Nombikeetbik

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**WARNING:** **Spoilers Ahead!!!**

This article covers the character **Nombikeetbik** within Ari's Canon, as his place in the Tummiverse is just an OC that is occasionally drawn by Tummy members and shipped with Splingo

**Nombikeetbik**, hereby referred to as **Nom**, is a cave dwelling demi-human from the Jilbik tribe of IksYousha. The significance of his heritage and conception made him an important figure within the tribe. After the events of the Twii's attack he decides to leave the remote northern side of the IksYousha and seek the companionship his culture prioritized. He is characterized mainly by his search of affection and his appetite.

## Background

Nom was conceived on the night of a great meteor shower, the day of which his mother was struck in the back with a small meteorite. This led to the fragment imparting some of it's energy within her, and ultimately Nom as he formed in the womb. His status as a meteorite demi-human is what caused his unnatural physical ability and status within the tribe. His life remains relatively normal until the attack of an enraged Twii which leaves only 3 survivors, though he is under the impression that only he survived. Afterwards he sets off south, in order to find a new life.

## Personality

While physically strong, Nom's personality could generally be described as soft. Though not dumb he's pretty naive, and being raised on a remote mountain hasn't aided in his low understanding of any modern civilization. As a result of the Jilbik culture's emphasis on physical contact, is extremely affectionate and touchy with his friends. The hugs and cuddles most would see as slightly romantic are simply how he acts with those he trusts.

## Appearance

Nom's tanned complexion is half from genetics and half from his usual outside activity. He wears a gray undershirt and boxers made from the elastic back hide of an Ashen Hyena. His Crown is actually the skull of the Twii which he killed after it wreaked havoc on Jilbik Village and its inhabitants. Much later, after his departure to south IksYousha, he won his coat in an arm wrestling match with Sala Infina after meeting in a tavern. Shortly after, he's given his boots from Blaire Infina as compensation for signing her Collector's Contract. His eye color is Amber, though this is drawn as yellow or brown with seemingly no explanation. Under the effects of his crown, his eyes turn pink.

## Abilities

### **Physical Traits**

#### **Durability**

Nom's nature as a meteorite demi-human gives him skin as tough as stone. He's easily able to shrug off blows from wild animals and arrows, and trade blows with a Twii without having to worry about its razor sharp beak. This effect seemingly also applies to his bones and teeth, as he is seen absorbing the force of great falls and chewing through bones while feasting during the Meteor Festival.

#### **Strength**

While not as impressive as a Giant's or a Great Serpent's, Nom boasts superhuman strength. Some greater displays include punching a hole clean through the shell of a mature Night crab which was being used as a blast door at Niabba Castle, and holding that same castle's roof as it caved in.

### **Mineral Plate Armor**

Nom is able to form a rough, plate-like layer of stone over his skin which greatly reinforces his already tough skin. This armor is shown to be more than capable at blocking even cannon fire, though it doesn't absorb the following force that pushes his body back. This armor restricts Nom's range of motion, reducing his agility and limiting his options of approach during battle. One of these plates was given to Blaire, who uses it as the interior lining of her bag, housing her first aid kit and the Magic Manual 6.

### Fire Breath

Like the name implies, Nom is capable of forming fire within his body and exhaling it as an attack. The technique was discovered when nom was swallowed by a Goliath Lamprey and sees that its insides were capable of forming scales similarly to the skin of its exterior. He copies this in a way by forming meteorite particles within his body, heating his lungs and spitting the resulting fire into the stomach of the beast.

### **Possession**

On more than one occasion, the ghost of the Twii inhabiting Nom's crown has taken control of his body. This is usually due to an extreme outburst of negative emotion followed by unconsciousness, or in one case, a reaction to the presence of a Twii egg which caused it's maternal instincts to go into overdrive. In this state the Twii has full control over Nom's body and the effect is only reversed upon removing the crown. His eyes will also glow a distinct pink color, and the sockets of the crowns eyes will emit a magenta plume of smoke.

## Trivia

* Originally, Nom had shorter hair, though his design is otherwise the same
* Nom is lightly based off of Somsnosa from Hylics, the most apparent similarity between the two is the adornment of a creature's skull as hat
* I made up most of this page as i was writing it