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Lions and Bumbles and Grinches oh my
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he's a mean one
Grinches are monstrous humanoids that generally live lives of miserable self-imposed exile. They make their homes in remote lairs high atop mountain peaks that are impassible to most other creatures, sometimes reaching heights of 10,000 feet up. Grinches are extermely rare, so much so that in any given location the resident grinch is thought of as the only one of its kind and is thus referred to simply as 'the grinch'.
Appearance
The 'typical' grinch stands roughly five and half feet tall and is covered in mangy green fur, though older specimens may appear almost black and white. On their heads grinch fur shoots up in a single clump which dangles back down over their faces. They wear little clothing aside from crude collars and shoes that they make out of the slimy vegetation that lines the walls of their junk strewn cavern homes.Their bones are composed entirely of cartilage which, in addition to causing extreme facial distortions with each mood change, allows grinches to undulate their spines if they so choose, allowing them to slither and slink with smiles most unpleasant.
Their diets consist mostly of spoiled meats and rotten vegetation, the breakdown of which causes massive gaseous buildups that bloat and distort the grinch abdomen to extreme proportions. This foul smelling gas is released frequently through pores all over the grinch's skin. Combined with the grinch's complete lack of hygene, this creates a unique and easily identifiable odor that arrives before the grinch does, and lingers long after his passing through. Indeed the three words that best describe them are as follow, and I quote: "Stink,stank,stunk"
Combat
It should be noted that while grinches appear to be flabby creatures with weak arms and spindly legs, they are about as strong as the average human. They also have the ability, in times of extreme need, to multiply their strength by a factor of twelve so that they have the strength of ten grinches, plus two. This strength, while impressive in short bursts, cannot be maintained for long by the grinch without the risk of severe pulmonary failure due to their aortas being two sizes too small.
Ecology
Out of necessity, grinches are excellent craftsmen, creating everything they need in short fashion out of whatever meager elements are available to them. The crudeness of material tends to give the fashioned items a primitive , rickety look, but this is deceiving. Grinch sleighs are capable of carrying huge cargoes that would crush conventional counterparts.
While grinches insist that they prefer their solitary lifestyle, they do have an undeniable need to be near others. Grinch lairs, as stated, are always in the vicinity of who settlements. In addition, grinches are known to keep animal companions. While they treat these poor animals with the same miserable attitude they do everyone else, they never directly mistreat them. Also, should grinch ever be welcomed in by another being, the will eventually drop their hermit tendencies and embrace their new friends.
It is thought that grinches, rather than being a true race, may be some form of mutated who- a small, peaceful humanoid race. This is supported by the fact that grinches are always located near who communities and that no female grinch has ever been observed. Unfortunately for the whos, the natural distempered nature of the grinches ensures that the one that has roosted near their community is a mean one.
(Note: this same desire to be close, but not too close, to others can also be found in the Grinch's urban cousin, the trash-dwelling Grouch)
Lastly, recent reports have suggested that grinches and whos are sub-dimensional creatures so small that their entire world exists in the crystals of a snowflake. This is, of course, a complete load, created by people who want to ruin a perfectly written story.
Grinches are monstrous humanoids that generally live lives of miserable self-imposed exile. They make their homes in remote lairs high atop mountain peaks that are impassible to most other creatures, sometimes reaching heights of 10,000 feet up. Grinches are extermely rare, so much so that in any given location the resident grinch is thought of as the only one of its kind and is thus referred to simply as 'the grinch'.
Appearance
The 'typical' grinch stands roughly five and half feet tall and is covered in mangy green fur, though older specimens may appear almost black and white. On their heads grinch fur shoots up in a single clump which dangles back down over their faces. They wear little clothing aside from crude collars and shoes that they make out of the slimy vegetation that lines the walls of their junk strewn cavern homes.Their bones are composed entirely of cartilage which, in addition to causing extreme facial distortions with each mood change, allows grinches to undulate their spines if they so choose, allowing them to slither and slink with smiles most unpleasant.
Their diets consist mostly of spoiled meats and rotten vegetation, the breakdown of which causes massive gaseous buildups that bloat and distort the grinch abdomen to extreme proportions. This foul smelling gas is released frequently through pores all over the grinch's skin. Combined with the grinch's complete lack of hygene, this creates a unique and easily identifiable odor that arrives before the grinch does, and lingers long after his passing through. Indeed the three words that best describe them are as follow, and I quote: "Stink,stank,stunk"
Combat
It should be noted that while grinches appear to be flabby creatures with weak arms and spindly legs, they are about as strong as the average human. They also have the ability, in times of extreme need, to multiply their strength by a factor of twelve so that they have the strength of ten grinches, plus two. This strength, while impressive in short bursts, cannot be maintained for long by the grinch without the risk of severe pulmonary failure due to their aortas being two sizes too small.
