[hider=The Seer of Cyl-nysiq] [color=003471][h1][center]La-Zha[/center][/h1][/color] [center][img]https://safebooru.org//images/1441/fd41cdba801557435084860a39784f4f0236b6c6.png?1509803[/img][/center] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5FQwDqE2Oc][h3][center]"Can you hear it? A rain is coming. A lovely, purifying, cleansing rain. I wonder...will you accept its embrace, or be swept away by its fury?"[/center][/h3][/url] [hr] [i][center][h2]Subject Classification:[/h2][/center][/i] [hr] [center][h3][b]Subject #:[/b] 27555463[/h3] [h3][b]Threat Level:[/b] ⛥⛥⛥⛥⛥[/h3][/center] [u][i]Summary:[/i][/u] La-Zha or the 'Seer of Cyl' as its followers call it, is a being of unknown origins, appearing to be somewhat aquatic in nature. La-Zha itself (herself?) alone is dangerous enough, at least warranting a ranking of three stars. However, we lack a full understanding of it's complete abilities. We have never been able to observe it up close and determine the full scope of its threat. However - we can assume it has some sway over the human mind, or at least is more charismatic than its appearance suggests. In the time that it has been on the CIA's radar, it has become apparent that it has gathered a respectable following of people for some unknown purpose. In summary - the 'Seer' has been given a five-star rating simply because of the numerous unknowns surrounding it and it's capabilities. Treat with extreme caution and under no circumstance should you be alone with it due to assumed violent and sadistic tendencies. [hr] [center][i][h2]Physical Profile:[/h2][/i][/center] [hr] [center][color=003471][h3]"Physical? Ah-ah. First, open your mind. Make it malleable and pliable. Open it to things that would shatter your sense of reality."[/h3][/color][/center] [b]Name:[/b] 'La-Zha' [b]Gender:[/b] Appears to have a feminine body type, but presumed not to adhere to traditional human genders. [b]Age:[/b] Indeterminate. Appears as a small humanoid. Possibly passes itself off as a young girl. [b]Date of Birth:[/b] Indeterminate. [b]Blood Type:[/b] Indeterminate. [b]Eye Color:[/b] N/A [b]Height/Weight:[/b] 5'2 feet (1.6 Meters) 110lbs (50kg) [b]Occupation:[/b] Cult Leader and 'Seer'? [b]Physical Description:[/b] La-Zha is quite unassuming, compared to some of the other creatures that exist out there - which only makes it all the more dangerous when dealing with them, thanks to all the unknowns that factor into play. There is also a chance that this limited human form of its, is only something that is limiting to it upon our plane of existence. It is quite likely that this is nothing more than a vessel, a shell, for something much more frightening and terrible. Even now though, its appearance is something that would likely give most normal people quite a scare. Its current form takes a fairly small, frail looking, feminine one. It has long, silvery-blond hair that falls to its waist and is generally unkempt and messy. Oddly, it almost feels like a film of some sort, with a somewhat sticky and slimy texture. Its body is a pale, unnatural blue color and is cold and clammy to the touch, seemingly always damp with some sort of cool liquid. It seems to have some sort of 'gills' on its stomach, which seems to be used for breathing underwater. Its face however, is far from comforting to look at. Where it's eyes should be, are instead a stitching of what seems to be extremely durable wire, preventing the eyes from opening. Around its head, it seems to wear a slightly worn red ribbon, typically obscuring it. It has incredibly sharp, pointed teeth reminiscent of perhaps a piranha or shark, able to cut flesh easily with retractable black claws to match. Does not seem fond of clothing, typically only wears an ill-fitting jacket and an iron collar around its neck. It's voice is oddly soothing to those who listen, and perhaps has somewhat of a low-level psychological calming effect. Its hair has two eye-shaped pendants on them. Look closely, and you might think they move. [hr][i] [center][h2]Psychological Profile:[/h2][/center][/i] [hr] [center][h3][color=003471]"Heh...to most humans, I would appear savage. Such beautiful eyes, yet so blind. Pitiful, really. Most of you are only good for appetizers. Ah, can you blame this one though? A fish out of its pond. Caught on dry land in the net of an old fisherman."[/color][/h3][/center] [b]Personality:[/b] Truthfully, it's personality is difficult to entirely pin down. Upon first impression, the Seer is a fairly friendly and amicable person. It enjoys dialogue with humans, often going out of its way for even a brief conversation with one. To us humans, it appears fickle, and somewhat whimsical. It seems to always take pleasure in doing new things, or never doing the same thing the same why twice, at least. To those in its cult, it will treat with respect, friendliness, and compassion - for the most part. It treats most humans aside from those in the cult as lesser beings, though not arrogantly. If anything, it seems to pity or feel sorry for them. What La-Zha wants out of this cult, out of its time here on earth, is unknown to all but itself. Despite the fact It has an entire cult basically dedicated to it and this 'Cyl-Nysiq' it does not directly interact with them much. It seems to enjoy letting them fumble around and figure out things on their own, with only loosely overseeing them when it suits it. It however, does seem to like teaching humans with the capacity for it, 'magic', or at least a form of it. [b]Note:[/b] While we can not confirm these reports, we can deduce that the 'Seer' is a savage creature, at least by human standards. Cruel, sadistic, and it seems to find particular enjoyment in stalking and hunting humans. For what reason, it isn't known, if any other than entertainment. At times, it seems to treat the world much like