Abominations of H'lk'-tar



The Plants of Terror, The Abominations of H'lk'-tar, an ancient species of legendary botanical beasts from H'lk'-tar and spread to other worlds in the Universe.

Mythology
The Plants of Terror were described in the Book of Bestial Things: "'The vile and creeping menace from an inhospitable world of tangled vines and thorns sharper than swords...Wild and fast-growing plant things engulf many worlds with a thousand fast-growing seeds and tendrils seeping out the blood of living things...As the Plants of Terror were known to stifle and devour leaving nothing behind but devastation in its wake...Then a stench of decay arises when the foul ichor is expelled from the maw of the beasts...'"

These beasts are known for their strength and ability to make entire planets fertile and rich in vegetation and even fed on the dead.

The Plants of Terror are also said to be the source of many problems in the Universe including disease, famine, and hatred.

In Yagathian lore the savagery of these beasts is legendary and considered an embodiment of pure chaos and gluttony.

Biology and uses according to the Yagathians
The Plants of Terror according to mythology invaded numerous worlds through spores and pollination that led to various native species being affected by their tempting nectar.

Once its prey was captured the Plants of Terror slowly dissolved and absorbed them into their body for nutrients releasing more nectar to complete the process.

Sometimes the Yagathians use the nectar for the rituals of infertility and healing after triumphant battles and discoveries.

In recent eons, the harvesting of such substances became forbidden throughout the Empire and the offense was usually exile and sometimes death if the Plants of Terror were harmed or killed.