Creature Sketch: Darahajaes
Darahajaes are particularly unique within magical circles, as they are not naturally occurring. The first Darahajae was created in the year 1861 by the Corrupted called Abaddon, by way of twisting and distorting the human mind.
Abaddon’s manipulation effectively erased his victims’ morality, while leaving their mind, emotions, memories, and base personality intact. They also developed a few physical characteristics: a strong sense of smell, an allergy to nuts, and increased physical strength and speed. Due to the magic required to cause these changes, non-magicals cannot be converted - though unawakened magicals can.
Darahajaes eat the same food as humans, and need to eat a lot of it to support their fast metabolism. They also need sleep, though only half as much as humans on average. They can be killed by all the same means as a human except for hanging, which only serves to annoy them.
Some Darahajaes are content to live their lives in peace, whether they pursue a path of creation or learning, but even these few would not hesitate to harm or kill a human that inconvenienced or annoyed them. Most Darahajaes set out to attack humans, or just to cause general destruction, because they’re bored.
Darahajaes will fight amongst each other for power, entertainment, or revenge. The only reason for peace or cooperation is if it serves their purposes better than violence.
In general, Darahajaes do whatever they want whenever they want because they literally cannot comprehend the concept of right and wrong.
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Despite the name, there isn’t an actual sketch. If anyone feels the desire to draw them, go ahead.