Category: Insectoid
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Nyhethoryn
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Nyhethoryn are a eusocial carnivorous species organized into a unique caste system. The Nyhethoryn are vicious predatory species who seemingly lack any higher goal, excluding the survival of their kind. Indeed, these creatures appear to be feral and unintelligent, animalistic and bestial; despite this, their martial tactics appear coordinated and…
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Sentinel
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is, along with the Decrepit One, is the last creature to be documented in 2022 (Earthen Time designation), happy new years organisms. Sentinels are powerful cyborgs that patrol the great chasms and labyrinths between the sub-realms of Ja’luhhor’Alotha. As lifeforms were not intentionally allowed to traverse the sub-realms of Ja’luhhor’Alotha.…
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Mi-Go
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Mi-Go are a highly advanced eusocial species currently residing in the city of R’yleh. Originally native to a long-fallen realm, it was siphoned into the Umbra because of the actions of a greedy federation of realms fearful of the Mi-Go. The Mi-go now sundered into two species, the original purebreeds…
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Theopondrid
Reading Time: 2 minutes Theopondrid are in simplest terms, giant spiders. Native to the gothic crevices of Athanagild, these creatures are aggressive and intelligent. They use both their size and their pseudowits to their advantage to hunt prey. Even more terrifyingly, Theopondrids live in massive colonial “societies”. In which they will scuttle across the ruined…
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Scuttlebug
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Scuttlebug, also known as the ᛋᚲᚢᛏᛏᛚᛖᚱ, is a medium-sized herbivorous aquatic organism native to Midgard and Ja’luhhor’Alotha. Scuttlebugs populations are more concentrated in the former locations, as Midgardians do not hunt or fish for them. Some eccentric collectors will capture and breed Scuttlebugs, and place them in ponds around…
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Emperor Scorpion
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Emperor Scorpion is a large species of scorpion. Native to Ja’luhhor’Alotha, escapees from the pet and mount trade have populated most other realms. Strictly terrestrial, the Emperor Scorpion is an outlier compared to its other eurypterid brethren. Overview The Emperor Scorpion is by all accounts, just a large scorpion. Around…
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Benthar
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Benthar(ians), known more commonly as Prawns, are a species of gigantic sapient isopods from the realm of Benthos. While their size is impressive, they depend on mechanical exoskeletons to contribute to Aesoteric society. These exoskeletons are of the Benthar’s design, showcasing their exotic architecture and culture. The exoskeleton of a…
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Skorkahathis
Reading Time: < 1 minute Skorkahathis, more simply known as Larva, are oligopod forms. They are poorly sclerotized, with a flat thorax and abdomen. Most are short legged and inactive burrowing forms. While most inhabit the subterranean mulch in the Blood Swamps in a primarily inactive life, others are highly active. Squirming from place to…
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Dredge
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Dredge (native name Óorog) are an ancient species of unknowable sapient horrors that assisted the Aesoteric in their greatest megastructures and innovations. After centuries of supporting the Aesoteric’s endeavors, the Dredge retreated into their world to reap the rewards of their servitude to the Aesoteric organisms. Before retreating into their…
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Aaraneus
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Aaraneus is a spider-like biocybernetic footsoldier employed for reconnaissance and ranged bombardment, and is often also deployed as platoon leaders. A useless slug without mechanical augmentation, the Aaraneus permanently resides on a mechanical frame which it uses to control the quadrupedal combat suit that it uses for battle. As…