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====== Isferatos (Shadow Demons)====== | ====== Isferatos (Shadow Demons)====== | ||
- | Isferotos, also known as " | + | {{ : |
One of the most chilling aspects of Isferotos is their insatiable hunger for shadows, or worse yet, the souls of their victims. Their predatory nature knows no bounds, as they lurk in the darkness, ready to strike and consume whatever essence they can grasp. However, their malevolence doesn' | One of the most chilling aspects of Isferotos is their insatiable hunger for shadows, or worse yet, the souls of their victims. Their predatory nature knows no bounds, as they lurk in the darkness, ready to strike and consume whatever essence they can grasp. However, their malevolence doesn' | ||
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===== Creation ===== | ===== Creation ===== | ||
- | More than a millennium ago, a malevolent sorcerer, consumed by his thirst for power and driven by a desire for utter chaos and destruction, | + | {{: |
Drawing upon the forbidden knowledge hidden within ancient tomes and whispered secrets, the warlock wove intricate rituals, sacrificing sanity and morality in his pursuit of dominance. Through the unholy convergence of his corrupted soul and the primal energies of darkness, he succeeded in breaching the barriers between worlds, summoning forth the Isferatos—an army of shadowy horrors unlike anything the universe had witnessed before. | Drawing upon the forbidden knowledge hidden within ancient tomes and whispered secrets, the warlock wove intricate rituals, sacrificing sanity and morality in his pursuit of dominance. Through the unholy convergence of his corrupted soul and the primal energies of darkness, he succeeded in breaching the barriers between worlds, summoning forth the Isferatos—an army of shadowy horrors unlike anything the universe had witnessed before. | ||
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===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
- | In the wake of the Isferatos' | + | {{ : |
The Isferatos, cunning in their malevolence, | The Isferatos, cunning in their malevolence, | ||
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===== Habitat and Population ===== | ===== Habitat and Population ===== | ||
- | The Isferatos, driven by an insatiable hunger and an instinctual desire to propagate their dark essence, pay little heed to the notion of habitat. Their existence is consumed by a single-minded pursuit: to feed upon shadows and souls, and to proliferate their kind with ruthless efficiency. This singular focus renders them indifferent to the environments they inhabit, as their primal urges override any concern for comfort or suitability. | + | {{: |
As a consequence of their relentless pursuit of sustenance, Isferatos have become disturbingly common throughout the universe. Their presence looms like a shadowy specter, haunting every corner of the cosmos with their eerie presence. From the deepest reaches of space to the darkest depths of planetary caverns, no realm is truly safe from their predatory grasp. | As a consequence of their relentless pursuit of sustenance, Isferatos have become disturbingly common throughout the universe. Their presence looms like a shadowy specter, haunting every corner of the cosmos with their eerie presence. From the deepest reaches of space to the darkest depths of planetary caverns, no realm is truly safe from their predatory grasp. | ||
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==== Anatomy and Physiology ==== | ==== Anatomy and Physiology ==== | ||
- | Isferatos | + | Isferatos, beings |
- | Most Isferatos stand at 7 feel tall on average, | + | |
+ | However, despite their incorporeal nature, Isferatos | ||
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+ | Standing | ||
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+ | Surrounded | ||
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+ | In the endless expanse of the cosmos, where light and darkness wage an eternal struggle for supremacy, Isferatos stand as harbingers of the night, symbols of the ever-present threat that lurks within the shadows. And as long as darkness exists, so too shall they, haunting the dreams of mortals with their sinister and malevolent presence. | ||
=== Aftermath === | === Aftermath === | ||
- | If the Isferatos | + | In the grim aftermath of an Isferatos |
+ | |||
+ | The process begins with the consumption of the victim' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yet, the absence of a shadow is but the beginning of the victim' | ||
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+ | However, should | ||
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+ | It is as if the shadows themselves | ||
==== Genetics ==== | ==== Genetics ==== | ||
- | When an Isferatos | + | he creation of a new Isferatos |
- | Either way, in an hour, a new Isferatos | + | |
+ | The emergence of a newborn | ||
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+ | In the span of a single | ||
