Editing Xandari (section)

== Background ==
The Xandarians were created by Tony Bark when he realized his fennec characters, [[Zack Casey|Zack]] and [[Max Casey]], exhibited traits of a derivative species due to their blue fur color. Visually, the Xandarians evolved from a previous species, the Velorians, while incorporating Rexouium and fennec traits. Buckteeth, pink noses, and prehensile tails are common traits in Bark’s characters dating back to Zack’s creation and were integrated into the Xandarian psychology. Bioluminescence was an original addition.

While the Xandarians shared the same minimal attire preference as the Velorians, their reasons differed. Velorians possessed enhanced durability, making attire more aesthetic compared to the Xandarians’ more utilitarian approach. Nyxium was created to make them “[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LivingMacGuffin Living MacGuffins],” with [[Draxon Tigerpaw|Draxon]], CEO of the [[TPaw Corporation]], serving as the common enemy while ensuring it actually benefited their society first.

Bark conceived the idea to incorporate a variant of BDSM based on reinforcement learning from pup play. While the concept borders on the sexual side, he felt it was preferable to the cliché species centered around a violent culture trope.

Since the Velorians, these creatures have been tested in AI Dungeon, often serving as player characters outside Caseyverse-based scenarios. Self-hosted GPT Assistants have aided in brainstorming. However, an AI Dungeon session involving Draxon revealed that Nyxium could be addictive to other species. This revelation surprised Bark, who had not considered it and even admitted as much to Draxon when the character unveiled his plans.