Species

Succubuds are any creature that has been infected by a parasite known as a budling.

These parasites burrow into them, splitting their face open with a second mouth, and taking over their brain and nervous system.

If not intervened with, a succubud will lose control of its body, and it’s arms and legs will become roots. Because of this, they wear monitors, which sedate the parasite and let them control their bodies, as well as inject them with medicine for any pain or illness caused by the budling. They also wear stockings or bandages, to cover up infectious patches that produce spores, which start on the legs. 

The parasite cannot be removed, as it’s appendages dig into the brain, making it dangerous to do so. 

Species guide 

Guide:

VISUAL GUIDE COMING SOON

Text Guide

Base Requirements:

Screen face or robotic eyes

Face Slit
[from top of the head to the cupids bow of the mouth]

Segmented Body Parts

Enhydro Parts
[Belly & Tip of antenna]

Antenna
Head Trinket
Energy Core

Parasite & Bud

WHAT ARE MONIBUDS?:

Monibuds are anthropomorphic robot creatures that take a strong resemblance to dinosaurs and other reptilian species. Monibuds were created as living test experiments, conducting research on the parasites of Planet X, how they work, and to gather information on them at a safe distance. Monibuds also serve a purpose to be companions to Succubuds as well, having a variety of unique jobs they may partake in.

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Lore:

HOW WERE THEY CREATED?:

Monibuds were created by a certain group of roboticists and researchers after desiring to explore the science of budlings and other parasites. After an influx of manufactured Monibuds, scientists had so many of them to the point they didn’t know how to use them all, so they were released to the general public and became part of the daily life of regular Succubuds as well.

WHAT IS A LIQUID CRYSTAL?:

These crystals are known as the "living crystals" they arent actually alive but the way they melt into a neat slime like liquid makes them seem alive. These crystals hold tremendous power capable of powering an entire city, Scientists decided to test these crystals out to power a new type of robot aid called monibuds. This crystal act as the life blood to these monis the antenna filter out the chemicals that are harmful to the electronic brain and core as the liquid gets pumped through the brain, energy core then the rest of the body on a continuous cycle much like how a human heart pumps blood through the body.

WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC BRAIN?:

Electronic brains are artificial replicas of the Succubud brain that Neuroscientists have developed. These brains function almost identically to a regular brain, giving Monibuds the ability to think, emote, and have their very own personality and choices.

WHAT IS AN ENERGY CORE?:

An energy core is the equivalent of a heart to a Monibud. The core is powered by liquid crystal blood (similar to the coronary arteries of a human heart) and activity from the electronic brain that keep it stabilized.

SUBTYPES:

Worker - Worker monis are in charge of helping the realm with jobs to dangerous for a normal bud for example; exploring underwater for days on end without needing air.
These monis typically support a tougher endo and exoskeleton to help protect them from being damaged on the job.

Medic - TBD

Defender - Defenders are tough and confident monibuds that are essential to anyone who wants to make sure something is well guarded.
Whether that be a person, place, or thing, they have tough metals and polymers making up their endoskeleton to protect themselves from heavy hits.
They also have large claws and teeth to make people and animals think twice before crossing them, usually made out of metal or sharp plastic.
Their antenna are usually smaller to make it less likely for them to be damaged in combat as well.

Companion/Toy - Toys and Companion Monibuds are primarily used in cases of therapy and caretaking.
Usually around children and younger age groups, they’re also known to be around the disabled as a form of therapy and entertainment, more mentally than physically example; a therapy dog or neurodivergent specific service animal.
These monis typically support a pull apart magnetic endoskeleton with padding and plush or inflatable plastic to help maintain durability as well as functionality in rougher play environments, with squeakers in their hand beans for an added layer of innocence.

