Halv Browbirds
Halvs are reclusive browbirds that have been directly exposed to the horrific energy of the abyssal void. The pure voidal magic has caused their body to take on a curse of the soul, and the severity of the curse depends on how long they were exposed. Part of their soul has now been permanently been claimed by the void.
They have the unfortunate burden of being able to hear the distant whispers of the void deity, Steve. He is an ever present mummer in the back of their mind, always making suggestions to cause destruction and chaos; to act on your worst impulses and darkest desires. If one were to lean into Steve's suggestions and listen to him, he would only grow louder until the halv is lose to his command completely, and fully turns into a demonic beast.
Halvs are not inherently evil though, usually they were just people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or were enthusiastic void researchers or wizards who went too far in their work. The halv curse can never be fully lifted, but it is possible to treat it to lessen it's negative effects and still continue living an almost normal lifestyle.
They have the unfortunate burden of being able to hear the distant whispers of the void deity, Steve. He is an ever present mummer in the back of their mind, always making suggestions to cause destruction and chaos; to act on your worst impulses and darkest desires. If one were to lean into Steve's suggestions and listen to him, he would only grow louder until the halv is lose to his command completely, and fully turns into a demonic beast.
Halvs are not inherently evil though, usually they were just people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or were enthusiastic void researchers or wizards who went too far in their work. The halv curse can never be fully lifted, but it is possible to treat it to lessen it's negative effects and still continue living an almost normal lifestyle.
To be considered a halv, a browbird must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
--> Have an alternate halv form with at least 2 halv traits
-OR-
--> Have at least 1 halv trait
All halvs MUST have a mask and a mask reference must be provided for the halv. Masks can be anything and only need to cover the eyes in some way. You can still have a maskless reference of the character.
--> Have an alternate halv form with at least 2 halv traits
-OR-
--> Have at least 1 halv trait
All halvs MUST have a mask and a mask reference must be provided for the halv. Masks can be anything and only need to cover the eyes in some way. You can still have a maskless reference of the character.
Aspect Slots
Halv browbirds can have up to four aspects. Every halv will have 4 slots by default, at least one slot must be filled for a browbird to be approved, however you can save a slot for later if you aren't sure what to go with.
Halvs have the unique ability to have different aspects depending on which form they are in if they are a two form halv. They are only able to use the aspects that correspond to a form when in that form.
Halvs have the unique ability to have different aspects depending on which form they are in if they are a two form halv. They are only able to use the aspects that correspond to a form when in that form.
Free Traits
Halv browbirds can have certain traits added to them for free.
While normally rare or mythic, can be added to any halv design at no extra cost as a bonus during the creation process. They will be labeled as "halv" and cannot be swapped out for other ancient traits or mythic traits once on a design.
While normally rare or mythic, can be added to any halv design at no extra cost as a bonus during the creation process. They will be labeled as "halv" and cannot be swapped out for other ancient traits or mythic traits once on a design.
Aura Breath
Many halvs have the rare aura beath trait, this trait can be added freely and will be labeled as a "revenant" trait. It cannot be swapped out for another trait later.
White, black, or dull crest
Crests in these mythic colors are often seen on halvs. These traits can be added to a halv's crest freely.
Mismatched Horns
Halv horns can grow in unpredictable ways.
Many halvs have the rare aura beath trait, this trait can be added freely and will be labeled as a "revenant" trait. It cannot be swapped out for another trait later.
White, black, or dull crest
Crests in these mythic colors are often seen on halvs. These traits can be added to a halv's crest freely.
Mismatched Horns
Halv horns can grow in unpredictable ways.
Halv Exclusive Traits
There are certain traits that are only seen on a halv browbird. These are unique to halvs, and are a clear indication of one of these mysterious browbirds.
Halv Horns
Halvs often have more extreme horn mutations that cause overgrowth. Sometimes these can have negative impacts on the browbird, or cause them pain if they to not maintain them. Thorns, many horn sets, and horns that grow over or even through the eyes are possible.
Halvs often have more extreme horn mutations that cause overgrowth. Sometimes these can have negative impacts on the browbird, or cause them pain if they to not maintain them. Thorns, many horn sets, and horns that grow over or even through the eyes are possible.
