Xylasians

Purple eyes. Scaled skin. Cold-blooded in multiple senses. The Xylasians occupy many positions of power—and they intend to keep them.

Physical Characteristics

Xylasians evolved on Xylas Prime, a world of extreme seasonal variation that shaped their biology:

• Purple eyes - Distinctive, ranging from violet to deep amethyst
• Scaled skin - Subtle iridescence visible in certain light
• Cold-blooded metabolism - Require external heat regulation
• Extended lifespan - Naturally live longer than humans
• Temperature sensitivity - Uncomfortable in cold environments

Their appearance strikes many other species as unsettlingly beautiful—elegant and alien in equal measure.

Culture & Society

Xylasian society is hierarchical and tradition-bound. The founding families of Xylas Prime maintain enormous influence, with bloodlines tracked across centuries.

Key values:

• Lineage - Family history determines status
• Patience - Long-term thinking prized
• Discretion - Public displays of emotion considered vulgar
• Pragmatism - Results matter more than methods

Xylasians in government often rise to positions of significant power, their natural patience and long-term perspective making them effective administrators—and dangerous opponents.

History

Xylas Prime was among the founding worlds of the Confederation, and Xylasians have been central to galactic governance since the beginning. Their presence in the Parliament is well-established, though the full extent of their influence remains unclear.

Some whisper that the Parliament itself was a Xylasian invention. Others note that Xylasian officials seem to serve unusually long terms. The truth, as always, is carefully obscured.

Notable Individuals

• Minister Felda Shleak - Government minister, Project Renewal overseer
• Parliamentary Delegate Soren - Ancient Parliament member
• Various government officials throughout Confederation space

Connections

• The Parliament - Strong representation
• Xylas Prime - Ancestral homeworld
• The Confederation - Founding species
• Project Renewal - Significant involvement

Xylasians appear throughout the Fannec Records series.