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Cyclos — Description

Cyclos is a part of the species known as Slime Hags, an amphibious race of jawless creatures that are known for their ability to create copious amounts of slime. As a male of his species, he is much larger than the other gender, and lacks the dexterity that they possess. This is mainly because the males are usually the ones who hunt for food and defend their territory, and thus rely more on size and strength to function. During his younger years, Cyclos stayed with his tribe and was one of the many responsible for capturing prey and deterring intruders. At some point of time in his life (no confirmation when) Cyclos left his home and sought out for something new. He had grown weary of his day to day life, as something about it was lacking. Cyclos believed that what he truly needed was an education. Though his gender lacked the finesse and tongues that the females possessed, he sought out a school that would help him find his true passion. Somehow, Cyclos' travels landed him in an academy, and he spent several years their studying in the subjects of writing and literature. What academy he attended is currently unknown, but many assume that it was one that was strong in the magical department. This is because Cyclos met Agatha, another Slime Hag, at the academy, where she had been studying the art of brewing and potion making. It is believed that since this academy specialized in mana and magic, that there had to be some instructor who could translate Cyclos' guttural sounds, and thus allow him to communicate to his professors and fellow students. During these years, Cyclos met Agatha and the two began dating (though Agatha has commented that the beginning of their relationship was a bit rocky at first). In the end, the two left the academy together, with Agatha having a deep understanding of potion making that would start off her career as a witch, and Cyclos leaving with a degree in literature. After this graduation, the two were married and they made their way to the cave that they live in now. Now Cyclos lives with his loving wife, dwelling in the lower levels of their cave. He spends his time hunting for food, consuming intruders, aiding Agatha with potion making and working on his writing.

Attitude - Though large in size and ferocious in appearance, Cyclos has a sweet heart. He is not inherently aggressive and is a rather calm individual. When around people that he likes or cares about, he is quite friendly and does his best to be polite. Though he cannot speak in a coherent language, he tries to talk with others and enjoys chit-chat (though it requires Agatha for translating). This side of him is rarely seen though, since the couple lives in isolation. The side that many see is one that is quite fearsome. Due to Agatha's line of work, she has a lot of run-ins with thieves, desperate folk and other unpleasant individuals. In this instance, Cyclos plays the part of the monster, used to intimidate visitors and devour those who dare try to harm his wife. When an individual has threatened Agatha or has violated one of her key rules, she will send them down to his chamber. There he devours the offender and vomits out their sticky bones. Even when the visitor is not being served up as dinner, Cyclos' guttural growls can be heard from below, warning them of what could come. Since these are the only real people who visit them, that is all people know of him. The tales of a slavering beast within the witch's cave has spread for miles, and many see him as nothing more than a guillotine with a stomach. Little do they know that Cyclos is a living, thinking individual, and one that possess a degree in literature. Though he cannot speak in basic, he is quite skilled with his words, which often doesn't translate to outsiders, since Agatha has to sum it up to them. With his education and way with words, Cyclos has actually written a few published works. Since he is too big and clumsy for a quill, he dictates it all to a Slime Golem that writes it down for him. The finished manuscripts are sent off through a network a trusted clients and some are eventually published. What he has written is not known by outsiders, as he does not speak of the subject too much and he apparently writes under a pseudonym. One of the reasons he doesn't divulge this information is because he kind of likes the air of mystery it all has.

Relations - Cyclos' biggest relationship is, of course, the one he has with his wife. His marriage to Agatha is one that has lasted for many wonderful years, and there is no sign of it ever stopping. He cares deeply for Agatha and is in very much love with her. He helps her from time to time with her potion making, but mainly by eating victims and spitting their bones out for her to make more Slime Golems. He is also her anchor to reality, as there are times she gets so caught up with potion making and experimentation that she forgets things like eating and sleeping. He will watch over her and make sure that she gets food and proper sleep, even if he has to physically pull her away from the cauldron at times. He is also the one that gets her out of the cave from time to time, with the two sharing a walk together around their territory, just to get some fresh air. Cyclos has apparently written her a few love poems during their relationship. No one can really understand them when he says them out loud, but judging from Agatha's blushing, he has a way with words. Agatha does tease him from time to time about his use of big words and intricate speaking, but in a playful way. Often when translating for Cyclos, Agatha sums it up in the plainest way possible, putting it in "common words for the rest of the common people."

