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[ KARNAL INFORMATION ]

KARNALS: WHAT ARE THEY ?

Karnals are corrupted and deranged supernaturals that have been twisted by an unknown, insidious force.They are supernatural beings: werewolves, vampires, demons, and other entities that have succumbed to madness and corruption. The transformation into a Karnal is marked by the loss of mental stability and the insatiable craving for flesh, human or otherwise. They become unpredictable, savage, and uncontrollable, with some retaining traces of their old selves, but most lose all semblance of their original nature.

The Origins of Karnals

Karnals first appeared hundreds of years ago during the settling of North America; the exact cause of the Karnal transformation is still unknown, though there are many theories as to how it came to be .The first sightings were sporadic, often going unnoticed due to the erratic and chaotic behavior of the afflicted individuals. It wasn’t until a large massacre from one of them in the early 1600s, when a powerful Karnal tore through a city district, that people began to truly understand the danger of the Karnals.

Karnal Hostility Scale

Karnals exhibit varied levels of hostility, depending on their stage of corruption and the type of supernatural being they once were.

Low-Level Hostility

These Karnals are in the early stages of their transformation. They may still exhibit some control over themselves, but the signs of madness and hunger are apparent.Behavior: They may be aggressive but not fully hostile. They tend to avoid contact and only lash out when provoked or hungry.

Mid-Level Hostility

These Karnals are further along in their transformation and are driven primarily by hunger and violence.Behavior: They hunt actively and tend to target humans or other supernatural beings. Their reasoning is clouded by their need to feed, and they can be quite dangerous. At this stage, they may exhibit less coordination or rational thought.

High-Level Hostility

Fully transformed Karnals, these beings are unstoppable and blindingly violent. They are the stuff of nightmares and completely out of control.Behavior: They have no reason left. Pure aggression and hunger drive them. At this stage, they are often impossible to reason with or contain. The transformation may come with enhanced physical abilities that make them nearly indestructible in their current form.

Karnal Behaviors

Instinct-Driven: A major characteristic of Karnals is that they are driven by instinct rather than reason. They often hunt for food, attacking indiscriminately. At their worst, they become little more than rabid animals with no ability to differentiate between friend or foe.Unpredictable: Karnals can be difficult to predict. While some may still retain fragments of their former selves, most are unpredictable and dangerous. Temperatures, moon phases, or specific triggers can set off an even more violent rage, which makes them hard to contain.Insatiable Hunger: The need to feed on flesh becomes a compulsion. While some might feed on supernatural beings, others may be driven to consume humans. This hunger can manifest in different ways depending on the supernatural race they originated from (e.g., a vampire would likely crave blood far more than originally, while a werewolf would more likely hunt for their food).Infected Communities: As Karnals are often creatures of pack mentality (depending on where they rest on the "Wal Scale" ), they will sometimes form groups.

HALF-KARNALS

Half-Karnals are hybrids, beings who carry a Karnal's bloodline within them but have not fully succumbed to the madness and corruption of the full transformation. They may possess a Karnal's physical traits and powers, but there are only a select few instances that cause them to completely lose their sanity and sense of self, like the common Karnal.

Ways half-Karnals can exist

Corrupted Parentage (Natural Birth): The most common way a half-Karnal is born is through one parent being a full Karnal and the other being a supernatural or even a human. This gives the offspring the physical traits and some powers of a Karnal without fully inheriting the madness or corruption. In these cases, the half-Karnal may inherit physical traits (like sharp teeth, claws, or a tail), but their mental faculties remain largely intact.
The corruption that turns a full Karnal into a monster is typically not passed down genetically in full. This is why half-Karnals are less dangerous than their full-blooded counterparts.Exorcism and Sealing Process (Supernatural Rituals): A more uncommon method of creating half-Karnals is through a ritualistic sealing performed by an exorcist. This process involves trapping the soul of a spiritual Karnal within a supernatural host (in a rare case, a human if their body can withstand it). The host is then burdened with Karnal traits and abilities but not fully consumed by the madness that affects a full Karnal.
This sealing can be temporary or permanent, depending on the nature of the exorcism ritual. While the half-Karnal retains their humanity, they are still subject to the Karnal's hunger, and intense anger or violence may sometimes break through the seal. Some exorcists might seal dangerous spirits into a being to contain them, but the host ends up living with the added corruption and abilities.

