#drider headcanons

[tapiestre-fanart]

He is eepy.

Anyway driders nest high up in caves to keep their nests dry. They use stolen blankets and pillows to pad out their nest so it is comfortable for their bodies, as opposed to a traditional bed.

[ghostwrita]

Do you have anymore drider headcanons? I loved the last ones!

More Drider Headcanons

It wasn’t specified what kind of headcanons so I hope these are alright :D

The average drider lives a more solitary life. It is common for them to live with others when they are very young, and slowly become more isolated as they age. There are a few social drider colonies, but these are the exception, not the standard.

Driders are very short in the way they speak and can come off as rude. However, they do not have ill intent to those they speak with. Driders do not feel the need to communicate to those they do not see value in. So if a drider is talking to you, it means they believe it will be a valuable interaction.

Driders are territorial of the area they consider their nest. But it is common for them to rarely be present in their nest. If a drider dates a being with a lower life span, they spend more time in their nest as their lover ages. They also get way more protective of the area their nest is located.

Drider are good at trade. They do not aim to be traders or merchants, they just happen to be good at trading and bargaining.

Drider like jewelry. They often give their loved ones jewelry/clothing.

Drider tend to have many kids at a time, however, many do not survive. Traditionally driders parent do not raise their children for long. However, that is beginning to change. Drider parents of mixed species kids tend to raise their children into adulthood.

Driders do not like people riding them. So if a drider lets you, it means they really like you.

[ein-liebloser-wanderer]

The Araneae -- Yandere Spider Headcanons

Scenario: You have heard of how dangerous spider the folk are. You knew that they were cannibals, antisocial cold-bloods with a penchant for mariticide. Still, you decided to date one anyway. You thought you were playing it safe by dating a male? He'll prove how wrong you are. (Based on and an expansion of this)

⸸ You thought male spiders were just meek, submissive little creatures, didn't you?

⸸ Really, the only reason you ever dated him was because you wanted to see what it was like. It thrilled you, didn't it? Knowing that you were dating someone so dangerous, so possessive.

⸸ At the very least, it must have satiated your curiosity towards them.

⸸ Or perhaps you truly loved him? No, that would be sugarcoating it. You simply took advantage of the fact that the Araneae were very committed partners.

⸸ You knew he would give his everything to you. After all, weren't the males known for allowing themselves to be devoured by their partner?

⸸ He would give his life up for you if needed be, and you loved it.

⸸ But over time, you realized that nothing in this relationship was worth any of this. Perhaps your heart finally learned to have some conscience. Or maybe you simply lost interest.

⸸ Or were you finally beginning to realize just how seriously the Araneae take their commitments? Were you no longer able to handle the responsibility?

⸸ Regardless, you eventually managed to find the courage, believing that enough was enough, and that you could no longer continue this farce.

⸸ You must have thought you were being a good samaritan by finally confessing the truth. Yes, this would hurt him, but in the long run, this was for the good. For you and for him. He could resent you as much as he wanted, but still, he deserved someone who would truly love him!

⸸ You should have just continued the act.

⸸ The Araneae aren't ones to back out of their commitments. Once the courtship dance begins, there is no leaving. You have tugged on the strings of his web, and he paid notice.

⸸ Finish what you begun.

⸸ In a way, you were correct to assume that the males were 'safer'. Yes, they didn't eat their mates. However, you were wrong to assume that they were just weaklings that existed solely to be devoured and taken advantage of.

⸸ Though, for you, he didn't mind. He would have played the subservient lover. All he wanted was to be someone important to you.

⸸ But if you were to leave...would you act as if nothing ever happened? Would you act like complete strangers, only speaking in polite small talks as if he didn't know already many things about you?

⸸ Would you eventually forget about him? Because if so...

⸸ Really, you should have tried to learn a little more about his kind. Maybe then, you would have known what the males do when their potential mate turned out to be a disappointment.

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(After this is just me being geeky about real life spiders.)

So, I read somewhere that there is a specific species of spiders where the females aren't the only ones that participate in sexual cannibalism.

From what I understand of spiders in general, females cannibalize because they mistaken the male's 'courtship dance' as prey struggling to get away from their web. Sometimes, however, the female just eats the male even after mating because, well...why not?

In my mind, the Araneae function the same way.

What not many people know about is that there are in fact male spiders that also participate in sexual cannibalism. From what I read somewhere, males only ever do so when they end up disliking the female spider they were initially interested in (what inspired this headcanon).