The only other person he really interacts with is Arnie Brachnum, who visits Agatha when his circus is in town so he can trade for her potions. Once their business relationship was established and Brachnum won the couple's trust, the ringleader became Cyclos' link to the publishing world. Since Brachnum travels around and does business with many folk, Cyclos saw him as the perfect way to get his writing out while remaining anonymous. When he has finished a piece, he will send it with Brachnum the next time he visits, who in turn will pass it on to fellow colleagues. Any money that is made from his works will be brought back to them through Brachnum, the whole system kept quiet since the couple don't want any more unwelcome visitors. The secret is safe with the couple and with Brachnum too, as Agatha made it very clear that she would cease doing business with him if the spider leaked the news. Cyclos is grateful for Brachnum's help and is quite polite with him, but the energetic ringleader can definitely grate his nerves from time to time. Especially when the spider keeps asking him to join one of his circus acts, which Cyclos finds quite offensive.

Subordinates - Like Agatha, Cyclos has control over a vast horde of Slime Golems. He can command any one of them to serve his desires and they will obediently follow. Cyclos is responsible for ordering around the Golems that serve as guards and watchmen, making sure that any trespassers are spotted and restrained. A small group of them are used to help prepare meals, as Cyclos is well equipped for catching food, but not cooking it. He also has a select few that he uses to help with his writing. These Golems are specially designed for maximum finesse and dexterity so that they can write properly, and also with minimum slime so that they don't drip on the pages. Any Slime Golem that is within Agatha's part of the cave are left under her command, as he knows that she is quite particular about things. Whenever Agatha has to leave for a business venture, or for ingredient collecting, he is left to watch the cave. In these cases, their home is under maximum lock down, as Cyclos uses every available Slime Golem to make sure no one disturbs Agatha's work while she is gone.

Abilities - Much like the rest of his species, Cyclos' greatest ability is to secrete copious amounts of sticky slime. This thick goo acts like a thick glue, which is perfect for trapping opponents and rendering weapons useless. Cyclos can regurgitate this slime from his throat, spraying a large area with a sticky wave. He mainly uses this in close quarters, when he needs to trap quick prey. For long range, he can fire large gobs from his nostril. His accuracy is not perfect, but the giant sticky glob only needs to be close enough to pin down foes and slow them down. When out hunting for food, he often uses this tactic to trap deer and other game. To go with this are his tendril-like appendages. These long thin hands are what he uses to manipulate objects and move stuff around. These appendages can be coiled into sacs near the back of his mouth, which then can be shot out at lightening speeds. This strike can catch prey off guard and quickly seize them in an iron grip. Though he lacks jaws, his mouth possess dozens of small, shredding teeth which he can pulverize prey against like a cheese grater. For smaller morsels, he can just swallow them whole, letting his stomach acids dissolve flesh and muscle. When he has finished digesting his victims, he will vomit out a gooey pile of intact bones. These bones are sent to his wife, who uses them to make Slime Golems. With this, he is responsible for devouring her foes or any customers who really irritate her. Even when eating dinner, any bones within the meal are regurgitated and used for more Golems.

Tools - Due to his large size and not so fine dexterity, Cyclos doesn't really use tools or weapons. With his slime and strength, he has more than enough to defeat foes and defend his home.

Weaknesses - As an amphibious creature, his body is constantly wet and slimy. This leaves him vulnerable to freezing or desiccation. Though his large body is good for crushing foes, it makes him a big target. Lacking scales or any kind of armor, his exposed body is easy to hit with cutting and piercing weapons. Smaller, quicker enemies can outmaneuver him, especially if he gets caught in small areas. His slime is his only method for slowing targets and pinning down foes, so if an opponent can eliminate it, his offensive capabilities are greatly crippled. Out of all of this though, is his love for his wife. If an opponent can capture her, he can easily be forced to stand down. He is afraid of her getting hurt, so he will do anything to ensure her safety.

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Meant to post this yesterday, but writing this took so long that I had to wait til today to finish it. It mainly took so long because I was looking to expand this character, which meant I didn't have any archived stuff to copy and paste. Regardless, I am happy with the result. Glad to have Cyclos a bit more of an educated man and have a little more going on with him. My goodness I love this couple. Two slimy lovers just living in a cave out in the middle of no where.