Groann

## Overview

Groann are one of the only known intelligent Pulse Creatures to be born from Pulse Points. While exceptionally rare, these beings are able to grow to immense levels of strength in a very short period of time. They are constantly seeking more power from any sources of Pulse they can find, with their ultimate objectives being simply to condense all Pulse in the known world into themselves, and become a uniting, godlike singularity.

Considering the limitless capability of growth carried by a Groann, their Terror Level reaches the highest possible threat of Calamity.

## Description

While Groann are malleable and difficult to describe broadly, they are typically large in stature, with dark bodies carrying areas of illumination. They have a "heart" of sorts on their bodies containing all of the Pulse they have collected, and distributing it accordingly. They are generally very malicious, uncaring and unfeeling beings, who are able to dabble in the more degenerative emotions such as sadism, gluttony, and hatred. From the instant of their birth within Pulse Points, they are able to understand difficult underlying truths about Reality, such as the nature of Pulsekaw, and the ability to manipulate and lie to others. The Lorekeeper theorizes that all Groann share a common collection of thoughts and memories, and are able to access these at any given moment, thus increasing the danger of each subsequent Groann.

The Groann's largest weakness is that to Bloody Pulse, which is able to damage them mightily under most any circumstance. This was once common knowledge in Pulsekaw society. They are capable of taking direct control of corpses, and accessing their memories, as demonstrated by the Groann born into Traffic's body during the Solam Burst event. This trickery is mostly used in an attempt to learn the location - and names - of Pulsekaw.

## History

Not much is known about the Groann or their history, due to their sparsity and unwillingness to share, but whenever one is birthed into the world, it is not shy about making itself known under most circumstances. The ancient Pulsekaw were very capable of discovering them, and destroying them before they grew into larger problems. While not many Groann have achieved vast amounts of power, it is theoretically possible one has grown to immense, unstoppable levels of power in the past (perhaps even able to achieve the Soaring), but it has never been definitively proven to have happened.

One of the most widely known examples of a Groann coming into power happened in the late Emrite Era, when the very first Groann was born. Its inherent ability to absorb Pulse made it strong enough to decimate and absorb the residents of a Pulsekaw farming village, where it then took residence for many years. Once reports made it back to the greater Pulsekaw society, a force was mobilized to take it down. The Groann was nearly able to clear this force, but the mother of Taylu utilized a bloody Pulse on her daughter which was able to fully eliminate the threat.

A more recent example of a Groann was the one born from Traffic during the Solam Burst crisis in Grajita. Its infancy meant it was not particularly a major threat, yet it was still more than capable of swatting aside Wonder's group when they engaged it. It was only when Uocali utilized the common Caeithe Pulse in a surprise attack that the Groann was rendered helpless, and defeated.

## Notes

* The Groann which attacked Wonder's group in Grajita hinted at knowing about Romekmi and Vhaung, indicating its inherent vast knowledge on ancient history for such a young creature.
* It is speculated that the Groann are related to the Pulsekaw in some way, given their obsession and knowledge about them.
* The Boakholk were designed for the sole purpose of seeking out and eliminating Pulse Creatures in the event of Pulsekaw absence. This would ensure that no Groann could be born without immediate resistance at its most vulnerable.