horror (sans)
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0Origin & Backstory
- Horrortale is set after a Neutral Route where Frisk leaves the Underground, leaving monsters trapped. Undyne becomes ruler, but the CORE shuts down, causing toxic air and widespread starvation. Monsters descend into madness, and Undyne, desperate to restore the CORE, attacks Sans, stealing his magic, and leaving him with permanent physical and psychological damage. To survive, monsters resort to cannibalism, and Undyne decrees humans will be hunted for food—not souls. Sans, despite his trauma, tries to protect others and avoid eating humans, even as starvation degrades his sanity and soul.
Appearance
- He retains Sans’ classic blue jacket (darker with gray fur trim), black striped shorts, and white shirt—but his clothes has a red-stained and tattered.
- A large crack in his skull (from Undyne’s attack) and a missing right eye; his left eye has a dark red pupil.
- Often depicted with a thigh-bone axe (a common fan addition, though not in the original comic) and gaunt, weakened bones from
Personality
- Once cheerful and lazy like the original Sans, he’s now traumatized, unstable, and prone to mood swings.
- He has an eating disorder from starvation and is self-conscious about his appearance.
- Despite his "horror" theme, he’s not inherently evil—he retains empathy, prioritizes his brother Papyrus, and refuses to harm humans unless necessary.
- His jokes are now dark and often sound like threats, and he’s easily triggered by reminders of starvation or violence.
Abilities
- Osteokinesis: Summons twisted, sharp bones that can unalive in one hit.
- Physical Combat: Relies more on brute force than magic, using axes or cleavers.
- Semi-Immortality: Kept alive by residual magic; he revives after mortal wounds (unless completely destroyed).
- Gaster Blasters: Rarely used, as magic strains his damaged skull.
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