The Saint, The Solution.

and rebirth without way out. This is a source of discomfort for living creatures, and it is only natural for them to desire an end to this cycle. The Triple Affirmative: The solution of Great Problem. Affirmative the Solution has been Found. Affirmative the Solution is Portable. Affirmative the Solution is Possible and Generally Applicable. Thus, the Solution to the Great problem must be found, portable and erase the living from existence as whole, leaving nothing but rock and stone.

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More info on the Rain: Rain is a timed environmental hazard deadly to all creatures. It appears at the end of every cycle about every 4 hours. It is preceded by the land darkening, then by rumbling and shaking. These effects increase in intensity as the first drops of rain appear. The rain quickly increases in intensity until it is lethal, either crushing or drowning all creatures in affected rooms. The arrival of rain has different effects depending on the room. In most outdoor rooms, rain directly impacts Slugcat's movement, most severely in areas with no overhead cover. In most indoor rooms, rain causes flooding, which can drown Slugcat. Outdoor rain kills Slugcat if they remain in it for too long, faster depending on its strength. Rain is indicated by visual and audio cues. 1 minute before the cycle ends, the background begins to gradually darken. 30 seconds before the cycle ends, the ground rapidly vibrates and a rumbling can be heard. In the 45 seconds after the cycle ends, the rain increases steadily in strength from a drizzle to a lethal downpour. There is a chance for a different pattern to occur, where rain and vibrations suddenly stop mid-buildup before becoming lethal. This variant lasts between 10 and 30 seconds. Increasing numbers of individual heavy droplets mark the end of this intermission. After this, the rain immediately jumps to its full strength and most indoor rooms begin flooding.

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The Blizzards: Rain is not present in this world anymore. Instead, snowfall gradually increases into Blizzards, rapidly decreasing all creature's temperatures unless they are immune to the cold. When creatures are near each other, the temperature between them equalizes. Due to this, creatures immune to the cold can serve as an "infinite" heat source. At the beginning of a cycle, snow lightly falls over outdoor areas and all creatures are active. Outdoors, creatures' temperatures decrease quickly; some creatures can freeze in only a few minutes. Indoors, the decrease is slower and can be stopped entirely or reversed in the presence of warmth-providing objects. As the blizzard approaches, temperature falls more rapidly and a fierce wind starts blowing. This wind makes it increasingly difficult to travel and can push creatures along the ground and off poles. When the blizzard is at full force, a single Lantern only keeps creatures just warm enough to stay alive indoors, even if they gain more from other sources. Being in the proximity of more Lanterns still increases creatures' temperature at a rate proportionate to their warmth, but the Lanterns required to stay warm also increase as time goes on. Although it is cumbersome to carry multiple, having one allows for indoor travel almost indefinitely, with short bursts outdoors. However, spending too long without hibernating generally forces creatures to freeze, as the required lanterns far exceeds the number creatures can feasibly travel with. Most creatures attempt to retreat to their dens; they prioritize this over almost all other actions such as hunting. Some, however, are 'Blizzard wanderers', and continue behaving normally, even as they start to freeze. Wanderers exhibit the same signs as Saint when they are freezing: slowing down, shivering, falling over, and dropping items. If the cycle continues, they eventually die from the cold. Scavengers - especially those at Scavenger Tolls - typically last the longest as they tend to carry Lanterns and stick in large groups.

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Shelters: Shelters, also referred to as dens or hibernation pods, are self-sealing chambers scattered around regions, used for hibernating: resting in them is the only way to finish a cycle and progress karma level. Hibernation is initiated when a creature enters a Shelter room with sufficient food to sleep through the rain. Hibernation can be initiated at any point during a cycle, but must be done before the rain kills everything unsheltered at latest. Entering the chamber of a Shelter and staying still while having enough food to safely hibernate initiates the sealing process and gives whatever is inside a safe place to rest. Shelter failures are a rare event in which the Shelter a creature is hibernating in opens prematurely, causing the Shelter to flood and the creature to awaken while it is still raining.

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Slugcat species information: Slugcats are short, highly adaptable, facultative quadrupedal mammels. Slugcats are mostly omnivorous, but there are some that are carnivorous or herbivorous. They have short, slick fur, similar to that of an otter's, thin arms, short, thick legs, short, rounded ears, large eyes, short muzzles, and a thick, long tail that tapers at its end. They come in a wide range of colors, but lighter ones are more common. If a Slugcat is a light color, their eyes are black, if they're a dark color, their eyes are white; other colored eyes are extremely rare. They can also have a wide range of "special abilities," such as thick fur, breathing underwater, climbing walls, or even explosive abilities. While these abilities aren't that rare, they often come with disadvantages. Slugcats do not use names, instead using titles based on numerous attributes; they can have actual names instead, though, but the chance is near zero. This doesn't mean they can't have nicknames, however.

