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monstrousfiling2024-03-08 06:51 pm
bignightcat) wrote in monstrousfiling2024-03-08 06:51 pm
NYMPH
Nymphs are plant creatures with a strong connection to nature.
[example species: all plants and fungi]
✧ MANDATORY ✧
✦ Feeding: Scraps. While nymphs can make use of whole prey and all physical matter, they feed most effectively as scavenger/recyclers to other monster's leftovers by mulching remains and absorbing nutrients through their roots.
✦ Plant-like patches on the shoulders, arms, and back.
✦ Plant-like hair aesthetics such as grass, vines, leaves, flowers, branches, etc. either incorporated into their hair or replacing it entirely.
✦ Pointed ears.
✦ Prehensile, retractable root-like tendrils through which the nymph feeds. These can replace or extend from feet/toes, extend from the hands, form as a tail, etc.
✦ Plant growth on the arms, legs, and torso. Can be aesthetic additions or full replacements, similar to their hair.
✦ Connection with nature. Nymphs can easily find their way around natural areas and forests. This may manifest as "speaking" with plants or simply as highly increased awareness of the surrounding natural area.
✦ Weakness to fire and/or pollution/toxins.
✧ OPTIONAL ✧
✦ A home tree or small territory such as a garden, a natural glen, etc. The nymph will be significantly more powerful in their home territory but will be severely weakened if it is harmed.
✦ Nymphs can fast-travel to their home point at any time so long as they can access outdoor ground.
✦ Prehensile, retractable vines that extend from the back, strong enough to entangle and lift targets.
✦ Thorns or spines on any part of the body, including vines.
✦ Sharp teeth and claws.
✦ Energy levels may be affected by sunlight or seasonal changes. Such as getting much more energetic in the day and much sleepier after sundown, or being heavily affected by seasons.
✦ Soporific toxins. Nymphs can create powder spores or venom from their claws that put targets into a deep sleep.
✦ Sap blood. Nymph blood can be used as a sticky and flammable trap substance. Additionally, their blood may be either healing or toxic if ingested.
✦ Natural disguise. Nymphs can disguise themselves as a tree/plant/etc at any time, persisting through sleeping. Can naturally blend into the surrounding area for stealth or remain as a large and distinct signature form as they like.
✦ Instinctive disgust or disdain for unnatural monsters, and/or those who harm nature or plants in any way.
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[example species: all plants and fungi]
✧ MANDATORY ✧
✦ Feeding: Scraps. While nymphs can make use of whole prey and all physical matter, they feed most effectively as scavenger/recyclers to other monster's leftovers by mulching remains and absorbing nutrients through their roots.
✦ Plant-like patches on the shoulders, arms, and back.
✦ Plant-like hair aesthetics such as grass, vines, leaves, flowers, branches, etc. either incorporated into their hair or replacing it entirely.
✦ Pointed ears.
✦ Prehensile, retractable root-like tendrils through which the nymph feeds. These can replace or extend from feet/toes, extend from the hands, form as a tail, etc.
✦ Plant growth on the arms, legs, and torso. Can be aesthetic additions or full replacements, similar to their hair.
✦ Connection with nature. Nymphs can easily find their way around natural areas and forests. This may manifest as "speaking" with plants or simply as highly increased awareness of the surrounding natural area.
✦ Weakness to fire and/or pollution/toxins.
✧ OPTIONAL ✧
✦ A home tree or small territory such as a garden, a natural glen, etc. The nymph will be significantly more powerful in their home territory but will be severely weakened if it is harmed.
✦ Nymphs can fast-travel to their home point at any time so long as they can access outdoor ground.
✦ Prehensile, retractable vines that extend from the back, strong enough to entangle and lift targets.
✦ Thorns or spines on any part of the body, including vines.
✦ Sharp teeth and claws.
✦ Energy levels may be affected by sunlight or seasonal changes. Such as getting much more energetic in the day and much sleepier after sundown, or being heavily affected by seasons.
✦ Soporific toxins. Nymphs can create powder spores or venom from their claws that put targets into a deep sleep.
✦ Sap blood. Nymph blood can be used as a sticky and flammable trap substance. Additionally, their blood may be either healing or toxic if ingested.
✦ Natural disguise. Nymphs can disguise themselves as a tree/plant/etc at any time, persisting through sleeping. Can naturally blend into the surrounding area for stealth or remain as a large and distinct signature form as they like.
✦ Instinctive disgust or disdain for unnatural monsters, and/or those who harm nature or plants in any way.
<-- Back to Bestiary