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fig. 2.2: RPC-758-1 "Red Imp" (1952)

Object Description: The masculine “Red Imp” appears quite similar to our modern depiction of a stereotypical devil. The primarily masculine Red Imp has animalistic features that can easily be compared to existing animals. Their horns and tails, for example, match up with the horns of Bovidaes such as the American bison or the Impala. These animalistic traits, however, are purely an aesthetic display, serving no function to the imp’s day-to-day life. Other notable anatomical features are its red skin and naturally long fingernails.

Behavioural Characteristics: Culturally, the red imp is highly aggressive towards humans, leaving no second thought to attack humans on sight unless they’re looking for a host to infect. This nature isn’t determined by their inherited psychology, but rather, the various sects of Christianity’s attitude towards devils as a whole. The Red Imps have two violently opposing divides in their beliefs. One being theistic Satanism,¹¹ and the other being the worship of the "Savage Redness" deity.

Addendum- the Red Crusade: Red imps can be found in many parts of the known world. They primarily reside in religiously Christian nations like Greece, Hungary, Ethiopia, etc. As they make up 66% of the known RPC-758 population,¹² it is safe to say they are the most common species of RPC-758. Since the 19██ ████████ incident, the Red Imps have proven themselves to be one of humanity's great hazards. The Authority and other intergovernmental agencies have declared ███ against the Nulamalla Concord and the entire RPC-758-1 species.

fig. 2.3: RPC-758-2 "Alder Elf" (1952)

Object Description: The “Alder Elf” are more comparable to fairies of European folktales than a devil. Their name comes from the coloration of their skin, which is pale like the bark of an Alder tree. Their antlers are shaped like an Alder tree’s branch as well. Though sexless, these devilfolks¹³ come in both a masculine and feminine form, which is determined by the sex of their former host. The two physiques are vastly different from one another, which stands in stark contrast to other RPC-758 species that have gendered forms.

The masculine Alder elf is goblin-like in appearance. Its face can only be described as a grotesque exaggeration of the male form. It also has a naturally abdominous body, perhaps to keep itself warm during the winter season. The feminine instances meanwhile are distinctively human-like in appearance. Besides their invisibility, they can differentiate by their horns and skin discoloration. The masculine instances are infatuated by jewelry, while the feminine ones have an affinity for flowers.

Behavioural Characteristics: By RPC-758 standards, this species is relatively passive towards humans; they only opt to attack us if provoked. While the Red Imps are fueled by humanity’s hatred for demons, the Alder Elfs are based on Europe’s fear of fairies and witches. There are many reports of Alder Elfs stealing human children to eat them or raise them as their own.

Addendum- Red Crusade: The Alder Elfs have become a useful ally to the Authority and other European agencies in the ███ against the Red Imps. Approximately █,000 anti-thaumaturgic weaponry were commissioned out of Alder Elf communities to aid us in our crusade.

fig. 2.4: RPC-758-3 "Red Goblin" (1953)

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Object Description: The dominantly masculine “Red Goblin” is an umbrella term for the various RPC-758 species residing in Eastern Asia such as the Korean Dokkaebi, the Chinese Wangliang, and the Japanese Tengu. There is no set defining characteristic for Red Goblins, which despite its name, comes in a diverse set of skin coloration. This species of RPC-758 sports a heterogeneous body shape, culture, and extra-animalistic feature.

Behavioural Characteristics: In general, Red Goblins don’t hold the same level of disdain for humanity compared to other RPC-758 species. While other devilfolks sustain themselves from making human subjects suffer the consequences of their moral obscenity, Red Goblins extract human suffering through mischievous pranks. These pranks are far from harmless, ramifying in permanent injury and even death. The Red Goblin’s main source of sustenance is pain.

Red Goblins as a whole are more concerned with interspecies conflict than humanity itself. It isn’t uncommon to see one aid humans gain the upper hand against other RPC-758 tribes. The Abrahamic religions, while effective, have a lower damage rate against the Red Goblins because they base their identity on Eastern Religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism.

Addendum- The Red Crusade: The Red Goblins have been a useful ally to some Eastern agencies with their ███ against the Red Imps. The PLASD¹⁴ has managed to assimilate many Red Goblin tribes into their operations. The success of such collaborations are still up to debate

fig. 2.5: RPC-758-4 "White Nymph" (1953)

Object Description: The feminine White Nymph is the most human-like both biologically and in appearance out of all 120+ known species. They appear like any human female, except with the horn and tail of a Capra and slight discoloration on their pale skin. Folks have described white nymphs to be beautiful or horrifyingly grotesque.

The White Nymph has the most physically defined structure out of any RPC-758 instances, and thus, can be harmed by conventional weapons instead of just anti-thaumaturgic instruments. This also means the birthing process for White Nymphs are a lot more painful because their host has to throw up more of their body mass to accommodate for the White Nymph’s biological structure.

Behavioural Characteristics: These devilfolks are quite hedonistic, preying on both devilfolk and humans alike for self-indulgence; this act is the White Nymphs' oblation to patron gods. White Nymphs rely on women to host their offspring, resulting in the newly born instances looking eerily similar to their host. They display aggression for humanity on men and children. The White Nymph’s main sustenance is the emotion of melancholy.

fig. 2.6: RPC-758-5 "Ash Ghoul" (1953)

Object Description: The Ash Ghoul of the Middle East are genetically the oldest species of RPC-758. They have both a masculine and feminine form which are only slightly different in skeletal structure. They sport the appearance of a mummified primate with short stubby horns and no tail. Structurally, they are almost completely incorporeal, more similar to an apparition than an organism.

They inhabit desolate places far from human contact. As a result of their scarce environment, they are frail and blind, only bothering to move when they accidentally stumble upon a human subject.

Behavioural Characteristics: It isn’t clear what negative emotion the Ash Ghoul feeds on. Some theorize they directly gain sustenance if the suffering of their own species. The concept of ghouls and the undead have long since been forgotten in Islamic communities in the Middle East, their stronger devotion to faith has lead to the permanent degeneration of the Ash Ghoul species.

fig. 2.7: RPC-758-6 "Sulfur Posses" (1953)

Object Description: The Sulfur Posses are a unique strain of RPC-758, as it possesses a reproductive cycle entirely different from other RPC-758 species. Rather than physique, the "Sulfer Posses" are separated by sex. The Sulfur Posses takes the appearance of a skinned human corpse with a diverse set of animalistic horns. Its sweat glands produce sulfur smoke to disorient prey and escape predators. Despite being non-euclidean, the Sulfur Posses have a corporeal biological structure.

Behavioral Characteristics: The Sulfur Posses reproduces by infecting humans with a special strand of RPC-758-A which morphs them into the RPC-758-6 species. After conversion, they will partake in self-indulgences to violent extremes. While the species are adept at sigil composition, they lack the logical capacity for the Alchemic arts. Their main source of faith is theistic Satanism.

Addendum: Re-Designation After thorough research, it was discovered the Sulfur Posses are from a different family of bio-apparition and are genetically separate from RPC-758. RPC-758-6 is to be redesignated to RPC-216.