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+ | Yet, not all newborn Isferatos content themselves with mere predation. Some are drawn to the allure of possession, seeking | ||
+ | |||
+ | In a chilling game of psychic warfare, the victim | ||
+ | |||
+ | In this way, the cycle of darkness perpetuates itself, as Isferatos give rise to new Isferatos, and victims become the very thing they once feared. And amidst the eternal struggle between light and shadow, the fate of countless souls hangs in the balance, their destinies intertwined with the whims of these malevolent creatures that lurk within the darkness. | ||
==== Life Cycle ==== | ==== Life Cycle ==== | ||
- | For a Pure Isferatos | + | {{: |
+ | |||
+ | In the dim recesses of shadow, where darkness reigns supreme, the birth of a new Isferatos is a swift and unholy affair. With no need for external assistance, the Pure Isferatos begins the process of reproduction with a chilling sense of purpose, drawing upon the essence of consumed souls to fuel its dark transformation. Within the span of a single hour, the transformation | ||
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+ | Yet, even as the cycle of darkness perpetuates itself, there exists a grim truth that few dare to acknowledge: | ||
+ | |||
+ | For millennia, the Pure Isferatos have haunted the nightmares of mortals, their malevolent influence spreading | ||
==== Diet ==== | ==== Diet ==== | ||
- | Pure Isferatos | + | The appetites of Pure Isferatos |
+ | |||
+ | For the Pure Isferatos, the consumption of shadows is more than a mere sustenance—it is a twisted pleasure, a dark indulgence that fuels their malevolent nature. With each shadow they devour, they grow stronger, their shadowy forms shimmering with an ethereal energy that pulses with dark intent. Whether cast by flickering torchlight | ||
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+ | Yet, it is not only shadows that tantalize the palates of the Pure Isferatos, for they are also drawn to the tantalizing allure of souls. These ethereal essences, pulsing with the very essence of life itself, serve as a delicacy to be savored—a feast for the senses that leaves the Isferatos intoxicated with power and pleasure. Whether consumed to fuel the creation of new demons or simply to satisfy their insatiable hunger, souls are a coveted prize that the Isferatos will stop at nothing to obtain. | ||
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+ | In their relentless pursuit of darkness and despair, the Pure Isferatos have earned a reputation | ||
==== Biological Variation ==== | ==== Biological Variation ==== | ||
- | Pure Isferato look the exact same with no traits | + | The Pure Isferatos, enigmatic beings of shadow and darkness, are shrouded in an aura of mystery that renders them virtually indistinguishable from one another. Standing at an imposing height of seven feet, their formless silhouettes seem to blend seamlessly |
+ | |||
+ | With no distinguishing features | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yet, despite their seemingly uniform appearance, each Pure Isferatos harbors a distinct aura of malevolence that sets them apart from their brethren. It is in the gleam of their glowing eyes, burning with an unholy light, that their true nature is revealed—a relentless hunger for darkness and despair that knows no bounds. | ||
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+ | In the shadowy depths where they dwell, the Pure Isferatos are as elusive as they are terrifying, their presence heralded by the chilling sensation of icy dread that permeates the air. With every step, they seem to melt into the darkness, their formless silhouettes blending seamlessly with the shadows that surround them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so, the Pure Isferatos roam the cosmos like silent sentinels of darkness, their inscrutable forms haunting the nightmares of mortals for all eternity. With no traits to distinguish one from another, they are as enigmatic as they are menacing, their presence | ||
===== Psychology ===== | ===== Psychology ===== | ||
==== Motivation and Emotion ==== | ==== Motivation and Emotion ==== | ||
- | For the Isferatos, the only thing that motivates them is to eat shadows and souls and make more that’s it. They don’t | + | For the Isferatos, |
+ | |||
+ | To the Isferatos, the destruction of entire species and the devastation wrought upon planets are mere trifles, insignificant obstacles to be overcome in pursuit of their insatiable craving for darkness and despair. They descend upon unsuspecting worlds like a plague of darkness, their presence heralded by the chilling touch of icy dread that permeates the air. | ||
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+ | With relentless efficiency, they set about their grim task, feasting upon shadows and souls with a merciless determination that knows no bounds. They care not for the lives they extinguish or the civilizations they obliterate, for to the Isferatos, such considerations | ||
