Our environment forms a large part of how we evolve as a species. Our reaction to the environment (e.g. evolving to walk on two hind legs) has ensured our success as a species, allowing the development of a larger cerebral cortex, which in turn led to the use of tools etc. My challenge with this project was to imagine a similar biological reaction to an environment that is in flux, one where the climate is changing quicker than most evolution cycles would allow.
My creation was the lava giant, living in an enviroment that over the last few decades has become consumed by raising temperatures and fiery volcanic activity. The humanoid's body has evolved considerably for survival within its habitat, the upper back has raised and hardened to withstand blows from airborne debris and magma, various hits taken have dented and warped it.
The humanoids wrists have developed a shield like structure, protecting the elbows and wrists from harm while the chest has developed similar protection. Due to the incredible heat within the area, the creatures skin haas hardened to an almost rock-hard thickness. The creatures skin can withstand extreme temperatures and when heated gives the creature its molten appearance.
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