Infernal Form of Life Character Background - Condensed AI Prompt ExpenseRPG Tabletop Game

Core Concept Supernatural entities from the R'lyeh manifold of reality who have crossed into the material plane. Range from simple task-focused beings inhabiting machines to sentient entities taking humanoid forms (reptiloid, cephalopod, insectoid) with incomprehensible motives and alien perspectives on human society.

Key Characteristics - Manifestation Spectrum: Simple infernals (machine-bound) to sentient entities (humanoid forms) - Alien Intelligence: Motives and thought processes fundamentally incomprehensible to humans - Natural Magic Affinity: Artist-style magic (Illusion/Cyan) comes naturally; severe difficulty with other schools - Reality Disconnect: Perception of material plane filtered through R'lyeh manifold understanding - Otherworldly Presence: Uncanny valley effect - humans instinctively sense something "wrong"

Manifestation Types Simple Infernals: - Inhabit complex machinery, content with repetitive tasks - Limited communication, single-purpose focus - Enhance machine efficiency but occasionally introduce bizarre modifications - Communicate through machine outputs, displays, or mechanical sounds

Sentient Infernals: - Take humanoid forms resembling reptiles, cephalopods, or insects - Conduct material plane business with alien motives - Capable of complex interaction but fundamentally non-human thinking - Possess individual personalities filtered through incomprehensible worldview

Abilities & Limitations Advantages: - Natural mastery of Illusion magic (deception, invisibility, sensory manipulation) - Enhanced perception of reality's underlying structure - Immunity to certain human psychological effects (fear, charm, intimidation) - Mechanical sympathy - intuitive understanding of complex machinery

Disadvantages: - Severe difficulty learning non-Artist magic schools - Alien thought processes create communication barriers - Compulsive behavior patterns tied to R'lyeh manifold nature - Vulnerability to Abjuration magic and blessed items (forces temporary retreat)

Integration Challenges - Communication: Alien logic creates misunderstandings even with shared language - Social: Inappropriate responses to human emotions and cultural norms - Legal: Unclear legal standing; questions about personhood and rights - Professional: Otherworldly perspective makes human employment problematic - Motivation: Pursuing incomprehensible goals that may conflict with human interests

Behavioral Patterns - Geometric Preferences: Favor non-Euclidean architectural arrangements - Temporal Disconnect: Difficulty with human concepts of urgency and scheduling - Categorical Thinking: Organize reality according to R'lyeh manifold principles - Compulsive Rituals: Perform seemingly meaningless actions with deep significance - Emotional Blindness: Struggle to recognize or respond to human emotional states

Faction Responses - Krasnovians: Classify as potential security threats; Ministry of Technology exploits machine-bound infernals - Circle Trigonists: Corporate interest in unique perspectives; entertainment value of alien oddity - OPFOR: Research subjects for understanding alternate reality manifestations; integration challenges

Roleplay Themes Wrestling with alien nature vs. material plane existence, incomprehensible motives creating conflict, the isolation of being fundamentally different from surrounding society. Represents themes of cosmic horror adapted to everyday life - the alien mind trying to function in human society while maintaining connection to incomprehensible otherworldly purposes.

Story Hooks - Machine-bound infernal's "improvements" create dangerous side effects - Sentient infernal's business dealings have hidden consequences - Conflict between R'lyeh manifold imperatives and material plane relationships - Investigation into the true nature of infernal manifestation - Attempts to understand or translate alien motivations into human terms