Ryslig's Expanded Monster Guide
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waitingforplayer2The Expanded Guide is edited by Chiaki Nanami.
The Expanded Guide begins with a condensed & re-edited version of Spengler's Guide, written several years prior. This contains broad knowledge of the 23 monster types at the time, and largely features the information covered in Ryslig's bestiary.
The new content in the Guide consists entirely of individual monster testomonials.
Submissions to the Guide can be made by anyone at any time, in a drop-off box at the Insert Coin arcade. The form below can be used as a template for any monsters looking for inspiration or structure for their entries. Nanami copies out the entries longhand, and stores the information in several locations, so that the information is never lost.
A copy of the current manuscript may be requested for casual perusal at any time.
As of now, the Expanded Guide has not yet been officially published on the peninsula.
MONSTER ENTRY SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
The Expanded Guide begins with a condensed & re-edited version of Spengler's Guide, written several years prior. This contains broad knowledge of the 23 monster types at the time, and largely features the information covered in Ryslig's bestiary.
The new content in the Guide consists entirely of individual monster testomonials.
Submissions to the Guide can be made by anyone at any time, in a drop-off box at the Insert Coin arcade. The form below can be used as a template for any monsters looking for inspiration or structure for their entries. Nanami copies out the entries longhand, and stores the information in several locations, so that the information is never lost.
A copy of the current manuscript may be requested for casual perusal at any time.
As of now, the Expanded Guide has not yet been officially published on the peninsula.
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Date: 2023-04-13 06:50 am (UTC)There are many things to enjoy about being this monster. The speed and agility is unlike anything else, and it is surprisingly helpful to be able to scale walls and hang upside down from the ceiling. I also enjoy the extra senses that come with being an arachne. I have a larger range of vision with multiple eyes and the ability to sense people approaching through vibrations. I often build webs on the ground around my home so I can increase my range and 'see' potential intruders. I also like having extra arms: I can multitask a lot better now.
What do you dislike about being this monster?
Initially, additional sensory receptors can be a lot to take in. While I do enjoy having multiple eyes now, it was hard to process all the visual information in the early days. However, above that is the inability to swim. Arachne are not necessarily weak to water, but I intake some of my air through my chitin. I drown almost instantly when I am in water. I can shower and go out in the rain, but baths are now out of the question. Sitting can also be inconvenient if there are no stools available.
What is something unique to you about being this monster?
I think I am about a foot smaller than your average arachne. However, as a tradeoff, I am a fair bit faster. I used to have a smaller build than most arachne too but I have since been working out to supplement the strength my transformation provided.
Additionally, I am a sun spider, which is a burrowing sort of spider, which means I dig a lot better than other arachne. However, sun spiders gorge on food, which means I do too. I cannot have a single meal without stuffing myself to the point of slumber.
What types of creatures or beings influenced your monster form?
As mentioned before, I am a sun spider, and that is most prominent in my elongated spider abdomen and the distinct hairs on my legs. I am an unnatural shade of blue, relating to my colour of choice as a ninja. My pedipalps are a sunspider's and are very suited to digging.
What is it like to feed as this monster?
It is not hard to spin a web and wait for someone to wander into it. My feedings are thankfully infrequent and I can hunt like a predator if I am unlucky with my catches. However, my instincts want me to keep my victims alive as I suck the energy out of them. I try to be merciful and kill them first, but I have discovered I get less energy that way.
What are some notable physical features you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
- I have eight eyes (six around my usual eyes) which I like because I have extra vision.
- I am completely blue in colour, which is weird, but I do not dislike it.
- My mouth is gone and replaced with the fangs of a spider. My cheeks unfurl when I talk, which can be a little creepy even to myself.
- Two extra arms are nice to get more chores done.
- I have many extra legs. They can be quite troublesome sometimes if there is not enough space for them
- I like my pedipalps because they helped me shovel dirt and helped me build a new home for myself :)
What are some notable mental changes you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
I think I have developed some minor OCD. Arachne are meticulous creatures, but I can be quite obsessive when it comes to how I like the house. It can be quite tiring making sure all the forks are in one way or compulsively rearranging the chairs. I do dislike that. And I mentioned the compulsive gorging as well. Even though I know I will not starve and there is food available, if I eat anything, I want to stuff my face. It is balanced out by the fact that I do not have to eat for long periods, but it is very unsightly.
Would you become this monster again?
Yes
Would you become this monster for good?
Yes. If I cannot return human, I would prefer to remain in this state.