Basalites
The People of the Rock
In the era most pristine, yet untouched by time.
In the far outstretching spaces down below,
The Creator, thereupon waves her molten pillow;
And whips the torrid oozing slag until it becomes molten white
The forces meet, now wed in force and beauty
The Creator laboured, heavy-hearted
Till at last, in His full conception
He molds the people of the Rock.
— Author Unknown
Basalites, also known as the People of the Rock or Golems, are a large and powerful species who reside on Oikia. They are relatively unique among the lifeforms in Alaxia, being silicon based instead of carbon based. Basalites are known to reside mostly in small communities, which historically operated independently, beyond engagement in trade and occasional warfare with one another. Today, the majority of the planet's basalites live under autonomous governments within the Hveden Federation.