Krypt, otherwise known as Death Essence, is a supernatural energy found within every living organism, connecting the body, mind, and spirit. Its origins date back thousands, possibly millions, of years to The Reaper, the original Kryptid responsible for the corruption that eventually spread throughout the world. Krypt originally existed as the Reaper's blood, which gradually seeped into the environment and became heavily diluted over countless generations. As time passed, the blood lost its physical properties and eventually developed into an invisible form of energy that spread throughout the natural world. By this point, Krypt had become so deeply rooted in the cycle of life that nearly every living creature carried traces of the Reaper's blood without even realizing it. Despite its origins, Krypt isn't necessarily evil or destructive. It functions as a versatile energy source that individuals can learn to control through training and experience. By circulating Krypt throughout their bodies, users can enhance their strength, speed, durability, senses, and other physical capabilities. Those with greater control can take things further, manipulating Krypt to produce elements such as fire, water, lightning, earth, and wind, or perform more complicated techniques involving gravity, magnetism, illusions, healing, space, and even time. These techniques are collectively called Krypt Arts, and their effectiveness depends on the user's natural affinity, creativity, intelligence, and overall mastery. Although everyone possesses Krypt, not everyone knows how to use it, and having larger reserves doesn't automatically make someone stronger than a more experienced fighter.
Unfortunately, Krypt still carries traces of the Reaper's corruptive nature, regardless of how diluted his blood has become. Under normal circumstances, this corruption remains dormant, but certain situations can cause it to become active, especially when someone's mental or spiritual state is weakened. Willpower is one of the biggest factors in resisting corruption, with weaker-willed individuals being far more vulnerable to its effects. As corruption progresses, it can gradually change someone's personality, making them more aggressive, violent, impulsive, or predatory. Physical mutations may eventually follow, and in extreme cases, the corruption can completely take over, transforming the individual into a Kryptid while they're still alive. Those with stronger willpower are generally more resistant and may even learn to control the corruption without losing themselves in the process. Krypt also plays a major role in what happens after death. Normally, the energy within a deceased organism gradually disperses back into the environment. However, there are instances where the corruption within Krypt becomes active instead, causing the remaining energy to cling to the body and begin changing it. This process, known as Postmortem Krypt Corruption, can result in the deceased being brought back to life as a Kryptid, often with a completely different appearance and personality. Some may retain memories or pieces of who they once were, while others lose nearly everything that made them recognizable.
Their former emotions and morals can become twisted, leaving behind a creature driven largely by instinct, aggression, or hunger. The chances of this happening depend on several factors, including the amount of Krypt within the body, previous exposure to corruption, and the individual's willpower before death. In the end, Krypt is both a blessing and a curse. It's responsible for allowing ordinary living beings to surpass their natural limits and develop abilities that would otherwise be impossible, but it also carries the same corruption that gave rise to the Kryptids. Although countless generations have passed since the Reaper's blood first spread throughout the world, its influence has never truly disappeared. Every living creature carries a small part of that legacy, and while most will never experience its darker effects, the possibility of corruption is always there. Whether Krypt becomes a source of strength or the very thing that destroys someone ultimately depends on how it develops within them and how well they can control it.
Unfortunately, Krypt still carries traces of the Reaper's corruptive nature, regardless of how diluted his blood has become. Under normal circumstances, this corruption remains dormant, but certain situations can cause it to become active, especially when someone's mental or spiritual state is weakened. Willpower is one of the biggest factors in resisting corruption, with weaker-willed individuals being far more vulnerable to its effects. As corruption progresses, it can gradually change someone's personality, making them more aggressive, violent, impulsive, or predatory. Physical mutations may eventually follow, and in extreme cases, the corruption can completely take over, transforming the individual into a Kryptid while they're still alive. Those with stronger willpower are generally more resistant and may even learn to control the corruption without losing themselves in the process. Krypt also plays a major role in what happens after death. Normally, the energy within a deceased organism gradually disperses back into the environment. However, there are instances where the corruption within Krypt becomes active instead, causing the remaining energy to cling to the body and begin changing it. This process, known as Postmortem Krypt Corruption, can result in the deceased being brought back to life as a Kryptid, often with a completely different appearance and personality. Some may retain memories or pieces of who they once were, while others lose nearly everything that made them recognizable.
Their former emotions and morals can become twisted, leaving behind a creature driven largely by instinct, aggression, or hunger. The chances of this happening depend on several factors, including the amount of Krypt within the body, previous exposure to corruption, and the individual's willpower before death. In the end, Krypt is both a blessing and a curse. It's responsible for allowing ordinary living beings to surpass their natural limits and develop abilities that would otherwise be impossible, but it also carries the same corruption that gave rise to the Kryptids. Although countless generations have passed since the Reaper's blood first spread throughout the world, its influence has never truly disappeared. Every living creature carries a small part of that legacy, and while most will never experience its darker effects, the possibility of corruption is always there. Whether Krypt becomes a source of strength or the very thing that destroys someone ultimately depends on how it develops within them and how well they can control it.
Below Are The Basic Techniques Everyone Needs To Know/Learn
Suppression: Allows individuals to deliberately reduce their external signature, making their presence more difficult for other users to detect. Advanced suppression can make an experienced practitioner appear significantly weaker than they actually are, although suppression does not completely eliminate their energy.
Physical Reinforcement: The practice of circulating Krypt through the muscles, bones, and connective tissues to enhance physical strength, speed, and overall bodily performance. This is the primary method through which ordinary humans can begin surpassing their natural physical limitations.
Projection: The ability to release raw Krypt beyond the physical body in the form of concentrated bursts, short-range shockwaves, or basic energy projectiles. Unlike elemental techniques, these attacks consist entirely of neutral Krypt and inflict damage through concentrated supernatural force.
Infusion: Allows individuals to channel Krypt into objects they are physically touching, temporarily enhancing their durability, striking power, or resistance to damage. This technique is particularly common among swordsmen and weapon specialists, although Krypt Infusion can be applied to nearly any suitable object.
Recovery: Allows users to perceive the presence and movement of Krypt within nearby living organisms. With sufficient practice, users can distinguish individual energy signatures, detect concealed individuals, and estimate general energy output. Effective sensory range depends on the user's skill and environmental interference.
Compression: A technique that condenses a large quantity of Krypt into a smaller, denser concentration. Compression increases the potency of energy-based attacks and defenses without necessarily increasing the total energy expended. However, maintaining unstable compressed Krypt can cause dangerous energy backlash.