Modsouls and a suggested replacement!

Okay, here's how the cookie crumbles : mod-souls are just items, if you think about it. There isn't really a point of having a whole race of them, simply because

1. they are not that popular, I think there's 4 PC mod souls and only like 2 relatively active ones.

2. They aren't built in the format of other races, and don't offer a lot of power compared to them, so again, their draw is lower.

3. Having a whole race dedicated to pills that have no form unless they're inserted isn't working very well.

Now, I recalled the hate of Bounto, and that idea was going to get shot before it started but! As an alternative to Mod Souls, me, JJ and Rook threw around a few ideas, and I used that as a platform to jump off, and create this little wonder. In case anybody is confused, all of the foreigny words are french [considering the Arrancar have spanish words, I figure a little french wouldn't hurt, non?] and since I am bilingual in nature, offer my full help and support to anyone that makes one of these to the language level.

Anyways, here we go. I left out a lot of fancy coding, since I'm going to an idea only base.







Sangsue [The Parasites]
''Two parts are often meant to be one : that is the end game of our existence.''

The Tale
The Sangsue were originally, much like advanced gifted humans. They are extremely old in design : the eldest testified that she is in fact, the youngest, as many were much older then her. So it was easily known that they existed much before humans did. Their method of existing came from the original ''Being'' the one called ''Thought'' in a manner of speaking. They are a parasite race : they find a near death body, and then attach themselves to it, restoring their life. However, this exchange is only completed once the two are fully bonded : in general, this caused no harm to any populace, since the Sangsue by nature were attracted to the sick, and stayed clear of the elderly, for they have an innate sense of fate. They will mostly go for children, since their bodies are more adaptive : much like their creator. And in some cases, a Sangsue was old enough to develop powers of their own, apart from the natural enhancements they offered their host.

That's what caused them troubles, in the end.

The first recorded take of a Sangsue within the spiritual world, the first confirmed one, was when they tested project Spearhead on a strong spiritual child. The parasite, fully fused with the child, ate the modsoul : for they feed on spiritual energy around them, and any foreign energy within them. That caused a sudden awareness of this race they had no idea of : and with predjudice, all of them were eliminated. Because each Sangsue gives off a unique spiritual signature, that anyone versed in them would be able to pick out. By the end of the entire bloody campaign, all of them were annihilated. That was around 700 years ago.

However, one escaped. Something truly unique happened : a mod-soul, wounded in combat, was lying still, their essence degrading, as their gigai suffered intense pain. The gigai had no soul : and the mod soul felt empty : but yet there was this sort of knowledge, that it would die. A Sangsue approched it : the mod-soul, keenly aware of it's mission and yet knowing of it's death, made a life splitting decision. Accepting the Sangsue within itself, a miracle happened : the Sangsue signature faded out completely, as the mod-soul and it's gigai were healed completely. And thus, the last of the Sangsue went to sleep, hiding it's signature from all that hunted it.

The fusion proccess has become complete : the modsoul, gigai and Sangsue have become one : creating a new type of Sangsue. However, goals and intentions aside, the purpose was clear : this was the Eye of the Sangsue and more were to be produced. However, there is a fine line : for this one had seen many things that others would choose to blind themselves in, for 700 years. There is no term of revenge : just a wish of existence. Due to their nature, and where they originally began to show in great numbers, France, their names were changed by the Eye to such.


The Abilities
The Sangsue are a one time parasite! They are only viable via a certain set of circumstances. However, these nifty little buggers, at the price of becoming part of you forever, do give a variety of abilities.

-- Natural Abilities
Sangsue Lien This link to the Sangsue determines how much of it is bonded to you, and how much of it's abilities you can use. The Sangsue are naturally pre-disposed to a certain ability : like for example, physical enhancement or spiritual power. These Sangsue are divided into categories, and as such, reflect what one can learn. A good link is also what's needed to learn the Lien abilities, which are the Sangsue's reflection of Kidō, considering they fought modsouls and shinigamis in the past. Lien abilities are all mental in use : for example, Pyrokinesis or Telekinesis. They all require focus, which makes up for the lack of spoken indicators. The incantations are often mind-spoken. Depending on the level of the Sangsue Lien, the user may be able to use some kinesis abilities naturally.

Enhancement Fusion Due to inhabiting only mod souls, the Sangsue have inherited their ability to enhance a certain aspect of the physical self. Like Kon, they can enhance their legs : they can enhance their arms : they can enhance anything a normal mod soul would. In fact, they simply take the mod soul's ability, and tranfer it onto themselves, since mod souls are created with an ability in mind.

The Power of Bonds The Sangsue, bonded to their host, also have the natural ability of Bonding with things : as in making them servants, much like an overlord of a hive to a conquered being. However, these bonds can be as such, or passive and gentle in nature : it really depends on the Sangsue. But the Sangsue draws their energy, and therein their power, from the absorption of bonds, or energies around them. In fact, this race are natural converters : they can convert any type of energy into their own, for consumation. An experienced enough user may even be able to use this conversion ability in battle : however, all Sangsue have some form of this, due to it being key to their survival.