a child who doesn't understand the difference between 'right and wrong'. Or perhaps it thinks itself above such trivialities? [b]Background:[/b] It is unknown when La-Zha first came to be. Or at least, when it first appeared on earth. It is assumed to be much, much, older than its slight, frail appearance suggests, but how long it has been operating in Innsmouth is something of a mystery. The CIA first became aware of its presence some odd years ago after a sighting of a 'fish monster' on the beaches of the city. Since then, it has become somewhat of a local legend though sorely twisted by rumor and far from reality. It is easily assumed that La-Zha isn't from earth. Or at least, if it is, then its from a place far removed from normal humans, likely dwelling somewhere beneath the oceans or in some other watery place. When it first appeared on the beaches, it was dazed, confused - almost as if it had somehow ended up here by accident. This is when the first reports of a 'Fish Man' came in. For the first few years, 'La-Zha' was akin to a child lost in a forest of candy. It found humans absolutely fascinating in a number of different and not exactly morally correct ways, and as such, entertained itself by hunting or otherwise messing with them. Stalking, sneaking into peoples homes, etc. Usually, it lived in abandoned places near the waterfront, the outskirts of town, or in the sewers. It deigns not to stay in one place for long, often never staying in one place of living for more than a week. less, if its found a human to entertain itself with. It wasn't until a year after it first arrived did it found a human with the potential for something greater, did it decide to communicate in their primitive way. This human teenager by the name of Camilla Prescott would eventually help it gather a small group of other, similarly talented humans and eventually lay the foundations for the 'Cylnath Scholars'. The cult itself has been around for six years - since 2012, and for the most part has remained ambiguous in its activities and if investigated they say they are merely a group of people looking for 'Something Greater'. The cult itself is relatively small, with only a handful of around 20-30 people. [b]Possessions:[/b] N/A - it carries nothing on it, for its mind stores everything valuable. [b]Special Traits:[/b] [u][i]Inhuman Physiology:[/i][/u] La-Zha isn't quite human, if it wasn't painfully obvious. Despite its frail looking appearance, one would do well not to underestimate its physical ability. While perhaps not the strongest when compared to a human who spends a lot of their time taking care of their muscles, La-Zha would give most average humans a good run for their money. Its true abilities however, lie in its acrobatics, agility, and reaction time. La-Zha has a reaction time that makes even the best humans pale in comparison. With muscles built for agility and speed, it gives it a frightening edge of any human. We haven't seen it in combat so it is difficult to tell what the best method for fighting it would be. Additionally, it is able to move in water as if it were a second home as well as breathe and stay under for extended periods of time. [u][i]Seer's Sight[/i][/u] Oh certainly, to you humans it might appear blind and maimed - but it sees so much more. Its vision is so much better than you humans could ever hope to see. It sees into realms and dimensions beyond this one's own. Usually, it 'Sees' things by smell, sound, and echolocation. It has the uncanny ability to nearly be able to see better than most humans can with it. It can track a scent nearly a mile away, and its hearing is adept enough to hear the faintest whisper from feet away. However - it could theoretically be thrown temporarily off-guard by having to pick through lots of scents, or an extremely loud noise. It isn't likely to work more than once in quick succession however, as it would simply start using another sense to compensate. [u][i]Durability:[/i][/u] Oddly, it seems to be able to take quite a beating and still remain standing. While nothing on super-human levels, compared to humans its body is capable of enduring injuries fatal to them. While bullets and such still work just as effectively, as would brute-force should the assailant be a match for her physically, many would be surprised simply by how much punishment this frail looking thing is able to take. [u][i]Eldritch Rites:[/i][/u] It knows things. Things humans should never be allowed to learn of. To speak of, let alone see. It can teach these things to humans, should they have the proper capacity and insight for it. However, it can not cast these things itself. It is merely a teacher - a font of forbidden knowledge to those who would listen. [u][i]Tooth and Claw:[/i][/u] It's teeth and claws can cut through flesh as easily as air. Typically, while it avoids fighting these are its primary weapons. The claws themselves are retractable, and about two inches in length. Capable of nicking stone, but not cleanly. [u][i]Siren Song:[/i][/u] Despite its maimed appearance, its voice conversely seems a sweet as honey. While not overpowering, most humans find themselves agreeing with it and doing as it says more often than not. It is one of the ways it often gets itself out of trouble with humans. [center][h2][i][b]Related Articles of Interest[/b][/i][/h2] [h3]~NPC's and other related articles~[/h3] To be used in a support capacity[/center] [hider=Camilla Prescott] [center][img]https://safebooru.org//images/2118/1b9dfc2ded095c91fa6f548cbd1254e860224cc4.png?2208283[/img][/center] [hr] [center][h3]Subject Classification:[/h3][/center] [hr] [center][h3][b]Subject #:[/b] 27555464[/h3] [h3][b]Threat Level:[/b] ⛥⛥⛥⛥[/h3][/center] [u][i]Summary:[/i][/u] The 'Witch of Cylnath'. The first taught by the creature known as 'La-Zha'. She is the one