Velantian

The Velantians are a telepathic species from the third planet of the Velantia System with the same name. They have a ten meter long serpentine body, are strong muscled and covered with almost impenetrable skin while the feet are razor sharp, as is the knife-blade tail. Broad, leathery wings used for gliding fold out of sight when the being is at rest.

Valentians are telepathic, and can project their thoughts even to non-telepathic races over enormous distances. Their brilliant and complex minds, their ability to withstand high gravitational stresses and accelerations, and their advanced scientific knowledge make them well suited for interstellar exploration and contact.