UMBRYX - LIFE STAGE 2 - "ADOLESCENT"
"EGG" <- "ADOLESCENT" -> "ADULT"
As adolescents, Umbryx begin weaning off of the flesh of carcasses and begin to feed on the emotions and souls of those unfortunate enough to get close to them. Their powers begin to develop, allowing them to instill fear in creatures much bigger than them, and allowing them to begin to levitate their bodies for short periods of time.
Adolescent Umbryx can at this stage be caught and trained into being benevolent pets, feeding only on negativity of it's master, though it is not advised to attempt to catch them, as their parents are usually nearby.
They are often taught to take down prey on their own at this point, following the adults of the hive around to learn how to hunt for prey.
Adolescent Umbryx are very playful and curious, which often leads to them getting a bit too curious about their younger siblings. Curiosity killed the Umbryx, as they say, as curiosity about their younger siblings can lead them to cannibalize Umbryx eggs, hoping for a quick and easy snack.