Crealoth (KREE-uh-loth)
Crealoths -- regarded as monsters by most -- are in effect a sub-species of nae'cthosai. These occasionally arise when a nae'cthosai, at the end of their humanoid life, becomes a crealoth instead of a tree, or a tree will re-humanize as a crealoth. Though it is not scientifically understood why this happens and appears to be random, common belief is that it happens to those that were sinful in life or who otherwise did not adhere to nae'cthosai ways; reasoning often used to scare children.
As creatures, they appear vaguely humanoid with an exaggeration of the Marks of Ctho they possessed in life, but with a loss of personality and a penchant for cruelty, violence, and predatory behavior.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
It is assumed but not confirmed that crealoth are sterile, and that their numbers only increase at random post-humously.
Growth Rate & Stages
There do not appear to be any obvious signs of growth after the crealoth is initially 'born'.
Ecology and Habitats
Most crealoth have been observed as solitary creatures living not far from where their nae'cthosai bodies were laid/came to rest, such as an ajeabis.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are assumed to be solely carnivorous.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
There are also types of crealoth present in Asrothis, where they are known as haen.
Average Intelligence
Moderate to high, depending on what they held in life.
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