VITA CARNIS

The Crawl (Scandere Carnis — Latin for: Climb the Meat) is a member of the Vita Carnis family. Due to its unique nature, it thrives in all types of environment and grows all the other organisms of the Vita Carnis family besides the Monoliths and the Singularity, the latter of which can convert dead animals into Crawl and the former of which is currently unknown if it is a product of Crawl or a product of the Singularities.

The Trimming is a small, meaty, turtle and isopod-like creature that is said to resemble a skinned raccoon. Like all other members of the Carnis family, it is mostly made out of meat tissue. As a result of this, all Trimmings share a blood-red colour. Trimmings have a slight resemblance to ticks with a plump abdomen, small head, miniature ears and eyes, and a wide gaping mouth. All Trimmings have unique modifications making it impossible to find two of the same. Such differences include leg count, spikes, and size. Most Trimmings are around 20cm (7.8in) in length, comparable to a basketball. Trimmings are often confused with Juvenile Mimics, because of their similar body shape.

Mutuari Carnis (Latin for: To Borrow Flesh), commonly referred to as the Meat Snake (also spelt as Meatsnake), is the third member of the Carnis family, and the second product of the Crawl. Meat Snakes are found worldwide, however they are mostly clustered around regions with moderate temperatures.

Trucidatum Carnis (Latin for: Butchered Flesh), commonly referred to as the Mimic and formerly referred to as the Butcher, is the fourth member of the Carnis family and the third product of the Crawl. The Mimic is also the first hostile species in the family. Mimics are often found near heavily populated areas around the world because human flesh is their primary food source when they reach adulthood.

In the first stage, a Juvenile Mimic separates from the Crawl. They closely resemble their Trimming relatives, but are thin, sleek and only have four appendages. In this stage, the Mimic utilizes the element of surprise, similar to other ambush predators. They initially hunt organisms smaller than themselves, but as they approach metamorphosis, they start to target larger food sources. They target the jugular to deliver the killing blow as quickly as possible. Upon reaching adulthood, the Mimic metamorphoses into its second stage of life.

In the first stage, a Juvenile Mimic separates from the Crawl. They closely resemble their Trimming relatives, but are thin, sleek and only have four appendages. In this stage, the Mimic utilizes the element of surprise, similar to other ambush predators. They initially hunt organisms smaller than themselves, but as they approach metamorphosis, they start to target larger food sources. They target the jugular to deliver the killing blow as quickly as possible. Upon reaching adulthood, the Mimic metamorphoses into its second stage of life.

Congregentur Carnis (Latin for: Gathering of the Flesh, Gather the Meat), commonly known as the Harvester, is the fifth member of the Carnis family and the fourth product of the Crawl (and the only one that doesn't detach from it as a node.) It is also the second hostile species of the Carnis family. The Harvester is found in sparse areas of the northern hemisphere, typically in woodland forests.

Imperium Carnis (Latin for: Dominion of the Flesh), commonly referred to as the Host of Influence (or simply the Host), is the 6th member of the Carnis family, and the 5th product of the Crawl. The Host is found in certain parts of North America in scarce numbers, it is also the 3rd hostile creature of the Carnis family.

Coelum Carnis (Latin for: Heaven of the Meat), commonly referred to as the Monolith, is the seventh member of the Carnis family, and is the fourth hostile species in the family. It is unknown whether the Monolith is a product of the Crawl or the Singularity. All seven documented Monoliths were discovered in June of 1972, on an island in Hudson Bay, Canada.

Verum Carnis (Latin for: Truth of the Flesh), commonly referred to as the Singularity, is the 8th and final member of the Carnis family. Very little is known about this species. There are seven known Singularities, which used to be spread across the world, but are currently contained by C.A.R.C.A.S. since the events in Facility-0. However, the Singularity from the island of Hudson Bay is the most notable. This Singularity was also surrounded by the seven Monoliths.

The Containment And Research Consult Association Society (C.A.R.C.A.S) was[1] a private research organization in the Vita Carnis universe, they acted as a human resistance to the Vita Carnis genus and its allies. The main goal of C.A.R.C.A.S was to contain and research the properties of the Carnis genus in order to learn more about their origin, behaviors and motives. They also served to defect against the government and expose cover ups involving various Carnis genus.