Tamers

The Tamers are one of the races/species that appear in the Monster Allergy comics and television series.

## History

Not much is known about the Tamers or their origins. Tamers used to live among the monsters and were respected for their roles in societies as they could drive out monsters. Thus, it was common to see them in the Monster cities.[1] During this period of time, Tamers would gather at the Ancient Armoury to trade Taming boxes, weaponry or have drinks.[2]

### The Hundred and First Door

The behind the Hundred and First Door four Tamers used to experiment on monsters. One of them was Ron Rowalth Tulasech, ancestor of Dan Tulasech. The tamers were sealed away behind the door.

### The Exile

Due to the abuse of their powers such as taming innocent monsters and even canning them, the entire Tamer race were sentenced into exile by the Tutors, scattering all their dynasties. The Tutors assigned the Tamers to their respective Detention Oases. Each family were assigned a tutor and had to give up all their taming weapons. They were forbidden from using their powers and lived with other monster exiles in their oasis. They cannot interact with other Tamers, however.[1] Despite the fact that they now live with humans, Tamers were also restricted from leaving their homes, with children given leeway to attend school and wander around the neighborhood where their Oasis is located. If they needed permission to leave the house, they would have to request permission from their respective Tutors. It is likely that this is a very stringent process, as Greta mentioned the difficulty of getting permission to allow Zick to go to school. [Issue XX, early issues]

It is unknown how long the ban lasted, but it is likely more than 50 years, as John Messigne mentions he was born in exile. [3] The period of this ban lasted until it was lifted in Issue #18.

Though the relations of Tamers with humans is unknown, it is likely that there are children born from Tamer-Human relationships like Zick.[1]

## Appearance

In the comic book series, they are monsters who look exactly like humans whereas the cartoon depicts them as humans with Dom powers.

## Culture

Not much of the culture of Tamers is known, however, it is known that the Tamers have Domaculums which can store a Tamer's Dom after they have passed on. In Issue 30, it is shown that when Tamers pass on, their Doms are kept in Domaculums. It is inauspicious for a Tamer to see their Domaculum [4].

Tamers have the traditions of passing down Taming boxes and weapons from parent to child.

## Abilities

Tamers have the ability to tame monsters and in fact are the only species to do so. They wield the power of the Dom. These powers are hereditary, passed down from parent to child.[2] A child who has a Tamer parent and a human parent inherits the Tamer's powers.[1] In the comics, Tamers can access forgotten Taming techniques provided the ideal conditions are met, though what are the conditions are unknown and this does not show up again.[5]

Of notable mention, only one Tamer can tame other Tamers. This Tamer is the wielder of the Dom of Dom.[6] The current wielder is Zick. [7][4]

* **Sight Dom**: The ability to see monsters
* **Voice Dom (Tamer Tone)**: The ability to control monsters
* **Telepathy**: The ability to read minds and transmit thoughts.
* **Gesture Dom**: The ability to box monsters. It also can boost the powers of the voice Dom.
* **Enviro Dom**: This ability allows for tamers to project a force field around them.
* **Energy Dom**: The ability to release out rays of dom power. In the cartoon series, they have different colours to indicate the Tamer's levels. It progresses from red, yellow, green and blue. Adults are seen using white energy Doms.

### In the Comics

* **Teledom** : This allows tamers to phase through walls. (This was replaced by the Teleskates in the TV series)

### Loss of abilities

Tamers are able to lose their powers by willing it [7]. The Dom can be contained in a Domaculum. If a Tamer loses their Dom powers before adolescence, they will be unable to age for a period of time. They will be able to age after a few years have passed. They will revert back to their actual age after regaining the Dom. [8]

## Taming Equipments

The Tamers shown to be using staves in the comic book series.

In the cartoon series, there are different items that Tamers may use aside from the staves. Some of them include the Glove, and the Tele-Skates.

## Notable Places

### Ancient Armoury

The place where current Tamers meet. It is also home to a Taming school, staffed by Tamers, alongside hosting classes for Keepers and other monsters. It was sealed off after the Tamers went into exile and reopened in Issue 18.

### The Tamer's Cemetery

A place where dead Tamers' Domaculums rest. It is the resting place of Tamers' Doms.

## Trivia

* Currently, the Tamers' lifespan is unknown as Sinistro is the only Tamer whose age is listed as over 700 years old.