Banetai

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Banetai (pronounced *BAW-neh-tai*) are a vampiric type creature found on Keratasa.

The Banetai are canine-like creatures which inhabit Keratasa, preying on other Keratasa species such as the Tanri. They are hemovores, requiring a balanced diet of meat and blood to sustain themselves. A Banetai needs to consume blood at least once every two weeks, or they may die. Banetai are a sapient species, living within forests in tribes. While they are rather resilient in build, all Banetai are **extremely vulnerable** to fire, as it permanently disables their ability to replace their own limbs, and could ultimately prove fatal if they are not put out. Although many Banetai are willing to hurt any sort of prey they get their hands on, there are also Banetai which form alliances with specific species, meaning that they are prohibited from preying on that species, lest they are thrown into prison or burned.

## Appearance

Banetai have a canine build and are capable of standing upright on their legs, or walking quadruped. They are typically rather furry, with most of their fur naturally being black. They, however, always tend to have occasional stripes or spots anywhere on their fur with a secondary colour. Although Banetai are commonly found with black fur, there is a rare, royal bloodline of Banetai with silver fur which is highly revered and respected by all Banetai. All Banetai have a black sclera, along with slit pupils. Their irises tend to be the same colour as their stripes and/or spots. Their teeth are very sharp, with two particularly large fangs on their upper jaw which are constantly visible. Banetai always have either ears and/or jestears, but never do they have horns. They have sharp claws on their hands and feet, and their tails are long and furry.

Along the limbs, neck and the base of a Banetai's tail are stitches which connect all of their body parts together. These stitches are made up of Banetai threads, which act similarly to nerves and hold everything together. They able to be pulled apart willingly by a Banetai, meaning they can detach their limbs, tail, or even head without consequence.

## Abilities

The Banetai all have the unique ability to steal limbs from other species. In order to do so, a Banetai must either gather enough DNA from the blood of their prey in order to gain their limbs without force, or they must brutally tear off the desired limbs from their victim. Banetai can easily switch through different limbs through their willpower, which makes it possible for them to entirely disguise as any sort of species. However, their stitches are always visible no matter what limbs they wear, making it easier to spot a Banetai. They are also able to easily blend into the shadows, making them very stealthy in the dark.

Banetai are also able to convert other species into Banetai by biting them for 10 seconds straight. A converted Banetai keeps their natural appearance, however their eyes become the same as a regular Banetai's, as well as gaining the same stitches on their body. They gain all Banetai traits and are forced into adopting the same dietary needs. Through willpower, however, it is possible for them to make their eyes seem normal.