Coated Gems Species Sheet

Coated Gems

A species of demon made of liquid crystal covered in a protective tissue. They are very capable at creating and using magic and spells. The larger their horns are in relation to their body, the more capable they are at learning magic. This does not mean that Coated Gems with small horns cannot cast any kind of magic, but they have a harder time learning it and often end up learning small spells to help them with their day to day life. This also means that a Coated gem with large will not necessarily learn magic.

Hereditary influence: Low

Environmental influence: High

Native to: Hellside

Languages: Prattle, Common, Crystal

Ability to reason: Low to high

Climate preference: Very cold, or humid, but can adapt to other environments.

Found in:  All of Hellside, caves with crystal or rich in spiritual energy, Citrico Arhipelago (Feral Coated Gems reside here.)

Elements

Affinities: All coated gems have Crystal as their main affinity, and require it by instinct to keep their liquid bodies balanced inside their protective hides.

Environment and personal studies can help them learn other affinities. The most common are water, earth and aura. More rare ones include sound and lava.

Weaknesses: Sand magic can erode the protective skin, exposing the liquid inside if the magic is too strong. PSI or Gravity magic can also affect the internal liquids negatively.

Coated gems are also very weak to Treachery. when they are aroused [it be by sexual activity or other method], their horns become sensitive and gel like, making them a really easy target to chop off. This will most likely assure their death.

Resistances: Coated gems are naturally resistant to Sound to the point that they void all negative sound magic from their bodies.

Abilities: Coated Gems can stare into other people's aura, which is represented in different colors around them. The aura indicates the mood and affinity (or affinities) of others, which allows Coated Gems to come up with the right approach when facing another creature. They can only stare at it if they concentrate enough on the task.

Physiology and Reproduction

All Coated Gems have a pair of crystalline horns above their eyes. This is the only feature that all Coated Gems have and distinguishes them from other species. The horns are semi translucent, and allow a faint view of the liquid inside of their body.

They do not need to breathe, although they do so in order to feel more "alive".  All Coated gems can successfully live underwater.

Their bodies are made of liquid crystal, which is protected by a thick hide, which is the part that other creatures can see. This hide is extremely durable against physical damage (but the impact still hurts) but fairly sensitive against magic, especially sand. If the hide is broken to the point the liquid inside is exposed, it will start leaking out, causing temporal or permanent damage depending on how much liquid is lost. The thick hide does not heal automatically by itself, so it requires immediate medical attention. Still, Coated gems are one of the best species fit for guard, butler or military duties.

Most coated gems cannot survive without their external bodies. This is because their hide acts as a recipient that compresses the inner liquids. There are rare cases where they can survive outside of their hides. For example, a Coated Gel Beast can balance their body enough to live without it.

Coated gems do not reproduce like most creatures do. While they can also perform in sexual activities, they can only have children if both the Coated Gem and their mate have a true mutual desire for having a child [or children], and require a small piece of the crystal horn of a Coated Gem. The Couple's aura will fuse together temporarily and create a new, small soul, which will then move inside the small piece of horn, which will transform into an egg with a child inside. The result will always be another Coated Gem and the process can take up to 12 months.

Coated gems can eat anything for nourishment, but they prefer fruits and meat. Fruit frogs are a favorite prey of feral Coated Gems. Their only digestive organs are their tongue and stomach, which is basically an entire hollow body.

Additional notes:

The first Coated Gem is called Neocria, which is venerated by other Coated Gems as their creator and even Goddess. Most of them try their best to pay her a visit at least once in their life. Neocria is an excellent teacher and understands her Species better than anyone, so she is the best at teaching them about magic and about their species.

Coated gems are really picky when looking for a mate. Many of them don't even get a mate trough their life. They can rely on reading other's aura in order to find a suitable mate. This is often the safest way to find the right person in their life, since reading auras also allows them to learn if the creature has a positive or negative intent. Coated Gems who ignore this method are more prone to Treachery.

 

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