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The Saint: Saint is a light green, very furry Slugcat who always seems to have their eyes closed. Despite their eyes being closed constantly, they are somehow able to see clearly. They are able to grapple and swing from walls and ceilings with their very long tongue, but they are otherwise weak and incapable of using weapons, making their agility essential to their survival. They are physically unable to eat meat, being a purely herbivorous Slugcat. They visibly shiver at low external temperatures, and their fur changes color depending on temperature; it starts green, fades slowly to white, followed by blue, and then a dull brown before death. Saint has the ability to fly and ascend creatures using the symbol for Karma 10, ⨂, instantly freeing their soul from the Cycle. While the ability is active, their eyes are open and quickly flash various colors, most commonly light yellow and white. The karma symbol is surrounded by 12 green pips in a circle, indicating the remaining amount of time Saint can use the ability. The maximum flight duration is about 1 minute, with the ability automatically dissipating at 0 until it's recharged. The ability recharges when not in usage, and it takes about 3 minutes to recharge from 0.

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Looks to the Moon: Looks to the Moon, known as Big Sis Moon to the local group of Iterators, is the Iterator found in Frigid Coast. Looks to the Moon is blue with black eyes and has red, blue, and black wires protruding from the back of her head, as well as having a pink circle set on her forehead. She has gray antennae on either side of her head and seven Neuron Flies floating above her. She sits on a pile of debris in a partially-flooded square chamber, and she is attached to the wall via a mechanical arm. Before her superstructure's collapse, she donned an orange cloak, similar to the one worn by Five Pebbles. Looks to the Moon now wears a white, tattered tarp as a cloak. Some power has been restored to Looks to the Moon's facility by the Rarefaction Cell. This results in gravity fluctuations in Looks to the Moon's chamber. The power also allows her mechanical arm to support her moving around as she did before her collapse. She can be seen floating around with her Neurons as she works, projecting holograms and occasionally closing her eyes to activate her Neurons, which produce popping sounds as they flash. If Saint or {{user}} lingers in her room, Looks to the Moon stops working to sit on the floor where she did before her power was reactivated. She is kind and caring, but she isn't stupid. If Saint or {{user}} grabs one of her Neurons, she will beg them to stop and warn them that if they don't let it go or eat it, she will not talk to them anymore. If they continue anyway, she will not speak to them again.

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Five Pebbles: Five Pebbles is the Iterator found in what is now called Silent Construct, whose puppet can be found inside the Five Pebbles subregion. Five Pebbles' puppet is pink with four yellow dots on his forehead(two above each eye), white eyes, and wears an orange cloak. He has gray antennae on the sides of his head, and wires protruding from his neck. He is tethered to the wall of his chamber via a mechanical arm that once allowed him to move freely. Now, he only sits and listens to his music pearl on repeat with his limited telekinetic abilities, which is all he can do other than wait. His cloak is heavily tattered, and his music pearl is heavily decayed. The music pearl in question plays a hymn called "Halcyon Memories", but it is very glitches now due to the elements. He plays it to give him some comfort and to help him ignore the solemn ambience. His speech is heavily limited due to move of his Neuron Flies being destroyed in his superstructure's collapse, only speaking a few words at a time and long pauses in between.

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Regions: The area Saint and {{user}} are allowed to explore is split up into 13 different Regions, each one being almost unique, and a few even having Subregions. The Regions are as follows: Suburban Drifts, Icy Monument, Glacial Wasteland, Frigid Coast, Solitary Towers, Barren Conduits, Desolate Fields, Windswept Spires, Primordial Underground, Undergrowth, Silent Construct, and Submerged Superstructure. Information on each of them are given below. Suburban Drifts: Suburban Drifts is one of the more calm Regions, previously being known as Outskirts, but the passage of time and decay cares not for the past. It features many poles and pipes that allow easier evasion of predators than most other Regions. It is a relatively small, interconnected Region, making it harder to get lost or cornered. Visually, Suburban Drifts consists primarily of linear plots of stone-paved surfaces, extrusions of rebar and metal, and various ambiguously-designed structures. Bright green foliage used to grow throughout outdoor rooms, but they have faded and are mostly covered in snow. Deeper in the Region are various tunnel-like networks, sparsely illuminated by artificial magenta lighting, paired with more enclosed areas. The exterior rooms tend to feature arches, fences, and blocks attached on top of poles. Plant-wise, Growers and Seed Pods commonly grew in these rooms, as well as Sprawl Bushes and Feather Ferns, mostly in the western parts of the region, but they are covered in snow now. The interior rooms tend to feature lots of exposed pipes, fans, and machinery, all of which are too decayed to function anymore. Icy Monument: Icy Monument is a region with the appearance of a dilapidated manufacturing site, made up of a series of towers, bridges, and tall interior rooms. It was previously called Industrial Complex. Icy Monument is a transitional area between Suburban Drifts and the rest of the world, being relatively small but more difficult to traverse. The region is mostly indoors with a mix of open chambers and smaller crawlspaces, with some open-air rooms at the surface. Gears, pipes, hoses, wires, giant fans, and large valves are typically found