HOW ARE THEY ABLE TO COEXIST WITH A PARASITE?:

Since Monibuds are entirely synthetic, the parasites do not have the ability to infect them the same way as a Succubud, since Monibuds lack the authentic anatomy of a Succubud. To prevent infection on their robotic parts, (similar to rusting/corroded metal) their liquid crystal blood holds cells that neutralize the effects of a parasite like antibodies do. In some rarer cases, there are failures with the liquid crystal blood and creates a phenomenon known as a “Beta” Monibud. These Monibuds closely resemble Succubuds in appearance, and not many of them exist if at all. As of now, it is currently unknown if these Monibuds are even alive as the parasite may have corroded their material entirely…

Guide:

Visual Guide

Subtype Visual Guide

Text Guide

Basic Requirements:

Subtype to match their life candy

Candy charm [life candy]

Ribbon on 50% of the body [cant look naked]

Mask 

Dot Eyes

What is a candy charm?: 

[Old concept from when minyatas were introduced that got overlooked upon approval back then]

Similar to succubuds with their monitors minyatas have a special charm on their body that is where they get their life force from while also being filled with said candy.

If this charm were to break the minyata would fade out of existance so they keep special care these charms dont break that easily tho being made of special material [up to the artist].

It must be located anywhere and can look like anything [hair clip, necklace ect...] it has to resemble the life candy.

[Note that minyatas made before the break/time of posting this do not need the charm but your welcome to add a candy charm later on!]

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Lore:

HOW WERE THEY MADE:

Minyatas are living creatures who have taken the forms of piñatas using this special candy called "life candy" and a charm ensures their past soul is tethered to this candy. Minyatas carry the soul of their past self from the other world (Earth) as well as those who have passed.

They are able to walk to the other world once every Dìa de los Muertos (day of the dead) to bring candy, goodies, and toys to all who have lost a special someone in their lives. Near the end of the night, Miniyatas are tasked to guide these rested souls back with them, in which they are granted a new life to walk amongst Minyata kind.

They celibrate these new members by putting on a festival, Festival Of Souls, where they party for days on end. Each day holds a different subtype event.

WHAT IS LIFE CANDY:

Life candy is a key importance to Minyatas, as they mend their bodies and keep them alive. If they lose their candy, they will slowly start to fade.

Life candy gives Minyatas their color and personality! Usually spicy yatas are fiery, sweet yatas are overly friendly; but the personality and overall appearance is really up to the maker!

Yatas will wear this candy as a charm on the body, as well as its place inside, and it is worn as a symbol of pride for Minyata kind.

SUBTYPES:

Each Minyata is born with different subtypes to match their life candy.

EX: Sweet: Cotton candy | Sour: Lemon drops | Spicy: Jalapeños | Savoury: Pretzels | Inedible: Pencil | Sentiant: Ghost | Hybrid: Jalapeños & Pretzels

Some subtypes also come with unique traits that differ to make each type special.

Minyatas are very confident about their role Sweet minyatas are in charge of baking sweets for festivals, while inedible minyatas are in charge of creating objects for them to cook with.

HOW ARE THEY ABLE TO COEXIST WITH BUDS:

Every Minyata is granted special candy-like medication that boosts their immune systems to fight the spore infection, which helps Minyatas walk alongside Succubuds without the worry of getting infected by Budling spores.

Budlings won’t attack a Minyata, as they don’t share the same anatomy systems as their Succubud hosts.

Budlings don’t like the taste of candy and sweets, but the spores being seeds enable it to attach to anything living or non-living, which sprouts a Budling. They take the immunity candy to protect themselves from getting sick.

The only time a minyata will have a parasite is if it’s crossbred. The crossbred Budling parasite will evolve to inhabit the Minyata’s unusual anatomy system.

HOW COME THEY WEREN’T EFFECTED BY THE FALLOUT:

Minyatas live on a set of floating islands in the sky, which were protected by the spore fallout’s blast.

While spores can still make their way to the islands, Minyatas have since come up with a way to protect themselves.

The comet devistated all the ground islands and some biomes underground while others in the sky or higher up weren’t badly affected.