Appearance is only the beginning.
The Alizean and the Maggis share a planet, but their worlds—and their ambitions—could not be further apart.
The Alizean
Born in the light. Built to protect.
An intimidating appearance. A profoundly heroic purpose. The Alizean fight to reclaim their planet and protect it from Maggis influence.
Established story
- Appearance
- Dark, melanin-rich skin. Very tall, muscular bodies, with claws and tusks.
- Environment
- The side of Almag that permanently faces the sun.
- Role
- A predominantly warrior civilization and the heroic side of the central conflict.
- Superheroes
- The Alizean create superheroes to oppose the Maggis. The process is still undefined.
A visual language for the Alizean
Draft conceptCulture
A protective warrior tradition in which strength is judged by the safety of the community.
Clothing & armour
Light woven layers, bronze lamellar plates and shield forms that repeat a circular sun motif.
Weapons & technology
Spears and broad shields, with solar energy systems integrated into everyday infrastructure.
Architecture
Terraced sandstone settlements, shaded communal courts and large solar sails.
ENVIRONMENT STUDY / DRAFT CONCEPTThe Maggis
Beyond the light. Beyond restraint.
Highly intelligent and technologically advanced, the Maggis turn their attention beyond Almag. Other worlds become the next frontier of their expansion.
Established story
- Appearance
- Pale skin, large heads and large eyes, inspired by familiar depictions of aliens.
- Environment
- The permanently dark side of Almag. Their civilization depends on artificial lighting.
- Expansion
- They travel in incubator spaceships and collect species from planets they have not yet conquered.
- Supervillains
- The Maggis create supervillains. How they do so remains open for development.
A visual language for the Maggis
Draft conceptCulture
A society that rewards scientific precision and treats discovery as a means of control.
Clothing & equipment
Graphite uniforms, high collars and narrow cyan seams that make rank and function visible in darkness.
Technology
Environmental chambers, remote observation probes and interconnected artificial light systems.
Architecture
Dense vertical research cities, illuminated bridges and sculptural laboratory towers.
ENVIRONMENT STUDY / DRAFT CONCEPT