Overgrown Spirit

Overgrown Spirits are souls of those unable to move on to the afterlife, stuck in the land known as The Inbetween. With no vessel to contain their magical energy and soul, their appearance grows rapidly out of order similarly to that of a cat with imbalanced magical energy. Overgrown Spirits are found all across the territories, lying unseen and in wait for a Wraith, or for Silverpelt, to claim their souls. Their appearance is always matched with sparks of gold.

Leaders and Healers have an affinity for stumbling across these stranded souls due to their connection with the afterlife. When encountered, they take on an overgrown appearance. However, not only Leaders and Healers may stumble upon them- when souls are desperate to be heard or seen, they extend their touch to anycat that may be able to listen. Their existence has sparked rumors of ghosts and hauntings across the territories.

Overgrown Spirits vary wildly in appearance- which is tied directly to which Clans they had their heritage in. They may grow massive gemstones, or sprout thousands of fins or feathers- their whole frame could be covered in plants. The longer they have resided in The Inbetween the more cluttered their appearance becomes, until they finally fade away back into the cycle of energy. Overgrown Spirits typically do not retain their markings, but rather, the colors bleed together in a spectacular array of whites, golds, and blues. Their faces are never comprehensible, covered over by odd growths or clustered clan features.