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Without any one guiding force, we'll be introducing a lot of different ideas, concepts, etc. that we might not all necessarily be familiar with... rather than break the flow of the postings, or act out of character (OC), why not post it here? If a concept can't really be conveniently explained or introduced in a post, then post it here... in some cases (EG: character history, or Dudester's gem) it would be better to post in the realm thread... in here is the etherealm thread, i guess =)
Weirdlings
A one-quarter were-beast, resulting from the mating of a werebeast and a normal animal of the same type. For example, a WeirdWolf would be the result of a werewolf in wolf form mating with a regular wolf. Weirdlings do not possess the abilty to change form... they remain in a primarily animal form, though they tend to have longer fore limbs and stand hunched over, moving on four limbs. Weirdbeasts exist in all manner of animals, although primarily in Wolves, foxes, coyotes, wildboars, rats, bears, and great cats. Much more rare are Falcons and Snakes; WeirdSnakes are particularly dangerous fighters, able to wield four weapons and spit venom. Weirdlings are Vulnerable to weapons made of metal and magic spells, as well as attacks made by other supernatural creatures.
Screelings (Book Two of the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind)
A type of undead demon. They are squat, hunched over, demons with long, wicked claws instead of fingers on each hand (a rare and exceedingly difficult weapon to wield is a gauntlet with screeling claws attached). A screeling is an artificial undead, constructed from the remains of a lesser demon; it's burning red eyes are the only hint of 'life' on it's blackened, rotting body. Screelings have a supernatural speed and strength, and can scale sheer surfaces and ceilings. When hunting, the screeling laughs incessantly, even if being hacked to pieces. Screelings are unaffected by most magical attacks; setting one on fire only makes it more deadly. It also views magical spells on a different level than mortals, and is able to slash away at restrictive spells placed on it. Weapons of any sort will damage it's body, though blunt and axes are most effective. A screeling's weakness is its vision. The underworld assassin can easily perceive things which are standing still, and things which are moving quickly. Anything moving with a slow, constant speed becomes invisible to the screeling, causing it's laughter to halt momentarily as it becomes confused. Unfortunately, screelings learn quickly to rely on other senses, and will eventually learn to estimate the location of walking beings.
Without any one guiding force, we'll be introducing a lot of different ideas, concepts, etc. that we might not all necessarily be familiar with... rather than break the flow of the postings, or act out of character (OC), why not post it here? If a concept can't really be conveniently explained or introduced in a post, then post it here... in some cases (EG: character history, or Dudester's gem) it would be better to post in the realm thread... in here is the etherealm thread, i guess =)
Weirdlings
A one-quarter were-beast, resulting from the mating of a werebeast and a normal animal of the same type. For example, a WeirdWolf would be the result of a werewolf in wolf form mating with a regular wolf. Weirdlings do not possess the abilty to change form... they remain in a primarily animal form, though they tend to have longer fore limbs and stand hunched over, moving on four limbs. Weirdbeasts exist in all manner of animals, although primarily in Wolves, foxes, coyotes, wildboars, rats, bears, and great cats. Much more rare are Falcons and Snakes; WeirdSnakes are particularly dangerous fighters, able to wield four weapons and spit venom. Weirdlings are Vulnerable to weapons made of metal and magic spells, as well as attacks made by other supernatural creatures.
Screelings (Book Two of the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind)
A type of undead demon. They are squat, hunched over, demons with long, wicked claws instead of fingers on each hand (a rare and exceedingly difficult weapon to wield is a gauntlet with screeling claws attached). A screeling is an artificial undead, constructed from the remains of a lesser demon; it's burning red eyes are the only hint of 'life' on it's blackened, rotting body. Screelings have a supernatural speed and strength, and can scale sheer surfaces and ceilings. When hunting, the screeling laughs incessantly, even if being hacked to pieces. Screelings are unaffected by most magical attacks; setting one on fire only makes it more deadly. It also views magical spells on a different level than mortals, and is able to slash away at restrictive spells placed on it. Weapons of any sort will damage it's body, though blunt and axes are most effective. A screeling's weakness is its vision. The underworld assassin can easily perceive things which are standing still, and things which are moving quickly. Anything moving with a slow, constant speed becomes invisible to the screeling, causing it's laughter to halt momentarily as it becomes confused. Unfortunately, screelings learn quickly to rely on other senses, and will eventually learn to estimate the location of walking beings.