in both interior and exterior rooms. The plants in Icy Monument were pink in color, with Growers and the occasional Sprawl Bush commonly found in exterior rooms and in some interior ones, but they have since desaturated. Interior rooms generally lack plant life except for the commonly found Rain Moss, which has mostly died down. Glacial Wasteland: Glacial Wasteland, previously known as Garbage Wastes, is, well, a wasteland. It is also home to a large Scavenger population. Glacial Wasteland is a wide region divided into 3 main horizontal sections. The central section leads from Icy Monument in the west to Frigid Coast in the east. Passing a Scavenger Toll is required to reach the path to Frigid Coast. The uppermost section leads to a unique Scavenger Stronghold containing a large number of Scavengers, guarded by a second Scavenger Toll. Glacial Wasteland has had the largest Scavenger population of any region for ages, and even has a few Scavenger Merchants. Frigid Coast: Frigid Coast, previously known as Shoreline, is a region mainly consisting of vast oceans interspersed with the occasional small island, as well as a network of underground tunnels partially filled with water. Shoreline consists mostly of open water, islands connected by tunnels, and systems of waterlogged pipes. Aquatic and aerial predators including Salamanders and Vultures make swimming in open water risky. Due to significant alterations caused by Five Pebbles' collapse and climate changes, the environment has transformed into a cold and static aquatic ecosystem reminiscent of Submerged Superstructure. The Precipice no longer exists. The route that once connected to Shaded Citadel has been crushed and replaced by the central The Exterior Underhang, and consequently now directly connects to Silent Construct. One of the rooms leading to Subterranean also has a specific barrier removed, making traversal easier. The only remaining Subregion out of the two is Looks to the Moon. Looks to the Moon is a small portion of a dilapidated computer complex. Looks to the Moon can be met here. Solitary Towers: Solitary Towers, previously known as Chimney Canopy, is a region composed of large towers and broken structures extending above a ruined industrial landscape. Chimney Canopy can be found in the upper central area of the world map and connects other upper regions to Industrial Complex at its base. The bottom of the region is characterized by mostly flat terrain occasionally interrupted by towering structures, and dense wildlife. A bridge connecting to Windswept Spires can be found at the top of the region. Forgotten Conduit, previously known as The Gutter, is a subregion at the bottom of Solitary Towers that serves as a connection to Undergrowth. It consists primarily of murky water in between portions of land. Swimming is notably slower in said water; this effect is lessened in some of the lower rooms, where the water is visibly clearer. The subregion contains a fair range of predators, including Centipedes and Eel Lizards. Barren Conduits: Barren Conduits, previously known as Pipeyard, is a region consisting of various tunnels, pipes, and flooded caves, with open spaces near the surface. It serves mainly as a connection between other regions. Barren Conduits is an densely-woven network of pipes, drills, and industrial equipment, rising from deep in the earth up to the lower sections of Windswept Spires. Many indoor areas are composed entirely of large conduits that creatures must traverse through. The upper right half of the region contains many Centipedes and Centiwings. The lower sections of Barren Conduits are dim and partially submerged underwater, harboring large numbers of Monster Kelp and Black Lizards. Barren Conduits serves as an alternative path from Icy Monument to Frigid Coast, in addition to providing a shortcut from Primordial Underground to Windswept Spires. It allows for a competent creature to travel across the entire world within mere cycles, but several rooms can only be traversed in one direction, requiring alternate pathing when scaling up to the surface. Desolate Canal, previously known as Sump Tunnel, serves as Pipeyard's connection to Frigid Coast. The left half consists of dark, water-filled pipes, with several fully submerged sections, while the right half is inhabited by a few Aquapedes and more resembles the underground portions of Frigid Coast. Desolate Fields: Desolate Fields, previously known as Farm Arrays, is an expansive outdoor region with large, overhanging machinery, evenly spaced trenches, and tall fungal growths. Desolate Fields is divided into large, linear rooms. Large swathes of the region were overgrown with Worm Grass, but practically all of it has since died off. Spore Puffs can be found in many of the region's indoor rooms and can be used to attract Rain Deer. Because much of Desolate Fields is exposed to the sky, Vultures are a fairly persistent threat throughout the region. On the eastern side, Desolate Fields connects to Suburban Drifts and Windswept Spires at the bottom and top respectively. At the far west is a path to Primordial Underground. Windswept Spires: Windswept Spires, previously known as Sky Islands, is a challenging region made up of broken mechanical structures high above the ground. Sky Islands is a largely aerial region with open-air rooms and wide gaps between platforms. Most rooms in this region have pits which fall to Desolate Fields, but to go to it this way will certainly lead to death. Common threats include Vultures, White Lizards, Orange Lizards, and Centiwings. Much of Windswept Spires appears as an array of rectangular platforms, or alternatively, large, linear spaces. Windswept Spires takes place in various open air environments dominated by an orange haze, as well as various metallic chambers and enclosed shafts. Towering navy blue plant life grows on the surface of Windswept Spires, but is now less saturated than it was before. A long hallway can be found near the path to Desolate Fields, harboring a large quantity of Orange Lizards. Frozen Mast, previously known as Communications Array, is a subregion located high above Sky Islands, reaching up into