Horror Flora

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Cosmic Horror, THE KILLER CARTOON FAMILY!

Hailing from the early days of animation, Swingsin may be simplistic in appearance, but the technical limitations of its creation inspired innovation, as what this monster lacks in gruesome details it makes up for in surreal expressions and impossible movement. Shifting in shape and size with no regard to consistent anatomy, this flexible nightmare defies the limits of reality as it sets about hunting its prey.

After being put on a team with the Spooky Spaghetti arky Slaughtermaus, Swingsin can transform into Meanmaus. Though it resembles a classic and beloved cartoon character, make no mistake, this mouse is anything but an unflappably kind everyman! In fact, it’s downright evil! Though slightly more grounded (and restricted by character model sheets) than its predecessor, this arky still makes use of cartoon physics to ensnare and slaughter its prey.

If allowed to fully adapt to the “real” world, Meanmaus can mutate into Mausmun. Now made of flesh and bone, this wretched creature relies on the twisted-result of translating its exaggerated cartoon features into nightmarish “real” anatomy, grossing its enemies out with the realization that this is how cartoon characters would loo like in ‘real’ life.

If allowed to browse image boards on the internet, Swingsin can evolve into Babspeng. No longer relying purely on the abstractions of animation for scares, this arky combines surrealism with body horror imagery, creating a slow-moving grotesquery whose attacks only grow fiercer the more damage it endures.

If allowed to move up from imageboards to browsing modern social media platforms, Babspeng can evolve into Sorryjon. Its surreal powers now combining with the vast unknown terrors of the cosmos, this killer cartoon has graduation from an abstract monstrosity to a true eldritch abomination, godly in power and inscrutable in its apocalyptic intent. An enormous powerhouse who paralyzes foes with fear, this godlike monstrosity has a hunger as unending as its hatred of Mondays.

If allowed to watch educational puppet shows from the 70’s, Swingsin can transform into Hugscare. Though innocuous in both appearance and manner itself, Hugscare is pursued by an aura of of malevolence and cruelty, making all attacks hit harder while it is present on the field. Since its allies are likely to suffer a great deal of damage when working with it on the field, it also sports several healing moves.

If Hugscare manages to slay an opponent on its own, it can evolve into Hardlesson. No longer a passive figure, this arky warps reality to punish its enemies, boasting supreme magical offensive power at the cost of truly terrible defenses.

If allowed to watch some new-fangled cartoons called anime, Swingsin can evolve into Playmitt. Once an adorable anime girl, this arky has been shockingly mutated into a piteous heap of stunted flesh, wailing in freakish misery for an end to its wretched existence. Its tendency to than attackers for hurting it is incredibly demoralizing, lowering the enemy team’s attack substantially every time it is hit in battle.

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Atomic Horror, THE GAIJU FAMILY!

Awoken from its slumber by a nuclear blast, Fogfathom is a prehistoric leviathan that thawed out of the ice to menace humanity. Though slow and cumbersome, this monster’s high health pool, defenses, and physical prowess make it a dangerous foe, as does a radioactive bacteria that follows it around and slowly enemies the longer it remains on the field.

After fighting four battles in a body of water (be it ocean, river, or lake), Fogfathom can mutate into Sextapus. Though it only has six tentacles, this colossal cephalopod is adamant that it is actually a normal octopus, and that its other two tentacles are just conveniently hiding out of sight. No one buys this.

If allowed to binge fast-talking 1930s screwball comedies, Fogfathom can evolve into >Battleship. As its name implies, this massive extraterrestrial bird is larger and more impressive than any battleship, with enormous rending talons and an antimatter shield to protect it from harm.

If >Battleship levels up in a flying saucer, it can evolve into Giantessa. Now a gigantic humanoid made by cosmic radiation, this arky is the fastest monster in the Gaiju family, moving with incredible speed and fluidity, though its hands alternate between moving with unnatural stiff-ness and an even more bizarre floppiness.

After reading some old-fashioned comic books, Fogfathom can mutate into Krorm. Though not as durable as the other members of the Gaiju family, this monster makes up for its shortcomings by having a variety of physical and magical attacks and an excellent fashion sense, as well as a tendency to spout some of the most beautifully melodramatic prose imaginably.

After having a philosophical discussion about Clarke’s law and whether there is truly a distinction between magic and science, Krorm can mutate into Drangdroom. Now focusing primarily on long-range magic attacks, this fire-breathing dragon is hardier than most magic-reliant arkies, capable of tanking several hits while flying through the air raining death from above.

