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These creatures are feline in nature, they comes in all shapes and sizes but the ones in Heartsford tend to be very large. Their bodies made of some kind of dark smog that isn't easy to destroy. These feline-like creatures are often seen around graveyards and are hyper sensitive to forms of life that wander in. They are a form of pest control against rodents, but are also pests themselves.

== Biology ==
Purrtômes are entirely made of a material that is similar to solidified smog. They can switch between a solid or gaseous state at will. The later when there is danger or if they just do not wish to bother with others. The smog cannot detach from their bodies, making it impossible to inhale. They lack fur, making them ideal for people who are allergic to fur or have breathing difficulties.

They lack much facial features, the most noticeble parts of their face being a set of three eyes that admit light. Another noticeable feature Purrtômes have are their tails that have a glowing grey center. Depending on their mood, this center will change color. It is also used by the Purrtômes are a sensor for rich aether sources. 

Purrtômes feed off aether and prefer to be in places with an abundance of aether, there are many places where they cannot travel to of course, due to predators and other threatening factors. They can still eat normal food sources like other creatures but it is aether they prefer and will only resort to eating normal food when there's no other options.

==== Life Stages ====
* Kitten 1 - 5 years
** No larger than the palm of your hand. Can be blown away in the wind.

* Teen 6 - 20 years
** Same size as an average house cat
* Adult 21 - 1000 years
** Very large, same size as a large dog

==== Native Regions ====
Purrtômes have a general preference to the dead, legend has it that they guide spirits to the afterlife. They are also very sensitive to natural light. Thus they tend to be seen around graveyards or very dark regions. They can be found all over [[Castrella]] but high populations of them can be found in groups in Kreeshk, Murmillion, Noct, Plàigh, Bermuda Bazura, Enertalita.

These creatures are frequent visitors of [[Heartsford Cliff|Heartsford]]. They enjoy consuming the raw tea leaves, which gives an effect similar to catnip for Purrtômes. Although the residents of Heartsford adore these creatures, as they keep out pests, they also have to keep an eye out for these creatures as to not ruin their harvest. Often resorting to feeding them different alternatives to distract them during harvest season.

====Abilities ====
* Shadow Creep
** A Purrtôme when not active loves to hide in the shadows, often sinking into it literally for rest. Owned Purrtômes have a habit of resting in their owners'shadows, it is also a form of travel for Purrtômes when going on trips with their owners. This method allowing ownders to bring along several Purrtômes without the need for carry-ons. Although cute in nature, when a Purrtôme steps into their owner's shadow, the owner will feel the full weight of the Purrtôme on their person. Thus, if the Purrtôme is large in size and weight, good luck.
'''A Purrtôme's Blessing'''

The light at the end of the Purrtôme's tail is an important part of their biology. It allows them to detect food sources in addition to detecting their moods. Depending on the color of the light it will reveal what emotion said Purrtôme is going through. When a Purrtôme passes naturally they turn into pure shadow, nothing remains. However, there have been reported cases of Purrtômes leaving behind a core, the same core found of their tails. There are very few instances of these cases but all were linked to one thing. All these Purrtôme passed from natural causes, under the care of their owners. It is said that these cores were left behind as a blessing from the Purrtômes, a sign of gratitude and love for their owners. A goodbye is never the end. One such case of an individual being blessed by a Purrtôme would be [[Heartsford Cliff|Heartsford Cliff's]] Gravekeeper, Fade Tole.

Those who have a core in their possession have the ability to detect the emotions of others around them as well as express their own through the core. The core will protect its owner from harm, similar to a barrier and shield their emotions. Purrtôme cores have the power to alleviate stress and negative emotions from individuals that fall under its light, putting them into a calmed state. 

* Blue - Sad
* Yellow - Excited, Happy
* Red - Angry
* Orange - Caution
* Green - Hungry
* Pink - Content, Relaxed
* White - Wants attention, Lighting the way for others
* Black - Depressed, not even the standard grey, when a Purrtome reached the darken state there is only a void, no light.

== Culture ==
==== Medical ====
Due to a Purrtômes' sensitivity to life forms, they are easily able to feel the mood shifts of living beings around them. Having a preference of those with lower mood levels, those with high mood levels tend to deture them  as the overall radiating positivity drains them. Thus, some medical professionals use the Purrtômes' instincts to seek out patients or use them as theraphy animals. 

Another note is that Purrtômes are drawn to [[Curses|cursed]] individuals, for reasons not known to the [[Arcane Sciences Division]] or the [[Environmental Division]] as of current. But these creatures have a sixth sense to seek out the cursed and attach themselves to them. It is highly speculated that they consume the negative aether surrounding these individuals, but this theory has yet to be proven.

==== Legends ====
It is said that Purrtômes tend to wander around the dead, preparing to bring them to the afterlife. When a Purrtôme visits a home it is likely a sign that someone is coming to pass. Many have given them the nickname 'Reaper's Feline' as a result of these legends.

== Visual changes ==
Purrtômes comes in all shapes and sizes but their forms will always been cat-like in figure. Their general shape and size is heavily influenced by their diet and general care. In places with rich aether and food sources, Purrtômes in those regions tend to become very large and chunky. While in other places they are sleek and slender, allowing to easily escape predators. Under domestic care, a Purrtôme can become very large but also live very long depending on the care the owner gives.

== Variants ==
<gallery>
File:Purrtome Concepts tp.png|Examples of different Purrtômes
File:Purrtome runt.png|Purrtôme Runt
File:Purrtome liltart.png|Purrtôme Kitten named Lil'Tart owned by [[Senti Ballahast]]
File:Purrtome Riyo.png|Purrtôme Adult named Riyo owned by [[Manako Mitsu]]
File:Purrtome River.png|Purrtôme Adult named River owned by [[Manako Mitsu]]
File:Purrtome oldman.png|Purrtôme Elderly named Mr Smiggle owned by [[Nevidess Lancaster]]
File:Purrtomes Popo.png|Purrtôme Adult named Popo owned by [[Kailan]]
File:Purrtome Speck.png|Purrtôme Kitten named Speck owned by [[Selena Idris]]
File:Purrtome Nia.png|Purrtôme Adult named Nia owned by [[Hanzekihel Oulieus]]

</gallery>

== Artworks ==
<gallery>
File:Nia + Lil'Tart.png|Nia and Lil'Tart size comparison
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* When a Purrtôme consumes too much aether, they inflate like balloons, causing them to float away in the air. In order to bring them back down, people will have to pop the Purrtôme so that it reforms. This does not hurt the Purrtôme but is sure is jarring

* When a Purrtôme is starved, they take on a smaller shrivelled form. This form is called 'Meownurished'.
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