Beast

"Few threats to a metahuman are as insidious and subtle as the gradual degradation of their humanity over time. The primal Beast within, ever-present and insatiable, will relentlessly chip away at their defenses until that one moment of weakness when they inevitably succumb to it, with potentially disastrous consequences."In the context of metahumans, the term "Beast" is used to describe the inner primal drives and urges that threaten to take over and turn them into uncontrollable, animalistic beings. It is an innate part of their nature that is activated upon the manifestation of their powers, and stands in opposition to their humanity and moral compass. The Beast is responsible for the debased and violent urges that some metahumans experience, and can overwhelm them in moments of extreme stress or danger, causing them to enter a state of pure animalistic frenzy.
== Overview ==
Beasts have archetypal personalities, similar to the archetypes of normal oddities. However, unlike those archetypes, the Beast's archetypes are uniformly negative, reflecting the dark side of human nature.
Examples of these Beast archetypes include the predator, who constantly urges the metahuman to indulge their violent impulses, or the manipulator, who seeks to control and dominate others. In addition to the archetype, each Beast has Dark Desires, which are generally negative and self-serving counterparts to the metahuman's own Desires.
Dealing with one's Beast is a constant struggle for metahumans, as giving in to its urges can have disastrous consequences. Some metahumans learn to embrace their Beast and harness its power, while others strive to keep it under control through sheer force of will. Ultimately, the choice of how to deal with one's Beast is a deeply personal one, and can have a significant impact on a metahuman's life and relationships with others.
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