Vahl Biology

Vahls have a unique biology that is unique in the kingdom of life. Because of the ashing process, humans must study a live specimen. This is particularly difficult because Vahl are very dangerous and aggressive. Many Vahl will commit suicide rather than allow themselves to be studied, especially if they have eggs hidden on their ships. Regardless many Vahl specimen have been captured and humans have a rudimentary understanding of Vahl Biology.

Vahl Gender and Sexual Reproduction
Vahls are sexual hermaphrodites. They all carry eggs and have the ability to fertilize another Vahl's eggs. Vahls cannot fertilize their own eggs but they can reproduce asexually. Fertilized Vahl eggs are born without memories. For this reason, fertilized, or first-life Vahls are always born on Anhae.

Asexual Reproduction
Vahls typically reproduce asexually in a process called ashing. When a Vahl is mortally wounded or otherwise near death it will attempt to hide or burrow itself in order to begin ashing.