I'm no arachnologist though. If you want to understand this in more detail, you can just read about spider courtship in National Geographic or something.

[ein-liebloser-wanderer]

How about a yandere monster drider anomaly?

Based on recent headcanons I posted before. That will be the foundation for this.

Since it isn't mentioned what you wanted exactly, I took the liberty of writing headcanons.

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⸸ The Araneae — General Headcanons (Yandere/Lovesick Edition) ⸸

Description: They want to eat you out. Maybe in a sexy way, maybe for dinner. Or both. Who said dinner can't be sexy times also?

Warning/MID: yanderes are their own warning, slight blood, slight terror/violence, mature themes (read the contains list)

Contains: dark humor, anthropomorphized animals (not just spiders), blue-and-orange morality / morals and self-sacrifice are entirely human concepts, emotional detachment, lack of empathy, sexual cannibalism, courtship, obsessive behavior, imbalanced power dynamics, typical spider behavior, manipulation, silk restraints

That being said, let us dive into the center of the spider's web...

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⸸ The Widows and Widowers, and the Spouse Eaters. There is a reason why the world gave them these names, and these ones don't even cover the more creative ones.

⸸ They put 'consume' in 'consummation', and for Outsiders and humans, this ritual is horrific and a big no-no in society (I'm not counting you, you kinky bastard).

⸸ Things are much more different nowadays though. Parenting with both parents is becoming more normalized, and literal consummation of marriages is a guaranteed life or death sentence.

⸸ With help of therapy, medication, public awareness about their biology, and just societal progression, most Spider Folk have the support needed to suppress their instincts.

⸸ Emphasis on the word, 'suppress'.

⸸ Because if it was possible to rid one's self of such instincts, then the Araneae wouldn't have their very own statistic for spousal homicide, would they?

For a comparison, it's the equivalent of horny people doing the No Nut November challenge. For those with low to nonexistent sex drives, uh...think about going on a diet.

⸸ Remember, the Araneae are reclusive, preferring to keep their identities hidden from most of society (except from the authorities, of course). They deeply value the very few that know of who they truly are, and cherish their significant others like one would a rare Pokemon.

⸸ And yes, I have mentioned in my last post that the Spider Folk are incapable of bonding and empathy. But when you are a cold-hearted animal, romance is really just the enjoyment of enjoying your partner's company, finding them attractive (physically or emotionally) with the added bonus of passing down your genes.

⸸ So, they might not feel the empathy we value so much as humans, but lust and attraction? Absolutely. Why else would they let themselves be eaten by their partner?

⸸ So much so that one can only hope that if a Spider were to stalk court you, you could only hope that they would eventually lose interest or find better prey. It's unlikely, but who am I to destroy that fantasy?

⸸ Also, don't even try to run away. A struggling prey will only arouse them even more, and like the true predators that they are, they won't care if it hurts.

⸸ Nowadays, most Spiders would think twice about devouring their significant other. The romantic idea of having their lover for life is becoming popular. But that being said, some won't hesitate to do that if it isn't an option.

⸸ After all, the only way to divorce your husband in spider society while still keeping the 'til death do us part' bit of the vow is by being his death.

⸸ If you think you can avoid this by dating a male, then I have bad news: it won't.

⸸ For spiders, it is all about strength, and whoever is the strongest in the relationship gets to decide what and how this relationship will go.

⸸ If a male Araneae is dating you, it's probably because he was thinking 'this one can't run away' when he met you at the hospital.

⸸ As I have said in my general Headcanons for the Spider Folk, males are more subtle. When evolution decides that only the most agile and cunning of males can pass down their genes to the cannibalistic females of their clan, it should be expected of them to be very good at manipulation.

⸸ But going back to subtlety, here is example of why males are more paranoia inducing than females.

⸸ Imagine. You two are having a nice dinner over at his place when he gives you a present. It is wrapped in one of the finest silks you had ever seen him made, and you can't help but be at awe at the intricate patterns and imagery adorning it.

⸸ But then, you finally unwrap it, and it was revealed what he had actually gifted you. A single hand, pale and stiff from rigor mortis...and that mark. You recognized it. He was the only one who had such discoloration on their hand.

⸸ Before you could even throw it away, you suddenly feel something wiry thin and sharp wrap around your neck. It pulls your head to the back of the chair, forcing you to still. Warm blood trickled down your throat, and you dared not to move...lest you get yourself decapitated.

⸸ All the while, various thoughts were running through your head. How did he even get behind you? How did he move from his seat without you noticing? Had his silk always been this sharp?