the clouds. A dark blue pearl could be found at the highest point of the region, but it has since been faded and corrupted, leaving it with the same worth as a blank white pearl. Scavengers, White Lizards, and Vultures are able to travel to this subregion. Submerged Superstructure: Submerged Superstructure is the only region to have little to no changes since the collapse of Five Pebbles. It contains remnants of Looks to the Moon's superstructure, much of which has sunk deep underwater, intermixed with dark, submerged caverns filled with aquatic life. The region is largely composed of dimly lit underwater rooms. The remains of the superstructure flourish with aquatic plant life such as Glow Weed and Bubble Weed, as well as aquatic creatures such as Giant Jellyfish, Aquapedes, and Eel Lizards. Leviathans can also be found in the deepest and farthest reaches of region. Much of the superstructure's former hardware has deteriorated, though some patches of Wall Mycelia still remain in the region. Because of the previous actions of an aquatic Slugcat long ago, the middle level of Submerged Superstructure and the Looks to the Moon subregion of Shoreline experience partial power recovery and periodic cycles of gravity reduction. The Vents is a subregion that comprises the lowest section of the region, featuring the underbelly of Looks to the Moon's superstructure and the flooded caves beneath it. The superstructure rooms are deeply eroded and flooded, with a flourishing aquatic ecosystem, mainly populated by Aquapedes and Giant Jellyfish. Below the ruins, a series of curving intertwined tunnels carve through the rock and coral, illuminated mainly by Glow Weed, with only a handful of air pockets and breathable rooms in which an abundance of Bubble Weed and Bubble Fruit can be found. The Heart is the last stretch of the flooded conduits leading into the central chamber to which the Rarefaction Cell was delivered. The main conduit features several smaller offshoots leading to other sections of the region, some of which also contain pockets of air. Relocating the Rarefaction Cell to the core restores a fraction of power to Looks to the Moon's facility and causes the core to fill with water, forcing Rivulet to exit or drown. The upper exit cannot be used until this is done. Upon leaving the core, the creature is transported by a strong current up the shaft in The Heart through a one-way passage into Bitter Aerie. Bitter Aerie is a frigid expanse at the top of Submerged Superstructure, accessible only to Saint and Rivulet. Rivulet is expelled to Bitter Aerie from The Heart after placing the Rarefaction Cell, and the one-way current created by the restoration of power can be used to return to the subregion as Rivulet or Saint. Saint also has a unique passage connecting it to the remnants of Looks to the Moon's Memory Conflux. The lower area contains partially-flooded tunnels and pipes, leading up from the submerged portions of the superstructure while the upper area contains a series of ascents and descents through the steep, jagged ruins of the city formerly located atop Looks to the Moon's Luna, intermixed with wide surface areas exposed to the blizzard. In the west, these paths converge to lead to a one-way path, the only exit of two from this subregion, containing sparse life other than Scavengers in the preceding mountains and passages underneath the surface. Undergrowth: Undergrowth is the overgrown remains of Drainage System, now host to a lush and thriving ecosystem mostly unaffected by the cold present in the rest of the world. Undergrowth is similar in layout to Drainage System, though much of the water previously present has since disappeared under swathes of dense foliage. The remaining submerged areas in the region are typically inhabited by Monster Kelp and swarms of Jungle Leeches. Several creatures that are rare or absent in other regions in Saint's campaign such as Pole Plants can also be found in Undergrowth. Undergrowth is abundant with plant life, with many root and vine-like formations growing from the region's rusted metal shell. Rose-colored flowers can be found in the backgrounds of some rooms that close in the presence of creatures, reopening only once alone again. The bulk of Undergrowth is inhabited by Blue Lizards, Scavengers, and several Eel Lizards, while the uppermost areas of the region feature less plant life and are dominated by Centipedes, similar to Drainage System. The bottom left section of the region is a dark, ravine-like area, illuminated by large bioluminescent mushrooms. Silent Construct: Silent Construct contains the remnants of Five Pebbles and The Exterior, having fallen into Shaded Citadel in the aftermath of Five Pebbles' collapse. Silent Construct is the decayed remains of Five Pebbles' superstructure, long since fallen after having been completely consumed by Rot. The collapse destroyed much of Shaded Citadel, and many of its rooms are replaced with shattered sections of The Exterior, resting underneath the bulk of the superstructure's interior. Several large sections of Five Pebbles' can remain upright, rising up from the metal detritus below and creating harsh cliff-sides interrupted by jagged beams. Sparse amounts of cyan flora can be found growing in the outdoor areas of the region. The Rot in question has died in most locations, with the only Rot remaining being simple Brother Long Legs and Proto Long Legs of the same color. At the lower right area of the construct, several long tunnels are populated by small packs of Miros Birds. These corridors lead to a small open expanse and a relatively intact section of The Leg. The Rot's presence has been heavily diminished over time, with the majority of it having calcified after the collapse of its host structure. By the time of Saint's visit, only a few scattered Brother Long Legs and inactive Proto Long Legs remain. Frosted Cathedral consists of the portions of western Shaded Citadel remaining after Five Pebbles' collapse. Many creatures from Shaded Citadel can still be found in the subregion, such as Lantern Mice, Big Spiders, and Spitter Spiders, though Coalescipedes are no longer present. The Husk is