Balal

Basic Information

Anatomy

Human-like in appearance, they reveal their true nature in the moments they hunt and feed. When they find a suspecting victim they reveal the hidden mandible from there throat used to feed, with their jaw unhinging and left to hang free.

Biological Traits

They are known to be able to leap double that of an human, and are substantially faster when running. They are extremely acrobatic when it comes to moving through towns and village, maintaining an almost perfect silence as they hunt.

Genetics and Reproduction

unknown

Dietary Needs and Habits

The require emotions of fear and terror in order to sustain themselves. They are known to roam the countryside and small hamlets at night, sneaking into the homes of mortals. Once they arrive in the bedroom or upon a sleeping victim, they use the mandible in their throat to access the victims brain and initiate horrid hallucinations and nightmares while keeping them in a comatose-like state. The victims they leave behind after feeding are typically rendered trapped within their own body as it devolves into a zombie-like monster known as the Khodun.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Lean and gaunt, sunken eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

They have been spotted and seen all over Acre and The Gap.

Average Intelligence

They possess a cleverness that few humans are ready to encounter, often times passing off as quirky or eccentric human beings when caught off guard. They have a great disdain for humanity and see themselves as superior, leaving their victims shells of their former selves after feeding.

Scientific Name

Bala Abomini

Origin/Ancestry

Stenok

Lifespan

unknown

Average Weight

1.6 - 2.1 meters

Average Length

55 - 90 kg

Average Physique

Human-esque, although much more lean and flexible.