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+ | In their wake, they leave naught but desolation | ||
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+ | For the Isferatos, there is no greater purpose, no higher calling—there is only the relentless pursuit of darkness and despair. And as long as the universe exists, so too shall they, eternal predators of the night, forever haunting the nightmares of mortals with their insatiable hunger and unquenchable thirst for darkness. | ||
=== Elves === | === Elves === | ||
- | Like the [[wp> | + | The enmity between Isferatos and elves burns with a ferocity akin to the ancient rivalry between |
+ | |||
+ | It is a hatred born of centuries of conflict and bloodshed, rooted in the very essence of their beings. To the Isferatos, elves represent everything they despise: creatures of light and beauty, whose very existence stands as a stark contrast to their own dark and twisted nature. From the moment they lay eyes upon an elf, the Isferatos are consumed by a burning hatred | ||
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+ | Not even half-elves are spared | ||
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+ | In their quest to exterminate the elves, the Isferatos | ||
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+ | For when faced with an elf, the Isferatos' | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so, the ancient feud between Isferatos and elves rages on, a bitter conflict | ||
==== Sexuality and Love ==== | ==== Sexuality and Love ==== | ||
- | Sexuality | + | For the Isferatos, the realms of sexuality |
+ | |||
+ | To the Isferatos, the notion | ||
+ | |||
+ | Indeed, the Isferatos are creatures of pure instinct, driven by a hunger | ||
+ | |||
+ | As such, the idea of two Isferatos | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the endless expanse of the cosmos, where light and darkness wage an eternal war for supremacy, the Isferatos stand as harbingers of the night, their minds untouched by the warmth of love or the tender embrace of affection. And as long as darkness exists, so too shall they, eternal predators of the night, forever haunted by the shadows of their own existence. | ||
===== Culture ===== | ===== Culture ===== | ||
==== Language ==== | ==== Language ==== | ||
- | Isferatos | + | The communication of Isferatos |
+ | |||
+ | To mortal ears, the sounds emitted by Isferatos may seem like little more than animalistic noises, devoid of meaning | ||
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+ | In their dark and twisted minds, the Isferatos have no need for language, for their desires are simple and primal: to hunt, to feed, and to propagate their dark essence. Through their guttural utterances, they communicate their intentions to one another, coordinating their movements with a precision born of instinct and experience. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For those unfortunate enough to encounter an Isferatos, the sound of their growls and roars is a chilling reminder of the darkness that lurks within. It is a language of fear and intimidation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so, the Isferatos roam the cosmos in silence, their voices lost to the void, their presence heralded only by the eerie echoes of their primal cries. In a universe where light and darkness wage an eternal war for supremacy, the language of the Isferatos is one of fear and despair—a chilling testament to the malevolent nature of these shadowy predators. | ||
==== Attire ==== | ==== Attire ==== | ||
- | Pure Isferatos are covered | + | Pure Isferatos are enshrouded |
+ | |||
+ | At first glance, it is difficult to discern where the Isferatos end and the shadows begin, so seamless is the integration of their dark essence with the surrounding gloom. Their features are obscured by the inky blackness that envelops them, rendering them as indistinct and inscrutable as the night itself. | ||
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+ | Yet, despite their formless appearance, there is an undeniable presence to the Pure Isferatos—a sense of malevolence that hangs heavy in the air, suffusing the surrounding space with an aura of dread. From their glowing eyes, burning with an unholy light, to the eerie whispers that seem to emanate from the depths of their shadowy forms, there is an unmistakable sense that these are creatures not to be trifled with. | ||
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+ | In the dim light of the cosmos, where darkness | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so, the Pure Isferatos drift silently through the void, their forms melding seamlessly with the shadows that surround them. In a universe where light and darkness wage an eternal war for supremacy, they stand as harbingers of the night, their dark essence a chilling reminder of the ever-present threat that lurks within the shadows. | ||
===== Society ===== | ===== Society ===== | ||
