Warped
The warped are the result of a virus called the C-800 Virus, or more accurately called, the Warped Virus. They can be considered a bioweapon created by Royal Prophet Clipse. As long as one kills the brain, they kill the warped, which merely staggers around searching for its next victim to munch on.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The anatomy of the warped depends solely on who the virus has infected. This can range from avians to werewolves and even elephantfolk.
Biological Traits
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 1 warped as dubbed "lurkers" as they are the typical zombie. They have red or green eyes with black veins extending from the bite wound. Their skin, feathers, or fur has paled considerably. Once the 5-day incubation period is over, the virus kills the living being and turns them into this stage. |
| Stage 2 | Stage 2 of the warped can be called the "festers" as their body has now grown boils that ooze black puss. Their skin begins to flake off, like dry skin. This stage occurs 2 years after stage 1. |
| Stage 3 | Stage 3 is called the "tanglers" for their vine-like tentacles that burst from the boils. These vines act as extra limbs, capable of grabbing their prey from farther away, or even injuring them. If the tentacle penetrates the skin of the living, it immediately infects them due to the thick, slimy liquid that coats the tentacle. This stage happens 3 years after stage 2. |
| Stage 4 | Stage 4 is unknown and nobody knows what this stage includes, or if it exists at all. There are only rumors of this form. |
Genetics and Reproduction
A warped can easily spread the virus through a bite or getting their blood or saliva into an open wound, the mouth, ear, etc. Another form of turning is to be injected with the C-800 virus straight from the reserves that can be found hidden underneath Kvia. And the final method of turning into a warped is through the toxic spores released into the air via someone dying while turning into a vampire passed the 2-day bite period.
Dietary Needs and Habits
The warped only one have one thing on their mind...where's lunch? They are always hungry and crave flesh. If the living die and the warped cannot reach the body, the body will go cold and the warped will lose interest. Fresh, warm bodies are the only way they enjoy their food.
Biological Cycle
The warped will travel just about anywhere they reach. However, during the colder seasons, they start to slow down and go into a hibernation state. While most see this as an opportune moment to go hunting and scavenging for supplies, they must note that the warped are still active. They can "wake up" and go after their prey, albeit very slowly due to the stiffness of joints from the weather.
Behaviour
The warped are neutral with their own; they are not enemies and will travel in large groups, herds, or hordes. When they spot an enemy, they gravitate toward them, making loud groaning and growling noises while reaching out to them. Their groans and growls are a form of communication used to indict if prey is nearby.
Some warped are faster and stronger others, making them deadly and impossible to predict. Some people call these warped "diverged". These warped use a different form of "communication". When they travel with a horde, they will often scout ahead and search for prey, ambush them, and head back to the horde and lead them to the prey while it is still warm. Other versions of the warped have different appearances, and thus, different methods of hunting and traveling.
Bright lights, like wildfires, and loud noises, such as explosions, can attract the warped. These make great traps and lures to help the living with travel, scavenging, and hunting.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The warped can only be found on Slavoria and the Triol Islands. Though, they are more commonly found in the Hellisdalr Lands on Slavoria.
Origin/Ancestry
The Living
Geographic Distribution
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Interesting. I like the idea that the warped virus can affect all manner of creatures, inclusing werewolves!