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	=Overview=		=Overview=

	Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. ~~Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention~~.		Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Their [[Eldritch God]] is [[The Oracle of Dust]].

	Integral understanding of Beholders derives primarily from post-incursion surveys of ruined subterranean sites, fragmentary Heraldry records, and heavily cross-referenced survivor testimony. Direct observation is considered inherently unreliable, as visual exposure is itself the primary vector of Beholder-induced corruption.		Integral understanding of Beholders derives primarily from post-incursion surveys of ruined subterranean sites, fragmentary Heraldry records, and heavily cross-referenced survivor testimony. Direct observation is considered inherently unreliable, as visual exposure is itself the primary vector of Beholder-induced corruption.
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	Early Shattered Age accounts describe Beholders appearing suddenly in subterranean spaces, collapsing tunnels, and cavern networks that did not previously exist, suggesting that The Underhive may have had metaphysical incursions into similar spaces of [[The Integrum]].		Early Shattered Age accounts describe Beholders appearing suddenly in subterranean spaces, collapsing tunnels, and cavern networks that did not previously exist, suggesting that The Underhive may have had metaphysical incursions into similar spaces of [[The Integrum]].

	Cosmology		=Cosmology=

	Beholders are understood to be a Strange mutation of the [[Servitors]] of [[Destiny]], once known as [[The Fates]]. There is no evidence that Beholders possess a cosmological purpose beyond their continued existence and indirect service to the Oracle of Dust, whose [[Strange Epiphany]] of sight they embody. Whether this “service” is intentional, reflexive, or merely symptomatic remains unknown.		Beholders are understood to be a Strange mutation of the [[Servitors]] of [[Destiny]], once known as [[The Fates]]. There is no evidence that Beholders possess a cosmological purpose beyond their continued existence and indirect service to the Oracle of Dust, whose [[Strange Epiphany]] of sight they embody. Whether this “service” is intentional, reflexive, or merely symptomatic remains unknown.

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Overview

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	Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.		Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.

			Integral understanding of Beholders derives primarily from post-incursion surveys of ruined subterranean sites, fragmentary Heraldry records, and heavily cross-referenced survivor testimony. Direct observation is considered inherently unreliable, as visual exposure is itself the primary vector of Beholder-induced corruption.

	=History=		=History=

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	Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.		Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.

	Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.

	=History=		=History=

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	=Ecology=		=Ecology=

	In addition to the traits shared by all Eldritch beings, Beholders are naturally capable of sustained flight without visible effort, wings, or propulsion. They hover effortlessly, adjusting position with minute shifts that appear almost unconscious.		In addition to the traits shared by all Eldritch beings, Beholders are naturally capable of sustained flight without visible effort, wings, or propulsion. They hover effortlessly, adjusting position with minute shifts that appear almost unconscious. Their vision is also perfect: no darkness, illusions, invisibility, or other visual manipulations can confound them.

	Each Beholder possesses numerous eyes, each capable of producing a different magical effect. Recorded manifestations include disintegration, paralysis, forced transmutation, suppression of magic, spatial distortion, and illusory projection. No two Beholders exhibit an identical configuration of ocular effects, though broad categories recur.		Each Beholder possesses numerous eyes, each capable of producing a different magical effect. Recorded manifestations include disintegration, paralysis, forced transmutation, suppression of magic, spatial distortion, and illusory projection. No two Beholders exhibit an identical configuration of ocular effects, though broad categories recur.

	Despite possessing a central mouth lined with sharp teeth, Beholders do not ingest food. Objects, creatures, or matter drawn into the mouth simply vanish, leaving no residue, waste, or energetic trace. This has led to speculation that Beholders do not consume matter but delete outcomes, an echo of their former role in Destiny.		Despite possessing a central mouth lined with sharp teeth, Beholders do not ingest food. Objects, creatures, or matter drawn into the mouth simply vanish, leaving no residue, waste, or energetic trace. This has led to speculation that Beholders do not consume matter but delete outcomes, an echo of their former role in Destiny.

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	[[File:Beholder.png \| 400 px \| x 600 px \| right \| border \| frame \| A Beholder of The Underhive.]]		[[File:Beholder.png \| 400 px \| x 600 px \| right \| border \| frame \| A Beholder of The Underhive, servant of the Oracle of Dust.]]

