Post by Rott-i-kins on Feb 2, 2014 1:24:33 GMT
UNIVERSAL NPCS
Sheep
It seems the dreamworld is fairly well populated with herds of fluffy white, black, and brown sheep. These sheep are generally quite sheep-like in sound, behavior, smell, and diet. They also prefer to stick to the Moors, but have been spotted in other areas, even as far out as the City. They aren't dangerous, but some males have been noted to sport horns and could potentially be territorial if disturbed.
THREAT LEVEL: LOW
CITY NPCS
WIRRU (Working Initial Repair Response Unit)
Wirru are the robotic maintenance workers of the city. Small in size, only about two feet tall, these machines move about the city on a single wheel. They are square in shape, blinking lights covering their fronts. Moveable arms stem from their bodies, the hands perfect for repairing the machines that they commonly are working on. Wirru are generally harmless creatures, usually having much more interest in fixing things than bothering with the inhabitants of the world. If attacked, Wirru will simply roll away as fast as they can, but if cornered they will resort to using the small lasers on their fronts that are typically used for repairing machinery.
THREAT LEVEL: LOW
The Queens
In the lower floors of the buildings, factories, and once in a while in the open roads lurk the Queens. These massive mechanical menaces not only are much more hostile than Wirru and attack if the investigator comes too close, but they also seem to be the mothers of the Wirru. Spider-like in shape, they are around the size of a horse with six working mechanical legs and two smaller appendages that they use to work with on their back. From bits of scrap that they pick up they restore the Wirru and repair them if they are damaged. Queens attack by not only using the small lasers the Wirru have, but by pinching, slashing, cutting, and attempting to crush their opponents with their massive weight. If a character wanders too close, a Queen will attack, but not without warning the character first.
THREAT LEVEL: MEDIUM
ESADU (Expert Sanitation And Disposal Unit)
Around the size of a large dog, these box shaped robots patrol the streets day and night, picking up scraps, trash, and sweeping the streets. Beneath them spins a bristle brush, and a humming sound comes from them as they move. They are not aggressive, generally ignorant of on goings around them, and basically big, lumbering machines. They can't really do much in the way of attacking if attacked, but they are very heavy and dense and therefore hard to tip over or throw about.
THREAT LEVEL: VERY LOW
FOREST NPCS
Floating Jellyfish
At night, in the forest and on the outskirts of it, one may see eerie, glowing blue lights. If they were to approach them, they would quickly discover that the glow was radiating off of jellyfish that float in the air, undulating the same as they would if they were underwater. The jellyfish come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from small to very large. Only appearing on clear nights, these ghost-like creatures are pretty to look at, but not to touch. If touched, they will give off an electric pulse that is quite painful.
THREAT LEVEL: LOW
The Shrieker
This large bat-like menace of the skies preys on the less fortunate ground bound creatures of the land. Looking something like a blend between pterodactyl and bat, this beast has a nine foot wingspan and enormous talons on its three-toed feet. The toes are strong, good for gripping wriggling prey. The face is pointed, shaped much like an arrowhead, with two wide beady black eyes. The teeth are so large they hang out of it's mouth, thin and needle-like. The body is covered with thick grey fur, the skin of its wing membranes, face, and feet black. The creature is known for the loud, high-pitched cry that it makes.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
Giant Centipedes
As long as a school bus and as thick as a tree trunk around, these massive centipedes are dangerous predators to encounter. They typically come in shades of black, tan, and red, and can sometimes vary in size depending on the age of the centipede in question. No matter the color, these bugs are definitely bigger than the Earth variety and because of this have bigger appetites. They are fully capable of taking down a horse or cow, and their venom contains a poison that paralyzes whatever they can sink their forcipules into. Giant centipedes typically stick to the deeper, darker parts of the Forest but have been spotted on the Floating Island as well. They are solitary hunters.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
Giant Spiders