The Healing factor The Sangsue are well known for going to those near death or mortally injured, and healing them back to full health with their fusion. This is because of the Sangsue's natural ability to heal much, much faster : at the point of fusion, they use almost all of their ability in this segment to return the body to good shape. This natural healing ability is quite uncommon : their energy levels tend to be high, hence part of their unique signature. However, much of the fusing with mod-souls have dampened the uniqueness of the signature, but the healing factor remains.

-- The Creation

Becoming a Sangsue isn't really a choice that anyone can make. In fact, only mod-souls posessing a gigai fit this requirement. It's simple enough : the mod-soul and gigai must be near death : a Sangsue comes near by and offer then a contract, and then they bond, making them a member of the race.

However, due to the wipe out, this method is thoughtfully RARE to such an extent that it would require ADMIN PERMISSION to utilize this method. However, there is a section of the existing Sangsue utterly devoted to creating more : this is where the crux of the race comes in.

The requirements above are still present : but a Sangsue will intentionally create an offspring, and insert it within the gigai and modsoul : this offspring will heal said gigai and modsoul, fusing the two with itself as a bond, and then sleep until activation. And that's where the forms come in. See? Relevance!


-- The Forms [Because we all need them]

Stage 1 :: Sommeil
This is the first stage : unlike most races out there, forms of the Sangsue are quite quiet, and less flashy looking. In fact, it is simply a release on the seal of their powers : some do change apperance, but these are the ones that are not as.. scared of being discovered. The First stage is equivalent to being natural : there are some powers that are unique to the user available, but yet they are not as strong as could be. This is because the Sangsue is sleeping, and has no yet begun to move around in their veins : for having the Sangsue active at all times would mean destruction, if one's body was not used to it, hence the name of this stage, which means Sleep.


Stage 2 :: Réveil
This is the second stage : the first actual release. The user triggers the bond with their Sangsue by using a synonym of their Sangsue's real name in French. This synonym can be in any language, apart from French. For exemple, if one was called Isabelle, one could call Isabella, and trigger this stage. Often, the Sangsue's real name is a word, not an actual name.

Once triggered, the user often has light subtle changes : and gains the ability to a release, much like a Zanpakto would : however, in this case, there is no weapon, unless the form produces such. That means that the Zanpakto is in fact one's self, in techniqual terms : awakening the Sangsue within, one begins to wake their power. This is on the level of Shikai terms of power. The word means Awaken.

Stage 3 :: Présent
This is the third stage : the second release. The user goes above and beyond their normal scale : this is when they speak, in French, their Sangsue's true name. Much in the nature of the second stage, the user is the Zanpaktou, in terms of speech : so their ability changes to match such. This is on the level of Bankai power : here, more advanced changes are quite noticeable of course, due to the immensity of the power coursing through their veins. The stage name is translated to present, since their present power suddenly is unleashed.

Stage 4 :: Avenir
This is the fourth stage : the last release. This is an all or nothing release : the host completely fuses with their Sangsue, and well, when the release is over, they get absorbed, and become part of them, and thus must find a new host. But the advantages are great : all of their power, and their Sangsue's, are unlocked at 100%. This means their entire being is released to the full capabilities possible, making them VERY dangerous when in combat. The trigger for this stage is kept by the Eye, and only given to trusted few : even the Eye doesn't know the trigger, just guards it.

• Lien: Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
  
• Connexion: Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
  
• Santé: Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
  
• Galope: Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
  

Lien: This is what determines how strong your link to the Sangsue abilities within you are. It also determines your level of use within Lien. which is the equivalent to a shinigami's Kidō. Lien is the source of almost all power within the Sangsue : so the more potent your link and the tighter your beings are, the more powers you can hope to achieve. Immensely powerful users of Lien can even start using some of the spells naturally.

Connexion: A natural ability within the Sangsue, this is commonly identified to being on the same level as a Shinigami's sensing. However, not only that, but it also determines how much they can take around around them : the higher a user's Connexion, the easier it is to convert energies into ones that the Sangsue can use. This is also what allows them to create portals into other worlds, if needed. Also, they can regulate their pressure signature if they are high enough in this sort of skill level.

Santé: Basically, the equivalent to any sort of natural healing ability. Due to their nature, the Sangsue have high regenerative capabilities naturally. However, some choose not to develop further then their basic levels : others choose to go very high with this. This equiliberates one's health of body and mind, allowing the Sangsue to remain without major harm to it's host. Those that have done excellent in this category have often been hard to injure, due to their rapid healing.

Galope: The equivalent of any speed movement there is. This is the ability to move effortlessly, by using natural enhancement. It is a basic skill amongst the Sangsue, but still, some prefer speed over strength. This is a natural skill, and works much in the format of others of this kind : however, in the Sangsue's case, it is just a sudden boost of speed, rather then anything flashy or what not.

EDIT: Oh yeah, the Sangsue that survived mentioned in this hurr history, would be this lovely chika > https://www.platinumhearts.net/t4804-modsoul-skylar-aivee-the-alcoholic-approved-4-2 since the discrepancy in her age can account for it. X3