Serton

Having some of the strangest biology of sentient species, the **Serton** resemble large eyeballs with appendages. Despite their appearance, most of the sclera acts as a light absorbent and the apparent pupil acting as the actual eye. Lacking outer bodily holes, light and oxygen are absorbed through the sclera for the Serton to transfer to energy and allow them to breath. Contrary to their appearance, most Sertons are dull minded and unperceptive; however, they are incredibly mobile, being able to scale walls or even roll into a ball to quickly traverse. Because of this, Sertons are sought after for unique professions, as they prove ineffective in typical jobs.

## Biology and appearance

Sertons resemble large eyeballs with various appendages extending from their spherical bodies. Their body is predominantly composed of a light-absorbing sclera, with the apparent pupil functioning as their actual eye. This eye is their primary sensory organ, allowing them to perceive their surroundings. Despite their eye-like appearance, the Sertons lack traditional bodily openings such as a mouth, ears, or nose. Instead, air, food, and water are absorbed through the sclera, in a gross process often obscured by Sertons from observance by others.

Sertons are able to emote from the manipulation of the 'eye' structure and emulate speech through guttural noises, but Sertons typically avoid this and remain primarily unemotive. Sertons have small tails and have two to four lower appendages. These appendages mostly serve as legs, but lack bones, allowing the Serton to curl into tight balls.

Serton skin constantly secretes thick slime, that has adhesive properties. These allow the Serton to climb and stick to surfaces, including in the ball position. The Serton body structure is still very weak, with Sertons prone to internal collapse from changing environmental conditions or even moderate weight. Much Serton biology is intentionally kept secret from observers by Sertons.

## Society and culture

While Sertons may appear to be highly perceptive due to their eye-like appearance, in reality, most individuals are dull-minded and lack keen observation skills, with their eyesight often completely failing in under and over-exposure to light. They have a limited cognitive capacity and may struggle with complex intellectual tasks or advanced problem-solving. However, they compensate for this with remarkable physical abilities.

Sertons possess exceptional mobility and agility, making them adept climbers and capable of scaling walls with ease. They can also curl into a ball-like shape and roll, enabling them to traverse quickly across various terrains. Their unique locomotion abilities make them sought after for specialized professions that require swift movement and access to hard-to-reach areas.

Due to their limitations in intellectual pursuits, Sertons often find conventional jobs challenging. However, their physical dexterity and mobility lend themselves well to professions that require agility, exploration, or tasks in unusual environments. They may excel as technicians or workers in narrow or confined spaces, such as maintenance or repair tasks in complex machinery, ventilation systems, or other hard-to-reach areas.

Many individuals from other species are initially fascinated by the Sertons' appearance and their ability to move and adapt in unconventional ways. The unique biology of the Sertons often piques curiosity and leads to scientific study and research. Yet, the Serton species tends to avoid unneeded interactions with other species. Their unique biology poses a challenge to manufacturers, so Sertons remain reclusive in large scale communities and form companies to produce their own products, such as Cymo Laboratories.