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Since OCtober ends on Halloween, I felt it would be appropriate to dedicate this day to a classification of being that is not well known as they have only appeared in certain locations and are generally elusive beings. Enigma class beings have not often been studied as any attempt to capture these beings for study has ended horrifically. All information about these creatures comes from documentation of sightings of strange creatures and a reconciliation of similar accounts that have brought about a classification of these horrific creatures.

• General Attributes of Enigma Class beings
  • Observation of specific details is almost impossible as visually they appear to be constantly changing patterns if a pattern or color is visible at all. The only constant is their general shape and size.
  • They appear to have the ability to channel magic in some ways
  • Almost all encounters involving Enigma Class beings have ended in hostility if directly interacted with.
  • Known areas for consistent Enigma Class sightings
    • On Romulus, the Asian continent has seen the most occurrence of these beings. They are generally referred to as some form of “Shadows”. There have also been sightings elsewhere, but not as frequent.
    • On Remus, the most common area for them to appear is in the mountainous areas of Moonbeacon, where they are generally referred to as “Keepers” and any location where they are sighted is generally regarded as a forbidden zone as they are seen as protectors of sacred areas.
• Class A Enigmas - Varmint Class - Small creatures that aid larger ones
  • A1 Type - Crawler
    • Quadruped beings about the size of a rabbit that have long appendages similar to crab legs. Have been seen to be able to crawl up walls. Attacks with appendages and can burn through the bottom of its body which is how it absorbs subsistence.
  • A2 Type - Hound
    • Quadruped being about the size of a large dog. Hunts in multiples and known to ambush. Notably agile with rather high jumping height. Attacks with magically-sharpened claws. Can bite and electrify the target.
  • A3 Type - Vampire
    • Winged being the size of an eagle. Hangs from ceilings and can silence all sounds within a 10-meter radius. Can use claws to attack and attach itself to a target to drain its blood.
  • A4 Type - Slime
    • Shapeless being the size of a small dog. Does not seem to have a set shape and can set itself to any size. Can pounce and burn a target to eat them.
• Class B Enigmas - Soldier Class - Larger and more intelligent creatures that seem to control Class A Enigmas types
  • B1 Type - Worker
    • Bipedal being the size of a human. Acts human in locomotion. Can attack using magic bolts it casts from its hands or slashing attacks from claws. Has been seen to grab weapons and use them.
  • B2 Type - Beast
    • Quadruped being the size of a large wolf. Can shift into a biped form. Attacks via breath or via claws. Notably agile.
  • B3 Type - Hunter
    • Bipedal being the size of a human. Has a notable hunch. Has crawling abilities similar to a Crawler. Attacks via magic or with claws.
• Class C Enigmas - Officer Class - Enimgas that seems to be more advanced forms of Soldier Class Enigmas
  • C1 Type - Hypnos
    • Believed to be a Worker type that can completely disassociate anyone who looks at it. Two instances have been documented that describe a sensation that causes all senses of the person to go away. One account described “When I looked at it, the whole world went away and it was as if I was inside a kaleidoscope with the sound of nothingness. When I was knocked to my feet, I was suddenly returned to my senses”
  • C2 Type - Lucifer
    • Similar to a Hypnos type, but with two differences in that its effects only require being within line of sight and rather than disassociate, it causes the target to hallucinate. One account noted that it was likely spared by the being due to their inability to use magic.
  • C3 Type - Manticore
    • Similar to a Beast type but about the size of a Grizzly Bear. It could channel magic and was notably intelligent around its prey. Seemed to be very selective about its target and didn’t harm any non-combatants.
• Class D Enigmas - ????
  • Based on stories people have about enigma sightings, it’s likely there are classes even more substantial than Class C Enigmas.
• There are likely many more types out there, but these have been a selection of those documented.