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| ===== Culture ===== | ===== Culture ===== | ||
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| As with many species, the culture of the Hypsos widely varies depending on region, with many different governments and religions. The variety in their culture has expanded even more so as individuals and communities have ventured into space and onto other worlds, with many delighting in embracing local culture and customs. Suffice to say, however, that the Hypsos evolved as social, cooperative creatures, with families traditionally staying close into larger "clans". Many of the clans that have interacted on the greater interstellar stage maintain this communal tradition - wealth and resources are shared and distributed among individuals within the clan and an emphasis is often placed on community, family, and togetherness. This is not universal, of course, and many Hypsos individuals are fiercely independent. | As with many species, the culture of the Hypsos widely varies depending on region, with many different governments and religions. The variety in their culture has expanded even more so as individuals and communities have ventured into space and onto other worlds, with many delighting in embracing local culture and customs. Suffice to say, however, that the Hypsos evolved as social, cooperative creatures, with families traditionally staying close into larger "clans". Many of the clans that have interacted on the greater interstellar stage maintain this communal tradition - wealth and resources are shared and distributed among individuals within the clan and an emphasis is often placed on community, family, and togetherness. This is not universal, of course, and many Hypsos individuals are fiercely independent. | ||
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| ===== Biology ===== | ===== Biology ===== | ||
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| The Hypsos have poor eyesight; their eyes are four organs protected under the skin and invisible to the naked eye, meaning their vision is blurred and of poor range and focus. This is made up for by other senses - a their skin is sensitive to subtle movements of air currents and they possess many heat-detecting cells along their head. Their lack of visual ears betrays their excellent auditory perception, which also helps make up for their vision. | The Hypsos have poor eyesight; their eyes are four organs protected under the skin and invisible to the naked eye, meaning their vision is blurred and of poor range and focus. This is made up for by other senses - a their skin is sensitive to subtle movements of air currents and they possess many heat-detecting cells along their head. Their lack of visual ears betrays their excellent auditory perception, which also helps make up for their vision. | ||
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| The tongue of a Hypsos is very long, with some examples reaching nearly its entire body length when fully extended. This sticky and highly dexterous organ can be launched at great speed and is used for ensnaring prey. | The tongue of a Hypsos is very long, with some examples reaching nearly its entire body length when fully extended. This sticky and highly dexterous organ can be launched at great speed and is used for ensnaring prey. | ||
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| ==== Reproductive Cycle ==== | ==== Reproductive Cycle ==== | ||
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| The Hypsos goes through a four part morphological cycle, marked by extreme changes to weight, body shape, and psychology. This cycle often syncs with the seasonal rotations of the creature's current world, but great variation exists. Some have been known to stay fixed in one stage with only minor variations over the year. | The Hypsos goes through a four part morphological cycle, marked by extreme changes to weight, body shape, and psychology. This cycle often syncs with the seasonal rotations of the creature's current world, but great variation exists. Some have been known to stay fixed in one stage with only minor variations over the year. | ||
| - | Maternity Stage - often seen during cold winter months, this stage sees the Hypsos at their largest, with some examples reaching a height of nearly ten feet tall. During this phase, a Hypsos's metabolism is at a low point, leaving them feeling lazy and "sluggish". Maternal instincts are on the rise and fertility is low. A period of rapid egg-laying begins. | ||
| - | Fertility Pre-Stage - metabolism rapidly increases as the body attempts to burn off fat not used during egg laying. Body temperature raises, as does metabolism. A restlessness and urge to move takes hold. Many Hypsos during this phase are prone to travel, while others burn off their energy at home. | ||
| - | Fertility Stage - the Hypsos is at its smallest, its frame light and bodyweight low. Sex drive is at a high as the Hypsos is urged by instinct to breed with as many worthy partners as they can. | ||
| - | Maternity Pre-Stage - intense hunger urges the Hypsos to quickly gain weight and increase in size. | ||
| - | Creating a Hypsos | + | * **Maternity Stage** - often seen during cold winter months, this stage sees the Hypsos at their largest, with some examples reaching a height of nearly ten feet tall. During this phase, a Hypsos's metabolism is at a low point, leaving them feeling lazy and "sluggish". Maternal instincts are on the rise and fertility is low. A period of rapid egg-laying begins. |