⸸ But out of all the things you wanted to say, this was all that came out of your mouth: "Why?"

⸸ He could answer you...but why bother? You would never understand how mind-crippling his love is, never know how paralyzing the fear of losing you to some other anthropomorph.

⸸ If you were a spider, he would sacrifice his life for you, let you eat and ravage him alive. He'll be happy knowing that he was able to give his all to you.

⸸ But you aren't a spider. You are an Outsider. If you are unwilling to love him the way he knows how...then he shall do it for you.

"Dont cry...Soon, you'll be with me...Forever and ever..."

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Ahahaha...this was requested when? April?

Oh, dear.

[ein-liebloser-wanderer]

⸸ The Araneae — Headcanons ⸸

(A world where I anthropomorphize as many animals as I can, because I'm just in the mood for legs and some BDSM. This is in the same world as my Scales and Serpent Tales snippets.)

Warning: I gave this blog its name for a reason. Expect eldritch themes. Oh, and light NSFW because of mentioned bestiality.

Includes: spiders, spider-typical behavior, cannibalism, emotional detachment, lack of empathy, manipulation, blue-and-orange morality

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⸸ The Araneae are an enigmatic bunch. We pass by them everyday, yet never think much of it. You never thought that the woman sitting beside you at the bus stop with her triplets was a Black Widow, never realized that the brawny guy at the gym was a Tarantula, and you certainly didn't know that most of your 'introverted' neighbors are actually Recluses.

⸸ Even among the Arachnids, they are known to be the most reclusive...and it's understandable, really. One must only ask random strangers what they think of spiders, and undoubtedly, most would say they either fear or hate them.

⸸ So, as a rule of thumb, everyone is dangerous. They should be careful as to who they spend their time with, because they will either be persecuted, or be 'exterminated' by pest control.

⸸ But of course, there wouldn't be millions of them in the world if they avoided social interactions all together. They may be comically antisocial, but they do find that special someone whom they desire to spend their entire life with. Someone who can look past their fear (or feel no fear at all), and see them as an anthropomorph with hobbies and interests, likes and dislikes, etc.

⸸ And since you are reading this, would I be bold to assume that you are one such character?

General Things You Must Know:

⸸ Assuming they have taken a human (or someone similar, warm-blooded and social) as a companion, they will do everything to be accommodating. And by that, they will do things we usually take for granted, like kindness, empathy, social cues, etc.

Because let's not forget, the Araneae are Arachnids. Naturally, their way of showing 'love', trust, and 'affection' wouldn't be conventional to how we do it.

⸸ All Araneae are true predators. To put it simply, they look at concepts like 'empathy' and Prey Rights movement (because that would absolutely exist in a world of animal anthropomorphs), and continue eating their 100% fly meat sandwich, forgetting about it altogether.

⸸ The very few that pretend to understand human empathy and morality only do so because it benefits them. For instance...

Let's assume that their significant other has a pet. A delicious, thick wad of meat that they are salivating just to eat.

Except they won't.

Not because it will hurt their partner, but because it will make them want to leave, and practically speaking, convincing them to stay takes too much effort. Also, that might get their SO to attack them.

Simply put, a little snack isn't worth losing the benefits their partner gives them.

⸸ It is commonly stereotyped that all spiders make great weavers and tailors. Among the Spider Folk, only around half of them can actually weave instinctively, and even less consider it an art. The rest just see silk as a practical tool for creating traps, snares, and making wall-climbing easier to do. The most they could do is probably sew up rips and holes in clothes (because clothes are expensive).

⸸ Another misconception is that all spiders are good at homemaking and other domestic duties. Nomads like the Kteis and Lykos rarely ever settle down in one place (or live in civilization for that matter).

Expect mistakes like forgetting to turn off the oven, plugging in things through electric sockets with wet hands, and locking the door from these guys. Home safety isn't something they often think about.

Courtship (What You Were Looking For Don't Lie)

⸸ The Araneae have a very rich dating culture, to say the least. When courting someone, they create elaborate plans to win someone over. Depending on the bloodline, they have unique ways to show it, such as gift-giving and serenades accompanied by a string instrument.

⸸ Males are traditionally the ones doing the courting, but when that isn't possible, the spider in the relationship, regardless of their gender, will do the courting.

⸸ Evolutionarily speaking, there is a reason for this. When the quality of your gift determined whether or not your date will cannibalize you, it's no wonder why your Drider boyfriend may be a tad too perfectionistic about your dinner date.

