Huitse

Originally intended to assist the Eoion Military during the Fourth Great War, these Ilyannoi, first created by Tsudaeba Kariin Shiroko, are now primarily used in prisons due to their bioluminescence properties.  
Their name is derived from the Eoin word 'huitsiya', meaning 'glow' or 'shine'. 
Eoin prisons meant to house inmates long term are generally under ground. Prisoners are kept in darkness for most of the day, with only candles illuminating common areas. The Huitse are stationed in tunnels and cells and are tasked with watching each prisoner. If they detect any escape attempts, they emit a bright flash of light from their tail, which is meant to alert not only nearby Huitse, who continue the flashing, but also guards.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Huitse are approximately three centimeters long, with four legs and short wings capable of only a few meters of flight at a time. On their feet, they secrete a sticky substance that allows them to cling to walls and ceilings. 
Their tails comprise one half of their body length. Inside, the Huitse house sacks of bioluminescent chemicals. These chemicals react with oxygen when the Huitse knocks their tail into the ground. The resulting reaction, along with an enzyme within the chemical sacks, causes the emission of a bright, blinding light. They use this light to disorient disobedient prisoners and alert guards to unauthorized actions. 
They have dark colored bodies in order to blend into the walls of the prisons and once a flash is emitted, scurry to another location to avoid predators or angry inmates. Their eyes are also very large to see in darkness. Upon the use of their tail, they instinctively secrete a chemical composed of concentrated void essence to absorb the light and not blind themselves.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They are able to see extremely well in the dark and move rapidly along walls and floors. Their wings are slightly undersized for their bodies and thus they are only able to fly short distances before landing.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Ilyannoi

Discovered by

Kariin Shiroko