Ecology
Out of necessity, grinches are excellent craftsmen, creating everything they need in short fashion out of whatever meager elements are available to them. The crudeness of material tends to give the fashioned items a primitive , rickety look, but this is deceiving. Grinch sleighs are capable of carrying huge cargoes that would crush conventional counterparts.
While grinches insist that they prefer their solitary lifestyle, they do have an undeniable need to be near others. Grinch lairs, as stated, are always in the vicinity of who settlements. In addition, grinches are known to keep animal companions. While they treat these poor animals with the same miserable attitude they do everyone else, they never directly mistreat them. Also, should grinch ever be welcomed in by another being, the will eventually drop their hermit tendencies and embrace their new friends.
It is thought that grinches, rather than being a true race, may be some form of mutated who- a small, peaceful humanoid race. This is supported by the fact that grinches are always located near who communities and that no female grinch has ever been observed. Unfortunately for the whos, the natural distempered nature of the grinches ensures that the one that has roosted near their community is a mean one.
(Note: this same desire to be close, but not too close, to others can also be found in the Grinch's urban cousin, the trash-dwelling Grouch)
Lastly, recent reports have suggested that grinches and whos are sub-dimensional creatures so small that their entire world exists in the crystals of a snowflake. This is, of course, a complete load, created by people who want to ruin a perfectly written story.
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let's be independent together!
Well, ok. But I gotta tell you, not my favorite character. I have no image yet so i'll just post the description:
The elf known only has Herme was a companion of Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer and was instrumental in saving the reindeer from being devoured by the Abominable snowmonster of the north.
Herme was born with a rare elvish congenital defect called 'auris rotundis' which produced unattractive round ears. This set the stage for a lifetime of prejudice against him, compounded by his distinct disinterest in toy making, unappealing ocean-spray-wave hair style, and total aversion to any of the female elves.
He was known to be a tenor in the Santa's Elves Choir and was considered a vital member. However while his absence from the choir seemed to weaken the tenor section, his solo voice was somewhat nasally and unpleasant.
An interest in dentistry began early in life following the loss of several teeth due to repeated punches to the mouth from other larger elves. This interest eventually led to his dismissal from the elves' workers union for his refusal to make toys. This was an especially miscalculated career decision as elves, being immortal, quickly regenerate damaged and missing teeth and have no need for medical attention, as evidenced by their ability to survive off of candy canes and hot chocolate.
Herme was able to redeem himself when he saved the lives of the Donner Family (the Reindeer, not the group of emigrants, including the families of George Donner and his brother Jacob, who became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-47). He accomplished this by oinking like a pig to distract the Abominable snowmonster and bravely removing its teeth after the creature had been knocked into a completely non-responsive state by a 4 ton boulder to the head.
Upon his return to Santa's castle, it was discovered that his ejection from the castle was a violation of his employment contract and put the company at risk of litigation. Herme was allowed back on to company grounds and was given the newly created position of 'dentist', where he was safely removed from all things relating to children. The company forced even high ranking elves to feign tooth aches to keep the charade going.
Herme lived happily for the next two years until he was fatally impaled by a rabid narwhal.
jaerdaph said:EXCELLENT!
But I needs me some Hermey the Elf! He wants to be a dentist!
Well, ok. But I gotta tell you, not my favorite character. I have no image yet so i'll just post the description:
The elf known only has Herme was a companion of Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer and was instrumental in saving the reindeer from being devoured by the Abominable snowmonster of the north.
Herme was born with a rare elvish congenital defect called 'auris rotundis' which produced unattractive round ears. This set the stage for a lifetime of prejudice against him, compounded by his distinct disinterest in toy making, unappealing ocean-spray-wave hair style, and total aversion to any of the female elves.
He was known to be a tenor in the Santa's Elves Choir and was considered a vital member. However while his absence from the choir seemed to weaken the tenor section, his solo voice was somewhat nasally and unpleasant.
An interest in dentistry began early in life following the loss of several teeth due to repeated punches to the mouth from other larger elves. This interest eventually led to his dismissal from the elves' workers union for his refusal to make toys. This was an especially miscalculated career decision as elves, being immortal, quickly regenerate damaged and missing teeth and have no need for medical attention, as evidenced by their ability to survive off of candy canes and hot chocolate.
