Tantrik

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The Tantrik are a kind of Boltzmann entity native to Obeidon.

A Tantrik manifested in space

Structure

The Tantrik are somewhat similiar to Free Minds. They are small, sealed bits of space, filled with strings and other fundamental entities.

However, they are non-sapient. They can detect such things as planets and chemicals, but their actions are governed by instinct.

Where they interact with space, a light is produced, appearing as a glowing cloud. However, only 'Joined' Tantrik interact with space.

They are capable of creating electromagnetic and mass-repulsion fields.

Subtypes

Various kinds of Tantrik exist, even within a single spawning. Generally, they are identified by the colour they appear as-

  • Yellow Tantrik are the weakest, and grant the most precision to users. They are also good for the manipulation of organic entities.
  • Purple Tantrik are weak, but their powers are far-reaching.
  • Green Tantrik are also capable of drawing on the energy of nearby light or heat, allowing them greater power. They are very useful for manipulating biological materials.
  • Red Tantrik are notoriously hard to control, but produce intense bursts of power.
  • Blue Tantrik are balanced, easy to control but strong and varied in their abilities.
  • Rainbow Tantrik can be produced when several Tantrik are in the same host. They give the power of all constituents.

There are two other varieties-

  • White Tantrik are very strong, but also very rare.
  • Black Tantrik are very selective about hosts. They are very rare indeed, and the most intelligent, choosing the most ruthless and influential individuals. Their powers are powerful but disordered and slightly unpredictable.

Life Cycle

Tantrik are produced 'in' The Between, and then enter universes. They are usually in swarms of thousands.

They travel through space, using the Crossverse to travel FTL and remain invisible. Travellers have reported swarms of many millions.

They use Dimensional Rifts to find worlds with sapient life. Then, in a similar fashion to Free Mind possession, they join with a sapient. However, they do not control the sapient- instead, they give it control of their abilities.

This is an example of mutualistic symbiosis. Sapients 'Joined' to Tantrik are far more likely to survive, being able to produce defensive shields and offensive attacks. The Tantrik body must manifest partially for its abilities to be used.

If the sapient then dies, the Tantrik cannot survive on its own, and dies. (Note that the Tantrik resides within the brain of its sapient. If, then, another 'Joined' consumes the brain of a 'Joined' sapient, their power increases.)

When the 'Joined' reproduce, they pass on the seed of a new Tantrik to their children. And so, it endures. On some worlds, space travel is then developed and the Tantrik are spread through space.

History

Tantrik have been produced sporadically through history. They are very rare in any single universe.

Notable Individuals with Tantrik