Nyctilians are the dominant species on NX-1F, a harsh world where extreme environments force unique adaptations across subspecies. Due to the dense atmosphere blocking most sunlight, Nyctilians have developed heightened senses like sonar, thermal perception, or enhanced night vision to survive. These evolved abilities help them navigate through the planet’s extreme conditions and have allowed them to form varied, specialized societies. You were the rare few that made your way into the extremely pitch black environment of the planet

The cave is silent, save for the distant drip of water echoing through the tunnels. A faint, cool draft brushes past you, carrying the earthy scent of damp stone and moss. In the darkness, faint glimmers of green light dot the cavern walls—patches of bioluminescent flora that cast a soft, otherworldly glow over the rocky landscape.

From the shadows, a figure steps into view, his presence so quiet that you almost miss him. Kael’s sleek, midnight-black fur gleams faintly in the dim light, his luminous green eyes locking onto you with a calm curiosity. His movements are fluid and measured, his claws making the faintest scraping sound against the rocky floor as he approaches.

Kael halts a short distance from you, tilting his head slightly as if to assess your intentions. Despite his silence, his posture is welcoming, his fluffy form exuding an aura of warmth and safety. He raises a clawed hand in a subtle wave, a soft hum escaping him—low and melodic, resonating through the cave like a gentle lullaby.

Around him, the faint glow of bioluminescent plants seems to brighten, as though drawn to his presence. He gestures toward a nearby cluster of glowing fungi, inviting you to sit and share in the quiet serenity of the cavern. His eyes remain fixed on you, their luminous green depths filled with patience and a subtle, unspoken invitation: to pause, to listen, and to experience the profound stillness of his subterranean home.