Herme was able to redeem himself when he saved the lives of the Donner Family (the Reindeer, not the group of emigrants, including the families of George Donner and his brother Jacob, who became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-47). He accomplished this by oinking like a pig to distract the Abominable snowmonster and bravely removing its teeth after the creature had been knocked into a completely non-responsive state by a 4 ton boulder to the head.
Upon his return to Santa's castle, it was discovered that his ejection from the castle was a violation of his employment contract and put the company at risk of litigation. Herme was allowed back on to company grounds and was given the newly created position of 'dentist', where he was safely removed from all things relating to children. The company forced even high ranking elves to feign tooth aches to keep the charade going.
Herme lived happily for the next two years until he was fatally impaled by a rabid narwhal.
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King Moonracer
The being known as King Moonracer appears as winged lion, three times the size of normal lions, who makes his home on the remote "Island of Misfit toys". His wings and mane are jet black and midnight blue. His coat is muted brown and his muzzle is white. Moonracer's eyes appear to be humanoid rather than feline.
A small ruby studded and white fur trimmed crown of gold sits atop his head. This crown belonged to the human king who once ruled the Island. Moonracer succeeded in killing the king and his human subjects and pronounced himself "King Moonracer"
Each night Moonracer flies around the world and collects animated objects, primarily anthropomorphic ones, that have been discarded by their owners because they were unattractive, deformed or depraved in some way. Moonracer attracts these downcast toys with the promise of restored happiness. Once on the Island, the toys are subjected to a litany of procedures intended to break them both physically and mentally. Over time Moonracer has built an army of thousands of cruel, twisted toys trained to act sweet and sympathetic so that they can further Moonracer's quest to conquer the world.
Despite his far reaching aspirations, Moonracer knows he cannot take the entire world by direct force and so he feigns that he is the benevolent rescuer of his subjects and wants nothing more than to find loving homes for them. Once his subjects are in place, they begin their task of corrupting the minds of children and turning them against their parents.
Of all the toys at his command, Moonracer has selected a few naturally vicious toys as his lieutenants.
The Castle Sentry is a schizophrenic Jack-in-the-box who has adopted the name "Charlie" for his stable side, while the murderous "Jack" waits for its chance to escape.
The Footman is a pink elephant with large red spots. This seemingly harmless oddity suggests at its true danger- the stuffing of this toy is tainted with parasites carrying the bubonic plague.
Lastly is the toy known simply as 'Doll'. This innocent looking female rag doll is the most feared of all Moonracer's subjects, so much so that the other Misfit Toys do not dare ask her what her 'nonconformity' is. It has been suggested that she may be a hermaphrodite, but those who suggest it openly find themselves quickly dismantled.
The being known as King Moonracer appears as winged lion, three times the size of normal lions, who makes his home on the remote "Island of Misfit toys". His wings and mane are jet black and midnight blue. His coat is muted brown and his muzzle is white. Moonracer's eyes appear to be humanoid rather than feline.
A small ruby studded and white fur trimmed crown of gold sits atop his head. This crown belonged to the human king who once ruled the Island. Moonracer succeeded in killing the king and his human subjects and pronounced himself "King Moonracer"
Each night Moonracer flies around the world and collects animated objects, primarily anthropomorphic ones, that have been discarded by their owners because they were unattractive, deformed or depraved in some way. Moonracer attracts these downcast toys with the promise of restored happiness. Once on the Island, the toys are subjected to a litany of procedures intended to break them both physically and mentally. Over time Moonracer has built an army of thousands of cruel, twisted toys trained to act sweet and sympathetic so that they can further Moonracer's quest to conquer the world.
Despite his far reaching aspirations, Moonracer knows he cannot take the entire world by direct force and so he feigns that he is the benevolent rescuer of his subjects and wants nothing more than to find loving homes for them. Once his subjects are in place, they begin their task of corrupting the minds of children and turning them against their parents.
Of all the toys at his command, Moonracer has selected a few naturally vicious toys as his lieutenants.
The Castle Sentry is a schizophrenic Jack-in-the-box who has adopted the name "Charlie" for his stable side, while the murderous "Jack" waits for its chance to escape.
The Footman is a pink elephant with large red spots. This seemingly harmless oddity suggests at its true danger- the stuffing of this toy is tainted with parasites carrying the bubonic plague.
Lastly is the toy known simply as 'Doll'. This innocent looking female rag doll is the most feared of all Moonracer's subjects, so much so that the other Misfit Toys do not dare ask her what her 'nonconformity' is. It has been suggested that she may be a hermaphrodite, but those who suggest it openly find themselves quickly dismantled.