Traits of a Half-Karnal

THE PHYSICAL TRAITS BELOW CANNOT BE STACKED IF SOME TRAITS ARE APPLICABLE TO BOTH KARNALS AND THE ORIGINAL SPECIES (ex. If the original species already has enhanced strength, a half-Karnal will either only get the enhanced strength that a Karnal may possess OR what the species possess, not both).

Physical Traits

Half-Karnals tend to inherit physical traits from the full Karnal parent or spirit within them. These traits might include:Sharp teeth and claws
Fangs and tusks (though usually shorter or less pronounced than a full Karnal's)
A tail, typically tufted or more animalistic.
Increased strength, agility, and heightened senses (such as keen hearing, smell, or vision)
Markings such as tattoos or scars from the transformation process. (only applicable to the seal method)
Eyes that glow or change color when their instincts are triggered
A healing factor, although it may not be as powerful as a full Karnal's.
Some half-Karnals, particularly those from bloodlines with shifting abilities, may possess the ability to shift into a more monstrous form (usually a hybrid between their natural state and a full Karnal).
Some half-Karnals that were formed by exorcism may have special abilities tied to the spiritual entity that was sealed inside them (ex., abilities tied to the demonic or spectral nature of the soul trapped within).

Mental and Emotional Traits

Half-Karnals are not as mentally unstable as full Karnals, but they do experience the lingering effects of the corruptionIll temper: A half-Karnal can still have violent outbursts if pushed too far, especially in high-stress situations or if their primal instincts are triggered.
Cravings: Though they retain their sanity, half-Karnals still feel an intense hunger for flesh or blood, but through Government regulations, there are alternatives for them.

KARNAL THREAT LEVEL SCALE

The Karnal Threat Level Scale, also known as the Walden's Scale or "Wal Scale", is a series of rankings to correctly identify how dangerous one or more Karnals are.

Epsilon (E) | LEVEL E

Threat Level: Barely a Nuisance
Recommended Response: Eliminate with basic weapons; avoid swarms.Epsilon Karnals are the weakest recognized threats. They’re either physically frail, mentally defective, or reliant on numbers to pose even the slightest danger. Alone, they can be stomped out with ease, buutttt that’s the issue: they never travel alone .Traits: Small, malformed, mindless, or lacking major offensive abilities .
Behavior: Swarm tactics; found in packs of 5 or more .

Delta (Δ) | LEVEL D

Threat Level: Manageable, But Annoying
Recommended Response: Caution advised; eliminate quickly to prevent escalation .Delta-tier Karnals are a step above the cannon fodder that are Level Es, having slightly stronger bodies, sharper instincts, or basic supernatural abilities. They’re often lone wanderers or small-group hunters. While individually more dangerous, they’re still killable by a well-trained individual. Thing is, they can become overwhelming in numbers .Traits: Faster, stronger, or more cunning than Epsilon; some supernatural traits .
Behavior: Stays in packs of 2-4, territorial .

Gamma (Γ) | LEVEL C

Threat Level: Moderate Threat, Engage with Plan
Recommended Response: Do not fight alone unless highly skilledGamma-tier Karnals are legitimately dangerous and should not be underestimated. They have strong physical abilities, limited supernatural prowess, and actual intelligence. These Karnals often act as leaders, guiding weaker creatures and creating groups. While they can be killed by experienced hunters, one mistake can turn a fight into a death sentence .Traits: Intelligent, adaptive, tactical; can wield weapons or magic .
Behavior: Leads weaker Karnals, forms structured groups .

Beta (Β) – LEVEL B

Threat Level: High – Capable of Town-level havoc
Recommended Response: Engage only with backup or heavy weaponry.Beta-tier Karnals are where things get . . . well . . . fucked. They are solo hunters, capable of taking down entire squads. Unlike Gamma-tier, these creatures do not need followers, just themselves can be enough to cause a dent in an organization’s plans.Traits: Large in stature, immensely powerful, high endurance, expert combatants, supernatural abilities .
Behavior: Solitary but sometimes leads small groups .

Alpha (Α) – LEVEL A

🜲 Threat Level: Extreme | You see one? Pray . . .
Recommended Response: Only engage with elite forces or specialized huntersThe Apex of the Base-Levels. These creatures are intelligent, as if they haven’t lost their piece of mind, capable of taking down even small towns on their own if given the time to. Some are fairly old, having survived countless attempts on their life. Their physical and mystical abilities rival some of the stronger hunters out there. So, when discovering one, best leave it to the best of the best within the city .Traits: Highly intelligent, high mastery in combat, has unique supernatural abilities .Behavior: Solitary but can attract lower tier Karnals .

