Chrysalis

The variety of ways a monster can develop themselves is essentially infinite. The number of known Skill fusions is always growing as more and more variations are explored. Of course, there are standard options, things that have long been known and recognised as strong, but those who are willing to explore and delve for new combinations are often rewarded.

In terms of mutations, the possibilities are again, endless. The number of organs that can be added to a monster is vast, to the point where, after thousands of years, the combined Cults still haven’t explored them all, not even a fraction. How those organs interact and function with each other can have a huge impact on performance as well. And that’s before they become modified with mutations.

Some members of the Cult spend their entire lives exploring a particular niche, one type of monster, one subset of organs, and in this way, they are able to grow our collective knowledge, one step at a time.

- Excerpt from “Designing Monsters” by Torrina Laksham

[So the species requirement of your Vestibule is gone?]

[Yes. Ages ago,] I state confidently, though I only figured it out a few hours past.

[Must have happened when you reset the organ,] Granin shakes his head. [What’s it formed from now?]

[Soul Crystal. Same as the Nave. Same as the Altar.]

[S-Soul Crystal?]

The big rock-coated golgari stumbles again.

[That stuff is… extremely valuable. You may want to keep to yourself that you have… did you say three? By the Worm, you’re going to kill me here today. Are you sure there aren’t more shocking revelations?]

I hesitate.

the

about the Gravity Mana

so now I have

[Just one?]

mean… it’s all you

explain to him how gravity mana functions and what the gravity well is capable of. He

I suppose this explains a lot of your mutations and resets

most powerful ability. My Carapace is Gravity Compressed Diamond, as are my mandibles. Incredibly hard and super dense.

gives an approving thumbs

to synergise

when I’m actively using it, my carapace absorbs a little of that energy to continue hardening and compressing itself. It also magnifies and boosts any gravity spell I cast. Lately, I pushed

frown and I realise they don’t really know how

a little

[Fair enough. What else?]

The material it’s made from is gravity reactive, so it works better and faster with more gravity applied to it. After mutating, it increases the density of gravity mana around me, and helps regenerate the carapace if it's damaged. After that is the Gravity Magic Gland, which put me on this path in the first place. It’s made from Resonant Well Stone. The material transforms gravity energy back into gravity mana, replenishing its stock faster. For my previous mutations, I mostly just increased capacity, since you

may not be necessary,] Granin grunts as he leans

three my antennae, which can detect a very short time into the future, along with my hyper-enhanced reaction speed that lets me dodge things before they come close to hitting me. Then I

hell put a lot of effort into your acid gland. It’s not even that

defensive. I may not be using my acid