If given a camcorder to play with, Fogfathom can mutate into Poseylawn. A precocious infant with a wide-eyed sense of wonder, this still-gigantic monster child is entirely unaware of the destruction its mammoth form can wreak, and views all of its battles as play-fights, even when tearing enemies apart.

If put on a team with the Kaiju arky Garagon, Poseylawn can be inspired to mutate into Slagthot. Both and homage to and evolution of the giant monster traditions of the East and West, Slagthot’s powerful, six-limbed body is bristling with weapons. Whether they’re obvious like its hooked talons and scythe-like nasal horn, surprising like its acidic spit, or hidden in plain sight like its detachable tail and retractable wings, this monster has a million ways to tear its enemies to pieces.

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Gothic Horror, THE BURTONEER FAMILY!

Wearing its own shed skin as a protective coat, Ectoverm is a hardy brawler who specializes in hitting evasive enemies, chasing down even the most elusive foes and dealing extra damage to creatures who try to prevent others from hitting them.

If allowed to post an advertisement for their services on Spooky Greg’s List, Ectoverm can evolve into Bugverage. Though sleazy and purposely irritating, Bugverage has a bizarre sort of charisma that keeps people’s attention, and makes an unexpectedly good leader for arky teams he’s put on, and at the very least an excellent distraction.

If asked to take the whole being dead thing a bit more seriously, Bugverage can evolve into Lydeet. This strange and unusual arky boasts a potent arsenal of magic attacks, and works especially well with arkies from the Ghost family.

If put on a team with the Revenant arky Saleve, Ectoverm can evolve into Skelliman. Curious and sweet-natured, this arky is something of a jack-of-all-trades statwise, dealing solid physical and magical damage, boasting decent defenses and a good health pool, and even having a variety of buffs to help it synergize with any other monsters it is teamed with.

If asked to be a bit meaner with their scaring tactics, Skelliman can evolve into Bugiwugi. Though portly and slow-moving, Bugiwugi boasts a variety of long-range attacks, most of which involve showering opponents with swarms of flesh-eating bugs and other creepy crawlies.

If given a bone as a snack, Ectoverm can evolve into Goodboi. Though its long snout, needle-like teeth, skull-shaped nose, and rotting, stitched-together body make its resemblance to a dog specious at best, this arky nonetheless acts like a typical pet dog, albeit one whose bones glow with an eerie light and who occasionally spits electricity instead of slobber.

After racking up four kills in battle, Goodboi can evolve into Ratwulf. A bit more human in intelligence and mindset, this arky primarily relies on brute force, rushing headlong into battle to rend opponents with its jaws and fangs.

If given a stack of Penny Dreadful magazines, Ectoverm can evolve into Closhave. Though vengeful and sullen by nature, this arky is a surprisingly good team player, restoring its allies’ health with delicious meat pies whenever it manages to slay an opponent in battle.

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Slasher Horror, THE HELLISH HEROES FAMILY!

Murderman asks the question no one else in history has been bold enough to ask: how cool would it be if superheroes were violent serial killers instead of goody two-shoes boy scouts? Responding to every situation with lethal force, this villainous vigilante can’t wait to fill every comic panel with splashes of bright cherry-red blood.

After traveling to outer space, Murderman can mutate into Poysun. Now bonded to a goopy alien parasite, this muscular hero tries to do good, but can’t help giving into its alien hunger for flesh. Luckily, the shapeshifting parasite attached to it can create a variety of weapons, and allows Poysun to endure a lot of punishment in battle.

After taking a trip to the depths of the underworld, Poysun can evolve into Brude. Extremely resistant to magic attacks and built for brawling, this monstrous vigilante is a solid addition to any arky team.

After making a pact with dark forces in order to kill people better, Murderman can transform into Etriman. Ironically, this has actually given it a less skewed moral compass, as encountering the forces of pure evil have sobered it up a bit.

If Etriman realizes its death-defying deal with dark forces allows it to do some truly foolhardy stunts, it can become Kenevil. Riding a flaming wheel and not giving a single crap about consequences, this extremely lucky arky will go along with any battle plan, the riskier the better.

If Etriman is allowed to binge watch classic tokusatsu transforming hero shows, it can evolve into Gyblade. Now sporting a more sci-fi edge to its body horror hero motiff, Gyblade trades some of its physical prowess for magic attacks and a slew of ranged weapons.

If put on a team with the Charismatic Sadist arky Yukyuk, Murderman can evolve into Funface. Having torn off its own face just for the sake of freaking people out, this arky does everything by extremes, though its low health pool and defenses mean it won’t have much staying power on the field of battle.

