Summary
Dromen are caused by humans, or human-like entities, having extended contact with the Impurity. Becoming a Dromen is, in-fact, simply a side effect of the Impurity. While some are hostile and deceptive, this isn't the nature of a lot of Dromen. They aren't inherently evil or malicious, their motive is often feeding themselves so that they may survive. Of course, that isn't the case for all of them.
All Dromen feed on emotion, which emotion they feed on depends on the Dromen. When any given Dromen is feeding, they may emit a sickness to the people in their general vicinity. This sickness, Dromen Disease, can vary based on the Dromen. Dromen Disease can also be contracted through blood contact with a Dromen. Dromen blood is a black substance with the same consistency as human blood. It tastes like oil, and will have the effect of drinking strong alcohol if ingested.
Dromen are often seen by mortals as holy idols, typically as angels. They have infiltrated many cultures, claiming to be figures from their mythology (even if said figures are real). With or without cultural influence, Dromen will take in humans to work under them. This phenomenon is called “Nemuru” and works similarly to proxies. The process of becoming a Nemuru is often through parasitic means, but it ultimately depends on the Dromen. Dromen cannot be Nemuru for other Dromen.
Basic Abilities
- Dreamwalking
- Dream manipulation
- Teleportation
- Dromen Disease (Manifests differently depending on the Dromen)
- Apportation
- Pain reduction / Prolonging death
- Shapeshifting
- Technopathy
- Telekinesis
- Telepathy
- Mind control
Dromen Subtypes
Ghoul Dromen
Ghoul Dromen are the most common type of Dromen, They usually appear as humans with severe deformities, most often as elongated and featureless, wearing varying outfits. They aren’t very intelligent, and don’t have personality. They are unable to express emotions due to lack of such. They often devolve into a state acting similar to an animal, and are often compared to ghouls, hence the name.
Ghoul Dromen often have very few Nemuru, and their disease is often similar to symptoms of radiation poisoning. Like Nomadic Dromen, Ghoul Dromen do not have Domains, and often live in wooded or secluded areas. They have the basic Dromen abilities.
Traditional Dromen
Traditional Dromen are the second most common type of Dromen. They usually look exactly like humans (or human-like entities), but are able to change into a secondary, more monster-like form at will. This form can vary depending on the Dromen, but the Dromen is able to change how they appear at will, so their appearance in either form may not always look the same. Traditional Dromen are intelligent and are able to express personality and emotion.
Traditional Dromen often have many Nemuru, and their disease can vary based on the Dromen. Traditional Dromen often have Domains, though they are accessible to humans. They have the basic Dromen abilities, though sometimes can have more. Humans who become Dromen are 90% of the time Traditional Dromen.
Cryptid Dromen
Cryptid Dromen are the third most common type of Dromen. They usually don't appear to fit the mold of the other two subspecies, appearing more monstrous and only having one form. No two Cryptid Dromen look the same, so it's impossible to put a generalized description of how they look. They are intelligent, and able to express personality and emotion.
Cryptid Dromen may sometimes have Nemuru, but not always. Their disease can vary based on the Dromen. Cryptid Dromen may or may not have Domains, and if they do, they may be accessible to humans, especially if they take up large amounts of space. They have the basic Dromen abilities, though often times have more.
Dromen Subclasses
Morphogenic Dromen
Morphogenic Dromen are a subclass of Dromen identified by their tendency to transform their Nemuru. They often have large amounts of Nemuru that, for the most part, reside in the Dromen's domain.
Oracle Dromen
Oracle Dromen are a subclass of Dromen identified by their tendency to appear before tragedy or warn of tragedy. They can either appear within reality or manifest within dreams to warn of these events.
Nomadic Dromen
Nomadic Dromen are a subclass of Dromen identified by their lack of a Domain.
Queen Dromen
Queen Dromen are a subclass of Dromen identified by their tendency to almost exclusively use their Nemuru to carry out their work.
Stalker Dromen
Stalker Dromen are a subclass of Dromen identified by their lack of Nemuru and tendency to hunt victims on their own.
Impure Dromen
Impure Dromen are a rare subclass of Dromen identified by their ability to manipulate and control Impurity in large quantities. Impure Dromen are caused by a Dromen being completely irradiated by the Impurity. They are considered by many to be the final evolution of Dromen.
