Well, here's another shot of my tockneff progression, this one offering a more clear view of his overall physiology. I really haven't done too terribly much since my last update (I blame World of Warcraft), just worked on detailing his legs, feet, and lower torso. Not counting a myriad of little fixes I hope I'll have the stamina to work through, I still must do his arms and the rest of his face.

And, because I'm a nerd, I shall expound a little more on what the tockneff are. This time, biology. Tockneff biology mostly incorporates insect and dinosaur traits, with some bird/echinoderm/snake thrown in. They inhale through spiracles which can be found in their arms and legs, inflating a single lung-like organ in their necks. Thick blood vessels surround the expansive neck lung, allowing for swift oxygen transmission. Tockneff skin (except for the retractable spiracle flaps, their crest skin, and parts of the throat) is stiff and sturdy, capable of supporting their peculiar respiratory tubes.

Tockneff have extraordinarily acute nervous systems, allowing them to immediately detect and react to the movement of air around them. This makes them extremely effective at dodging physical blows and hard to surprise. Adding to their perception is an array of punktaugen, or simple eyes, which allow them to see movement and light changes over a nearly 360 degree viewing arc. These eyes are easily knocked out, however (and indeed, many tockneff collect the stolen eyes of their enemies as grisly trophies). They will regenerate in time.


Anyway, hope you enjoy.