#creature lore

[paperbagedhead]

This post was made by an autistic person that has a sister with ADHD.

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PLEASE excuse my "backgrounds" I don't know how to do them and this is the best I could come up to at 1am.

Rio is Viktor's waverider. They navigate the submerged and complex caves underneath the clan's canyon.

Waveriders are similar to ikran and bond for life. They remain a unique and unpopular animal to bond to, as few in the clan have a taste for the dark caves. It's a long way to the more secret alcoves within, and the few places where the cave waters re-emerge can be reached by ikran.

Viktor however is tsahik in training and dives deep to access a huge root of Spirit tree.

Jayce is delighted (if a little scared and overly excited) to come around for a dive. Since he has no waverider, and some of the passages are very tight, he's come in his human body. At his back is a spare rebreather.

[filurig]

i rarely ever get the Anatomy Worldbuilding Brainworm but suddenly i was struck by it bcs i had been thinking about the weirdness of basilisks and in particular how the whole Ability to change sex through shapeshifting works so. Yippe

[something-wild-calls]

What is Pari in this universe?

Pari is an imp.

A creature of legend said to be dangerous pests, often with kill-on-sight orders.

Legends say that they are capable of injecting a venom that allows them to control people's minds, and it's said that they use this to cause mayhem or even steal away people as their prey or playthings. Because of the fear this brings to people, they are to be killed as soon as possible, making them an incredibly rare species to see in present day...

There's more to them, but I'll stop it here for now. :>

[azurewildflight]

Completed

Draconic Orcs

A species effected by an alteration of the naturally occurring phenomena known as the crossing.

Orcs and Dragons were spliced in a creature with the ability to shift between forms.

There is great variety to this species with the type of dragon one shifts to being different for each one.

Many are known to be pirates, usually inhabiting locations where low numbers of Spellcasters reside for an easy mark.

[lordsovorn]

The Merciless Hand

One of the Three False Gods, the last guardians of humanity.

Lore under the cut:

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At this distance, the only thing you can do is stay still, hold your breath, and pray.

Often it doesn't help anyway.

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The Hand is the epitome of an Under predator. Unlike the terrifying singing Wall or the seemingly everpresent, yet non-personified Flesh, the Hand is a breathing, walking Being. It is massive and it is fast - and therefore, it is hungry.

The Hand is always on the move, always searching for its next victims. Its hunting grounds stretch as far as its prey might wander, as far as the Under itself. Its mark - bloody prints of monstrously large human hands - taints the walls in rusty red reminders of its nearly undisputed reign over the tunnels.

It is cruel and cunning and resourceful to the extreme. Its blindness isn't even a limitation - it knows when you see it. It senses fear from the tiniest squeak, from the faintest rustle of clothes against tensing muscle.

It is blindingly fast on the hunt, patient and persistent in the search. It dances along the walls with uncanny grace, diving in and out of shadows. Poking. Testing. And then snapping.

The Hand displays a surprising amount of restraint for a creature that can obliterate its prey by sheer mass alone. Which is why it is so often underestimated by those who see it for their first and their last time.

An object of dread and fascination, the Hand is both the boogieman and the guide. Where it treads, we may pass. Where it hunts, we may find sustenance. If we follow its example and never cross paths with it ourselves, we might yet have a chance of surviving this hell.

Many fanciful epithets are used to denote the qualities of the God of the Underworld - not least of which is "The Merciless". Much like the monsters of the deep sea, the Hand rarely feasts, and so never passes an opportunity and never lets go of its prey. It will pursue for as long as it senses movement, and it will kill with no regard for pity or satisfaction. It drags off corpses and impales them on rocks to eat later. It tears and twists them in grotesque displays because it understands the fear of the little hairless monkeys that seem so paradoxically familiar.

And it uses it.

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Be quiet.

Lie down slowly. In a tight space, if possible. Stay still.

Away from the fire - it will search around it.

Hold your breath. Listen to its footsteps - it will try to wait you out multiple times.

Pray the earth swallows you and then lets you out alive.