==== Kinship ==== | ==== Kinship ==== | ||
- | Isferatos | + | In the mysterious realm of Isferatos, where darkness reigns supreme and the boundaries between light and shadow blur, notions of love and affection hold little sway. Yet, despite their insatiable hunger and primal instincts, the Isferatos are not devoid of kinship. In their own twisted way, they do have offspring, born from the dark rituals of their reproduction, and in rare instances, |
+ | For the Isferatos, the act of reproduction is a purely instinctual process, driven by the relentless urge to propagate their dark essence. Through some dark and mysterious power, they draw upon the consumed souls of their victims to fuel the creation of new progeny, birthing forth new Isferatos from the depths of shadow and despair. | ||
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+ | These offspring, born from the union of darkness and despair, are as devoid of love and affection as their progenitors. They are driven by the same insatiable hunger that consumes their parents, their minds consumed by thoughts of predation and destruction. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yet, amidst the endless cycle of darkness and despair, there exists a rare phenomenon—the birth of accidental sentient offspring known as Shadowkin. Unlike their brethren, who are little more than mindless predators, these [[species: | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is believed that the creation of Shadowkin occurs when the Isferatos inadvertently imbue a portion of their dark essence with the soul of a victim, resulting in a hybrid creature with traits of both predator and prey. These Shadowkin possess a semblance of sentience and free will, allowing them to exist as more than mere extensions of their parent' | ||
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+ | In the endless expanse of the cosmos, where light and darkness wage an eternal war for supremacy, the Isferatos and their kin stand as harbingers of the night, their existence a chilling reminder of the ever-present threat that lurks within the shadows. | ||
==== Conflict ==== | ==== Conflict ==== | ||
- | Pure Isferatos are very violent | + | The Pure Isferatos are embodiments of violence and malevolence, |
+ | |||
+ | From the moment they emerge from the void, the Pure Isferatos are consumed by a primal urge to hunt and feed, their minds clouded by thoughts of predation and carnage. With every movement, they exude an aura of menace and aggression, their shadowy forms radiating with an unholy energy that strikes fear into the hearts of all who dare to cross their path. | ||
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+ | Their violence knows no discrimination, | ||
+ | |||
+ | In their relentless pursuit of prey, the Pure Isferatos leave a trail of destruction in their wake, their every action marked by violence and chaos. From the barren wastelands of ravaged planets to the shattered remains of civilizations long forgotten, there is no corner of the cosmos that is safe from their dark and twisted influence. | ||
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+ | Yet, it is not only physical violence that the Pure Isferatos inflict upon the world around them. Their mere presence is enough to instill terror and despair in the hearts of mortals, their shadowy forms looming large in the nightmares of those unfortunate enough to encounter them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the endless expanse of the cosmos, where light and darkness wage an eternal war for supremacy, the Pure Isferatos stand as harbingers of the night, their violence and aggression a chilling reminder of the ever-present threat that lurks within the shadows. And as long as darkness exists, so too shall they, eternal predators of the night, forever haunting the nightmares of mortals with their relentless pursuit of darkness and despair. | ||
===== Innate Abilities ===== | ===== Innate Abilities ===== | ||
- | • Shadow Step | + | * Shadow Step |
- | • Invisibility | + | |
- | • Demon Strength | + | |
- | • Telekinesis | + | |
- | • Starship bonding. | + | |
=== Shadow Step === | === Shadow Step === | ||
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* **Player** [[user: | * **Player** [[user: | ||
- | ((Some things were removed in the rewrite as it doesn’t apply to them)) | + | * Some things were removed in the rewrite as it doesn’t apply to them |
==== Encounters ==== | ==== Encounters ==== | ||
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---- struct data ---- | ---- struct data ---- | ||
- | species.species_name : | + | species.species_name : Isferatos (Shadow Demons) |
- | species.species_description : | + | species.species_description : " |
species.origin_shard : | species.origin_shard : | ||
species.species_art | species.species_art | ||
- | species.species_type : | + | species.species_type : Magical |
species.player_use | species.player_use | ||
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