The Ezwal are a sapient species inhabiting Carson's Planet.
Biology[]
They have six legs, blue fur and they look like wild animals. Ezwal are natural telepaths, but are able to communicate via telepathy even with non-telepathic species. They are known for their enormous strength and quick reflexes, and are capable of great speed on both land and water.
Culture and society[]
Culturally, they consider themselves non-conformists, even forgoing names, which, in their view, is unnecessary for a species that communicates via telepathy. They don't use any kind of technology, as they believe a species should adapt itself to its environment rather than change the environment to suit itself.
History[]
After contact with Humans, the Ezwal decided to pretend to be a non-sapient predatory species, for fear of extinction by humanity if they were found to be intelligent. During the Human-Rull war, two individuals were known to have co-operated with Humans.
Appearances[]
- "Cooperate, or Else!", by A. E. van Vogt (1942) (First appearance)
- "The Second Solution", by A. E. van Vogt (1942)
- The War Against the Rull, by A. E. van Vogt (1959)