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[Codex] Raywalls
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The world before the Raywalls was peaceful..for the most part. Mankind was largely nomadic, every able body was required for survival so disputes between different tribes were often approached in a diplomatic attempt first. When the Raywalls first appeared, many creatures died like a mass exodus. There was widespread fear and panic that entire species were gone in the blink of an eye.
What are Raywalls
Raywall Forests, Boreal Walls, Ray Walls, a phenomenon that comes in many names. Raywall are believed to be the sudden, explosive manifestation of magic within the world. Many zones were "lost" to the Raywalls, currently uninhabitable by anything not borne upon them or Aether-touched. They appear similar to borealis - bright, ethereal, luminous. Even the smallest amount of exposure to the Raywall's zone of influence causes Aether poisoning for creatures that have not adapted. Many have learned to avoid it, as dying to Aether poisoning is a fast, but excruciatingly painful way to die where the body becomes overloaded with magic and explodes into pure Aether, causing a new Raywall zone to spawn.
The true nature of Raywalls is unknown, but it IS known that their zone of influence expands like a parasite - killing victims creates Aether clusters, and Aether by nature will attempt to reconnect with itself thus expanding a zone.
What lives beyond the veil
Largely untouchable, Raywall Forests have become warped, mutated, they are looked on with envy and awe - large, winding trees stripped of color, their bark is now smooth, glossy in appearance with an opalescent sheen. Aether Trees bear no fruit, but every once in a while they do sprout large, translucent flowers - condensed Aether. Shining brilliantly, thus far it has shown to be completely inert and safe for non-Aether creatures to touch. Humans have found a use for this in both research and craft. Because of high demand, anyone who is able to present one of these highly coveted flowers is paid a king's random, and some have dared to find other uses for them.
Flexible and strong, the flower petals can be molded and shaped, and have proven to be as strong as steel - a strange, but useful weapon alternative. There are few, small clans of scavengers who seek to take back the lands from these mysterious Raywalls, forging weapons and armor from the petals and hunting the creatures within the forests.
The current Mutations
Records show there are few species that were strong enough to withstand the sudden poison of the Raywall's magic, enthusiasts have taken great length to catalog these beasts to the best of their abilities over the centuries.
Raywall Deer "Sunbreather"
The most stable of the documented species as far as recorded mutations and temperament, the deer were marked as "Sunbreather" after studies showed certain..changes to their biology from the deer that they originated from. Sunbreathers are completely mute, a mask-like structure borne of bone replaces their face, emotionless eyes glow within the holes like glowing coals. Their method of communication seems to be through stamping their hooves in a similar fashion to morse code and scent, emanating from the flower-like fungi that grow on their hindquarters. These fungi have proven to be beneficial, to both them and those around them with a variety of uses ranging from various medicinal practices to a substitute food source.
Sunbreathers have a biology that seems to have deviated from everything else - while humans refer to them as "male" and "female" their true division is by which one bears the offspring. The ones that bear the pregnancy have since been referred to as Matron. Matrons have female genitals while Lords have male genitals. There does exist a fairly common in-between, a specimen that can both sire offspring and carry offspring. They seem to be more highly regarded by the other Deer, often referred to as Deux
Dietary: Photosynthesis
Reproductive: Year-round- Males secrete a viscous liquid compared to honey, believed to be semen. Matrons become receptive during full moons and will fight other Deer for virile mates. Sunbreathers bear 1-3 offspring with a 21 days gestation period where the Matron is closely guarded by the other parent.
Size: Large - range from 6'3" - 8'9" in height
Distribution: Found in Northern + Eastern Raywall zones
Trivia:
- They are 98% inedible due to Aether poisoning. The only parts of their body safe to eat are the flower-shaped fungi
- Humans have created a hobby out of hunting solitary deer and wearing their faces as decorative masks - literally death masks
Raywall Hawk "Skystealer"
These creatures, believed to be the amalgam of multiple original avian species is a strange anomaly. These birds, nicknamed Skystealer by humans, feed on the pure aether magic of the Raywalls themselves. They are highly volatile and war with one another almost religiously. Highly prolific breeders, this is both a boon and a bane as the high concentration of Raywall magic within their bodies causes extreme mutations and an incredibly short lifespan. Their incredibly short lifespan is rivaled only by their bloodlust in destroying one another - even the young and the (rare) elderly.
Skystealers have no sexual dimorphism, males and females of this species appear the same save for reproductive organs. Males have a long tendril-like penis that has prehensile properties, the shape is similar to that of a dolphin's organ. The skin and sclera of these creatures is pitch black, and adult specimen have glowing iris. Juveniles of this species have white iris.
Given that their food source is the Raywall itself, Skystealers often take on vibrant, almost glowing plumage that resembles the concentrated magic.
Dietary: Aether Magic
Reproductive: Highly active, Skystealers are in season year round and lay clutches of 10-40 eggs with a gestation period of 15 days
Size: Varies by origin bird
Distribution: Found in Southern Raywall zones
Trivia:
- Hawks are completely inedible due to the extreme Aether poisoning that permeates their body
- They kill for enjoyment, often mobbing against other birds, even snakes and deer
Raywall Snake "Rootshiver"
Very little is known on these reptile-like creatures referred to as Rootshivers. They vary in shape resembling the original snakes, geckos, and other various previously known reptiles like iguanas and komodo dragons. The larger ones of this variety seem very peaceful and solitary whereas the smaller varieties have been often seen hunting one another and cannibalizing their own subspecies. Rootshivers seem to be able to grow rapidly with minimal nutrition, the older Titan class creatures being easy meals for carnivorous species.
Rootshivers are noticeable in appearance, dark earthy-black toned scales cover bright, bioluminescent skin that gives off a steady "breathing" glow. Currently the appearance and mating habits of these creatures is unknown as it's believed they perform their mating underground - this applies to all Snakes including the titan class. It should be noted that all eyewitness reports of Rootshivers claim that every single one has one glowing eye of a contrasting color to their other one.
Dietary: Omnivorous, insectivore
Reproductive: Unknown
Size: Varies by origin species (Only documented creature to reach Titan class size, upper bounds 50'3" in height)
Distribution: Found in Eastern + Southern Raywall zones
Raywall Vine "Corpsewhisper"
Walking plants that probably want to eat you.
The only ones recorded have been the more peaceful ones, which appear to have originated from mushrooms and fruit-bearing plants. Similar to succulents, new Corpsewhispers can be cultivated from snipping off buds from a parent plant. These plant-based beasts were named as such because of their eerie, death rattle-like wail during sunset. Corpsewhispers do not have eyes, but are instead reactive to carbon dioxide, light, sound, and touch. Unlike the fauna-based beasts these creatures do not seem to exhibit any glow or patterning that wasn't already present among their originators.
Dietary: Photosynthesis, carnivorous
Reproductive: Asexual, pollination
Size: Varies by origin plant
Distribution: Found in all Raywall zones
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