Houkin are a species of humanoid monster, somewhat similar to vampires.  Unlike vampires, houkin feed on human soular tether through a hug-like process.

Houkin Traits

• Houkin have luminous purple eyes.

• Houkin can run short distances faster than most humans.

• Houkin generally appear young their entire lives.

• Houkin are unable to yell or raise their voice above a normal conversation volume.

• Houkin lose soular tether over time, rather than restore it naturally like humans do.

• Houkin live normal human lifespans.

• Houkin feed on the soular tether of humans through a hug-like process.

Physiostasis

Physiostasis is the houkin's ability to paralyze their prey's limbs by touch.  A houkin can selectively paralyze their prey's limbs by touching that limb and uttering "mrr".  They can then release that paralysis by touching that limb again and uttering "mrr-mrr".

Tetherbinding

Tetherbinding is the hug-like process by which a houkin binds its soular tether to that of its prey.  While tetherbound, a houkin can feed on their prey's soular tether (a process called vital consumption) or use their perception tampering and memory blanking abilities.

Vital Consumption

Vital consumption is the process by which a houkin consumes some or all of the soular tether of their prey while tetherbound.

Perception Tampering

Perception tampering is the process by which a houkin can altar the sensations, perceptions, and mood of their prey while tetherbound.

Memory Blanking