Halv Tails
Halvs sometimes appear with tails that are more reminiscent of insects with hard carapace plating, thorns, and even stingers filled with deadly venom. Those with venomous tails will have a venomous bite as well.
Alternatively, there are also halvs with tails made entirely of shapes linked together in a chain. These bizarre tails can be flat, or 3 dimensional and often move in strange ways.
Halvs sometimes appear with tails that are more reminiscent of insects with hard carapace plating, thorns, and even stingers filled with deadly venom. Those with venomous tails will have a venomous bite as well.
Alternatively, there are also halvs with tails made entirely of shapes linked together in a chain. These bizarre tails can be flat, or 3 dimensional and often move in strange ways.
Extra Limbs
The browbird grows more arms from their sides or back.
Extra Eyes (Perception magic only)
Working eyes formed from magic will appear on the body, horns, tail, or wings of the halv.
Overgrowth
Thorns, spikes, or horns grow from various places on the browbird's body.
Corrupted Crest
Halv's can have the "corrupted" crest effect. It has a glitchy, flickering look to it with fragmented pieces that fall away from it.
Leaking Aura
Aura in the form of fire, smoke, or liquid will leak from the halv's eyes, mouth, broken horns, or wounds. It will often be black, or a darker version of the crest color.
Shattered Form
The halv's form is broken, with parts of it that fade and fall away like shattered glass, regenerating as quickly as they disappear.
Sagittarius
The browbird's monster form will take on a centaur-like body shape, with their bottom half having four legs instead of two. The feet still must resemble browbird feet.
The browbird grows more arms from their sides or back.
Extra Eyes (Perception magic only)
Working eyes formed from magic will appear on the body, horns, tail, or wings of the halv.
Overgrowth
Thorns, spikes, or horns grow from various places on the browbird's body.
Corrupted Crest
Halv's can have the "corrupted" crest effect. It has a glitchy, flickering look to it with fragmented pieces that fall away from it.
Leaking Aura
Aura in the form of fire, smoke, or liquid will leak from the halv's eyes, mouth, broken horns, or wounds. It will often be black, or a darker version of the crest color.
Shattered Form
The halv's form is broken, with parts of it that fade and fall away like shattered glass, regenerating as quickly as they disappear.
Sagittarius
The browbird's monster form will take on a centaur-like body shape, with their bottom half having four legs instead of two. The feet still must resemble browbird feet.
Halv "Monster" Form
Halv browbirds are sometimes able to take on alternate forms that are larger and more powerful. While some may need to have a trigger to go into their alternate form, others are able to shift at will. There are even some halvs who stay in their monster form permanently.
Not all halvs have an alternate form, it usually will depend on how much void energy they have absorbed when their transformation into this type first took place.
What you can change on the monster form:
--> Colors can be different from the original form, but should still resemble it in terms of base markings
--> Physical traits can change across forms (ie: similar tail shape, but the tail grows larger)
--> Crest can change
--> Aspects can change (such as dreams turning to nightmares)
--> Body type and height can change
It's good to keep in mind that the changes when switching form should make sense. Consider WHY those changes happen.
While in their monstrous form, they will wear a mask, obstructing or severely limiting their vision. They do this because if they were to see their reflection they would go berserk from the disconnect between who they are and their appearance. Even the most well adjusted halvs will still often struggle with this. To help with the threat of going berserk, there are many halvs who have a particular "anchor" item that will help them calm themself, and eventually return to normal.
Not all halvs have an alternate form, it usually will depend on how much void energy they have absorbed when their transformation into this type first took place.
What you can change on the monster form:
--> Colors can be different from the original form, but should still resemble it in terms of base markings
--> Physical traits can change across forms (ie: similar tail shape, but the tail grows larger)
--> Crest can change
--> Aspects can change (such as dreams turning to nightmares)
--> Body type and height can change
It's good to keep in mind that the changes when switching form should make sense. Consider WHY those changes happen.
While in their monstrous form, they will wear a mask, obstructing or severely limiting their vision. They do this because if they were to see their reflection they would go berserk from the disconnect between who they are and their appearance. Even the most well adjusted halvs will still often struggle with this. To help with the threat of going berserk, there are many halvs who have a particular "anchor" item that will help them calm themself, and eventually return to normal.