Monster Files/Amorphous

Summary

Amorphous beings are ones without real form. Morphable to an extent - though not at the level of the idea of a Doppelganger or Shapeshifter. They tend to be more resistant to physical attacks due to the pliable nature of their bodies.

Types

Slimes

There’s little to say about slimes outside of what is typical. They are made of bodies that have a firmer outside, and a squishy inside. They each carry a ‘core’ that is the center of their being. As long as the core remains, the Slime remains alive. They absorb things into their bodies, and depending on their type, they can devour and dissolve a great variety of beings, objects, etc.

They range widely from simple physical jump attacks to being able to use special skills and magic. Usually, if they are capable of casting magic, this is decided by their color and general looks. Their various species are generally driven by the things they eat or mate with. As such, slimes in a lava region is likely to hold a fire aspect and look like a lava rock in theme - where-as slimes living around towns may look like cats (Tabby Slimes).

The most common slime is the base pink slime, also sometimes referred to as Poring.

Solo, these slimes are not particularly dangerous, depending on the type of slime. But in large groups, or extremely high-level slimes, can present a very real danger. Yet, somehow, they always end up looking cute.

Aesthetic Reference: Slime Rancher

Flans

Flans are not usually confused for slimes. While they carry similar properties to slimes, in that they are partially see-through - they are always elemental in nature. They are all resistant to physical attacks, and specifically, are magic casters. Their demeanor is always that of a monstrous grimace, as opposed to the cuteness of a slime.

Flans are usually found in sewers or places that are rich in magical workings, such as old Alv ruins, or dungeons. They are rarely if ever, found in big cities due to the protections and common adventuring parties sent out into the sewers to ensure things remain clean.

Aesthetic Reference: Final Fantasy 11, 14