⸸ Also, you know that they truly want you as a mate when they reveal their identity to you. Because let's be honest, how will you explain to your non-spider partner why their child with you looks like...that.

⸸ Otherwise if they don't, they probably just like having their human partner around, but have no intention of mating with them.

Mating

⸸ Let's go down the route where they revealed their true identity to their partner, and now, they're just dating like any regular couple. They talk, spend time together...and have the occasional accidental murder in the bedroom.

⸸ Traditional or progressive, male or female, a spider will, and always be, cannibalistic. Even if they don't mean to, instincts are a very powerful thing, and sometimes, they can't help but bite a little too hard.

⸸ Don't writhe. Don't struggle. Don't fight them. That will only arouse their predatory nature even more. Seeing you struggle against your bonds in fear of them actually devouring you is such a very tempting sight...they might actually do it.

⸸ And if you think dating a male will spare you from all that difficulty, I'll have you know that even they have that urge. The only difference between the sexes are that the more masculine ones are more subtle, and prefer manipulation. The feminine ones are more dominant, choosing to go for the more aggressive route.

⸸ That being said, most Spiders know better than to leave their mate traumatized, alone to recover from the possibly violent session, so expect them to be very gentle and affectionate when giving aftercare.

Families

⸸ Female spiders have very strong maternal instincts. Stories of mothers fending their brood from bigger predators are very common. Some even go so far as to letting the spiderlings cannibalize her just so they wouldn't starve to death during times of great duress.

⸸ Parental care and concern for males on the other hand, are trained and self-taught. As you could probably imagine, males don't have the same instinct as females do because most of them don't live long enough to see their children.

⸸ Yes, your husband is carrying the baby wrong, but he is really trying. Have patience. It's not like he had a father to teach him and share stories about the difficulties of fatherhood.

[ghostwrita]

Can you write some fluffy drider headcannons? Please and thank you 😊

Drider  Dating  Headcanons

Before getting into what dating a drider ensures, let’s talk about courting. Driders, like most monsters, court by giving gifts. But in addition to that, they perform courting dances. These dances take weeks to choreograph. So when you were a little confused about the dance, your partner took it kind of personally. Now it is something that you both look back on and laugh.

Driders themselves are very reserved and introverted. They may come off as cold, but trust me when I say they are beyond caring.

Your partner is very attentive. They do not show love traditionally, so they constantly try to give you gifts to compensate. You mention you like mint? Expect to see mint tea, candles, perfume, and many more tea related products throughout the house.

Driders do not let others see the underside of their abdomen. This is a major weak spot on their body. You, however, are exempt from this. Your spider partner will let you see and even lay on the underside of their abdomen. 

Driders are known to be very good “homemakers. Driders love to make their place of residence very neat and cozy.

 If you do not like house work,  your drider partner would love to clean and cook for you. However, don’t take advantage of their kindness. 

If you do like house work, your drider partner would love to complete tasks with you.

Driders love to make things with the silk they produce. When weaved with other materials, wearable fabric can be made. So expect to have a lot of matching sweaters with your partner. Similar to fisherman sweaters, the designs weaved are unique and catered to who they are made for.

Your partner loves to watch stop motion movies. They see similarities and how the characters in the movie move to they way they move.

Forest dates are very common for you and your drider partner. They will weave a simple hammock between trees for you guys, so that you can relax. The night is often spent talking, eating, and looking at stars.

I hope you like these!

[ghostwrita]

Is it okay for some nsfw drider headcannons?

NSFW Drider Headcanons

👀👀👀 don't have much for this one, but headcanons under the cut

Driders tend to do the dirty in the air in some way. So doing it in the bedroom makes them feel really out of their element and vulnerable. To accommodate  this discomfort, your drider lover may weave you guys a sex swing.

Driders are very flexible,so do with that what you will.

Male driders tend to be way more submissive, and females tend to be very dominant.

You can dominate a female drider, but it will take a bit of work.

The underside of a drider’s torso is very sensitive, so use that to your advantage. 

Driders will present the underside of their torso to you as a sign of submission.

If you are with a female drider expect to be tied up a bit. Driders love constraints, it's in their genes. 

Driders tend to be more quiet lovers, but if you play your cards right you can have them screaming.

Male driders are smaller than their female counterparts. However, they are anything but small ;)

Driders do have a heat. Their lust is dependent on what time of the month/year it is.

Driders can cum fairly easy and fast. But they can go for several rounds. So if you are planning on doing anything, make sure your schedule is clear.

Driders recover very fast. This being said, expect some amazing aftercare

I hope you like these!