Glutton

**Gluttons** are manifestations of strong negative emotions catalyzed by the interference of KE Resonance. They are inherently destructive entities that possess abilities largely stemming from the type of despair that birthed them.

## Overview

Born from the interaction of KE Resonance coupled with powerful negative emotions bordering on psychotic depression, Gluttons are the physical manifestation of an individual's hatred, despair, or otherwise now turned back onto the world. When someone with such emotions is exposed to KE Resonance, they undergo a process known as Consumption.

It is unknown what exactly Consumption entails, but those who have underwent the process and managed to resist it say that they enter something similar to an "inner world" where they are tempted with trials and tribulations that drive them to take revenge on the world that has wronged them. Those who manage to resist these temptations throughout their trials emerge without metamorphosing into a Glutton and instead becoming capable of utilizing a power known as Id.

More rarely are gestalt-entity Gluttons which do not originate from an individual's Consumption, but rather are formed as a result of many individuals' thoughts merging together to form a Glutton. Some refer to these Gluttons as tulpas, urban legends, or folk devils. Such Gluttons are oftentimes intelligent and are broadly capable of self-determination, making them incredibly dangerous.

### Grading

Due to the vast variety of Gluttons, the only classification system that exists for them is based on the danger that they pose to society at large, and even then, the system is merely a guideline for Handymen to consult, not to follow.

* **Ardenter:** Gluttons of this type are largely harmless to society and pose little to no threat. However, Gluttons of this type may become increasingly hostile if provoked.
* **Praepropere:** Gluttons of this type are a public nuisance and active detriment to general safety. While their combat power is initially low, they should be suppressed as soon as possible otherwise they may grow into a larger problem.
* **Nimis:** Gluttons of this type are incredibly destructive and are oftentimes found rampaging through an area where they have manifested. Their combat power is great enough to require at least a Rank 5 or higher Handyman to suppress.
* **Studiose:** Gluttons of this type are not only destructive, but also dangerous and sometimes capable of independent thought. Such Gluttons can emit KE Resonance around themselves, possibly causing others to be Consumed and metamorphose.
* **Laute:** The most dangerous and powerful type of Glutton. Such Gluttons are rare, but when they manifest, Lycoris almost always immediately responds with an open contract. Gluttons of this type are capable of withstanding attacks from even multiple Rank 1 Handymen.

## Appearance

Though Gluttons can largely differ in appearance, they all share a feature known as a Stigma. Stigma can also appear in different forms, but they are almost always reflective of self-harm and manifest on a Glutton's body. For example, a Stigma could be ceaseless bleeding from a Glutton's wrists or even a rapidly blinking eye that oozes pus with each blink. While not directly connected with a Glutton's abilities, its Stigma can give an observer a good hint of what to expect.

## Abilities

Gluttons can possess a vast range of abilities, but they are always based around the the desire that caused their genesis. For example, a Glutton born from an individual's desire to fade away and be left alone could be granted abilities similar to invisibility or presence erasure, making them extremely dangerous to engage in combat or even detect.