Void Nuggies
Void Nuggies were a conscious, self-aware and sentient species that evolved in The Void. Originating from a dinner of chicken nuggets hosted by The Missing House at which the cleanup was less than optimal, these dangerous eldritch entities mutated from a number of discarded chicken nuggets left in the Void, which later sank down into The Netherlayers and were... altered by the energies of the Demonic Spawning Rocks there.
The species gained the ability to create more of their number by harnessing the powers of those rocks, and multiplied into a deadly army of savage beings seeking to take over all levels of reality. They realized that they were effectively trapped in the Void, and sought ways to escape. Sable Aradia and the rest of the Voiders believed they represented an existential threat to this reality, and fought them in a conflict which they refer to as The Nuggie Revolution However, they have not been seen since the Revolution's conclusion. Whether or not any still remain in the Void is anyone's guess.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Void Nuggies appeared to be moldy chicken nuggets with arms, legs, and faces. They had opposable thumbs and manipulated tools as effectively as Humans do, though their tools were much smaller, to befit their smaller forms. Most of them also had a random number of shadowy tentacles with some limited prehensile abilities, and their teeth were sharp and pointed.
The "blood" of the nuggies seemed to be some sort of half-rotten frying oil. It manifested as a decaying black ichor that smelled like rotting meat and oil. It stuck to fur, hair, and clothing, and sometimes required dishwashing soap and other emulsifying cleaning fluids to remove, as well as an acidic solution such as vinegar or tomato juice to get rid of the smell.
Genetics and Reproduction
Void Nuggies regenerated more of their number by spawning and respawning from the Demonic Spawning Rocks deep in the Netherlayers, just as the Void Demons do. Placing a decaying chicken nugget on the Rocks causes it to transform over a period of several days into a newly-generated Void Nuggie. Placing any of the remains of a dead Void Nuggie on those same rocks causes it to regenerate and reincarnate.
Growth Rate & Stages
Void Nuggies sprang into being fully formed and conscious, although they did have to be taught how to speak and use language. They learned this skill with frightening speed, however. A particularly slow-learning nuggie might have picked up simple conversational skills over the course of a month.
Ecology and Habitats
The Void Nuggies, thus far, were only found in the Void. They spawned in the Netherlayers, but since spread widely throughout the Netherlayers and even into the Labyrinth. Frith only knows what would happen if they were to make it into reality in any numbers.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Void Nuggies seemed to feed on Void radiation and creative energies. The Mother of Bunnies believes that their sharp teeth were intended to literally devour creative energies from the bodies of the creative people.
Biological Cycle
No one knows (or wants to know) about the true biological cycles of the Void Nuggies. Do they even die? Do they need to breathe? These are questions that nobody really wants the answers to.
Additional Information
Social Structure
The Void Nuggies appear to have been created by George the Mad Nuggie who presumably continues to rule over them like a king or tribal chieftain. His court was known as the Five Dollar Fry Stand, and was believed to consist of nuggies who were either in the first batches to have been created by George, or had distinguished themselves in battle or in other ways to indicate their power.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
There is no use for a moldy chicken nuggie except compost.
Facial characteristics
Facial features of Void Nuggies were almost rudimentary, more like a caricature of a face than genuine "human" features. They had simple eyes with white sclera and a dark iris. Their noses were more like a large bump on their crispy coating skin, and their mouths appeared as slashes in the "top" section of their nugget bodies, until they showed their teeth. Those mouths could open to impossibly large proportions for the size of their bodies.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Void nuggies primarily dwelled in the section of the Netherlayers known as "The Pit," although there was a significant population that migrated into the Twisted Starscape regularly, and a few battalions who made permanent homes in the Labyrinth to carry on the fight in the Nuggie Revolution.
Average Intelligence
Nuggies were frighteningly intelligent. They picked up language within a matter of weeks once created. They may have been significantly more intelligent than Humans or Werebeasts.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Void Nuggies had all the same five senses that humans do. They also appeared to have some ability to navigate the Void paths, indicating the presence of some extrasensory abilities as well.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
The mold that grew on nuggie hide may possibly have been either a symbiotic or parasitic species, or may have been intrinsic to their bodies. There was not enough opportunity to study them to determine which.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Little is known of nuggie naming traditions. George was the only one who was broadly known by name. It is assumed that other nuggies would probably have taken similar, common-sounding names, but since their contact with the Twisted Starscape, it is also possible that they were known by eldritch words of power that hurt the human or Werebeast mind to say.
Beauty Ideals
Since little is known of nuggie society, it's hard to say what they would value as far as "beauty" is concerned. However, the moldiest nuggies seemed to get the most respect, so it can probably be safely assumed that a good, thick crop of mold was considered especially attractive.
Gender Ideals
Since they were formed by generating in the Netherlayers, nuggies did not have biological sexes. It is impossible to tell whether "gender" is a concept they would even recognize.
Average Technological Level
Because everything is scavenged in the Void, technology is difficult to come by. However, the Void Nuggies developed sophisticated tools from the bodies of living demons, which they twisted into shapes that suited their purposes. Primarily this was seen in weapons development. The Void's environment is either constantly changing or constantly unchanging, so buildings and shelter are not a necessary technology (or are impossible to develop due to the impermanence of the environment) so nuggies did not develop any physical infrastructure aside from bulwarks and protective walls for use in warfare.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
All Void Nuggies are believed to speak a language they called Crisplin, which was a bastardized blend of English and the eldritch tongue of the Chthonics .
Common Dress Code
Void Nuggies did not wear clothing. They did not have biological sexes so modesty was unnecessary, and environmental factors were either not a consideration, or impossible to defend against.
History
See The Nuggie Journals.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The eldritch beings of the Twisted Starscape gave the Void Nuggies aid in the past, in showing them how to use their Void-centered abilities. Other than that, nuggies didn't get along with anybody, since they were hostile to all other known sentient species.
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Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
Void Nuggies typically ranged between about an inch and a half to two and a half inches tall, although mutant nuggies existed that were considerably larger.
Average Weight
A few ounces
Average Length
Typically, nuggies didn't measure more than a few inches thick, although again, there were... exceptions.
Average Physique
Typically, Void Nuggies were squat and sort of roundish in shape, but they also came in a taller, longer variety. Some were said to be shaped like totems of significant literomantic Houses. They were fleshy but boneless, and also seemed to lack cartilage except as byproducts of their initial formation.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Void nuggies were covered in a "crispy" breading skin with varying degrees of solidity. Some were crunchy and flakey, while others were soggier. These breaded coatings were typically furred with mold, which ranged from dry sage green to a moist and unpleasant black.
Geographic Distribution
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Chicken Nuggets by Sukariui
ICC Dead People wonders if he could rally the Nuggies to the Horde's cause, and he wouldn't shut up until I posted this on his behalf. (Seriously, though: this was a fun read!)