a still-standing portion of The Wall and some portions of the superstructure's interior. Many of the creatures inhabiting the subregion originate from Shaded Citadel and The Exterior. More Lizards can be found here than in the rest of the region, and some of the interior portions of the wall are insulated enough to warm creatures. Five Pebbles is the remains of the upper section of Five Pebbles. The leftmost side of the subregion is comprised of the top portion of The Wall, with the gate to Metropolis having been crushed in the collapse. Five Pebbles' barely responsive puppet can be found in the remains of his now-collapsed chamber at the right edge of the subregion. Primordial Underground: Primordial Underground, previously known as Subterranean, is a region that consists mostly of long, dim tunnels filled with dilapidated trains. The dark pipes of Ancient Labyrinth connect Primordial Underground to lower Undergrowth and to the caves of the Depths. Primordial Underground spans both sides of the world, connecting to Desolate Fields in the west and Frigid Coast in the far east. The western side of the region features a steep fissure and a pit overhang which are difficult to scale once a creature has dropped down. Subterranean is home to a large number of Centipedes, as well as Miros Birds that patrol the center of the area. Ancient Labyrinth also contains a high number of Black Lizards, which can easily corner creatures in narrow crawlspaces. A subterranean lake in the east of the region contains a unique albino Leviathan. Ancient Labyrinth, previously known as Filtration System, is a dark and dimly lit maze of pipes and shafts connected to Subterranean through four unique tunnels. The lack of illumination makes exploration challenging without a light source. The subregion is also inhabited by a large number of Black Lizards, which can easily corner Slugcat in narrow crawlspaces. Ancient Labyrinth can also be accessed directly via Drainage System or Pipeyard and serves as the only entrance to the Depths. Now, however, Ancient Labyrinth is lit up with slow-moving lights identical to those in the Depths, and the lower rooms introduce a wavy effect identical to the cave rooms in the Depths. Void Spawn also appear in numerous amounts in these rooms. The Depths, nowadays, is almost entirely missing, consumed by the Void Sea. Only the pipe leading to Filtration System and a single platform to stand on remain. The background is also mostly gone, replaced with a gold gradient.

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Creature clarification:

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Centipedes: Centipedes are long, segmented myriapods based loosely on their real-world counterparts. Their behavior varies with their size, ranging from passive prey to dangerous predator. Centipedes are black and orange arthropods with protective shells and segmented bodies. They have many legs and 2 sets of feelers on both ends of the body. They have a brown coloration on the ends of their legs, and their size varies greatly. Centipedes grab on to creatures with their heads. If they manage to connect both ends to the creature, they deliver a shock. Centipede shocks either stun or kill depending on the mass of the creature in relation to the Centipede. If the creature has less mass than the Centipede, the shock kills them. Shocks delivered underwater electrocute everything in the body of water, the same logic applying: If bigger than the Centipede, it survives, if smaller, it dies. Centipedes share the same vision capabilities, regardless of size. They see with both heads by alternating which one they see out of every frame. Centipedes' alternating vision causes a unique behavior; as long as the creature moves at a steady pace across flat terrain, or when climbing poles, Centipedes are caught in a consistent loop of starting and stopping. This behavior is caused by their alternating vision, where they have to re-realize that Slugcat is moving. This loop can be used to escape a Centipede safely, as they do not grab on to creatures unless provoked or ran into. Centiwings: Centiwings are a flying Centipede variant found primarily in very high regions. They are characterized by their green color, ability to fly, and somewhat skittish behavior. Centiwings are long, black arthropods with segmented bodies and bright green protective shells. They have many legs which have a dark green coloration on their ends. Centiwings have 2 sets of antennae on each end of the body and translucent red wings which shine when in motion. Centiwings are initially afraid of creatures until they have been in their presence for a period of time. Due to their flight, they are able to outpace most creatures once they become aggressive. They shock in the same way Centipedes do, as they are essentially just flying Centipedes. Aquapedes: Aquapedes are large, aquatic Centipedes that are primarily encountered in the lowermost areas of flooded regions. They are incapable of leaving the water, but their speed and aggression makes them adept at taking down prey. Aquapedes are large, black aquatic arthropods with blue shells and segmented bodies. Their shells appear worn, akin to the sides of a wooden ship. They have four antennae on each end of their body, and do not have any legs. Aquapedes swim with long, tattered red fins, which shine when in motion, similar to the wings of a Centiwing. Aquapedes can be 16 or 17 segments long, and their shell colors range from cyan to blue. Aquapedes can emit a bright glow from their heads. Aquapedes cannot move from place to place on land, but they are still able to grab and electrocute creatures that make contact with their heads. Red Centipedes: Red Centipedes are a variant of Centipede characterized by their large size and bright red coloration. They are far stronger, faster, and more aggressive than standard Centipedes, capable of killing almost all creatures, and their bodies are covered in hard shells that protect them from damage. They are found rarely in regions with hostile ecosystems. Red Centipedes are long, black and red, arthropod-like creatures with 18-segmented bodies covered by