WALDGEIST

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WALDGEIST

BASIC INFO Waldgeists are undead creatures that feast on flesh. A few days before the character transforms, they will have a greatly increased appetite that they can't seem to satiate no matter how much they eat. MANDATORY CHANGES ● A state of undeath. One of the Waldgeist's first changes is that their heart stops and the body dies. ● Upper and lower canine teeth elongated into sharp fangs. ● Fingernails that grow faster and in a more claw-like shape. ● Antlers, although they vary in size and shape from one individual to another (ex: one may have stag-like antlers, another may have moose-like antlers, etc). Some Waldgeists have constantly growing antlers that shed from time to time, others have antlers that never shed and only grow back if broken. ● Deer-like pointed ears. ● Vulnerability to silver and fire. Silver will burn the skin if touched and can be deadly if the Waldgeist is shot or stabbed with something made of silver. Being set on fire will significantly weaken the Waldgeist and can kill it as well. ● Sharpened senses. Waldgeists will find that their sense of hearing is much sharper, and that they are easily able to pick up on the direction any given noise came from. They also have very keen night-vision, allowing them to hunt better in the dark. However, their eyes are sensitive to light and they may find it difficult to go out in the sun. Thus, most Waldgeists are nocturnal. ● Increased hunger. The Waldgeist can't process any food other than meat. This hunger already sets in several days before their first changes, and can never be satiated, no matter how much they eat. Despite this persisting hunger, only going too long without eating human meat will lead to a frenzy. [back to top] OPTIONAL CHANGES ● Any psychological changes are welcome! Feel free to pull from real world myths, canon creatures of this variety, or any other source! ● A fog form. This is an exaggerated version of their monster form that appears only during the fog and is a chance to make your monster more "horrifying" during the fog. ● Travel form: the ability to take the form of the animal the Waldgeist takes most of its traits from. They will be able to travel faster in this form but will be more vulnerable. ● A furred mane extending from the head to the tailbone. ● Eye color ranging from pale gold to bright yellow. ● Short fur on any other part of the body. ● Bony, spike-like protrusions on the arms, shoulders, or back. ● A long and fur-covered tail. ● Hooves in place of feet. ● Animal-like facial features, ranging from mild to a full-on muzzle, resembling the same type of animal as their antlers. ● Light forest elements anywhere on their body for aesthetic purposes. For example, antlers resembling tree branches, or moss or fungus growth on their body. ● The ability to paralyze a human with fear so long as eye contact is maintained. ● Some Waldgeists have an icy touch, cold enough to cause frostbite in humans if physical contact is made for an extended period of time. ● Immunity to cold. ● A protective nature towards forests. Waldgeists may find themselves drawn to one particular forest area, feeling as if it is theirs to protect from those who might harm it. ● A greedy nature. Waldgeists always tend to want more than they already have. [back to top] ALLOWED SPECIES Deers, Llamas, Okapi, Pronghorns, Pudu and Giraffes are allowed. Antelopes are also allowed, but nothing else from that family of animals. The horns can be from any type of cervidae, and this includes examples found in the character's own homeworld. [back to top] ARTWORK Artwork generously donated and submitted by players as an example of this monster in various forms. This can give you an idea of what you can do with this monster. Want to donate? Submit your own Chie Satonaka Normal form by demidemonLove Fog form by demidemonLove Grace Nakimura Normal form by Groove Koki Kariya Normal form by Bat Laura Palmer Normal form by Rachel Fog form by Kit Lup Normal form by Mar Nisha Normal form by Avali Reira Akaba Normal formby Usagi Xion Normal form by Tsuikai Yuya Sakaki Normal form by 1Apple-fox1 Fog form by 1Apple-fox1 Zolf J. Kimbley Normal form by Nin [back to top]

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[ryslighelpers]

Have a very specific question in mind? Here's some questions that have been asked in the past!

MONSTER ABILITIES:

What would happen if a Waldgeist tried to use their paralyzing stare on themselves with a mirror?
That is entirely up to you, but maybe if they concentrate enough they might get themselves stuck if you want to have some fun.


MONSTER BODIES AND CHANGES:

You mentioned light forest elements as an Optional trait. How does this differentiate from Nymph? What are the limits?
To draw the distinction between Waldgeist and Nymph, the Waldgeist's forest elements will always be purely aesthetic and not a true part of their body. For example, just think of it like the moss or fungus is growing off the corpse body, leeching off it. It's just a parasite of sorts. Flowers would be far less prone to doing this. Antlers looking like branches would be alright, but they would not be made of wood. Basically, replacing full limbs with plant matter would not be okay. It's a really neat aesthetic and you're welcome to play around with it, so long as you're aware the Waldgeist's body is fauna in nature, with a little bit of flora hitching along for the ride.

Can a Waldgeist's hands (and feet) have paw pads, like Manticores and Werewolves might have?
Yes!

Since Waldgeists are undead, is it alright for them to be visibly decomposed?
Yes.

Can their limbs be detached and still wriggle around, only for them to be reattached later?
Unfortunately, allowing detached limbs to reanimate or reattach would count as an extra power, so severing a Waldgeist's limb would also sever its connection to the force keeping the Waldgeist 'alive'.

Do Waldgeists still breathe?
Waldgeists do not have to breathe, but they may do it out of habit.

The Bestiary mentions Waldgeists can't process anything other than meat. How severe is this? What would happen to a Waldgeist who tried to eat normal food despite this?
Waldgeists can indeed no longer process meatless foods. However, the degree to which this affects them is up to each player. Meatless food may just not be filling, because their stomachs can't draw nutrients from it, which makes little difference in the grand scheme of things. Waldgeists already have a persisting hunger they can't seem to satiate, no matter how much meat they eat, after all. Alternatively, meatless food may make them outright sick; either slight indigestion or something far more serious.

RE: Light Sensitivity & Accommodations

[drowningman]

I know that it was previously asked about whether or not sunglasses would be enough to counter the light sensitivity that Waldgeists have and the answer was no because they don't have enough strength to filter light. I was wondering: does the same apply to welding goggles or eclipse glasses worn instead as a substitute for sunglasses? Just curious since these have lenses that are made to filter out more intense levels of bright light.

[ryslighelpers]

After discussing this within the team, we've come to the conclusion that any mod answer regarding sunglasses is outdated. A Waldgeist's sensitivity to light is not so intense that sunglasses have no protective effect. (Unless you want it to be, since we always encourage a player leaning into additional, optional weaknesses.)

However, it's worth bearing in mind that for most sunglasses frames, sunlight can still come in from the sides, ensuring they have the best functionality when the sun is positioned straight ahead. Goggle-style sunglasses or welding goggles would be more effective because they protect the eyes from all angles.

We hope that helps!

[drowningman]

Thanks!