Jiangshi

Jiangshi (殭屍, also geung-si, gangsi, kyonshī, phi dip chin, cương thi, and hantu pocong, also commonly referred to as Mockers, are reanimated corpses that, unlike their disabled Hollow counterparts, have obtained heightened abilities as a result of The Plague. In this case, the Plague not only reanimates the host's body from death but rather corrupts and transforms their spirit into one that more closely resembles a demon. Jiangshi are distinguishable not only by their pale skin but also through their behaviors, which differ quite heavily from their shambling undead cousins.
As well as being extremely fast and nimble, albeit stiff in their movements, they are usually spotted crawling along walls, ceilings and other surfaces in a very strange and contortionist manner (similar to the Onryō's of Japanese culture). Jiangshi are also frequently known for their tendency to leap from surface-to-surface and typically attempt to pounce their prey through corners or shadows and will use their hands to beat, gouge and claw at victims.
They are capable of higher thought processes than average zombies, adept at stealth and often luring prey into simple traps or away from groups. They frequently utter extremely limited, usually repetitious phrases of speech and express simplistic forms of emotion such as laughing, smiling and showing sadistic and rather obscene pleasure when slaughtering or devouring victims, thus earning them the nickname of "Mockers". When all else fails, Jiangshi can projectile a black viscous 'vomit' at a victim, typically insuring infection and the spread of The Plague.
Jiangshi are also just as likely to drink the blood of their victims as they are to consume their flesh, as the blood contains the primary 'life force' on which they feed. Likewise, Jiangshi are commonly known to hibernate in structures, caves, or under bridges or porches during the daytime and are rarely seen during the waking hours save for sewers, dark buildings and during inclement weather. In this sense, they are very similar to vampires of European folklore. Also, unlike Hollows, they are impervious to natural decomposition, as their body produces an embalming chemical which gives them their oft-startling, pale and taxidermy-like appearance. As a result, they are also much harder to dispose of. If they consume or are otherwise exposed to salt it will render them immobile, but while they may appear to be "dead" in this state it is only a temporary measure. They can also be deterred by their own reflections and will retreat if severely wounded by a firearm, but are only capable of being permanently dispatched by complete immolation and incineration.
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==Further notes==
* Earlier into development of Apocalypse and Reawakening, the Jiangshi would've had a more Saurian-esque appearance, to signify their imperfect evolution into a creature more closely resembling The Other. This design was heavily modified when their role in the overall story was greatly decreased. 
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