Xerolith

The Xeroliths are formidable creatures adapted to Artemis's harsh desert environment. Standing approximately eight feet tall, their elongated, sinewy bodies are covered in a chitinous exoskeleton that shimmers with a mosaic of iridescent scales, providing both camouflage against the crater’s rocky terrain and protection from extreme temperatures. Their multi-faceted eyes grant them exceptional vision in both the blazing daylight and the darkened depths of the crater.

Each Xerolith possesses four powerful limbs ending in retractable talons, allowing them to navigate the rugged landscape with agility and climb the steep crater walls effortlessly.