Category:Yaogwai

The Yaogwai as Qarins
Yaogwai are slightly more prevalent as Qarins than the collective, common Ikiri and the Sylvae. Because they thrive on connectivity, Yaogwai are easily attracted to the idea of a symbiotic relationship with a willing, corporeal host. Oftentimes, a Yaogwai will seek a host out of a need for a cause to rally behind, and look for a candidate that they can trust will take action. Because of this tendency to select hosts that are as similar as possible to them in mind, Yaogwai Qarins very rarely--if ever--rebel against their counterparts. In fact, instead of entertaining the idea to rebel, this subspecies nearly always amplifies the inherent nature of the host, which can be risky depending on said host's demeanor and the Yaogwai's agenda. Hosts with Yaogwai Qarins are much more difficult to trust as a general rule.

Since Yaogwai entities are more focused on finding hosts with compelling consciences, they are unfortunately rarely biologically compatible at the beginning of a bond. If the host spends enough time with the Yaogwai entity, a biological connection is more likely to form and evolve, but this process takes an excessive amount of physical training and a great deal of time. Upon initial connection with this kind of Qarin, the host has immense control over thought processes and is more likely to be able to come to quick solutions, but will have little power over physical action and strength, resulting in precise but slow, "lagged" movements.

Hosts of Yaogwai counterparts will often note that the possession of this type of Qarin feels much like having an amplified extension of one's own mind. Having a bond of this sort greatly benefits those who are emotionally and intellectually stable, but can prove to be severely detrimental to those with mental impediments.