who suggested the idea of bringing together like-minded humans with the capcity in order for her and La-Zha to teach. The respected leader of the Cylnath Scholars. She holds considerable power among them, and could easily sway them into doing whatever she desired. Perhaps not powerful on her own compared to some others, but with resources and the backing of the cult, one should be careful when dealing with her. [b]Gender:[/b] Female [b]Age:[/b] 26 [b]Date of Birth:[/b] 11/07/1992 [b]Blood Type:[/b] O- [b]Eye Color:[/b] Amber [b]Height/Weight:[/b] 5'7" (1.7 Meters) 136lbs (62kgs) [b]Occupation:[/b] Lawyer, Witch/Cultist. [b]Physical Description:[/b] Standing at 5'7", Camilla stands taller than what most would expect of an average woman. She has a medium frame with long black hair, typically done up in a bun or other ponytail to stop it from getting in the way. She can often be seen wearing glasses and seems to possess a fair amount of beauty. [b]Personality:[/b] Intelligent and Erudite, Camilla is a woman who values the mind over the physical. Yet, at the same time she possesses a curiosity and an eagerness to explore and learn more with views not entirely grounded in reality. Perhaps that is the reason that La-Zha was drawn to this particular individual. Camilla is a stubborn, if serious individual though she is fairly friendly and won't turn down idle chatter. Many people seem to think she possesses unnatural charisma about her. While she isn't power-hungry, she will stop at nothing to learn. [b]Background:[/b] Innsmouth born and raised, Camilla is from a wealthy business family. She inherited quite the fortune from a young age. At the age of seventeen, around the time she met La-Zha her parents mysteriously died and it is assumed she murdered them at the beings orders in an effort to attain understanding something humans shouldn't. She went on to graduate high school not long after, and upon doing so started looking for recruits to her little group, guided occasionally by La-Zha. She went on to attain a bachelors degree in law, and then to complete law school. She handles most of the organizations legal affairs, and should one member find themselves on the wrong side of the law is more than happy to provide services free of charge. [b]Possessions:[/b] [list] [*] Grimoire A book gifted by La-Zha. it is of unknown origins, and written in numerous inhuman languages, but supposedly holds the secrets of the universe. She studies it daily, and always attempts to unravel it. [*] Ritual items Items involved in ritualistic practices. Herbs, spices, animal guts, blood...it is a wide array of items. She keeps some less questionable ones on hand. [/list] [b]Special Traits:[/b] [i][u]Eldritch Witchcraft:[/u][/i] The first taught by the being known as La-Zha. Camilla has a great affinity for things of the otherworldly nature. Rituals, rites, summonings, esoteric practices. She can cast charms, enchantments, and call forth powers from the beyond. By far, her most directly dangerous set of abilities. Mostly, it can't be used directly and requires a bit of preparation. [u][i]Witch's Glamour:[/i][/u] A simple enchantment that enhances the physical overtime. It effectively grants her a flawless appearance, as well as makes her words seem to carry more weight. [u][i]Expanded Mind:[/i][/u] Her mind goes beyond that of most humans. Able to process things at a faster rate, solve problems, and simply all-around be 'better' than most. [u][i]Esoteric Medicine:[/i][/u] A subset of Witchcraft dealing with healing. She is able to take mundane things and turn them into brews of various effectiveness. Used for healing, stamina enhancements, or perhaps something else entirely. They sell these in the black market in order to make a little extra money on the side. [/hider] [hider=The Cylnath Scholars] A group of people founded by La-Zha and Camilla Prescott. A relatively new organization, but one that is concerning all the same with its unknown motivations and goals. Membership is usually only for those with an 'mind for greatness' or at least those that could potentially wield and understand Eldritch truths and Rites. While their group is relatively small to the more well-known groups in existence they have managed to snag some high-powered people in their order. For the most part, they stick to the shadows and conduct their rituals and things under the cover of night or away from the prying eyes of others. No one is quite sure where their 'base' is, but it could be assumed they have no major place of operation and meetings are held at wherever is currently convenient. Perhaps not the most efficient way, but it makes tracking them and members difficult. The cult has its hand in black-market organ trafficking, drug trafficking, human sacrifice, and worship of some creature known as Cyl-nysiq. Individual, they are not too powerful as most active members have only been active for a few years, nowhere near the required time to master eldritch magics without the direct intervention of one such being themselves. Even so, most are smart and able to even wield small magics. Membership is attained two ways. They approach you, or you discover them and have the talent. After multiple background checks vetted by various independent private investigators and other such people, they will the interview and determine whether or not you have the talent.[/hider] [hider=Cyl-nysiq] A complete unknown, so we must assume the worst. The Deity these Scholars worship, and that La-Zha proclaims is a being that will bring salvation to those that give itself to it, and ruin to those who don't. It describes it as a 'Gentle, loving ocean accepting of all' and a 'Furious, raging storm that will sweep away all' Need to discover more, but it is likely the Scholars themselves are even as ignorant as we. [/hider] [/hider]