Abyzou

One of the ooze-species living in Xioalos Vortex. They are the only sentient species on Cuihiri D34T.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Abyzou are tall faceless beings made of a sludge like black essence. Dimly glowing lights suspected to be their eyes shine behind the slime on their supposed head area. They have no neck or indicative features for gender and their body shapes are amorphous and thereby simple. They have very long arms and walk bent over with their arms hanging. An abyzou's voice is low, throaty and emotionless. A smell of rotted algae wafts about them.

Biological Traits

They can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. They can't discern colour in darkness, though, only shades of gray.
While uncovered, Abyzou have no problems with squeezing. In addition, they manage to pass through spaces as small as 1-inch wide. Any items that cannot fit through a space are left behind.
Abyzou draw their energy from odd radiations, particularly moonlight. They do not require food as long as they have spent at least 4 hours in bright moonlight. They still require fluid, and have to eat or absorb magical essence if they are not able to be around moonlight. Abyzou may collapse into a black puddle whenever they like, resembling regular oil. While in this form, they are not able to speak or move.

Ecology and Habitats

Abyzou congregate mainly in the swamps where they are born. They do not make villages but rest in the roots of mangroves or in shrubs and lake bottoms. Every month or so, they are known to have a mating session where they seem to join with another mate. It is not known if they have real sexes, however. They rarely interact with other creatures intelligently and are regarded as nuisances by many humanoids.

Some abyzous may actually showcase their ability to speak. These are known to be curious ones, as abyzous never talk to many outsiders. Often times, curious abyzous will venture out to explore the world, only to be shunned.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most Abyzou are living on Cuihiri, but it isn't especially uncommon to have encountered some Abyzou in your life span.

Average Intelligence

Some abyzous may actually showcase their ability to speak. These are known to be curious ones, as abyzous never talk to many outsiders. Often times, curious abyzous will venture out to explore the world, only to be shunned.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Abyzou have no known sex. They are capable of speaking but rarely ever use names that outsiders can hear.
Names: Grooplajman, Kloorapmer, Hajummun, Jillopmer

Gender Ideals

As there are no different sexes or sexes, there are no specific ideals. It appears that they fail to understand the base concept of it, too.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Lacking a planetary language, most of the Abyzou learned to speak Common.

Surprisingly though, they are able to communicate with those without any language skills, too.

Common Etiquette Rules

They live honest lives and while infrastructure might be lacking, their natural resources helps relief most of their issues.
Religion holds a fair deal of importance in their lives and, if anything, has made them more warry of strangers.

Common Dress Code

It is considered bad fortune to wear clothes on Cuihiri.
Outside the planet many of the Abyzou learn to dress, however. It is purely cosmetical, as their clothes don't tend to protect them or cover any specific body parts.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

It is tradition for people to greet all animals once they're a certain age. It's supposed to be a symbol of courage and intelligence and it's usually part of a larger ceremony that can last for days.
Some shape stheir physical form to represent some of those observed creatures during the ceremonies.

History

Abyzou are thought to be naturally occurring within swampy areas, like sludge cesspools, which have had prolonged exposure to necrotic energy or moonlight. These creatures feed mainly on rotting matter in their vicinity and can be deadly when life forms stop by to drink by what they think is a dark body of water. Abyzou are known to appear drawn to sewage works in cities and small towns, making them a nuisance for civilization. There was once a town which was run to the ground when abyzou infested their wells and drove out the townspeople by thirst. They are believed to be of average intelligence to be able to cooperate and act en masse. Wizards and warlocks have also been known to create abyzous by accident. They can be tamed to be used as servants.

An Abyzou

Lifespan

up to 500 aeons

Average Height

4-7 feet

Average Weight

160lb.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their body is completely black, similar to black sludge or black essence.

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Abyzou

Abyzou are tall faceless beings made of a sludge like black essence. They're are known to appear drawn to sewage works in cities and small towns, making them a nuisance for civilization.

ability score increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

age: Abyzou do not change in appearance as they age and live up to 500 years.

alignment: Abyzou are fluid and chaotic.

Size: Medium

speed: 30ft

Languages: You can speak, read and write in Common.

race features:
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern colour in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fluid Bodies. While unarmored, you take no penalties while squeezing. In addition, you can spend 1 minute to move 5 feet through spaces as small as 1-inch wide. Any items that cannot fit through a space you pass through are left behind. Finally, you can don or doff armor as an action.
Odd Ray. Abyzou draw their energy from odd radiations, particularly moonlight. You do not require food as long as you have spent at least 4 hours in bright moonlight. You must still drink, and you must still eat if you don't do this.
Dissolve. As an action, you may collapse into a black puddle, resembling regular oil. While in this form, you are considered prone. You may not speak or move. You may revert to your regular form by expending half your movement speed to get back up.