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chatwithdeath) wrote2015-01-09 11:06 pm
chatwithdeath) wrote2015-01-09 11:06 pm
Monster Syndrome: The Incomplete and Ongoing Study of Arrivals Turned Monsters in Ryslig
The beginning of these transformations dates back to the first arrival. From the moment we came into Ryslig during their Ocean Festival, we appear to have been marked. Scars of unexplained origin appear across our bodies and blood work reveals something foreign introduced to our systems. So far, the phenomena is believed to be the work of the supposed 'Fog God', one of three beings said to be here. While this god continues to torment us, there has yet been a response from the Day or Night Gods apparently praised in some parts of this Peninsula. However, there does appear to be an active fourth god here left off the record.
The discussion of gods though will be saved for other documents. At this time, little is known about them beyond the fact the Fog God seems to hold contempt to this fourth god. As it is now, on these papers, the purpose is to record the beings we are becoming.
These transformations - as they are - do not appear to occur immediately. Instead, it can take several weeks to a month, or however long it takes for the fog to return after its first show to the new inhabitants of this peninsula. Peculiar enough, for us who arrived first, there was a voice that rang through the fog and the natives fell unconscious. Since the fourth god has been trapped till now (unless he's dead. I assume otherwise since the Fog God seems like the type to celebrate if the knowledge I've learned of them is true), I doubt those words were spoken by him. Others speak of a bizarre projection in the theater, but again, we're trailing off. The point is, the first fog seems to be some initiation for new arrivals while the second batch of fog rolling in seems to trigger the first changes.
Transforming is not all at once, and while major changes can occur, minor can as well. Changes as well can be shared among a number of the species in the will proceeding, but the type is usually conclusive by the second or third round of changes. Also, transforming so far appears to be within the span of two to nearly six months. Again, as humans and the other terrestrial beings (I don't necessarily mean alien, but not everyone is from Earth to be exact) here now are different, the changes and time frame will be different as well. One more thing I must mention about this transformation is the eventual awakening of a hunger. This is no ordinary hunger either, but it is one that drives monsters to attack humans and consume them. Most appear to eat the flesh while other manners of sustenance from them such as blood or energy. How this is obtained often results in the death of the human obviously. An effort will have to be made to make sure the human populous is not wiped out entirely.
Now then, to the 'monsters' themselves. For the sake of anonymity, there will be no names included. As for myself - and as I have turned as well - I will note where I fall as one of the unfortunate many here.
Table of Contents
The discussion of gods though will be saved for other documents. At this time, little is known about them beyond the fact the Fog God seems to hold contempt to this fourth god. As it is now, on these papers, the purpose is to record the beings we are becoming.
These transformations - as they are - do not appear to occur immediately. Instead, it can take several weeks to a month, or however long it takes for the fog to return after its first show to the new inhabitants of this peninsula. Peculiar enough, for us who arrived first, there was a voice that rang through the fog and the natives fell unconscious. Since the fourth god has been trapped till now (unless he's dead. I assume otherwise since the Fog God seems like the type to celebrate if the knowledge I've learned of them is true), I doubt those words were spoken by him. Others speak of a bizarre projection in the theater, but again, we're trailing off. The point is, the first fog seems to be some initiation for new arrivals while the second batch of fog rolling in seems to trigger the first changes.
Transforming is not all at once, and while major changes can occur, minor can as well. Changes as well can be shared among a number of the species in the will proceeding, but the type is usually conclusive by the second or third round of changes. Also, transforming so far appears to be within the span of two to nearly six months. Again, as humans and the other terrestrial beings (I don't necessarily mean alien, but not everyone is from Earth to be exact) here now are different, the changes and time frame will be different as well. One more thing I must mention about this transformation is the eventual awakening of a hunger. This is no ordinary hunger either, but it is one that drives monsters to attack humans and consume them. Most appear to eat the flesh while other manners of sustenance from them such as blood or energy. How this is obtained often results in the death of the human obviously. An effort will have to be made to make sure the human populous is not wiped out entirely.
Now then, to the 'monsters' themselves. For the sake of anonymity, there will be no names included. As for myself - and as I have turned as well - I will note where I fall as one of the unfortunate many here.
Table of Contents
- Arachne
- Demon
- Faerie
- Gargoyle
- Goblin
- Harpy
- Kelpie
- Manticore
- Merperson
- Minotaur
- Naga
- Nymph
- Shade
- Troll
- Vampire
- Wendigo
- Werebear
- Werewolf
Merpeople
In Ryslig, Merpeople are capable of appearing human on land. However, their fins, gills, and webbing remain however easily able to disguise. Scales appear in various places over their body, but despite the appearance of scales and bioluminescent spots, they're not all necessarily fish. One subject became part mollusk, showing that Merpeople range further than fish species. Underwater, that's where they gain their more aquatic appearance, the legs becoming long tails, dividing into multiple tentacles, or other unrecorded creature's limbs. The gills open and more scales appear with some fins growing in length, and already sharpened senses improve.
Besides appearance, they require more water than the next monsters and can only go several days on land before having to return to water. As for how they feed, it appears they drown their victims, but do not consume the body, making them another category to drain their victim's energy. To help them hunt, some are capable of luring their victims to them by singing similar to a Siren's song. In water, cold water temperatures do not appear to be an issue nor do changes in water pressure; however, once out of water, they are susceptible to temperatures like that of any human.