The fressidrene /ˈfrɛzɪdriːn/ is an immense and immobile cement stranger which appears to be partially embedded in the earth, woven in-and-out in a twisting formation. The vertically-aligned head is always above ground, while the tip of its tail is never exposed. The stranger's outer surface is a dull, greenish teal, with singular eye markings on both the top and bottom jaw, and an inner surface that is pinkish in hue. Its long and rust-colored teeth twist and curl independently of one another, although this movement is nearly imperceptible most of the time. The fressidrene is invariably coolძ to the touch, and its flesh is roughly 1'-1'11" in thickness. Its hollow body retains an internal temperature of 63.5°F.
ძ Even in the heat of summer.
surface pigment varieties
1. balicovic /
2. calizantri /
3. belirritant /
4. fantasticant /
5. spravent /
6. spraventi /
7. enduritant
While its body can be broken apart by any powerful or heavy enough tool (such as a jackhammer or sledgehammer), the fressidrene possesses incredible regenerative ability, and cracks in its surface fill in within seconds of injury. As such, it is fundamentally impossible to destroy via physical means.
The fressidrene speaks in a language common to the region in which it occurs, but only rarely (5% of the time) does it use the most widely-spoken language. Its voice does not resemble the average speaker, and invariably presents with what sounds like a speech impediment or heavy accent. The perceived pitch and age appear random.
The fressidrene appears in open, undeveloped areas, with no preference for indoor versus outdoor locations. It generates more frequently around echoes and dull, low shudders, and it prefers shades of greyᵮ to color and warmth. Its specific generation and growth are not observed, however.
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a cement pillars with black and white spraypainted tags as high as can be reached.
b plastic tarp over chain link fence.
c highway barriers.
In 1.9% of instances, two fressidrene appear, curled in frozen, fight-like formations, each one's teeth embedded in the other's neck, their bodies wrapped firm, as though hoping to strangle their companions. Aside from the slight curls of their teeth, however, they do not move, and the role of victor remains unclaimed.Щ
Щ And beneath the earth, lay trapped the fountain kings with pipes a thousand inches thick – a knot, a tangle, a stagnant battle.
Ivory Bloom. Garrote & The Seven Walls of Mercy.
Most rarely, 0.6% of fressidrene appear inside houses, and, in these constricted spaces, weave in and out of the walls, floor, and the ceiling. These "aberrant fressidrene" may only be seen once, if at all; their lifespans, severely truncated by such deviation.
generative habitat notes
generation estimated at 1:03AM-1:42AM, 25/02/16
in Blacktop Abandon (unmarked lot, east)
notable factors
1. cement barricades
2. lots and lots of graffiti!
3. countless cigarette butts, crushed cans, bottlecaps
4. 29 small tufts of grass
notes
I was so close! grrr
note to self: graffiti on walls
could increase warehouse's value as event space
The fressidrene's acrimonious demeanor is tempered only by its suspended form. Aside from a slight shiftingს of the mouth or teeth's position, the stranger does not move, nor does it engage in any immediately visible actions towards with the world around it.
ს A movement that, much like their generation, remains unobserved.