Shanu
Shanu is a Hountos and a primary antagonist of the MERDOian Lore storyline. As the self-proclaimed leader of his kind, his goals appear to include the takeover of all civilizations by synthetic rule and to eliminate redundancies and anyone who would stand in his way.
Shanu is a partial shapeshifter, and has been seen with two primary forms. Both forms have a neon blue and black coloration, which swirls through his body like a liquid just underneath the skin and between his inner structure. His most common appearance is that of a draggorith, approximately seven feet tall and very slim, albeit with well rounded, athletic features. He wears no clothing, which is legal in Rasteria because he sports no external genitalia. His secondary form is similar in color, but his head has an egg-like shape, a flatter look with no muzzle, much larger eyes with larger pupils, no ears or horns, and a far thinner, almost emaciated structure. Some think that this more alien-like design is his true form.
Shanu appears to have mastered many forms of alchemical magic, with the ability to manipulate immediate climate and lighting, levitate, move objects and people via telekinesis, and the capability to produce certain objects apparently out of thin air, such as weaponry.
Originally giving the appearance of a benevolent force wanting to inspire change in Rasterian society’s attitudes toward synthetic beings, his true intentions were clear upon murdering Lurdanjo Mistaro for apparently failing to be a proper asset to his ends. It has been confirmed that many parts of his own technology has gone into Duraji’s construction, and he uses this to manipulate Duraji’s mind and body at times. Shanu seems to want to mold Duraji into some kind of apprentice, whether he likes it or not.
Shanu has also antagonized Eddie Shanu, as apparently the similar last names are far more than mere coincidence.
Categories: MERDOian Lore, Synthetic Beings, Antagonists