Oniyan

The “monsters” of La Seri, Oniyans are pale, tall, and generally creepy.  The average Oniyan is a 7+ foot tall humanoid with long, black claws, a stretchy, black tongue, long hair, black claw markings beneath their eyes, and split earlobes with black markings adorning the tips. Most notable is their general body form; they have an elongated neck, elongated limbs and torsos, and their spinal column almost seems to protrude from their back. Their eyes feature slit pupils, and their teeth are carnivorous. This is all due to the highly-mutagenic properties of the virus itself. Interestingly, they don’t eat often, but when they do, their diets are omnivorous. Members of the royal family seem to have a penchant for sweets.

But that general description is that of their glamour! Oniyans are forced to wear glamours to protect themselves from the harsh environment created by the magic barrier that keeps them imprisoned in La Seri. Even in Oniyex, Oniyans can’t show their true forms. For a list of Oniyans, check the Oniyan category.

Corrupted Serians

The five other races have Corrupted counterparts. They also have “Ex” forms, that is, the form that their scarred bodies take on if they’re saved from Corruption. To cover the basics, every corrupted variation of the Serians share the same physical traits of their Oniyan cousins, from the claw markings beneath the eyes to the stretchy black tongue that measures even longer than their elongated forms. A Corrupted Auronian looks just like the average Oniyan.

Oniyan markings change based on their age.

Oniyan Silvanians

Also known as “Sirens”, these Corrupted Silvanians are purple or red-skinned creatures who focus on corrupting those who drown. It’s interesting to note, however, that Sirens aren’t the cause of these drownings, rather, they lurk in the shadows and wait until someone is in danger. Their fins are longer and sharper than that of the average Silvanian, and they swim a lot faster.

Oniyan Saphanians

Otherwise known as “Ferals”, these Corrupted Saphanians are rather unfairly nicknamed. While it is true that some Ferals are aggressive, most are even more pleasant than the average Saphanian; they’re very hospitable and kind-hearted. Aside from their elongated features, they can be distinguished from the average Saphanian in that the fur on their ears are black.

Oniyan Jagaians

Also called “Serpents”, these Corrupted Jagaians are also more pleasant than their neutral counterparts. They differ from the average Jagaian in that their tails are slick and black. They also normally have forked tongues, unlike their Corrupted cousins. Serpents also have a wide range of iris colors, thanks to the Corruption. They speak with a noticeable hiss, earning their nickname.

Oniyan Rubanians

Nicknamed “Jackalopes”, these Corrupted Rubanians are known for their ear tufts that resemble horns. Their ears have blackened fur and are longer than that of the average Rubanian. They specifically target Jagaians, mimicking the voices of their tribe before aggressively charging them and abducting them. They’re pleasant to other races outside of Jagaians, and they naturally don’t mind Serpents.

"Hierarchy"

The term "hierarchy" is more of a designation of just how much average venom someone can store in their body at any given time. On the high end of the hierarchy are the Echoes, beings who have become the virus itself, and on the low end are the children, beings who are not actively involved with the family's campaign to spread.

• Child: An Oniyan who is not involved with the Guardians.
• Guardian: An Oniyan who actively works to spread the virus. They also actively protect any Nests or Clusters that are close by. A normal Guardian (or “Nero”) wears a full mask and behaves like a drone.
  • Royal/Elite Guardian: A branch in the Guardian forces, these creatures are easily distinguished from a Nero in that they can choose to wear half a mask. They also have more control over their thoughts and actions.
  • Noble Guardian: A Noble Guardian is even more distinguished from its Royal and Nero kin in that their true identity is pronounced. They wear their own variations of the Royal Guardian’s uniform, sometimes giving it an entirely new look by transforming the fluid used to make the uniform (the “parasite’s blood”) into whatever they’d like. These Guardians usually lead their own unit, using creative means to hide their unit if the need arises. A Noble is also in direct contact with Xenon Naginata, whether as his direct spawn, “rebirth”, or through other means.
  • Nest Guardian: Any Guardian can become a Nest Guardian. These creatures are even more likely to behave like drones, almost as if they are marionettes. They are static until they detect movement. Interestingly, however, Nobles actively patrol the halls, swimming through the fleshy corridors of the Nest.
• Parasite Kings/Queens and Echoes: Similar to Corruption itself, Parasite Kings and Queens (as well as Echoes) give birth to Parasite eggs. However, Echoes are different in that they can birth fully-grown Parasites from any part of their body. They are the heads of the branches in the Hive Mind and are connected to Xenon Naginata, so much so that the virus itself seeps into their conscience. Echoes are directly infected with the virus’s pure essence and soul and as a result assume his identity in their own unique way (i.e. Jason Cunningham). Their auras are black in color.