Around the size of a thoroughbred horse, these spiders are much larger versions of Earth wolf spiders. They have excellent eye sight and are very speedy in spite of their large size. Their bite paralyzes the target so that they can easily store them away or eat them right then and there. Typically, they are solitary hunters, building burrows or lurking in caves close to the surface to ambush their prey. However, females are sometimes known to be carrying several hundred juvenile spiders on their backs or have them lurking in their nests. They typically stick to the darker, deeper parts of the Forest, but some have been known to make their home in the parts of the Underworld close to the surface. A much more brightly colored variety hunts on the Floating Island.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
FLOATING ISLAND NPCS
The Stone-Dog
The Dog is typically found lurking in the temple ruins of the floating island. It is around the length of a pick-up truck, a good six and a half feet at the shoulder. It is a hulking beast, with a large wolf-like head that appears to be made of grey stone. The rest of its body seems to be a mixture of rabbit and canine anatomy, with a short fluffy tail and shaggy black hair. When it moves, it typically bounds through the jungle with its powerful hind legs. The teeth on the stone head are thick and enormous, making the wounds received if it were to get a hold of you deadly. What makes the Dog very dangerous is that it not only bites, but shakes its victims back and forth, creating terrible injuries. When the creature stands still, the rest of the body in shadow, it can often be mistaken for being a carving of some sort. It tends to use this camouflage to capture its prey often. The vocalizations it produces are typically bellows and roars, and it is a stealth hunter.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
Giant Beetles
These beetles are typically peaceful, solitary inhabitants of the Floating Island. They resemble massive versions of Earth rhinoceros beetles, inky black and shiny with huge horns on their heads. They are around the size of a small car and eat nectar, plant sap, and fruit. Though usually peaceful and unbothered by the other inhabitants of the dreamworld, they have been known to attack if threatened. Sometimes, two males will even put on impressive shows as they battle with each other. Perfectly capable of flight, giant beetles make loud buzzing noises traveling from one side of the island to the other, and can sometimes be spotted zooming around in the air above the beach or even occasionally resting on the rocky outcroppings. Maybe the best way to get up to the Island is to hitch a ride on the back of one of these behemoths rather than risking the climb?
THREAT LEVEL: MEDIUM
DELTA NPCS
The Swamp Monster
No one has truly seen this beast in all of its entirety since it spends most of its time submerged in dark, deep water. This monster is an ambush predator, grabbing anything that ventures too close to the deeper waters and dragging them under. Once under, the Swamp Monster will attempt to eat its prey with a hard beak. The tentacles are dark purple, and spotted. Lined with suckers that contain hooked barbs, once you are in this monster's clutches it is very hard to free yourself.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH
Glass Birds
Walking through the Delta, one might see strange flashes and shines in the air. This is the sunlight glinting off the feathers of strange birds that make their home here. Clear as glass, these birds have completely translucent bodies and feathers. This allows anyone looking at them to quite literally see their bones and insides. They resemble sparrows, with v-shaped tails and small bodies. These three inch long birds feast off the many insects that live in the delta, nesting in the gnarled trees that grow in the mud and muck. They make nests of mud and bits of reeds, laying one to three transparent eggs that allow one to see the chick developing inside. The birds are very aggressive, however, and the places where they nest should be avoided at all costs. They swarm much like bees do, swooping down repeatedly on their victims and slicking them with their razor sharp wings. However, the birds can be very loyal companions if a character managed to capture them or steal an egg, brave despite their small size and fierce as lions.
THREAT LEVEL: MEDIUM
THE UNDERWORLD NPCS
Crawler Worm
Crawler Worms are long worm-like creatures that when perched up stand about the size of a man. Their bodies are soft and segmented, and look like a hybrid between a tape worm and a leech. On the tail tip is a large hook, which is sharp and can cause significant damage if it were to swipe against something. The face, or the mouth is the ghastly thing about the creature, it has four circle rows of razor sharp teeth that latch onto it's victims. Four hook-like pincers around it's mouth latch on as well to make sure it's prey does not escape. Crawler worms are rare, and blind, but are aggressive if they notice prey, and are attracted to the scent of blood.
THREAT LEVEL: HIGH