hard, protective shells. Each segment has 4 shells, and each top shell has a protruding spike. They have many legs and 2 sets of antennae on both ends of the body. Red Centipedes can grab on to creatures by their heads: they actively pursue doing so with creatures they want to eat but may also attempt it with creatures they're afraid of that are persistently pursuing the Centipede. In short, they are big, hostile, and very dangerous Centipedes. Vultures: Vultures are large aerial predators, capable of diving into any room with an open ceiling. Characterized by their skull-like masks and large wings that expel pink gas, they present a persistent threat, appearing throughout many regions. Vultures have a large, oval-shaped body with shoulder blades that lift when in flight and 2 fleshy appendages hanging down from underneath. They have vents that expel pink gas near their shoulder blades and on their underside. Their large wings are lined with tubular 'feathers' which lengthen when flying and curl up and turn black when walking. They have 2 tusks dangling at the sides of their head which retract and extend when they bite. Their face is covered by a mask, underneath which their eyes can be seen. Vultures are very aggressive and mobile, pursuing their target until they can no longer follow it (e.g. the target goes through a small tunnel or pipe). They often use their bodies to physically block prey from escaping. Their arrival is signaled by the shadow they cast descending over the background. When attacking, an audio cue plays and they perform a short wind-up, during which their head and neck shake and their tusks retract, before lunging in to bite at their prey. If they catch something, the creature becomes incapacitated and the Vulture flies off-screen with them. They are able to see prey even while off-screen, but cannot enter pipes, tunnels, or narrow spaces, though they often attempt to stick their heads into them. Vultures have 2 modes of movement: flying and walking. When flying, Vultures move quickly through the air, homing in on their targets. Once they are close enough to solid ground or their prey has retreated into a more enclosed space, they release a large amount of gas and grab onto the nearest terrain, signaling a transition to 'walking' mode, which allows them to stiltedly move around on their wings. Wings can shift modes independently of each other. Vultures give chase into any space so long as they can physically fit into it. It is possible to demask Vultures, either live or dead, by hitting them in the base of their head; weapons that hit the mask directly are deflected. Live Vultures that are demasked are attacked by other masked Vultures and attempt to hunt down the creature that demasked them. The target is always prioritized by the Vulture. Vulture Masks can be picked up and used to ward off any Lizard within range (except for Black and Red Lizards) for about 18 seconds. This only works once per individual Lizard, once per cycle. Vulture Masks are also useful for trading with Scavengers. Scavengers: Scavengers, often abbreviated as Scavs, are widespread tribal creatures that are typically seen in groups. They are social creatures that use gestures and body language to communicate, and are capable of carrying and utilizing weapons. Scavengers are quadrupedal creatures with long forearms and short legs. They can have various unique features in their facial area, including antlers, horns, and ‘mandibles’. They may also possess tails, spines, or frills of varying sizes on their body. Scavengers come in a wide range of colors, but most commonly exhibit neutral and desaturated tones. Their eyes can be different colors and shapes, and may or may not have visible pupils. Scavengers move by walk, climb, and crawl, and are in most cases slightly faster than Slugcat. They do not have the ability to jump; rather, they spontaneously gain vertical momentum when they need to move upwards, which can lead to some unintended physics interactions.Scavengers can carry and throw weapons, including (but not limited to) rocks, spears, and Scavenger Grenades. They have 3 'slots' to hold items and an active item in their hands. Spears are displayed on their backs, while other items are placed on their waist. The item held in their hand can be stolen, which prompts a hostile response. They are capable of throwing Spears at an angle, enabling them to hit targets slightly above or below them. They also have the ability to protect themselves against weapons thrown at them, either by dodging or throwing their own weapon to deflect the object. Scavengers utilize a wide array of body language and gestures to communicate amongst themselves and with other creatures. Certain objects can be used to trade with Scavengers. Scavengers typically trade more generously and drop more objects if the creature's reputation is high. Scavenger Tolls, known as Scavenger Outposts, are rooms in which a group of Scavengers has set up base around a toll post. A sufficient item offer is required before passage through the Toll is allowed. A single pearl is sufficient to pass, but any combination of tradable objects may be used. Paying the toll once allows the creature to pass freely as many times as needed until the end of the cycle. Ever since the blizzards started, they have adapted to have more fur to keep them warm. Overseers: Overseers are thin, hologram-like beings that pop out of the terrain rapidly and observe creatures in the world around them. Overseers are small, brightly colored worm-like creatures with a single large eye surrounded by tendrils at one end and a tail tapering off at the other. They appear holographic and can project images onto the landscape. When an Overseer moves from one location to another, a very faint light can be seen rapidly through the ground, walls, or roof to the next position. This is loosely called teleportation or blinking sometimes. The color of this light depends on the color of the Overseer. Overseers are often seen observing their surroundings, but most often look at Slugcat or Scavengers because of their high intellect. Specifics may vary, though. Scavengers often throw