Long ago...House Cent Regus was a beautiful land. they were farmers, but they always had more pride, and that pride was their down fall...
i should explain 1st The Hold that The Essence has on Cent Regus creatures. The Essence brings everything it touches strength. it makes it grow bigger, fiercer....hungrier. it make them crave more. especially if you're born with it in your blood, as all Cent Regus r now. when it's 1st drunk, The Hold is fieriest. when they 1st drink, they feel as if they can do anything. they r strongest then, unable 2 control themselves very well.
so therefore, the land around The Core is dead other then the other Beastmen, the Prongbulls (mutated bulls. faster and stronger then all other animals thanks 2 The Essence) and the Creepers. (weeds that move like snakes underground. no one knows how they know what 2 catch an pull down and what 2 let go) any human that saw it would say it was dead land....until it moved beneath their feet. the land moves because of The Essence. any Beastman that dies is pulled 2 the area because it will leak into the earth through the decomposing caucus.
long ago there were no beastmen, though....so what happened? well, i'll tell u.
back then the House Cent Regus were peaceful farmers. they were just like the rest of the houses. more proud-ful, though, some say. no Cent Regus knows much about their history. they think of their ancestors as weak and scrawny.
one day a merchant came into the town of farmers with something he claimed would make their crops the best in all of the Expanse. eagerly, they took the vile. after awhile, they found the strange merchant was true in his word. every crop in every field was growing stronger then it ever had. with larger yields of fruit and vegetables then any other house. after a time, they became curious as 2 what would happen if a human was 2 use what they had dubbed The Essence. soon after the farmers grew stronger and were pulling in the crops at marvelous pace. then, eventually, some started bragging about shield-hard scales growing and seeing even in the darkest of nights and farther then others. eventually they began 2 neglect their moon spirits (everyone has one. some r closer with theirs then others. they say if u r close with your moon spirit it will make sure u have all u need. more on that later)...and with every generation they lost more and more connection with them, until eventually they were totally forgotten. with each generation the mutations got worse and less human, until eventually there were no humans left.
now all the former houses and farms are abandon. no Cent Regus feels the need 2 farm. The Core is where the House Cent Regus town used 2 be, but it is now mostly abandon. after a short while from the mutations, Skel Wra took control of the distribution of The Essence, being as he was the king. The Essence also makes those who drink it live longer. the more u drink, the longer u will live, which is y few Beastmen die of old age.
The Watchers line the area. they r all mostly bird Beastmen.
The Usher leads u 2 Skel Wra. his mouth has been sown shut 2 keep him from conspiring against Skel Wra. he's worn the same leather shirt 4 so long that it has fused into-and became-his skin. he is mostly a wolf beastman, with hints of other animals.
Skel Wra is never 2 b described 2 Cent Regus, so only those who've actually seen him know what he looks like. what is known is that he has insect-like eyes and he changes where he is in The Core often so he's not found easily.
the Sopper Croon in the one who gives The Essence when ordered. she's not hard 2 miss. she's got pale green skin an many arms. her scales are tipped with a darker green, giving her a 2 toned look.
The Essence can also be used as something 2 keep servants alive without giving them food. it's just enough 2 animate them. therefore, some of the servants look like skin and bone....because that's all they really are.
All Beastmen crave The Essence because of a few reasons:
1) it keeps them sane. without it, they will go wild and eventually die.
2) it makes them stronger. the stronger they r, the more stuff they can steal from humans, the more Essence they will get from Skel Wra.
3) it's in their blood. they were all born with it running through their blood. only a few of the oldest ones don't have this as a reason
4) The Hold. the more they get, the more they crave. they keep coming back back 4 more because of it.
5) Survival. if they keep drinking it, they keep living unless they get killed. they will never die of old age.
bad things that happen because of it:
1) loss of control. they can no longer control their hunger or their anger
2) strength. it's good at times, but when u have no control then it's horrible
3) anger. after drinking it, you are very easy 2 anger.
there will probably b more added 2 both lists as i think of more myself, but these r the basics.
i should explain 1st The Hold that The Essence has on Cent Regus creatures. The Essence brings everything it touches strength. it makes it grow bigger, fiercer....hungrier. it make them crave more. especially if you're born with it in your blood, as all Cent Regus r now. when it's 1st drunk, The Hold is fieriest. when they 1st drink, they feel as if they can do anything. they r strongest then, unable 2 control themselves very well.
so therefore, the land around The Core is dead other then the other Beastmen, the Prongbulls (mutated bulls. faster and stronger then all other animals thanks 2 The Essence) and the Creepers. (weeds that move like snakes underground. no one knows how they know what 2 catch an pull down and what 2 let go) any human that saw it would say it was dead land....until it moved beneath their feet. the land moves because of The Essence. any Beastman that dies is pulled 2 the area because it will leak into the earth through the decomposing caucus.
long ago there were no beastmen, though....so what happened? well, i'll tell u.
back then the House Cent Regus were peaceful farmers. they were just like the rest of the houses. more proud-ful, though, some say. no Cent Regus knows much about their history. they think of their ancestors as weak and scrawny.
one day a merchant came into the town of farmers with something he claimed would make their crops the best in all of the Expanse. eagerly, they took the vile. after awhile, they found the strange merchant was true in his word. every crop in every field was growing stronger then it ever had. with larger yields of fruit and vegetables then any other house. after a time, they became curious as 2 what would happen if a human was 2 use what they had dubbed The Essence. soon after the farmers grew stronger and were pulling in the crops at marvelous pace. then, eventually, some started bragging about shield-hard scales growing and seeing even in the darkest of nights and farther then others. eventually they began 2 neglect their moon spirits (everyone has one. some r closer with theirs then others. they say if u r close with your moon spirit it will make sure u have all u need. more on that later)...and with every generation they lost more and more connection with them, until eventually they were totally forgotten. with each generation the mutations got worse and less human, until eventually there were no humans left.
now all the former houses and farms are abandon. no Cent Regus feels the need 2 farm. The Core is where the House Cent Regus town used 2 be, but it is now mostly abandon. after a short while from the mutations, Skel Wra took control of the distribution of The Essence, being as he was the king. The Essence also makes those who drink it live longer. the more u drink, the longer u will live, which is y few Beastmen die of old age.
