I've been delving into creature design today and I might as well share with the class since I do like my creations so far
But what kind of creature design? Why, Xana monsters of course! Mostly for fun but also having the possibility of me being able to cram them into my works, I do what I want chat ✌️
So! First one, I have lovingly given it the nickname Mr. Bitey (though Odd in canon would probably name this a Krokodile or Krok or whatever he thinks suits it cuz it really is just a Floridan water puppy when you really think about it)
A relatively larger creature, as its jaws can just about bisect anyone to devirtulize them. These are of course, land creatures (though I wouldn't be opposed to them being both since Imagine THAT is swimming up to your Skid...Yikers.)
Its main attack is of course - biting, with a normal amount of speed (though it is a little complicated when its body is built like an inchworm)
Random fun fact but the red spots are its eyes, you're welcome
Next up; nuisances/j (I am contemplating calling this a Viper cuz it sounds cool, and also goes with its toxic appearance)
Despite its appearance, its actual purpose is to be a nuisance. Its very weak and realitively harmless, but all the little leg-arm things it has is what it uses most, as its main purpose is to swiftly swipe in and separate someone from the rest of the group
Typically used as an ambush and would be REALLY helpful against Aelita in any season, ever. Though it could also work if Xana wants to pick evreyone off individually (idk why he doesnt do this more often 😓)
Its just about as big as a Lyoko warrior if it wants to "stand up" (as its legs are connected to its abdomen rather than its usual place on its thorax)
Neeeext up, an actual older idea of mine!
As the text above suggests, its a tricky one! When it knows its target is alone/the person is mimicking is nowhere near them, it let's out a blood-curling scream that makes its target think someone is in danger.
When approached, it quickly strikes with its tail like a Scorpion, draining its targets life-points rather than an instantaneous devirtulization (it does hurt a lot too, and when rematerialized, the person is incredibly weakened for a short period of time becore they can recover)
Aaand finally, the only non-colored one (sorry😅)
I actually don't know what to call this one, but essentially it acts like a large obstacle.
VERY slow to attack, but it keeps Aelita out of the tower its guarding. Its outer shell is very resilient, but its underside is completely soft, only needing one hit to be destroyed, but it stays put instead of moving, requiring the others to trick it.
Hoped you enjoyed these! They were all pretty fun to conceptualize/draw!