Recently my mind conjured an idea for an additional Clarketech alien that could better represent the Earth element than humans thus making humans themselves an anomaly in the sci-fi fantasy universe they exist in. Design wise, this idea is a different take on the sand worm popularized by Frank Herbert's Dune novel. The biggest inspirations were some depictions of the God emperor of Dune Leto Atreites II who became human/sand worm hybrid to be a near immortal tyrant to ensure humanity's survival*. This version the worms are a fully sapient species that possess a second head within their main heads encircled with eyes and hand tipped limbs. Other differences is not being nearly as large (35-70m in length and 1-2m in diameter), skeletons with air pockets to reduce weight, producing acid to aid in burrowing, and speaking with surprisingly soothing voices. Even in a universe that uses magic, I still aim to make my creations as physically/biologically sound as possible. I'd like to know if you think this species should be included in my Clarketech universe or not (search the Clarketech tag on my blog to check out my other art pieces from this universe).
As always, comments and critiques are welcome.
*the apparent idea was that the God Emperor would be the worst tyrant so there would be no tyrants after him and humanity would spread further amongst the stars to avoid extinction.