The Watchers line the area. they r all mostly bird Beastmen.
The Usher leads u 2 Skel Wra. his mouth has been sown shut 2 keep him from conspiring against Skel Wra. he's worn the same leather shirt 4 so long that it has fused into-and became-his skin. he is mostly a wolf beastman, with hints of other animals.
Skel Wra is never 2 b described 2 Cent Regus, so only those who've actually seen him know what he looks like. what is known is that he has insect-like eyes and he changes where he is in The Core often so he's not found easily.
the Sopper Croon in the one who gives The Essence when ordered. she's not hard 2 miss. she's got pale green skin an many arms. her scales are tipped with a darker green, giving her a 2 toned look.
The Essence can also be used as something 2 keep servants alive without giving them food. it's just enough 2 animate them. therefore, some of the servants look like skin and bone....because that's all they really are.
All Beastmen crave The Essence because of a few reasons:
1) it keeps them sane. without it, they will go wild and eventually die.
2) it makes them stronger. the stronger they r, the more stuff they can steal from humans, the more Essence they will get from Skel Wra.
3) it's in their blood. they were all born with it running through their blood. only a few of the oldest ones don't have this as a reason
4) The Hold. the more they get, the more they crave. they keep coming back back 4 more because of it.
5) Survival. if they keep drinking it, they keep living unless they get killed. they will never die of old age.
bad things that happen because of it:
1) loss of control. they can no longer control their hunger or their anger
2) strength. it's good at times, but when u have no control then it's horrible
3) anger. after drinking it, you are very easy 2 anger.
there will probably b more added 2 both lists as i think of more myself, but these r the basics.
eyes like fire, burn my pelt.
pulse runs higher, pain i felt.
claws are red,
my friend...dead.
ear is torn,
for her, i morn.
my eye hurts,
the pain...won't stop.
my pelt throbbs,
i can't cope.
my life is fading,
my heart aches.
sudden strangth!
can't give up!
clan needs me!
for them, i'll fight!
i will not fight for me,
for i'll give in.
the pain, everywhere,
but i don't care!
pride burns in my heart,
honnor, too.
i will not show my fear,
though it nearly swallows me.
the pain in their eyes,
i forget my own.
they show no fear,
though i know they share it.
the brave cats around me,
it fills me with pride.
for i AM a true warrior,
and i do not cry.
a true warrior can cry,
but not out here.
can show no weakness,
can show no fear.
and sence i'm i true warrior,
and because i am loyal,
i will fight through this,
for no pain is worse then letting them down.
pulse runs higher, pain i felt.
claws are red,
my friend...dead.
ear is torn,
for her, i morn.
my eye hurts,
the pain...won't stop.
my pelt throbbs,
i can't cope.
my life is fading,
my heart aches.
sudden strangth!
can't give up!
clan needs me!
for them, i'll fight!
i will not fight for me,
for i'll give in.
the pain, everywhere,
but i don't care!
pride burns in my heart,
honnor, too.
i will not show my fear,
though it nearly swallows me.
the pain in their eyes,
i forget my own.
they show no fear,
though i know they share it.
the brave cats around me,
it fills me with pride.
for i AM a true warrior,
and i do not cry.
a true warrior can cry,
but not out here.
can show no weakness,
can show no fear.
and sence i'm i true warrior,
and because i am loyal,
i will fight through this,
for no pain is worse then letting them down.
chasing butterflys,
playing with a stick,
catching a leaf,
batting at shadows...
these are in our dreams.
if dogs bark,
then what's on a tree?
in leaf-bare,
are trees cold?
things we question.
watching birds,
look at squirells.
playing with shadows and moss.
things we enjoy.
so, as you can see...
the biggest difference between
a kit and a warrior is this.
kits can enjoy simple things.
little, tiny things,
so easilly overlooked by most,
kits can see them and love them,
even though they are compleatly meaningless.
but, the problem is,
and we all wonder this...
when i grow up,
when i'm a warrior,
who will i be?
still me?
of all the things i'm suppose to be,
do i have the time,
to just be me?
the thoughts and dreams,
and the chasing sun beams,
will i still have that?
when i'm older?
will i still have the time?
the time for fun?
or will that time,
be done?
playing with a stick,
catching a leaf,
batting at shadows...
these are in our dreams.
if dogs bark,
then what's on a tree?
in leaf-bare,
are trees cold?
things we question.
watching birds,
look at squirells.
playing with shadows and moss.
things we enjoy.
so, as you can see...
the biggest difference between
a kit and a warrior is this.
kits can enjoy simple things.
little, tiny things,
so easilly overlooked by most,
kits can see them and love them,
even though they are compleatly meaningless.
but, the problem is,
and we all wonder this...
when i grow up,
when i'm a warrior,
who will i be?
still me?
of all the things i'm suppose to be,
do i have the time,
to just be me?
the thoughts and dreams,
and the chasing sun beams,
will i still have that?
when i'm older?
will i still have the time?
the time for fun?
or will that time,
be done?