The Tintahal originate from the planet Grinthal in the α-quadrant and evolved from one of the planets numerous cephalopod species. There is no direct comparison to any Earth-based species but visually they are a cross between a squid and an octopus; they are physically more squid-like with elongated bodies; however they have 8 tentacles and their heads lack the spear-like protrusions of a squid.
The four lower tentacles are incredibly strong as these are the primary swimming appendages, and are used by the Tintahal to ‘walk’ when out of water. Their preference is to remain naked but choose to wear a minimal and modest style of clothing when interacting with the wider galactic community, regardless of the fact that they do not have outwardly visible genitalia and lack of mammary glands.
Grinthal is 90% water, including the two frozen polar regions, with thousands of small equatorial islands. making up the remaining 10%. The equatorial islands are home to a number of crab and tortoise-like species as well as a multitude of plant and insect species. Mammals are not native to Grinthal and their introduction is kept to a minimal number of closely regulated and licensed species that are kept as pets by the Tintahal.
All native Tintahal technology is organic based powered by bioelectrogenesis, and they use a variety of coral species to grow their towns and cities.
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