Lotsos

The Lotsos are a species that are native to the planet Solaris. *For the faction, see The Lotso Empire.*

## Description

Their outward appearance is similar to a rabbit. Lotsos, unlike many organisms, do not have bones, instead having very flexible organs. Due to this, their muscles are much different, being both connected to each other and the skin, along with allowing Lotsos to carry large amounts of weight.

Lotso lay small, hard, and round spotted eggs, similar to a platypus in real life.

## Species of Lotso

Northen - About the size of a human, though can grow much larger. Capable of growing from sizes ranging from that of a human infant all the way to a height of almost a thousand feet. Fur colors that they can possess are Blue, Red, Green, Pink, and Purple. They can quickly and drastically alter their body to to be able to breathe out air capable of freezing certain liquids or burning while leaving their bodies intact enough to quickly and easily heal. Unlike the other races, they have white spots dotted in certain places on their fur, and they also have large, sharp claws hidden within their hands and feet that they can protract and retract at will. A genetic mutation in some Lotsos will cause their torso to shrink, while their limbs split in 2 and become more like tentacles. Any spots on their fur will disappear. Northen Lotsos are the most prominent and the most powerful race of Lotso. They, as their name suggests, are mainly in the northern parts of Solaris.

Shiftlam - About the size of a human adolescent. Will grow at the speed of any average life form on Solaris. Skin color will always be white unless they transform into something else. Capable of changing shape to mimic objects around them, depending on their size. However, they still have limbs, but they can be tucked into the body to hide them. Multiple Shiftlam Lotsos can "combine" and move as one. Unlike the other races, these do not have fur. Mostly found in the southern parts of Solaris.

Unitar - Much smaller than the others, these are about the size of a toddler or small child. They do not grow much throughout their lives, with adult Unitar Lotsos being only twice the size of a newborn. Their fur is always pale blue and are extremely flexible and resilient. Like the second type, they can group up and move as one, though their movement is more fluid due to their flexibility. Found only in areas of extreme weather, mostly small islands or archipelagos.

## Trivia

* Originally, almost all Lotsos would have "Lotso" as their first name.
* A Lotso's names are slightly different in order from that of a human, with their "clan name"(last name for people) being second in order, and their "identification name"(most likely middle name for people) being last.
* There was also going to be a type of Lotso that grew on trees, and another that evolved similar to Pokemon, but both ideas were scrapped, the former being deemed too ridiculous and unrealistic, and the latter being too unoriginal.
* The Northen Lotsos originally had telepathic and telekinetic powers, along with the ability to freeze, throw fireballs, and move to places almost instantly. These powers, however, would make the Lotsos too overpowered and were almost impossible for an organic being to do.
* The Shiftlam Lotsos originally only transform if they consume the object or substance that they were to transform into.
* The Unitar Lotsos had inspiration from the minions in Despicable Me, who could grab ahold of each other and form a large object or limb.
* Despite using their hands to grasp onto objects like most organisms with hands do, and having claws, Lotsos do not have real fingers. It is unknown why this is the case.
* Each species of Lotso operated as a single country until they were united after a Puramen invasion. Though there are still 3 countries, they are made up of all species of Lotso and are united under Tarmin.
* All Lotsos only consume food and drinks that come from plant sources. Consuming any animal or another Lotso is an unspeakable taboo, even to the most cruel and sadistic of Lotsos.
* Due to their vegan diet, some Lotsos are even afraid of witnessing another species consume meat.
* They are the only major mammal species in the Tales from Solaris that lay eggs.