Stichus

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A stichus (plural: sticha) is an insect-like creature in Torment: Tides of Numenera.

Physical description

The stichus is insect-like, and equipped with claws. It also emits an electrical charge.

Habitat and diet

The stichus lives underground, perpetually digging for shelter as well as food. It prefers hard rock, since it eats the sparks created when its claws hit stone. A Stichus may survive by consuming the electrical charge from Numenera and other devices.

A community of sticha is present in Sagus Cliffs, as well as the Bloom, although it is probable that the creature originated from elsewhere.

Reproduction

The stichus lays eggs which have an electrical charge. They are quite valuable.

Communication

The stichus language is composed of a mixture of pheromones, gestures, and clicking sounds.

Relationship with humans

While not aggressive against humans (or any other somewhat peaceful species), a stichus' acts may lead to the loss of human lives. Sticha value humans the same way as humans value insects; they don't consider them to be sentient because they see humans as a dissonant species, unable to truly coexist.

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  Stichus concept art, by Nils Hamm