Originating from the fractured dimensions of Xylos, the Chronophage Beetles are living anomalies. Their carapaces, composed of solidified temporal residue, shift in color depending on the surrounding time stream – sometimes shimmering with the blues of bygone eras, other times bleeding with the crimson of potential futures. They don’t consume matter, but rather, ‘consume’ moments. Prolonged proximity to a Chronophage Beetle can result in disorientation, memory glitches, and a disconcerting sense of déjà vu. Legend speaks of a ‘Great Stillness’ – a complete cessation of time – brought about by a collective of Chronophage Beetles during the Age of Obsidian.
Found exclusively within the bioluminescent forests of Atheria, the Lumiflora Sylphs are sentient, airborne organisms intimately connected to the planet's fungal network. They resemble jellyfish, but composed entirely of solidified light and bioluminescent spores. Their movements are dictated by the ebb and flow of the forest’s consciousness; they communicate through shifting patterns of light and, occasionally, through fleeting bursts of melodic whispers that seem to bypass the ears and resonate directly within the mind. The Sylphs are believed to be guardians of the ‘Heartwood’, the central nexus of Atheria’s life force. Recent studies suggest they can manipulate localized gravity fields, creating shimmering pockets of altered physics.
Emerged from the deepest trenches of the Obsidian Sea, the Void Strays are creatures of pure shadow and entropy. They lack discernible physical form, instead appearing as swirling vortices of darkness that disrupt the fabric of reality. Their presence induces a profound sense of dread and the unraveling of one’s own identity. They are drawn to areas where the veil between dimensions is thin, feeding on the lingering echoes of forgotten souls. Ancient texts warn that prolonged exposure can result in complete existential annihilation. Some scholars theorize they are not merely creatures, but rather, manifestations of the universe's inherent decay, given form.
The Lithosapiens inhabit the crystalline canyons of the planet Kryll. They are beings of living rock and solidified sound, resembling humanoid statues that move with a disconcerting fluidity. They communicate through complex harmonic vibrations, capable of reshaping stone and manipulating geological formations. Legend states they were created by the planet itself, acting as a living record of Kryll’s tumultuous history. They possess an almost impossible resistance to damage, and are thought to be capable of entering a state of ‘geological slumber’ for centuries, only to reawaken during periods of seismic upheaval. Current research focuses on their ability to ‘remember’ past events through the arrangement of their crystalline structures.