So, a little more expounding information in regards to the whole algae thing:

Rakre is a large collection of sentient algae with mild psychic abilities that has come together and formed a sort of hive mind. While capable of controlling its form and appearing as many things, it prefers to stick with the hippogryph apearance. Its personality is best described as curious, always wanting to see and try new things.

Reproduction is handled in a somewhat less than savory method. On depositing some of its "fluids" (Small amounts of itself, really) inside of a selected target, The deposited bit of algae slowly consumes the victim from the inside out, all the while imprinting their consciousness on itself as it grows. Bodily functions are emulated to the best of the algae's capabilities during this process, all the way up until the moment of total replacement. The imprinted consciousness, while not the original victim, does maintain a similar demeanor/attitude, appearance, and has most of the original's memories. Rakre rarely initiates this process, however, not wanting to draw too much undue attention to itself.

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