The Hosts are a creation of the [[Aspects]] crafter during the [[Scorched Conquest]] to serve as a frontline against the forces of the [[Scorched Guard]]. They are often seen as creatures of ill omen, associated to the disappearance of travelers or to the stroke of bad luck in a region, mainly because of their grim reputation following the Conquest, as well as their rare appearances in civilised areas of [[Erathia]]. The exact process used by the Aspects to create their Hosts is unclear. Nonetheless, it is obvious they have a form of attraction towards the [[Moment]], and tend to hibernate between [[Momentstorm|momentstorms]] to reduce their consumption of the energy. In terms of appearance, most Hosts look like an enlarged version of an average human. Their build easily reaches 3 meters, and their weight, while hard to measure, has been estimated to vary between 300 and 400 kilograms. The most distinct features observed in the Hosts are the marks indicating the Aspect that bestowed their powers onto them, most often located on their chest, and sometimes on the back of their skull. The second biological distinction between Hosts and Humans are the Moment-storing organs they possess under their skin. These organs, akin to pouches, can be seen in most conditions thanks to their bioluminescent nature, and lower their brightness as the Moment gets consumed. The exact role of Moment in our cousins' bodies is unclear, but it seems the Moment is mainly used to fuel their bodies alongside food. For a reason that is still not understood, the Hosts are a sterile species with an extremely long lifespan. The most recent sighting of one of their members dates back to 2nd Excess 1573RB, meaning that at least one host has been alive for at least 1500 years - with no visible sign of aging besides hair and scars. We believe their sterility is either a side-effect of their creation, or a conscious act by the Aspects to create a race of formidable beings unable to reproduce themselves. For Erathia has already suffered from these cursed creatures, and having them capable of breeding would be a trouble beyond our understanding. History is torn on whether the creations of the Hosts had a strictly positive outcome, or if their survival e after the Conquest has left its toll on human civilizations in a period already quite troubled. The Hosts became outcasts after the Conquest, struggling to find their place in society. They were perceived as war machines, emotionless creatures and twisted versions of humans, and distrusted for the role they played during the war. This distrust sparked several local conflicts against the Hosts populations, aggravating the toll of the Scorched Conquest, until it culminated into the [[Giants' Fall]] in 113 RB. This event led to an almost complete eradication of the remaining Hosts by the Human forces of the [[Aspectdom of Than|Aspectdom]] despite the orders of the Aspects. It is considered to be one of the events that contributed to the premature [[Second Twilight of the Aspects]]. - Due to their close relationship to Moment, they need to be regularly exposed to it to prevent withering. - Where do they hibernate ? Are there regions where it's easier for them ? Do they favour Moment-rich areas ? - Where are they geographically ? - If they stayed where the conflict ended : - Jressar ? Hehikren ? - If they moved : - All continents except maybe Thakkar ? - They're probably loners and not leaving in organised settlements anymore. - What is their relationship to one another when they're living in small groups ? Are they close because of their shared traumas ? Or because of a sense of fellowship and loyalty ? - Nomadic ?