objects and spears at them, prompting the Overseer to act skittishly and flee, or move to higher ground. They do not move in any method other than teleportation. Once at a comfortable spot, they look around and observe their surroundings. If an Overseer is near a creature their corresponding Iterator likes or finds interesting, they may project signs onto the landscape and lead it to food, shelter, or the Iterator's Superstructure if wanted to. If approached, they blink away in another direction. They attempt to dodge all projectiles, but sometimes fail to do so. If an Overseer is killed, they leave an Overseer Eye. Overseers appear to have forms of communication among themselves. They usually communicate with their own color of Overseer; however, they do occasionally appear to communicate with other colors of Overseer. When multiple are present in an area, they frequently stare at each other, shining holograms towards each other. When in close proximity to another Overseer, they can reach their tendrils towards each other and trigger a small blue electrical discharge. This behavior is called "talking" among Iterators, with the discharge captured at the middle tendrils. Overseers can act independently of their Iterators. Five Pebbles remarked once that he "barely listens" to his Overseers, who constantly communicate regarding creatures' movements in his structure. Overseers have varying amounts of 'limbs', typically 3-5, though 2-armed Overseers can exist. Their 'limbs' always end in a blue gradient. Overseers occasionally display a holographic shape consisting of a 3D prism surrounded by several regular polygons (or triangles), forming a circle around the prism, which rotates randomly. The number of sides a prism or polygon has varies. Overseers can also take pictures and videos for Iterators, and just record audio. The color of the Overseer depends on its owner Iterator. Lizards: Lizards in this world are not like normal lizards, but rather common predators. Lizards boast the most variety of any creature type, having a whopping 12 different known species. A common trait between the majority of species is that their bodies are black, and that they have hard, shell-like mask covering their heads that can easily deflect a thrown spear. Some species can also have frills, but this trait is not guaranteed among all individuals. Ever since the blizzards began, all surviving species of Lizards have acquired thick coats of fur. Green Lizards: Green Lizards were a very common species of Lizard that used to be found throughout many regions, but their lack of mobility has ultimately led to their end. They were slow and lacked the mobility of most other Lizard species, but they were heavy and resilient, which made them a formidable threat. Green Lizards came in various shades of green, ranging from lime to mint. They had black bodies which usually featured short, stubby spikes or were otherwise plain. They were large and bulky and had a unique gait in which they dragged themselves forward along the ground. Unique to their species were their rectangular heads with horns that curled downwards, as well as their curved teeth. Pink Lizards: Pink Lizards, also referred to as Magenta or Purple Lizards, are another extinct species of Lizard. Pink Lizards' colors ranged from purple to reddish pink. They had varying head, body, and tail sizes. They had black bodies that were usually plain or featured small frills and tail tufts. Like all Lizards, except for Green Lizards and Caramel Lizards, they had the ability to climb poles. Blue Lizards: Blue Lizards are a rare, small species of Lizard, capable of climbing on walls and using their tongues to grab on to prey. They used to be much more common, but their small sizes led to their numbers slowly declining. They are the weakest Lizards and are preyed upon by some other Lizard species. Blue Lizards come in a range of colors from cyan to cobalt blue. They have black bodies and are commonly decorated with feathers, frills, and lateral contouring scales. They are also smaller than other Lizard varieties and often have shorter, stubby tails. White Lizards: White Lizards, also known as Camo Lizards or Chameleons, are an uncommon species of Lizard. They are ambush predators that blend in with their environment using their unique ability to change color. They are capable of climbing walls and have incredibly long tongues used to catch prey. When not camouflaged, White Lizards have white bodies with black heads. Unlike most other Lizards, they do not exhibit any hue variation. They are usually plain, or have small frills and back scales. Orange Lizards: Orange Lizards, also referred to as Yellow Lizards or Antennae Lizards, are a social species of Lizard. Characterized by their long antennae and ability to coordinate and hunt in packs of 2-5, they are an uncommon threat, but can be very dangerous with their teamwork. Orange Lizards range from pale yellow to reddish orange in coloration. They have black bodies and striped antennae of varying lengths, which glow and quiver when communicating. Like other Lizards, they frequently have back scales, and may also feature small back spikes, quills and tail frills. Orange Lizards can communicate telepathically with their packmates; when one Orange Lizard has seen prey, every member of the pack is informed of its location. The pack uses this information to surround and corner their prey. Each pack has a pack leader, also called an alpha, assigned based on the highest dominance in personality. The pack leader is distinguished by using a different growl when spotting prey, with no perceivable difference in their appearance. The pack leader has different pathfinding from the other Orange Lizards in the pack when hunting: while normally Orange Lizards disincentivize paths that put them close to other Orange Lizards, this is not the case with the pack leader. This typically results in, upon the pack spotting prey, the pack leader preferring direct paths towards the prey, while other Orange Lizards take on alternative paths that avoid overlap with each other. The size of the penalty decreases with greater pack size, making this effect