| + | * **Fertility Pre-Stage** - metabolism rapidly increases as the body attempts to burn off fat not used during egg laying. Body temperature raises, as does metabolism. A restlessness and urge to move takes hold. Many Hypsos during this phase are prone to travel, while others burn off their energy at home. | ||
| + | * **Fertility Stage** - the Hypsos is at its smallest, its frame light and bodyweight low. Sex drive is at a high as the Hypsos is urged by instinct to breed with as many worthy partners as they can. | ||
| + | * Maternity Pre-Stage - intense hunger urges the Hypsos to quickly gain weight and increase in size. | ||
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| + | ===== Creating a Hypsos ===== | ||
| - | Hypsos, commonly known as Space Slugs, are a fun and colorful species that provide lots of options for custom fair in their designs. They are an open species, meaning anyone is free to design one. | + | Hypsos are a fun and colorful species that provide lots of options for custom fair in their designs. They are an open species, meaning anyone is free to design one. |
| Core rules for the Hypsos are as follows: | Core rules for the Hypsos are as follows: | ||
| - | *They do not have visible eyes (except via cybernetics) | + | * They do not have visible eyes (except via cybernetics) |
| - | *They are smooth, squishy, and do not have fur, hair, or scales (some have large snail-like shells though) | + | * They are smooth, squishy, and do not have fur, hair, or scales (some have large snail-like shells though) |
| - | *They are not slimy, like slugs are. They sweat when hot, though. The only slime they produce comes from the ovipositor at the tip of their tail which aids in egg-laying. | + | * They are not slimy, like slugs are. They sweat when hot, though. The only slime they produce comes from the ovipositor at the tip of their tail which aids in egg-laying. |
| Here are some softer guidelines: | Here are some softer guidelines: | ||
| - | *They are hermaphroditic by default and do not possess breasts, udders, or any mammary glands (but mutations may allow these, especially if yours is a converted Hypsos who was once another creature). | + | * They are hermaphroditic by default and do not possess breasts, udders, or any mammary glands (but mutations may allow these, especially if yours is a converted Hypsos who was once another creature). |
| - | *Hypsos culture and grammar has no concept of gender, but they sometimes pick gender identities/pronouns when introduced to the idea by other species (so any pronoun goes really). | + | * Hypsos culture and grammar has no concept of gender, but they sometimes pick gender identities/pronouns when introduced to the idea by other species (so any pronoun goes really). |
| - | *Unless a mutation states otherwise, Hypsos have two forms as seen in their visual guides. There is meant to be a large size difference between these two forms and a shift in behavior. | + | * Unless a mutation states otherwise, Hypsos have two forms as seen in their visual guides. There is meant to be a large size difference between these two forms and a shift in behavior. |
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| + | ==== Creation Process ==== | ||
| - | Creation Process | ||
| Done in any order, create your Hypsos by: | Done in any order, create your Hypsos by: | ||
| - | *Designing the visuals of the creature | + | * Designing the visuals of the creature |
| - | *Picking ONE special mutation or ability | + | * Picking ONE special mutation or ability |
| - | *Picking a disadvantage allows for an extra mutation or ability | + | * Picking a disadvantage allows for an extra mutation or ability |
| - | *Name your Hypsos! | + | * Name your Hypsos! |
| - | Visual Guide | + | ==== Visual Guide ==== |
| The Hypsos designs are typically based on sea slugs, aka the nudibranch order of mollusks. An easy start to designing a space slug is to look up images of sea slugs, pick on you like, and base the design off that. There are no real limits to the colors and patterns a Hypsos can have, although geometric or clearly artificial designs should be avoided (unless you're making a... synthetic Hypsos...??) | The Hypsos designs are typically based on sea slugs, aka the nudibranch order of mollusks. An easy start to designing a space slug is to look up images of sea slugs, pick on you like, and base the design off that. There are no real limits to the colors and patterns a Hypsos can have, although geometric or clearly artificial designs should be avoided (unless you're making a... synthetic Hypsos...??) | ||
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| Many physical mutations exist (and more have yet to be discovered or developed); you may choose one mutation OR an ability (seen below). | Many physical mutations exist (and more have yet to be discovered or developed); you may choose one mutation OR an ability (seen below). | ||
| - | *Snail-like shell | + | * Snail-like shell |
| - | *Extra pair of limbs | + | * Extra pair of limbs |
| - | *Unusually large or small size in either form | + | * Unusually large or small size in either form |
| - | *Barbs, spines, blades, or other forms of defense - some may be projectiles that carry chemicals | + | * Barbs, spines, blades, or other forms of defense - some may be projectiles that carry chemicals |
