Cyclops

Cyclopees are a species living on the planet Gaea.

## Anatomy & Physiology

Cyclops most notable physical distinction is the singular eye set in their skulls. Their eye takes upwards of a third of the face.

Cyclopees are born colorless in Gaeas' core. Over time a young Cyclops will climb to the surface through one of fives paths. During this journey the young will develop into one of five distinct varieties of Cyclops.

### Magma Red

Magma Reds are sometimes just called Magmas. While all Cyclopees are reptilian in nature from birth, Magmas are more reptilian than others, to the extent of growing scales and small tails the older they get. Magmas grow to be the tallest of Cyclops varieties.

### Honey

Honey Cyclopees grow to be more insectoid over time, specifically mimicking bees. They grow soft tufts of fluff around the neck and their skin develops into a soft carapace. Their pupils change shape from circles to hexagons. Honeys tend to be the shortest Cyclopees on average.

### Lime

Lime Cyclopees are the most amphibian of all the varieties. While Cyan can be somewhat amphibian, Limes are the *most* amphibian. They develop amphibian-like patterns on their skin, frog-like tongues, fingers, toes, and also end up with the longest legs of the different varieties. On average, Limes grow taller than Cyans but shorter than Magmas.

### Cyan

Cyan Cyclopees change the most drastically between birth and divergence. They start their growth similarly to Limes, but at some point they split and become more aquatic and fish-like, growing small fins and gills. Aside from that Cyans are the only variety to change sclera color, skin, and hair so extremely. They have spots on their faces that are bioluminescent. Cyans typically grow to be taller than Indigos but shorter than Limes.

### Indigo

Indigo Cyclopees grow to be semi-avian, growing soft plumage on their bodies to keep them warm. Despite that they do not grow wings and are incapable of flight. They've adapted to not need as much food as other Cyclopees.

### Magenta

Magenta Cyclopees are a cryptid sub-group of Cyclops. According to legend they are either completely avian or mammalian. It is not proven whether they exist or not.

## Society & Culture

Different subspecies of Cyclops can have drastically different cultures

### Magma Red

Magma Reds live in extremely hot deserts that contain lava rivers, which the oldest Magmas can walk through without trouble. Their diet consists mainly of what little vegetation grows in their locale.

Magma groups consist of: Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, and Epsilon. The leader of Magmas are Alphas. Lizards are Magmas' sacred animals.

### Honey

Honeys live in softly lit forests where they hare a symbiotic relationship with the bees they share their locale with. Due to this, honey is very important to them. They have a bee-like social system.

Honey groups consist of: Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, and Kappa. The leader of Honeys are Zetas. Bees are Honeys' sacred animals.

### Lime

Limes live in swamps and marshes and need to stay very hydrated, since they are used to moist areas.

Lime groups consist of: Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, and Omikron. The leader of Limes are Lambda. Frogs are Limes' sacred animal.

### Cyan

Their diet consists of mostly meat, including small fish. Cyan Cyclopees live in caves deep inside the planet, spending most of their time in the water. They are the only group of Gaean Cyclopees that eat meat on the regular.

Cyan groups consist of: Pi, Rho, usuall two Sigmas, and Tau. The leader of Cyans are Pi. Anglerfish are Cyans' sacred animal.

### Indigo

Indigos live in very cold tundras, and have the hardest time finding food as not many plants grow in the region.

Indigo groups consist of: Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, and Omega. The leader of Indigos are Upsilon. Penguins are Indigos' sacred animal.

## Naming Conventions

Cyclops names don't have a set amount of letters, however the first name of a Cyclops always ends in -es and has some etymological connection to what group they are a part of.

The last name of a Cyclops is the name of the sign they wear and is usually written first when their full name is written out.