OBTAINING KARNAL-BASED ABILITIES

Karnal Contracts

Danger Level: Moderate to High
Success Rate: 100% (If the negotiation itself was successful )
Risk of Corruption: Medium
Distinguishing Features After Contract: Contract sigils on the body, minor changes to the bodyThe most common way to gain a Karnal’s power, yet still extremely dangerous. A Karnal must be sentient enough to strike a deal rather than attack on sight. The terms of the contract dictate the price paid for the power received .
Some contracts may seem fair, while others could be traps for the careless. Many exorcists and hunters outright ban Contract Holders, as their powers often come with a mighty drawback, Karnal corruption being one of them .Requirements: Must find and convince a Karnal to make a deal. The terms must be clear and mutually agreed upon.
Power Granted: Varies upon the Karnal .Major Risks:
Breaking a Contract results in death or severe punishment
The more powerful the Karnal, the steeper the price
Overuse of contract-based abilities can slowly warp the mind or body if not properly controlled
At the end of the day, a Karnal is still a Karnal. Who’s to say they won’t dupe anyone ?

Karnal Consumption

Danger Level: Extreme | Instant Death Chance: 70%
Success Rate: 30%
Risk of Corruption: Very High
Distinguishing Features After Consumption: Physical mutations based on the Karnal consumedThe most dangerous way to obtain a Karnal’s power, one must eat it. Specifically, consuming its still-beating heart or a chunk of its flesh right after killing it. Most die immediately from the attempt, their bodies unable to withstand the surging corruption.
Those who survive this will gain the abilities and physical traits of the Karnal .Requirements: Must kill a Karnal. Must consume its heart or flesh immediately.Major Risks:70% chance of death | body rejects the power and implodes or mutates into a mindless failed Karnal hybrid
Irreversible transformation | the power is permanent and cannot be undone

Karnal Weaponry

Danger Level: Low to Moderate
Success Rate: 100%
Risk of Corruption: Low
Distinguishing Features After Creation: Weapons bearing Karnal motifs.Unlike Contracts or Consumption, this method avoids personal corruption by sealing Karnal abilities within a weapon rather than a being. The process requires a skilled blacksmith or craftsman to reforge Karnal remains into usable tools .
The user can then conduct the power of the Karnal through the weapon, activating abilities without directly altering their own body. This method is the safest of the three, but some weapons carry residual curses from the Karnal they were made from .Requirements: Must harvest Karnal parts and bring them to a specialized blacksmith.Major Risks:Weapons have a chance of developing sentience depending on the Karnal, sometimes communicating to their wielder
If not properly forged, the weapon can backfire, causing great side effects when wielding it

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MINISTRY OF KARNAL RESEARCH

EST. 1899

During the rise of Karnal Extermination groups after St. Demas, the U.S. Government decided to take action as well, creating the Ministry of Karnal Research. While it is not dominant in exterminating Karnals, it’s widely known for the extensive research on them, which is how individuals are able to see the signs and symptoms of the corruption and how to go about it. It also assisted in the knowledge that certain Karnal-types can be used for weaponry, popularizing Karnal-based weapons.

KAYNINE KOMPANY

EST. 2040

After graduating from the Province Christian School, Reno Rubio-Henderson finally had the boost to pursue his main objective: to find his father and avenge his mother and the people of the small village he massacred those years ago. The grudge ate at him for years, and life as a half-karnal himself was anything but smooth. The only thing stopping him from self-destructing was his grandfather, St. Demas Executive Chairman Balthazar Rubio, who helped him put that ravenous energy into training to combat the very beasts that became of his father.
At 22 years old, he returned to St. Demas to pitch a sub faction for the more “physical” encounters against Karnals, but they rejected it. That didn’t stop him from returning to the pitch, with the explanation getting more and more polished with each visit. Then, finally, the chairmen decided, well, “why don’t YOU make your own faction?”.Later in the year, Balthazar and the other chairmen assisted Reno in the founding of the brand-new Karnal Extermination Group, KayNine Kompany.

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[ KAYNINE KOMPANY ]

Reno Rubio-Henderson

SONG "EVELYN" EUN-BYEOL

Vince "Vice" Rubio-Henderson

Valeria "Versa" Rubio-Henderson

[ ST. DEMAS ASSOCIATION ]

Balthazar Rubio

Song Jae-Min

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