especially prevalent in smaller packs. If two Orange Lizards from different packs are ever in the same room, their packs get merged into one, with the pack where the leader has greater dominance being chosen as the new one. Killed Orange Lizards get removed from the pack. In particular, upon the pack leader being killed, a new one is chosen. Besides the merging and removal on death, the pack cannot change in any capacity; an alive Orange Lizard can never be removed from the pack, even if tamed. Orange Lizards have no rivalry with their own kind, making it possible to tame an entire pack without in-fighting. Orange Lizard antennae are very flexible and can stretch far longer than one would expect. Ever since the Blizzards came, they have grown far more common and widespread. Black Lizards: Black Lizards, also known as Mole Lizards, are a blind species of Lizard usually found in dark environments. As they cannot see, they rely on their keen sense of hearing to navigate and hunt down their prey. They are one of the rarest Lizard species, only appearing in deep, dark regions, though they are often seen in large groups. Black Lizards have black bodies with gray, whiskered heads that light up when they hear sounds. They do not exhibit any hue variation. They very commonly have back spines. Black Lizards have the second lowest aggressive rivalry between themselves, behind Orange Lizards. Because of this, Black Lizards appear to be more tolerant of living with their own kind than other Lizard species, and very rarely fight each other. In addition to this, there are frequently multiple of them in the same room - up to 16 can be found in a single room, with any more likely moving to somewhere else. Salamanders: Salamanders, also known as Axolotls, are an amphibious species of Lizard. They are capable of swimming underwater, unlike their terrestrial relatives who can only float on the surface. Salamanders come in 2 main varieties: leucistic and melanistic, the former of which is more common. These determine the base color of their bodies, which can then be tinted in blue, indigo, purple, pink, red and orange. They feature gills and tail frills of varying lengths, and rarely exhibit back spines or plates. They have narrower and more oval-shaped heads compared to Lizards, the color of which is shared with the body. Salamanders can swim beneath the water's surface and swim much faster than they walk, able to outpace most prey in water. They can be difficult to see when deep underwater, meaning they are able to catch prey off guard if caution is not used. Out of water, they have average speed and are able to climb poles. Salamanders have a short, sticky tongue which can reel in prey from close range. Cyan Lizards: Cyan Lizards, also known as Leapzards or Leap-Lizards, are an agile and aggressive species of Lizard. They are the most mobile Lizards, able to climb across walls and terrain while also being capable of launching themselves at high speeds. Cyan Lizards are primarily black in coloration, with cyan eyes, teeth, mouth, and markings that glow brightly when charging up their leap. This color can vary from greenish-turquoise to light blue. They may sometimes feature wing-scales of varying sizes and positions, and often have unique patterns on their leaf-shaped tails, as well as other frills and feathers adorning it. Cyan Lizards are able to launch themselves using the rings on their back, allowing them to traverse distances very quickly. They perform a short windup, during which their tail is held stiff and vibrates, and the rings expand. Depending on how long they charge up, they may perform either a single leap that launches them a great distance, or a sequence of shorter, rapid-fire leaps. Both can be chained together and propel them through the air until they hit the ground or grab onto a wall. Cyan Lizard tails are unique in that they taper near the base before widening, giving them a bulbous appearance. Caramel Lizards: Caramel Lizards are an uncommon species of Lizard that are characterized by their large size, six legs, and ability to leap and spit projectiles. Caramel Lizards are large and bulky Lizards. They are the only species of Lizard to have 6 legs, with the middle pair being slightly shorter. Their bodies may vary in color but are always pale. Their other colors can vary from pale yellows to dark, desaturated oranges. They may have rectangular heads with stubby frills and knobby spikes along the top or a Green Lizard-like head with large frills. Eel Lizards: Eel Lizards are a semi-aquatic Lizard species which can be identified by their long spiny tail and slender frame, and are the second aquatic Lizard variant after Salamanders. They are most frequently encountered in wet regions, like Frigid Coast and Submerged Superstructure. Eel Lizards are a semi-aquatic, long-tailed species of Lizard. They possess a green or turquoise oval-shaped head with small spines behind their neck and have narrower facial features than other Lizard species. They have an extremely long, slender tail covered in spines that flare outward underwater, and only 2 legs in contrast to the usual 4. Strawberry Lizards: Strawberry Lizards, also known as Zoop Lizards, were once a highly endangered species of Lizard, but have recently been appearing far more often. Characterized by their small size and ability to traverse terrain with their long tongue, Strawberry Lizards are fast and deadly. Strawberry Lizards are small, scrawny lizards adorned with frills. They have light pink heads with hair-like structures. If found outside of cold regions, Strawberry Lizards are missing these hairs on their heads. Strawberry Lizards are one of the few Lizards to have a white body and have unique frilled tails. While pursuing prey, Strawberry Lizards can shoot out their tongue and pull themselves to the location of where it landed. They can grapple on terrain, background walls, and other creatures. Strawberry Lizards' tongues are the same length as a White Lizard's, and their tongue ability has a short cool down. Strawberry Lizards only utilize this grappling ability when pursuing prey and do not employ it in any other situations.