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	[[File:Beholder.png \| 400 px \| x 600 px \| right \| border \| frame \| A Beholder.]]		[[File:Beholder.png \| 400 px \| x 600 px \| right \| border \| frame \| A Beholder of The Underhive.]]

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	Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{~~land~~\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.		Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{lang\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.

	Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.		Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.

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	Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]) are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.		Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]), also Xoloth {{land\|Farspeak\|ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\|\ˈksəʊˌlɒθ\\|no known translation}}, are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.

	Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.		Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.

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=Overview=

Beholders ([[Commonspeak]]) are an Eldritch species native to [[The Horizon]] region known as [[The Underhive]]. They are named for their most immediately recognizable feature: a profusion of independently functioning eyes distributed across a floating, roughly spherical body. Integral observers universally report extreme discomfort when attempting to visually track a Beholder, as its eyes rarely align or focus in ways consistent with coherent attention.

Beholders are widely regarded as one of the most dangerous Eldritch species due to the direct, overt nature of their perceptual effects. Unlike other Eldritch beings, whose corruption unfolds gradually or indirectly, Beholders impose immediate and visible alterations on reality through sight alone. Integral authorities consider prolonged visual exposure to Beholders to be among the fastest paths to terminal psychological collapse.

=History=

==Shattered Age==

Beholders came into existence at the beginning of the [[Shattered Age]], coincident with the destruction of [[The Orrery]] and the emergence of all Eldritch creatures. No records or mythic analogues suggest any prior form.

Early Shattered Age accounts describe Beholders appearing suddenly in subterranean spaces, collapsing tunnels, and cavern networks that did not previously exist, suggesting that The Underhive may have had metaphysical incursions into similar spaces of [[The Integrum]].

Cosmology

Beholders are understood to be a Strange mutation of the [[Servitors]] of [[Destiny]], once known as [[The Fates]]. There is no evidence that Beholders possess a cosmological purpose beyond their continued existence and indirect service to the Oracle of Dust, whose [[Strange Epiphany]] of sight they embody. Whether this “service” is intentional, reflexive, or merely symptomatic remains unknown.

=Society=

==Power Structures==

Beholders are strictly solitary. No confirmed observation exists of Beholders cooperating, communicating, or cohabiting. When multiple Beholders are encountered in proximity, it is generally assumed that this is coincidental or the result of convergent environmental distortion rather than social behavior.

==Economy==

Beholders do not trade, harvest, or accumulate resources in any discernable fashion. However, scholars have proposed a metaphorical “economy of attention,” in which Beholders gravitate toward regions dense with observers. Ruined settlements and abandoned cities frequently show signs of prolonged Beholder presence, suggesting that observation itself may function as a consumable substrate.

==Spirituality==

Beholders exhibit no ritual behavior recognizable as worship. Nevertheless, their persistent alignment with the Oracle of Dust has led to the prevailing hypothesis that Beholders are not believers but liturgical artifacts, functioning as mobile expressions of their patron’s perceptual corruption.

==Magic and Technology==

Beholders possess no tools, artifacts, or constructed devices. Their eyes themselves function as reality-altering organs, each capable of emitting a distinct magical effect. These effects appear to be intrinsic and biological rather than learned or engineered, though they defy any known magical taxonomy.

==Culture==

Integral scholars generally conclude that Beholders lack culture. However, some argue that their extreme individualism, territorial fixation, and repetitive patterns of devastation may constitute a form of non-symbolic cultural behavior, one that does not transmit meaning but enforces perceptual collapse as a constant outcome.

=Ecology=

In addition to the traits shared by all Eldritch beings, Beholders are naturally capable of sustained flight without visible effort, wings, or propulsion. They hover effortlessly, adjusting position with minute shifts that appear almost unconscious.

Each Beholder possesses numerous eyes, each capable of producing a different magical effect. Recorded manifestations include disintegration, paralysis, forced transmutation, suppression of magic, spatial distortion, and illusory projection. No two Beholders exhibit an identical configuration of ocular effects, though broad categories recur.

Despite possessing a central mouth lined with sharp teeth, Beholders do not ingest food. Objects, creatures, or matter drawn into the mouth simply vanish, leaving no residue, waste, or energetic trace. This has led to speculation that Beholders do not consume matter but delete outcomes, an echo of their former role in Destiny.