Void Beasts

Lore:

A terrifying Monstrocity, from a land the gods themselves dare not tread nor dream of. In terms of appearance the different gene trees have their own look from big bulky beasts to a more slender worm-snake like appearance or even a winged terror with odd appendages that shoot deadly acids and poisons. You are by all intensive purposes an incomprehensibly terrifying visage that will automatically strike terror as well as spark preemptive retaliation so when it comes to role play you can control and speak through your thrall’s. When acquiring a new thrall you will automatically know everything about that person, friend’s, family, lovers,their role in society, contacts, as well as their speech patterns, mannerism, even their daily routines.

Physical Characteristics:

1. Shifting Forms: Void Beasts exist in a state of constant flux, their forms ever-changing and unpredictable. They might transition between nightmarish shapes, blending features of various creatures to create disorienting and horrifying visages.
2. Shadowy Essence: A dark, otherworldly aura surrounds them, and their very presence seems to absorb light, creating an eerie darkness wherever they go.
3. Abyssal Eyes: Glowing, malevolent eyes peer out from the depths of the void, each set a different color or shade. These eyes convey an unsettling intelligence and awareness.
4. Twisted Appendages: Limbs that appear elongated, misshapen, and covered in a shifting, inky substance. Their appendages might include claws, tentacles, or even distorted wings.
5. Chaos Markings: Strange, chaotic symbols writhe across their bodies, giving the impression of ever-moving tattoos or patterns that shift in response to their emotions.

Behavior and Abilities:

• Possession: Void Beasts have the ability to enter the dreams of living creatures and possess them, turning their dreams into twisted, waking nightmares. Once possessed, the victim's body transforms into a Void Beast, becoming an extension of the chaotic dream world.
• Corruption Aura: Their mere presence can corrupt the surrounding environment, warping reality and turning it into a nightmarish dreamscape. Plant life withers, and the air becomes thick with a palpable sense of dread.
• Reality Distortion: Void Beasts can manipulate reality within their immediate vicinity, causing hallucinations, shifting landscapes, and creating illusory traps to confuse and disorient their prey.
• Nightmare Fusion: When multiple Void Beasts converge, they can merge temporarily to form larger and more powerful entities. These amalgamations of nightmares possess a heightened ability to manipulate reality and pose an even greater threat.
• Dreamwalkers: Void Beasts can traverse between the dream world and the physical realm at will, making them difficult to track or anticipate. This ability allows them to appear suddenly, unleashing chaos and terror before retreating into the ethereal plane.

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to Light: The dark essence of Void Beasts is weakened by intense light. Sunlight, magical illumination, or enchanted artifacts that emit radiant energy can harm or repel them.
• Reality Anchors: Certain artifacts or locations with strong connections to the material world act as anchors, limiting the extent of their reality-warping abilities. Protecting these anchors becomes crucial in preventing widespread chaos.
• Dream Guardians: Entities or creatures tied to benevolent dream realms may resist or counteract the influence of Void Beasts, acting as protectors against their malevolent influence.

Stages:

Stage 1: Subtle Corruption

• Physical Changes: The host creature begins to exhibit subtle signs of corruption, such as faintly glowing eyes or a minor distortion in its natural appearance.
• Behavioral Changes: Mild shifts in behavior, like increased aggression or unusual vocalizations, become noticeable.
• Threat Level: Relatively low. The possessed creature might pose a minor threat, but its abilities remain mostly unchanged.

Stage 2: Morphic Mutation

• Physical Changes: The creature undergoes more noticeable alterations, with its body contorting into a twisted version of its original form. New appendages or features start to emerge.
• Behavioral Changes: Increased aggression, predatory instincts, and a disregard for self-preservation become more pronounced.
• Threat Level: Moderate. The creature becomes more dangerous and unpredictable, posing a significant threat to those in its vicinity.

Stage 3: Nightmare Incarnate

• Physical Changes: The host creature transforms into a monstrous and grotesque version of its species, with exaggerated features and nightmarish additions. It might gain additional limbs, wings, or other unnatural appendages.
• Behavioral Changes: The creature becomes hyper-aggressive, actively seeking out prey and demonstrating heightened intelligence in its hunting tactics.
• Threat Level: High. The Nightmare Incarnate is a formidable adversary, capable of causing significant damage and instilling terror in those who encounter it.

Stage 4: Void Monstrosity

• Physical Changes: The creature's form becomes almost unrecognizable, with mutations that defy the laws of nature. It might grow in size, develop impenetrable armor, or gain other supernatural abilities.
• Behavioral Changes: The Void Monstrosity exhibits strategic thinking, actively seeking to spread the influence of the Void Beasts by attacking settlements and drawing more victims into its possession.
• Threat Level: Very High. The Void Monstrosity is a major threat, requiring coordinated efforts and powerful resources to combat.

Stage 5: Hyper-Lethal Nightmare

• Physical Changes: The final stage sees the creature transforming into a nightmarish, hyper-lethal form, surpassing the limits of its original species. It might gain reality-warping abilities, teleportation, or the power to manipulate time.
• Behavioral Changes: The Hyper-Lethal Nightmare is a relentless force, actively seeking out powerful beings, including other Void Beasts, to assimilate and absorb their abilities.
• Threat Level: Extreme. The Hyper-Lethal Nightmare is a near-unstoppable force of destruction, capable of devastating entire regions and posing a catastrophic threat to any who cross its path.

As the Void Beasts progress through these stages, the level of danger they present escalates dramatically, turning once-harmless creatures into horrifying entities that challenge the very fabric of reality. The stages also provide an opportunity for characters to witness and experience the increasing horror as the corruption takes hold.