starbis info - updated!

starbis are currently a closed species project i'm working on and is still under-development

I've been meaning to work some more on my other species this year and will be revamping starbis!

Starbis are the guardians of lost stars and star systems. In return, they are provided with energy and are bestowed abilities by their protectee. The two live in a symbiotic relationship and are unable to survive without the other. A starbi is formed from the stardust and the last dredges of energy of a lost star. Newly formed, these are called novice type starbis and do not yet possess any skills to protect their lost star. Once they're ready, novices can advance to either the psychic or combat class, allowing them to gain more skills. In the rare case the lost star finds it's way home (the universe is a big place!) the starbi may ascend into its astral form.

Starbis don't need to eat as the stars provide energy they need however, it is not unknown for them to enjoy food! 

- { types } -

novice
A newly born starbi with no abilities or powers, their lost stars float around and are careful not to drift too far off. 

psychic
Some starbis house the stars within their bodies to keep them safe. However, due to the nature of stars must be put in a special glass capsule before being integrated with the starbi. Once the two are combined, the starbi may discover psychic gifts such as aura reading, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy or precognition etc. Since the stars possess so much energy, it may manifest outside the glass and around the starbi as starbits.It should be noted that although stable, a fused starbi is a little more fragile than usual, any excessive force or impact could result in a catastrophic ending for them both. These starbis often don't have to worry about depleting their stars power as they have a direct connection.

combat
Alternately, others choose to bind the stars energy into weapons to help protect it. Although these starbis themselves do not have any powers the weapons are more than enough to protect them both. The weapons forged can be physical (sword, spear, axe), magical (staff, wand etc.) or both (crossbow/bow that shoot magical arrows, shield that creates forcefield). Magical weapons fire or conjure energy that can be used to attack or defend. These starbis must always be careful not to exceed the limits of the stars. Although stars slowly regenerate energy, if the more power is used than what can be replenished it can lead to a disastrous consequences.

astral form
In extremely rare cases, starbis are able to bring their lost stars home. These stars seperate from the starbis to become galaxies, triggering the astral form. Essentially the starbi is a powerful spirit with no memory of its past life and wanders this newly formed galaxy. Most are neutral forces which ride the solar winds. However, it is known for some to become benevolent or even malevolent .

- { starbits } -

Starbits are characteristic of fused starbis and are visual manifestations of energy that surround this type of starbi. They can take the form of stardust, orbiting bodies (moons) and planetary rings. Starbits don't really have a function and just float around. This phenomena is quite rare and rare still are larger displays such as multiple rings and even small stars.

- { anti-matter } -

When starbis and/or their stars are compromised, they burst into a nova (a huge explosion), destroying both and devastating the nearby surroundings. In rare circumstances this can result in a supernova then blackhole. This creates an anti-matter, the main adversary of the starbi. Anti-matter aims to consume all stars and their energy. All anti-matter beings were once starbis which met an unfortunate end.

- { starjars } -

If absolutely necessary, starbis can recede into a starjar form to protect itself from any outside threat. This consumes a considerable amount of energy and once in the form the starbi has no contact and awareness of its surroundings. The starjar is basically indestructible and provides a safehaven to regenerate energy and rest.

- { companions } -

familiars/pets
battle support
mounts