 Frequency: Quite Common in Ravok and Sahova, Average in other parts of Sylira, Uncommon in Mura, and are usually only found in uninhabited places where Konti don't frequent. Major Features: Two faces, a White beautiful one on the front, and a Pitch black one on the back, long black hair and thin, but strong arms that stretch from the back of their ears to their necks. Threat Level: Quite high Maiyabi's, or Maiyabi Dolls as they are called, (because of their beauty) are humanoid Valterrics, born from the Valterrian. They are solitary creatures, usually found near water, or in forests, they rarely go near cities, but they are occasionally seen around city walls. They are carnivorous , much like wolves and tigers and can be distinguished from humans by their clothing and the extra faces behind their heads, as well as the arms that protrude from their heads. Appearance: Maiyabi Dolls are all beautiful, and each Maiyabi Doll looks different in terms of face, much like humans, but all of them have a features that set them apart from real humans, for one, they have an extra face, a purplish-black face with green eyes as well as lacerations on these faces that constantly leak out ink. But that's not all, they also have a pair of arms that stretch out from behind their ears. These arms are extremely dangerous as the Maiyabi doll usually keeps them curled up, the real length of these arms stretch 5-6 feet in length and can easily grab people that are close, they are also tipped with long claws instead of fingernails that can rip, and tear ensnared victimes to shreds in a matter of minutes.  History and Overview: Maiyabi dolls are extremely aggressive and attack at the slightest provocation, whether it be touching a Maiyabi doll or screaming/talking to it. They are constantly in a state of self pity, and even if their masks on the front smile, they are always crying in the back. They think in images, and can project images through telepathy to other Maiyabi Dolls, they are extremely introverted and it is unknown if they can speak. Not only that but they are usually solitary, and groups are uncommon, pairs are more common. Overall it's quite easy to understand Maiyabi dolls, ignore them if you don't want to be mauled by their claws. As Valterrics, before the Valterrian they did not exist, and came into existence after the Valterrian. They are commonly found near water, as they drink large amounts of it to keep the ink in their bodies from drying out. They do not rest and do not require it, they are not territorial and even a bit nomadic, going from place to place as they enjoy exploring new places. Diet: Even though Maiyabi dolls drink gallons of water a day to keep their ink flowing, the ink is made by a single gland inside of the arms that protrude from the head, these glands generate ink by changing protein obtained from meat. As pointed out, they are carnivorous and eat a healthy diet of meat only, they feed on any meat available when hungry, whether it be living or dead, or sentient. They are ferocious fighters and destroy victims, and prey, ripping it into shreds and feeding it to the face on the back, the hands eagerly passing food to their mouths, which are filled with sharp teeth. They don't have any predators because no predator would eat a Maiyabi Doll despite them being slow and easy targets, because they are filled with ink and their flesh is bitter. Reproduction and Social Structure: Maiyabi Dolls ALWAYS appear as females, regardless of them being male or female. They mate by entwining their hands together and the reproductive organ on their palms exchange sex cells. The males then depart, leaving the female and when a child is born (there can only be one Maiyabi doll born at a time) only the female takes care of the child, nurturing it until it is 2 months old, then leaving it. Pregnancy of a Maiyabi doll takes about 4 months, as well as a 16 month recovery period, in which the female Maiyabi doll will be unable to mate with any male. Males usually bring gifts of food to females, to please them, when males are contested against each other for a single female, they usually fight to the death, ripping at each other until one is dead. Because of this and the amount of time needed for breeding, one would think they wouldn't be common, but because they live for almost 250 years before their bodies fall apart, leaving only their hair and their beautiful faces, they are quite abundant. |
I would like to read more about their origins, though - as in, a proper creation myth. What part of the Valterrian birthed these creatures? I'm talking about things like a god's blood being shed, or two gods clashing, or something getting twisted by the divine Djed running wild at that time. I suppose a mask should be involved.
