u/Sensitive_Educator60

Integration of the human species into intergalactic communities has proven difficult. This is due to the fact that earth is among the small 10% of worlds within our galaxy where intelligent life exists in the form of mammals. To add to that there seems to be an innate phobia of insects and arachnoids, as recent studies have proven that humanity’s ancestors weren’t the only intelligent life form on earth around 900 thousand years ago. The ensuing prehistoric conflicts would wipe out 98.7% of humanity, leaving only roughly 1280 survivors of their species but fully eradicated all other intelligent life on earth. This also lead to an evolutionary trait which causes a sensation of fear or “creeps” within humans upon laying sight on certain bugs and arachnoids, this trait seems to be missing within some few members of their species for yet unknown reasons.

As such places like hospitals had to be equipped with human masks. These masks don’t nullify the humans discomfort but at least they stopped screaming on sight. Increased lighting was installed too, to prevent an increased fear factor caused through a dimly lit environment. Movement for staff has been restricted, as the stomping from wall crawling and the constant sound of buzzing wings seems to be annoying for many human patients. Also Wasp staff are no longer allowed to eat in front of human patients, apparently most cultures on earth kill their food prior to consumption…

“Touch Therapy” has shown to help with the more extreme cases of humans. By letting them touch the feelers, exoskeleton, spindly legs and hairy claws of staff, the human learns of and affirms harmlessness within these features.

NOTE TO CENTIPEDE STAFF: Please refrain from hugging with full force, there is more strength in your arms and legs than the human body can handle.

Tragically moth staff are not allowed to interact with humans as their hair can cause skin rashes, severe itching, and eye irritation upon contact. Known as lepidopterism, this reaction occurs because these hairs can embed into the skin, acting like fiberglass. This is very sad as humans seem to have the least issue getting used to moth staff.

Art by John Bauer. Since he painted his art over 120 years ago I sadly can’t give a link to his Twitter account.

I only collected 40k and Old World before and decided Nighthaunt would be my jam.

Background art by Ian Miller