat==
===Habitat===
Solaryn are masters of habitability, as they can change their form to suit their environment. 
===Diet===
Solaryn eat a multitude of different foods to keep their form. The Solynian grasslands and forests offer a host of different foods, including bread baked from the orange tallgrass, and meat from the chicken-squid and turtle-cows that roam the plains and the forests, respectively. 
Aside from sand being used in plating, the calcium and other minerals from the sand is used in the Solaryns' gelatinous form. 
==Lore Blurbs==
Below are statements mad in response to questions. They are documented in chronological order, with the oldest being at the top.
Do Solaryn only eat sand? No, they eat 'normal' foods as well, like meat and bread. Sand is used only for armor (although they still think it tastes good).
Do Solaryn dry out in the sun? Nope, they have a thick membrane that retains their water. The plates being bright also helps reflect sunlight.
Are they liquid enough that they could spin? I suppose so. Creates an interesting mental image of carts seemingly pulling themselves.
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