| - | *Adhesive hands/paws that allow for wall climbing in smaller form | + | * Adhesive hands/paws that allow for wall climbing in smaller form |
| - | *Glowing patterns or appendages | + | * Glowing patterns or appendages |
| - | (Feel free to invent your own!) | + | |
| Choosing more than one mutation/ability without compensating with disadvantages would require sufficient lore justification (or just do it, I won't call the cops on you). | Choosing more than one mutation/ability without compensating with disadvantages would require sufficient lore justification (or just do it, I won't call the cops on you). | ||
| - | Abilities Guide | + | ==== Abilities Guide ==== |
| By default, the Hypsos can quickly heal from injuries and can survive what would be fatal to other creatures. Their size grants them impressive strength, and some are known for great speed in smaller form. Their stomachs allow them to digest many things not considered "food" to other species. They breed easily and rapidly and are capable of converting others into Hypsos via a special internal organ into which victims are dragged via tongue. Most Hypsos are not known to have intrinsic psychic powers. | By default, the Hypsos can quickly heal from injuries and can survive what would be fatal to other creatures. Their size grants them impressive strength, and some are known for great speed in smaller form. Their stomachs allow them to digest many things not considered "food" to other species. They breed easily and rapidly and are capable of converting others into Hypsos via a special internal organ into which victims are dragged via tongue. Most Hypsos are not known to have intrinsic psychic powers. | ||
| Many Hypsos have one mutation or one of the following special abilities: | Many Hypsos have one mutation or one of the following special abilities: | ||
| - | *Powerful scent or pheromones which can (at will or constantly) induce certain emotions or urges in others. | ||
| - | *Especially "contagious" genetic material that allows faster and more easily conversion of others into Hypsos (via contact, bodily fluid, or egg) | ||
| - | *A "budding" ability which means any body part cut off or removed may grow into a separate individual. | ||
| - | *Psychic abilities, as observed in other species | ||
| - | *Rapid breeding, either through the quick production of eggs or the production of an unusually large clutch | ||
| - | (Feel free to invent your own!) | ||
| - | Disadvantage Guide | + | * Pheromones - The creature constantly emits a very pleasing scent which seems to distract most organic creatures and create a feeling of attraction or other such feelings. |
| + | * Shell - The creature has grown a large and elaborate snail-like shell, which allows the Hypsos to retract and protect itself within. These shells can have many different designs and functions, with some being bladed for defense. | ||
| + | * Bioluminescence - The creature's markings glow, either constantly or on demand. Many are able to control the glow and produce a flashing, strobing effect, which can be a very effective hypnosis technique. | ||
| + | * Contagion - The creature's eggs or bodily fluids contain specialized viruses with Hypsos DNA, which can convert others to the species without being brought into the creature's body. The creature also converts people to eggs more quickly than others. | ||
| + | * Budding - A series of special cells line the entire body which allow any body part, when removed from the original creature, to grow and develop into a Hypsos nearly identical to the original. | ||
| + | * Adhesive Grip - The creature's specialized hands and feet allow it to cling to smooth surfaces, even glass, which lets it climb walls and ceiling. Almost always, this function only works in the might lighter fertility stage. | ||
| + | * Different Body plans - Some creatures have a different arrangement of limbs - some develop an extra set of limbs, whereas some do not develop legs after childhood as normal, giving them a "naga" body type. | ||
| + | * Love Darts - The creature can shoot tiny barbs full of specialized chemicals. These chemicals range widely in function, including sedation, arousal, and some are even lethal. | ||
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| + | ==== Disadvantage Guide ==== | ||
| Hypsos are especially prone to sickness due to them absorbing oxygen and moisture through their skin and external gills. Although their lack of external eyes is compensated by a heightened sense of heat and space, they still possess poor visual eyesight which makes it difficult to read or manipulate controls and touch screens. The Hypsos are somewhat helpless to powerful instinct and urges related to hunger and breeding; these urges are not insurmountable, but non-Hypsos find them to be incredibly disruptive. The abilities, large size, and constant changes in body weight of the Hypsos make their caloric need much higher than other species their size. | Hypsos are especially prone to sickness due to them absorbing oxygen and moisture through their skin and external gills. Although their lack of external eyes is compensated by a heightened sense of heat and space, they still possess poor visual eyesight which makes it difficult to read or manipulate controls and touch screens. The Hypsos are somewhat helpless to powerful instinct and urges related to hunger and breeding; these urges are not insurmountable, but non-Hypsos find them to be incredibly disruptive. The abilities, large size, and constant changes in body weight of the Hypsos make their caloric need much higher than other species their size. | ||
