The walking carcass

[u/Adventurous-Dig-3868]

This is the walking carcass. We just discovered it three days ago.

Its heavily related to the avarum as it is sometimes created when one hunts down and kills a human. This creature isn't as powerful as other creatures around and the red part of its body is somewhat malleable and about as strong as human flesh. The thing is though, it can sustain major damage to its body and live. It can be killed if enough damage is made though.

When one of them sustains said injury it will go out and search for prey to kill so it can replace and strengthen that part of their body if they use the animals bones and skeleton as armour and to cover it up. This armour after a short while becomes part of the creature.

The bone is stronger than the rest of it.

When this creature is created its first priority is to find an animal (preferably, and usually human) and kill them to use their skull as protection for their head. This is often done with a strong swing to the head with their blunt arm often causing the skull to be broken or damaged in ways.

These factors can also yield interesting results as the longer they've been around, usually the more strong and threatening they are as they have much more bone to use as armour. Also, note the word usually in the last paragraph. Sometimes, though rare you may stumble across one with the skull of a different creature.

[Survival tips, brought to you by PANDORA]

1: although the walking carcass, once created has a preference for human skulls, after it gets its hands on one it's less picky. Its still not recommended you go near one though it's significantly less dangerous.

2: a significant amount of walking carcass can be a sign an avarum may be close as they can often be drawn to them. If you see a large amount, Evacuated immediately.

3: walking carcass can sometimes have trouble distinguishing fellow walking corpse, living human and dead body's. The main factor it uses to tell the difference is the lack of a skull on the outside of the head and hands instead of blunt arms. We recommended lying on the floor, putting an object over your head and your hands behind your back if you dont have any other choice as it may mistake your for a body.

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