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On the volcanic and somewhat secretive planet of Coyopa the Antians sprang into existence and space as the first space-faring species in their system.
When I was compiling a list of alien species, I asked my brother what kind of alien species to make and he demanded a dragon species. Well, I love me some dragons, so the Antia (also Antians) were earmarked and that was as far as I ever got until now.
The Antia are the most advanced of all the species as far as technology goes, there's even some rumors that the Antia are capable of contacting and moving through different dimensions, but if they have, they haven't told anyone. The Antia are generally the most secretive of all the species, living on a planet completely uninhabitable to anyone else. Their close proximity to their suns has resulted in a planet of extreme seasons and fluxuating gravitational pull. During the winter or prolonged cold they grow thick layers of fur and feather-like plumage. Their summer pelt is much thinner like velvet and certain ethnic groups of Antia sport patches of scales that grow during hot months.
Not all Antia have the same body type/anatomical build which can vary greatly (though the one shown is the most accepted "default" build among the ICU), though they're all generally around the same general size (huge).
Like fabled dragons, certain Antia have certain lethal traits such as spitting/injecting poison, etc and all of them breathe fire, though some choose to not display any such traits if they can help it. All have the ability to inflate their upper throat which is used in courtship as well as expressing happiness or approval. Some Antia neck skin is very thin and bursts of fire are ignited to light up this colored patch of their throat, this is strictly courtship behavior and it's very rare to see an Antia do this ever, though some have been known to do it for friends of other species who ask (it is a neat party trick).
Antia have two pairs of eyes on either side of their head, and a trio of eyes that sit on the top of their head. Their topside eyes are usually closed most of the time and protected under a piece of sliding bone that acts as an inner eyelid. As living flamethrowers, breathing fire is strictly forbidden off of Coyopa.
Special oils secreted through their skin are flammable and they often set themselves on fire as part of hygiene and cleansing. This behavior is also seen in fights between Antia, usually as a way to intimidate (much like cracking knuckles/joints).
Females are the dominant gender/sex in their society, being physically larger and more lethal. They often keep several mates.

Description

On the volcanic and somewhat secretive planet of Coyopa the Antians sprang into existence and space as the first space-faring species in their system.
When I was compiling a list of alien species, I asked my brother what kind of alien species to make and he demanded a dragon species. Well, I love me some dragons, so the Antia (also Antians) were earmarked and that was as far as I ever got until now.
The Antia are the most advanced of all the species as far as technology goes, there's even some rumors that the Antia are capable of contacting and moving through different dimensions, but if they have, they haven't told anyone. The Antia are generally the most secretive of all the species, living on a planet completely uninhabitable to anyone else. Their close proximity to their suns has resulted in a planet of extreme seasons and fluxuating gravitational pull. During the winter or prolonged cold they grow thick layers of fur and feather-like plumage. Their summer pelt is much thinner like velvet and certain ethnic groups of Antia sport patches of scales that grow during hot months.
Not all Antia have the same body type/anatomical build which can vary greatly (though the one shown is the most accepted "default" build among the ICU), though they're all generally around the same general size (huge).
Like fabled dragons, certain Antia have certain lethal traits such as spitting/injecting poison, etc and all of them breathe fire, though some choose to not display any such traits if they can help it. All have the ability to inflate their upper throat which is used in courtship as well as expressing happiness or approval. Some Antia neck skin is very thin and bursts of fire are ignited to light up this colored patch of their throat, this is strictly courtship behavior and it's very rare to see an Antia do this ever, though some have been known to do it for friends of other species who ask (it is a neat party trick).
Antia have two pairs of eyes on either side of their head, and a trio of eyes that sit on the top of their head. Their topside eyes are usually closed most of the time and protected under a piece of sliding bone that acts as an inner eyelid. As living flamethrowers, breathing fire is strictly forbidden off of Coyopa.
Special oils secreted through their skin are flammable and they often set themselves on fire as part of hygiene and cleansing. This behavior is also seen in fights between Antia, usually as a way to intimidate (much like cracking knuckles/joints).
Females are the dominant gender/sex in their society, being physically larger and more lethal. They often keep several mates.