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becoming the Outer God, it splits into a host
of outer mutants, equal in total mass to itself.
Thus, a 6-ton spawn might become 50 or 60
human-sized mutants, which provide the core
of a new cult—or a small army to conquer
one. Sometimes, these newly born mutants
manifest in various places around the world,
infiltrating a number of cities or kingdoms.
In this way, the cycle begins anew.
Theoretically, each mutant can go
on to become a spawn again given the
chance to grow. These mutants typically
see each other as siblings or multiple
aspects of the Outer God who gave
them life. They consider themselves
allies in accomplishing the purpose of
summoning their Outer God parent,
though they can also work against
each other as rivals. They compete
to determine the one most worthy of
accomplishing this purpose, while
those proven unworthy become
food for the chosen mutant.

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