| A Hypsos character may have one mutation or ability; to have a second, please choose a special flaw: | A Hypsos character may have one mutation or ability; to have a second, please choose a special flaw: | ||
| - | *Missing limbs (no arms, no legs, aka "naga") | + | * Missing limbs (no arms, no legs, aka "naga") |
| - | *Does not shift between forms, thus is permanently small/fertile, large/maternal, or somewhere between. | + | * Does not shift between forms, thus is permanently small/fertile, large/maternal, or somewhere between. |
| - | *Cannot convert others into Hypsos | + | * Cannot convert others into Hypsos |
| - | *Quadrupedal, and cannot stand on hind legs without assistance (this is common with the shelled variety) | + | * Quadrupedal, and cannot stand on hind legs without assistance (this is common with the shelled variety) |
| - | *Unstable or unpredictable lifecycle | + | * Unstable or unpredictable lifecycle |
| - | (Feel free to invent your own!) | + | |
| + | ==== Personality Guide ==== | ||
| - | Personality Guide | ||
| Hypsos are more ruled by instinct than most sentient creatures. If you play a Hypsos, you should play them as very often horny or hungry - sometimes both. Hypsos often value hedonism and a sense of community - the idea that everyone should fairly and easily have as good a time as they can. This varies widely by individual, of course, as to the core philosophies of the many clans that make up Hypsos society as a whole. | Hypsos are more ruled by instinct than most sentient creatures. If you play a Hypsos, you should play them as very often horny or hungry - sometimes both. Hypsos often value hedonism and a sense of community - the idea that everyone should fairly and easily have as good a time as they can. This varies widely by individual, of course, as to the core philosophies of the many clans that make up Hypsos society as a whole. | ||
| - | Converted Hypsos often struggle with their new, overwhelming urges and instinct and usually take a long time to adjust and overcome the desires to eat and breed - desires natural Hypsos are more than eager to encourage. | + | Converted Hypsos often struggle with their new, overwhelming urges and instinct and usually take a long time to adjust and overcome the desires to eat and breed - desires natural Hypsos are more than eager to encourage. |
| - | Conversion Guide | + | ==== Conversion Guide ==== |
| - | The end result of a converted Hypsos varies greatly. Some maintain the colors and patterns of their old self, and many maintain some of the anatomy they originally had (wings, horns, etc). Others are completely unrecognizable when compared to their old self. This choice is a matter of personal taste. Most converted Hypsos keep their original names, pronouns, and general sense of identity; others decided on an entirely new identity. | + | |
| - | It is common for every member of the Hypsos species to have at least one special "power" or enhanced ability. Too many special abilities may raise the required caloric intake of the individual to unsustainable levels. | + | The end result of a converted Hypsos varies greatly. Some maintain the colors and patterns of their old self, and many maintain some of the anatomy they originally had (wings, horns, etc). Others are completely unrecognizable when compared to their old self. This choice is a matter of personal taste. Most converted Hypsos keep their original names, pronouns, and general sense of identity; others decided on an entirely new identity. |
| - | Examples include: | + | |
| - | Pheromones - The creature constantly emits a very pleasing scent which seems to distract most organic creatures and create a feeling of attraction or other such feelings. | + | |
| - | Shell - The creature has grown a large and elaborate snail-like shell, which allows the Hypsos to retract and protect itself within. These shells can have many different designs and functions, with some being bladed for defense. | + | |
| - | Bioluminescence - The creature's markings glow, either constantly or on demand. Many are able to control the glow and produce a flashing, strobing effect, which can be a very effective hypnosis technique. | + | |
| - | Contagion - The creature's eggs or bodily fluids contain specialized viruses with Hypsos DNA, which can convert others to the species without being brought into the creature's body. The creature also converts people to eggs more quickly than others. | + | |
| - | Budding - A series of special cells line the entire body which allow any body part, when removed from the original creature, to grow and develop into a Hypsos nearly identical to the original. | + | |
| - | Adhesive Grip - The creature's specialized hands and feet allow it to cling to smooth surfaces, even glass, which lets it climb walls and ceiling. Almost always, this function only works in the might lighter fertility stage. | + | |
| - | Different Bodyplans - Some creatures have a different arrangement of limbs - some develop an extra set of limbs, whereas some do not develop legs after childhood as normal, giving them a "naga" body type. | + | |
| - | Love Darts - The creature can shoot tiny barbs full of specialized chemicals. These chemicals range widely in function, including sedation, arousal, and some are even lethal. | + | |
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