If Funface is asked to tone down the shock horror routine a bit, it can evolve into Hellequin. A master of comedy and extreme violence, this arky trades some of the ludicrous attack power of its predecessor for a bit more health and defense, allowing it to still pack some shocking punches while enduring more damage than Funface ever could.

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Cosmic Horror, THE WONDERHELL FAMILY!

Falling down a rabbithole into a world of mind-bending terror, Aliddel may not seem like much at first, but her open-mind and proficiency with edged weapons makes her a surprisingly adaptable fighter, capable of working with both long and close range strategies, and with magic and physical attacks in equal measure. While not a master of any one strategy, there are few battle plans that Aliddel can’t contribute to.

After spending an entire battle confused, Aliddel can evolve into Catshred. An unpredictable magic specialist, this toothy feline may not be able to survive a lot of punishment, but is fast and evasive enough to dance around whatever its enemies throw at it. It is also extremely resistant to being confused or misdirected, as Catshred already has a few screws loose.

If given a good cup of tea, Catshred can evolve into Bowdlam. Filled with manic energy, this large-headed monster trades the magic proficiency of its predecessor for an array of physical attacks, lashing out at enemies with a whirlwind of fast and brutal slashes.

If given a pocketwatch, Aliddel can evolve into Latelepus. Desperate for attention, this speedy rabbit excels at drawing fire away from its fellow monsters, while simultaneously dodging most attacks thrown at it.

If given a vorpal blade, Latelepus can evolve into Jabberzom. The largest of the Wonderhell arkies, this powerful foe is a terror to behold, its rotting, chimeric carcass filling the battlefield with a foul reek as it burbles flame upon its enemies.

If put on a team with the Lovecraft Pantheon arky Yelloking, Latelepus can evolve into Redheart. Boasting a variety of magic attacks and supreme defensive capabilities, this slow-moving arky also excels at inspiring its team-mates to commit violence on its behalf.

If fed a size-changing cookie, Aliddel can devolve into Butterpillar, a bloated worm with an inflated sense of self importance. Though not much of a physical threat, it can create a variety of illusions with its hazy hookah smoke, and can buff its allies with various magic confectionary treats.

After being pushed off from a perch upon a very high place, Butterpillar can evolve into Crumpdump. Still obnoxious and self absorbed, this arky’s attack power increases whenever it is damaged.

Last year for the site’s anniversary, I dropped dozens of monsters for 4 Horror War, a purely hypothetical mons game I made up in homage of a bunch of horror characters I like. Well, one of the things I’m doing this year is the first 4 Horror War DLC, House of 4 Horror War. There will be sixteen new arky families for your perusal this month. Today’s family belongs to Atomic Horror, THE MUTANT ANIMAL FAMILY!

Mutated by toxic waste, Rathorde is a seething mass of pustule-covered rodents. What each individual member of the horde lacks in size they make up for in rabid ferocity, and together the swarm can make mincemeat of even the largest enemies.

If taken to open water, such as a lake, river, or ocean, Rathorde can evolve into Ripperana. Still small in stature, this frail monster strikes swift and hard, and works excellently with its team members to tear its foes apart.

If exposed to a genetic infusion device, Ripperana can mutate into Squidshark. Now more durable at the cost of some speed, this deadly hybrid has great reach to drag enemies into its shearing jaws.

If fed a steady diet of toxic waste, Rathorde can mutate into Plagrat. Now a massive beast the likes of which its rodent brethren could only dream of being, this creature is a swift and deadly physical attacker.

If trained to increase in speed, Plagrat can evolve into Hareraiser. Though its floppy ears and fluffy round tail may make it seem comical, this monster is a swift assassin, capable of running rings around more heavily armored monsters while wearing them down with quick and deadly attacks.

If Plagrat fights alongside the Mutant Man arky Brundlbug, it can evolve into Justabear. A colossal juggernaut, this deadly brawler is hides a unique and deadly cunning beneath is warty and overly muscled flesh.

If Rathorde is flushed down a toilet, it can evolve into Sewerdile. Though its heavily armored body is slow, it has an uncanny knack of slipping in and out of tight spaces, allowing it to infiltrate enemy lines unnoticed if given enough time to do so, which puts it in prime position to tear apart enemy arkies with its deadly jaws.

If taken to an overgrown jungle, Sewerdile can evolve into Vipython. Trading some defensive power for an increase in speed, this deadly monster can crush the life out of foes, and also sports an array of venoms to poison its enemies.