Digital Tarantulas

(i hope this idea hasn't been done before, and I apologize if it has)

Name: Digital Tarantula
Size: 1-2 feet tall. Three feet wide (with legs)
Threat: low-moderate. (moderate-high for users of machines or those weak against lightning)

These arachnids, often found in deep forests or near human areas, are small, yet feisty beings that thrive on electrical impulses whenever they can. This is due in fact because they are not physical beings, but more on the side of spider shaped bits of semi- sentient lightning combined with solid matter. Instead of an all black exterior on their exoskeletons like with many spiders and dridders, their bodies are silverish with glowing white runes all over them, which glow brighter when more electricity surges through them.

The main ability of the digital tarantula is it's innate ability to be able to interact with machines on a cyberspace level. They are able to convert themselves to pure electricity and hide within even the smallest bit of technology, much like digital fairies can. People should beware this unseen threat, because without proper shielding or protection, the tarantulas can make digital "webs" made of junk files and whatnot. Though they call this home when looking for safety, it can cause massive slowdown or even hardware failure on your processor. The only known way to keep them out is with the latest antivirus, but care should still be taken.

Without technology, the D. Tarantula is still a force to be reckoned with. If they are defending territory, they will lash out and bite into their victims with their strong fangs, which deliver not venom, but instead a massive shock of electrical surge. It's similar to being tazered for ten seconds. This can prove deadly if you're within a large group of them, so be wary of dark areas lit up by several tarantulas' glows.

Though to larger predators,they pose zero threat.

I think the concept of having a sort of cyber fauna, is really interesting and cool , but is is really adapted to Felarya ?
I know there is storm sprites that use this kidn of ability, but they are like a rarity ^^;

maybe exlcude them to one specific area, since they feed on "power" somewhere with alot of thunder, maybe???

i think it's an epic idea

I agree with Kabo on this point. Since the main ability of Digital Tarantulas is to interact with electronics and Felarya isn't known for it's abundance of computers etc, I'd say that this isn't really compatible.
Storm sprites can already do something like this anyway.

Karbo wrote:

I think the concept of having a sort of cyber fauna, is really interesting and cool , but is is really adapted to Felarya ?
I know there is storm sprites that use this kidn of ability, but they are like a rarity ^^;

Well, I was thinking just like Reptillian here. They would be found only in areas like the most thundery parts of Felarya, because they thrive on the power there. They would only rarely be found in forests or near human settlements, unless they had sufficient power. Otherwise they would remain secluded.

And I know Storm Sprites are similar, but I was hoping to expand on that concept. Sorry if it didn't turn out too well.

well as I see it, Storm sprites are natural beings and because some humans use technology, they have adapted their abilities to use that to their advantage.
But those spiders look like they are artificial and from the start their ability is made to thrive in a cyber-environment. So I would see them more at their place in.. say a futuristic city planet fully connected to a world wide network.. This said I think the idea of a cyber fauna is neat in itself

I like this idea...

Karbo wrote:

well as I see it, Storm sprites are natural beings and because some humans use technology, they have adapted their abilities to use that to their advantage.
But those spiders look like they are artificial and from the start their ability is made to thrive in a cyber-environment. So I would see them more at their place in.. say a futuristic city planet fully connected to a world wide network.. This said I think the idea of a cyber fauna is neat in itself

Thanks, Karbo. I'll try and think up some more ideas around the concept. Now if I can make them seem more accustomed to Felarya....

*goes off to his workshop*