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| − | The '''Defel''' (colloquially known as '''Wraiths''') were barely visible beings who appeared to most other species as shadows, re-enforcing the misconception that they were chameleon-like beings or "living shadows". | + | The '''Defel''' (colloquially known as '''Wraiths''') were barely visible beings who appeared to most other species as shadows, re-enforcing the misconception that they were chameleon-like beings or "''living shadows''". |
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|[[Image:Defel2.jpg|120px|thumb|left|A typical Defel]] | |[[Image:Defel2.jpg|120px|thumb|left|A typical Defel]] | ||
| − | Defel were from [[Af'El]], a large, high-gravity, seldom-visited world orbiting the ultraviolet supergiant '''Ka'Dedus'''. Since Af'El had no ozone layer, ultraviolet light passed freely to the surface, while other light wavelengths were mostly blocked by the heavy gases in the planet's atmosphere. Thus, all lifeforms on Af'El could see in ultraviolet light ranges, but were blinded by all but the dimmest light in other wavelengths. This is why Defels normally wore a visor when they left Af'El, and expected to be exposed to daylight at their destination. Compared to other species, they could see exceptionally well in the dark. | + | Defel were from [[Af'El]], a large, high-gravity, seldom-visited world orbiting the ultraviolet supergiant '''Ka'Dedus'''. |
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| + | Since Af'El had no ozone layer, ultraviolet light passed freely to the surface, while other light wavelengths were mostly blocked by the heavy gases in the planet's atmosphere. Thus, all lifeforms on Af'El could see in ultraviolet light ranges, but were blinded by all but the dimmest light in other wavelengths. This is why Defels normally wore a visor when they left Af'El, and expected to be exposed to daylight at their destination. | ||
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| + | Compared to other species, they could see exceptionally well in the dark. | ||
Defel were short, stocky beings, averaging 1.3 meters tall and nearly as wide. Though they were nearly invisible in normal light, Defel were actually colorful beings. Viewed under ultraviolet light, their fur appeared in colors ranging from yellow to blue. Their snouts appeared green, with orange, gill-like slits at the base of their jawlines. Elderly Defel lost their ability to absorb light, fading to a dull dark brown under visible light. | Defel were short, stocky beings, averaging 1.3 meters tall and nearly as wide. Though they were nearly invisible in normal light, Defel were actually colorful beings. Viewed under ultraviolet light, their fur appeared in colors ranging from yellow to blue. Their snouts appeared green, with orange, gill-like slits at the base of their jawlines. Elderly Defel lost their ability to absorb light, fading to a dull dark brown under visible light. | ||
Revision as of 12:37, 18 March 2008
blue/green to yellow/orange in ultraviolet
- "There was no danger. Humans need movement to see. Not-moving shadows are of no concern."
- ―Unnamed Defel
The Defel (colloquially known as Wraiths) were barely visible beings who appeared to most other species as shadows, re-enforcing the misconception that they were chameleon-like beings or "living shadows".
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