The Brood Mother is a powerful and ever-expanding creature, only found in the depths of the main branch of The Rot, located around the Harrow. Her will influences her kin, which brings food and protects her. The cave system of flesh and vile that form The Rot is supposedly the body of the Brood Mother, however, she either lacks the ability to move or chooses to remain still as her kin often resides inside this system. Other Rot systems outside the Harrow are considered her children- less powerful variants of the Brood Mother. 

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The Rot is considered one of the most dangerous areas of Elyxium. The main system for The Rot is based deep underground around the Harrow, however, smaller branches can be found around the globe, always underground. The Rot is a large cave system made of flesh that many parasitic beings call home. This group of creatures is known as the Rotten or The Decay. These creatures are influenced by the Brood Mother's will, almost like a hivemind, and are instinctively urged to bring food for their brethren and Mother. The Rotten are classified by their alliance to The Rot and The Brood Mother, which they were supposedly given life by. While many of the Rotten are shunned from normal Elyxian culture for their association with death and disease, it is possible for a being from the Rot to mingle with other Elyxians. Many Rotten species have a strong desire to either kill, devour or hunt any living creature they encounter, so domesticating one of these parasitic creatures can be difficult even though they possess the same intelligence as an Aphex. For this reasoning, all species of the Rot are not classified as the same mental capacity as the main species of Elyxium and are usually not successful in gaining the same rights. 

Licensed-able Species of the Rot
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Open/General Species of the Rot

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All species reside as a part of the Rot. 

Soilchilds
Soilchilds are large, grub-like creatures that feed on decaying corpses. They are generally harmless due to their slow movement, but contain the bite-force of a snapping turtle, being able to bite and grind through bones. 

Foulings
Foulings are one of the most misunderstood and feared lesser species of the Rot. They do not contain a head, and eat small creatures through the mouth in their backs. They always appear still and slow, but rapidly move in the dark. Their sensitive skin can detect even the faintest of light, where they will shift into a hibernating state, almost like sleeping. 

Reapers
Reapers are an aggressive species, usually found in packs of 3-6, these beasts overwhelm unlucky prey that drifts too close to their dens, having the same temperament as wolves. They lack any high intelligence but can be trained and domesticated by brave souls. 

Brinespawn
These shrimp-like creatures are found near acid pools in the Rot. They use water as a defense and are very slow-moving outside any liquids. They are covered in hard shells that protect the soft forms underneath where a large mouth is hidden. Brinespawn mostly feeds off insects and small bacteria they can scavenge off the surface. 

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