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A descendant of the Bactrian camel, these large hardy herbivores can be seen wandering the harsh biomes of the Southern Wastes. As the temperatures started to decrease in the Ark as part of its cycles, this species evolved adaptions for this new environment. Some of these include shorter hair during warmer seasons while in winter […]
Continue ReadingThe cycles have resulted in relatively rapid evolution and speciation, and this, too, has impacted the various human populace inhabiting Infinity Horizon. And among the most interesting of these off-shoots are the Jigarkhwar. Lacking the ability to synthesize the protein, L-arginine, they prey on other human species which produce it naturally. They also have genes […]
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You trek late at night through the forest with your friend. Suddenly there is a thunderous crack! He falls to the ground dead and you hear an orchestra of triumphant howls and laughter from every direction in the dark, even above you. More than half a million years ago, humans learned how to throw. This […]
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It seems that the monster under the bed or in the closet is not a fairy tale after all. “Vorsipellosus urbana” (Urban Hairy-shapeshifter) is known by many names: “Nightmare Catcher”, “The Bogeyman”, “Midnight Stalker”, or just “The monster under the bed”. It is a nocturnal creature that roams near the fringes of civilization. It is […]
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In the depths of the Infinity Horizon, the Rakshas are a feared presence. Once created for war, they now inhabit the many uncharted territories of the Sphere, whose inner surface has regressed into a blend of futuristic ruins and primal wilderness. Their resemblance to ancient demon myths isn’t coincidental—humans, upon first encountering them, likened their […]
Continue ReadingThe introduction of various species to the great space ark, Infinity Horizon, led to a rapid process of adaptation as they began to fill in new niches – adaptations that have only become more pronounced with time. One of such is the white siren. A descendant of Earth’s dugongs, white sirens can measure up to […]
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Twisted forms emerge, Echoes of lost nobility, Survival’s cruel dance. Gobos are a nuisant race that inhabit the swamplands of the Known World. As individuals, they are pests, and as a group, dangerous adversaries to travelers and settlers alike. They reside on the fringes of civilization, ever seeking opportunity to prey on the unfortunate […]
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The Kirtimukha are an imposing sight, standing at 8 feet tall and their forms are adorned with various accessories [both synthetic and organic]. They form the elite-caste of a vast galactic empire, composed of hundreds of species. Honor-bound, they are noted both for their honesty, hospitality, and their ferocity against those unfortunate enough to wrong […]
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To an uninformed observer, they may appear as megalithic structures – lifeless and unmoving. However, this is a mere misjudgment born from the relatively of time. What are centuries for other lifeforms are mere passing moments for the Gesipids. A silica-based lifeform, they communicate through emitting electromagnetic radiation. Large networks of communications can form between […]
Continue ReadingLife is hard in the Ashen Wastes. Water and food are scarce. For the longest time, the sands were home to only nomads, specifically a desert-adapted subspecies of Thyr known as the Kuni. They resemble tall, lithe humanoids with dark gray skin. They have black hair and are highly muscular. They are also resilient; a […]
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