Haloni-worm

The medical miracle everyone agrees on tastes absolutely horrible.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The worm is very simple, with no discernable features except its sections. One worm usually has about 5 different parts, the separation points looking almost like small rings.

Genetics and Reproduction

The worm doesn't really have a set mating period. Instead, two worms of the opposite sex mate if they meet each other, and one is not already "taken" for the period they take care of their eggs.

Growth Rate & Stages

Spending it's first 7 days of its life as an egg, the Haloni-worm fully matures during the course of just 5 days. During its lifespan they will mate about 6 times total.

Ecology and Habitats

You can find the worms in the forest, often hiding beneath fallen branches or in other damp spots during the day, to come out at night.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The worm lives on the forest floor, eating fallen leaves and dead plants.

Additional Information

Domestication

When it was discovered that the worm had many medical uses, people started collecting it. Due to their low maintenance and being eager to breed even in captivity, Haloni-worm farms were set up in some cities. These supply the general area around the city with worms.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The Haloni-worm is bred to be used as an all-round medicine. They can help cure everything from a fever to being possessed. The worm is slowly cooked over a day's time and then consumed by the sick person. Pretty much everyone has at some point eaten a worm, and everyone agrees they taste horrible. Biting down on it the texture feels squishy until it bursts. The taste is usually described to be like mixing the sourest plant you can find with fish oil.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The worm doesn't have any sight but instead feels it's way around its environment. This makes them fairly easy prey.

Lifespan

1 year

Average Weight

2-3g

Average Length

1-2cm

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

A ghostly white covers the whole body