CLASS A - EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
Class A creatures have an extraordinary capacity for intelligence; possessing complex emotions, morals, and a conscience just like anim. However the most striking trait that sets these creatures apart from all others is that they not only kill for sustenance, they have been recorded to kill simply for pleasure.
DO NOT INTERACT WITH CLASS A ORGANISMS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
ENTRY#1- Pseudomorphs(MIMICS)
Fig. 1- Pseudomorphs have the ability to alter their appearance to mimic that of their main prey, anim.
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Pseudomorphs have been gifted with the unique ability to change aspects of their physical appearance at will through two methods:
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Visual cues (Allows for quick imperfect disguises based only on what the Mimic can see at the time. Often ends up neglecting markings that are concealed and features like birthmarks, scars, etc.)
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Absorbing genetic coding through feeding (This allows a Mimic to become a perfect replica of an organism.)
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While they are pups, a pseudomorph's parents will introduce them to the carcasses of different anim that they bring back for feeding and the pup will mimic certain traits until they have a complete disguise. This "look" is what they will use into adulthood to blend in. From there, they have the ability to change their appearance even further based on what they see and consume or steal the identity of a new anim altogether.
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Evolution has given these predators low metabolisms and endless patience. They use this to their advantage and will relentlessly study the community they wish to infiltrate from afar for weeks or even months to pick up on the customs and mannerisms of the anim in the area before they actually make a move.
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Pseudomorphs do not need to sleep so they prefer to hunt under the security of night while their prey is resting. They perform swift kills with a calculated bite to the neck, and their saliva, which contains a powerful neurotoxin, can temporarily stun larger prey and completely paralyze smaller creatures.
There are three common ways to expose a pseudomorph if one is suspected.
❖ They possess unnaturally colored blood.
❖ When exposed to anim blood, many pseudomorphs will begin to revert back to their predatory nature.
❖ Pseudomorph blood contains advanced stem cells that allow quick regeneration of wounds. If one is harmed, the cut will heal almost instantaneously. (However if the wounds are severe enough, they will become unresponsive while their bodies fix the issue.)
If a Pseudomorph is discovered, the only way to dispatch them is by burning their body either while they're alive or passed out. If this step is skipped they will not stay dead.
Fig. 2- Pseudomorph blood colors. Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Purple
SUBSERVIENCE
Although Pseudomoprhs can live happy and healthy lives consuming nothing but flesh, there will always be a deep longing in their gut for their favorite delicacy- Souls.
Souls are only obtainable to a Pseudomorph upon an anim's death, and the owner of the soul has to consent to it being taken. Most Pseudomorphs accept the fact that they won't taste a soul in their lifetime, but a select few are prepared to go the extra mile to sate their curiosity and they will offer their services to an anim in exchange for their favored meal. This bond is called subservience.
When Pseudomorph's become subservient to an anim, they respond solely to that anim's whims and provide them with protection and assistance until that individuals' death, where their soul is then free to consume. Pseudomorph's tend to be more attracted to the souls of prey with a high status in their respective society. Subservience is more than just a spoken agreement, it is a complex bond that has existed for centuries.
Anim who have made this bond with a Pseudomorph are called "sires".
⚠️ ALWAYS A WIP. WILL ADD MORE SPECIES OVER TIME ⚠️