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[just-a-we1rd0]

Mayahmult

The Mayahmult is an intelligent pack creature, known as E-750’s most intelligent pack hunter. These creatures live in large packs consisting of multiple families, there is no true leader and whenever an individual poses an idea, the rest of the pack will take it into mind. When hunting, these creatures will surround a chose prey and snap their mouths and tail mouths at it to cause intimidation and if need be, scare away any other creatures. When the right time comes, the largest and strongest of the pack will come from behind and bite the neck and stomach of the prey, (using both mouth and tail mouth) and rip their insides and spines out. These creatures do not have a digestive track, and will consume food via the large trap on their backs. They process food in a similar way to a carnivorous plant. These creatures rarely fight for mates, (only in scarcity) and some couples will choose to mate in the early-onset spring. Gestation lasts till late winter/ early spring, where a litter of 8-12 “puppies” will be born. Unfortunately, these creatures admit a strong and sweet smell from the trap, which is easily recognizable for predators. (Especially flying ones) Parents are very protective of their young, however due to the sheer number they usually will not be able to keep any more than 4 pups alive per litter. Once the offspring have grown, they will have the choice to leave or stay in the pack.

[chaioverdose]

Update on the goth chickies and their adopted mother

They grow up so fast 🥺

[henrysglock]

I have a feeling these UD eggs and the Dimension X vine-spawning eggs in the VR are the same thing

[ellorypurebloodculture]

hi ellory! i bring a question and a title tale. how are werewolves treated in your pureblood world? would it still be as devastating if Remus' condition were to be made public, or could lycanthropy be treated as a family gift (like the Black blood curse)? and for a title tale: the stars shine bright (but in the moonlight, i only see your face)

Hi Lady!

So, in my verse, Lycaons are Pureblood Werewolves. That is, they're born wolf-shifters. The "Turned" are those attacked by/cursed by a Lycaon, which results in a traditional type of werewolf who painfully changes on nights of the full moon, etc. Turned are generally criminals and would be looked down upon. Lycaon would not be looked down upon.

For the title tales, I think I'd go with Remus Lupin/Andromeda Black.

When Mister Remus Lupin masters his Animagus form and discovers he's a wolf, he attracts the attention of Lady Andromeda Black, who values loyalty above all else.

[paperbagedhead]

You know what!  Fuck you! *anthros your mental health creatures*

[archie-the-menace]

Harpies and Sirens (Obscorian versions)

Notes:

-Harpies have wing fingers. Sirens do not.

-Sirens are interpreted from the depictions in The Odyssey; so they’re birds, not merfolk. This particular one is based on a vulture.

-Harpy means “snatcher.” Harpies often steal and have wind/storm magic. They are mischievous but not particularly dangerous.

-Sirens are obligate carnivores. They have evolved to mimic humans in order to lure them into their waiting jaws. Sirens can mimic human speech but not learn it, while Harpies are able to learn languages.

-Harpies have dexterous parrot-like feet. Sirens have raptor feet for tearing flesh.

-Sirens are far more beast-like than Harpies, which are more humanoid.

-Both creatures have bird-like eyes with ring bones.

-Sirens don’t fly often and nest in seaside rocks and on beaches. Harpies fly a lot and nest in trees and rocks.

-Siren songs have little effect on asexuals, so they may instead mimic crying children or drowning sailors.

[filurig]

i decided to change a little bit about the bäckahäst humanoid form, and realised that they have some superficial similarities to skogsrå, so heres a thing ironing out their differences a little

[something-wild-calls]

What does Imp venom do? Does it just have numbing and sedating effects? Can Imps even control those who they have stung? Has Cody ever been stung by an Imp before?

I guess on a physical level it would sedate somewhat--Specifically the brain, if that's possible. XD But the effects are mostly magical in nature, so most of what it does is magically allow the imp's will to take precedence over those they've stung.

And yes, Cody has been stung by Pari! The fact that he can understand her is thanks to regular injections of a little bit of venom. It basically allows her to will to he heard by him, but isn't strong enough to make hers more important.

I drew that a while ago, but it's relevant, so have an art. XD

But I imagine that it wears off after some time, so it needs to be a regular thing. (Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't know how that stuff works IRL, lol)

[azurewildflight]

Creature Design: SuperHybrids

On the left is Owl, a modern version

And on the right is Gamma, an ancient version