Derriphan
Species: Derriphan
Home Planet: Unknown
Derriphan
Derriphan were creatures created from the Dark Side of the Force.
Characteristics:
The names origin was actually from an ancient Sith word which meant "devourer." This was because the creatures were capable of consuming the thoughts and experiences of living beings, leaving nothing behind but an empty shell. To do this, the beast had to enter the body of the creature in order to feed. Once inside, the Derriphan actually possessed the individual as they leeched off their essence. They were said to appear as miniature black stars that were rolling with energy.
History:
The Derriphan were believed to have gone extinct during the time of the Great Sith War but it was later revealed that several survived and continued to exist during the time of the Galactic Civil War. One, Ziakas, lurked in the Glow Dome, a nightclub on Adarlon.
They were the namesake of the Derriphan-class battleship.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 3D/7D
KNOWLEDGE 4D/8D
MECHANICAL 0D
PERCEPTION 5D/9D
STRENGTH 0D
TECHNICAL 0D
Special Abilities:
- Innate Force Powers: All Derriphans are Force Sensitive, start out with 6D to distribute among the 3 Force Skills and have access to the following Force Powers, with no prerequisites limitations: Absorb/Dissipate Energy, Sense Force Potential, Lesser Force Shield, Telekinesis, Aura of Uneasiness, Force Lightning, Control Mind, Telekinetic Kill and Memory Wipe.
- Probing: Before it can feed, a Derriphan must enter its intended victim. Accomplishing the Probing requires the Derriphan to make a sense roll; the difficulty is the target’s Perception or control roll. If the Probing is successful, the Derriphan enters the target and attempts to gain control. For obvious reasons, Derriphan prefer to conduct the Probing in privacy, often using its previous host to help entrap a new one.
- Hosting: Once the Probing is complete, the Derriphan attempts to suppress the target’s consciousness and take full control. This requires an Easy control roll by the Derriphan; the target can resist the hosting with a Perception or control roll at -1D penalty. If the Derriphan rolls higher, then the Hosting has begun. On the second day of Hosting, the victim is entitled to a Perception or control roll at -2D, the third day a -3D, the fourth day a -4D, and so on until the victim is no longer even able to resist. However, if the victim rolls higher, the Derriphan is cast out and is at -2D to all skills and attributes for one month. (The Derriphan can voluntarily leave a hosted victim at no penalty.)
- Feeding: Once Hosted, the Derriphan can now draw sustenance from its victim. The Derriphan drains items in order of preference as listed on the Devouring Chart. Only one feeding can be performed per day; each listed item is equal to one feeding. When the victim’s Knowledge, Perception, Mechanical and Technical attributes reach 0D, the Derriphan detaches itself to search for a new host, leaving behind only a shattered, catatonic husk. Except in the case of Force skills (which it adds to its own skills), a Derriphan converts what it drains into Dark Side Points. These points are a Derriphan’s literal lifeblodd and must constantly be replenished. In order to survive, a Derriphan must expend one Dark Side Point per day. If the creature runs out of Dark Side Points, then it loses the evil (hate, rage, and fear) that sustains it, effectively dispersing harmlessly.
Feeding On Victim Loses Derriphan Gains Force Skills 1D from Force skill 1D to Force skill Force Points 1 Force Point 3 Dark Side Points Dark Side Points 1 Dark Side Point 1 Dark Side Point Character Point 3 Character Points 1 Dark Side Point Knowledge skills 1 entire skill 1 Dark Side Point Perception skills 1 entire skill 1 Dark Side Point Technical skills 1 entire skill 1 Dark Side Point Knowledge attribute 1D from attribute 1 Dark Side Point Perception attribute 1D from attribute 1 Dark Side Point Mechanical attribute 1D from attribute 1 Dark Side Point Technical attribute 1D from attribute 1 Dark Side Point
Move: 18/20 (flying)
Size: Varies Widely
Source: Wretched Hives of Scum and Villainy (p. 85-87) & Wookieepedia (For the Derriphan Description)