Monster Phantasm
Monstrous phantasms are much more terrifying phantasms, though they do have a gentle core. Monstrous phantasms have much in common with nightmares, but whereas nightmares are born of fear of the monstrous, these phantasms are instead born out of a fascination.
Monstrous phantasms usually select a ward, a mortal being whom they deign to guard, either protecting their sleep from nightmares or their wellbeing in the real world. The bond that forms can take many shapes, from friends to lovers to found family, depending on the type of dream the phantasm sprung from and the desires of the ward.
Monstrous phantasms are willing and able to fight, using their tough hide and terrifying weapons to guard their ward. As long as their ward is in danger, nothing will make a phantasm back down willingly, but they will opt to run off with their ward if the option presents itself.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Monster phantasms have many diverse forms, but overall tend to be big and dangerous, with horns, teeth and other natural weapons being common features. Most also have some means of flying either through wings or magic. They can fit into surprisingly small places, such as under a bed or inside a cupboard, despite their usually considerable bulk. They are considerably more solidly built than many other phantasms and seems resistant to the effects of negative emotions, which could otherwise be rather crippling to their kind, and can actually slip into a state of dark fury when injured that only seems to make them even more terrifying.
Genetics and Reproduction
Monster phantasms are born from dreams that involve alien or scary things in a positive light. Many are equipped to engage in intercourse, but this is a matter of recreation, not procreation.
Ecology and Habitats
Monstrous phantasms are most at home in the Ether, where the yare sustained by dreams of guardian monsters, friendly horrors and handsome demons. Those who arrive among the spheres take on those same roles, looking for wards who will appreciate them and whom they in return can care for.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Monstrous phantasms are somnovores, specifically fed by dreams containing an admiration, desire or similar for the monstrous.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Monstrous phantasms do typically not congregate with one another, instead bonding with a dreamer whom they grow protective of.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Monstrous phantasms are most common n the Ether, but can otherwise be found on many spheres, their exact shapes depending on local ideas of monstrosity.
Average Intelligence
Monstrous phantasms are sapient. They are a bit more feral and simpleminded than your average human though.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Monster phantasms usually have average senses, though they can see even in the deepest darkness.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Monstrous phantasms tend to pick names the are somewhere between spooky and adorable
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Nightmare: Monstrous phantasms in general get along better with nightmares than other of their kind. Even so, the nightmares better not try feed of a monstrous phantasms ward if they value their hide.
Scientific Name
Monstrum Somnium
Origin/Ancestry
Lifespan
Does not age
Average Height
3.3 - 3.9 meters
Average Weight
450 - 680 kilos
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