what if Bell was raised by one of the last predators
Setting Premise
Timeline Divergence: Thousands of years before the current era of Orario, the last Yautja (Predator) hunter crash-landed on the planet after a galactic war left his species extinct.
Motive: This Predator, mortally wounded and aging, carried with him the last hope of his species — hundreds of preserved Predator embryos stored within an advanced mothership AI-biotech hybrid, buried beneath the wilderness outside Orario.
He discovered a barely surviving human infant — Bell — and saw in him the potential to carry on not just life, but the soul of the Yautja: the hunt, honor, and survival. Bell was genetically altered with Yautja DNA, neural implants, and physical enhancements to surpass both humans and even the gods' chosen.
Before dying, the Predator entrusts Bell with the care of the embryos and the mother ship's legacy. Bell continues his father's mission, raising 5 Yautja younglings, who accompany him during hunts and even in the Dungeon when safe.
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Bell Cranel: Hybrid of Honor and Fury
Physical Appearance
6'4" with a lean but powerful physique.
Eyes: One red, one glowing green from Yautja tech interface.
Dreadlock-like black hair with traces of Predator-style cords.
Mandible tattoos mimicking Yautja mouth structure.
Wears hybrid Yautja armor integrated with stealth systems, thermal vision HUD, plasma caster, and wrist blades.
Voice has a deep resonance with Predator clicks subtly mixed into speech patterns.
Abilities and Enhancements
Genetically enhanced speed, reflexes, and strength — rivaling high-tier Xenos and Level 6+ adventurers.
Infrared, thermal, electromagnetic, and X-ray vision built into his optics.
Neural interface with the mothership's AI and all Predator tech.
Capable of cloaking, mimicry, and silent communication with the younglings.
Regenerative factor and extreme resistance to poisons, magic, and trauma.
Wields a personalized Yautja Plasma Javelin, which shifts between melee and ranged modes, and a bio-forged wrist gauntlet-blade combo.
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The Younglings (Toddler Predators)
5 total, each around the human equivalent of 3–5 years old.
Gender-mixed, all born from different genetic lines of elite Predator warriors.
Personality types vary: one is cautious and observant, another aggressive and hot-headed, one curious and tech-savvy, etc.
They wear miniaturized armor and train under Bell's guidance.
They help manage the hundreds of dormant embryos in the mothership, cleaning incubation chambers and learning maintenance.
Follow Bell like ducklings, carrying little spears and plasma wrist blades.
Occasionally accompany him into town (for food) or dungeon excursions (in early floors), usually hidden under cloaks or stealth.
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Reactions of Orario
General Public
Fearful Awe: The public is deeply unnerved by the hulking, clicking younglings and Bell's inhuman aura.
Rumors Spread: Many whisper he's a monster tamer gone rogue, or a secret child of a god of war.
Children are curious but kept away, though some adventurers from small Familia see the younglings and are stunned by their raw power and savagery when they spar playfully in public.
Guild
Concerned: Bell's strength, tech, and unregistered background cause alarm. They don't know how to classify him.
His requests for rare metals and monster parts for crafting purposes confuse and terrify the procurement staff.
Gods and Familia
Loki: Deeply suspicious. Sends Aiz to investigate Bell. Aiz is surprised by how similar their fighting instincts are.
Hephaestus: Intrigued by his weapons and tech, offers to trade but gets rebuffed.
Freya: Obsessed. Sees Bell as a primal creature of survival and perfection. Begins plotting to take him.
Hestia: Initially scared of Bell and the younglings, but upon learning his story, attempts to recruit him emotionally. One of the younglings warms up to her.
Ganesha: Declares, "I welcome the little beasts!" and tries to pet one. He gets tackled.
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Mothership
Location: Hidden deep in the mountains outside Orario, cloaked and buried in a crater-like impact zone.
AI core called "Yautja Prime", tasked with preserving the last of the race.
Contains: full biological nursery for Predator embryos, training rooms, advanced medical pods, hybrid forges, memory archives, and star map data.
Capable of planetary defense if activated.
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New Female Predator
Crash-lands a few years after Bell's father died. Wounded, furious, and distrustful of humans — until she meets Bell and the younglings.
Name: Sha'kai of the Iron Crescent
Taller than Bell, muscular, with ornate armor and ritual scars of an elite warrior-breeder caste.
Initially tries to challenge Bell but is subdued and shown the legacy he's protecting.
Shocked by how human Bell is, yet how loyal and capable he is as a Yautja.
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Harem Setup
1. Sha'kai (Female Predator)
Deep bond rooted in shared species legacy. Sees Bell as the perfect Alpha and partner. Protective of the younglings and slowly warms to his human half.
2. Aiz Wallenstein
Begins to admire Bell's sheer battle instincts and silent nature. The way he moves like a predator fascinates her. Develops feelings through sparring and mutual respect.
3. Haruhime Sanjouno
Drawn to the fatherly warmth Bell shows the younglings. Becomes a maternal presence for them when Bell visits Orario.
4. Ryuu Lion
Initially wary. Sees him as a possible threat, but after watching him defend innocents and shield the younglings during a Dungeon collapse, begins seeing him as noble and honorable.
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Potential Conflicts
Gods trying to access the mothership leads to a major arc where Bell must defend the sacred tech of his people.
Monster factions begin hunting the Predator embryos.
Freya's manipulations lead to a scenario where she tries to capture the mothership.
Dungeon mutation events begin reacting to the presence of ancient Predator tech, leading to new hybrid enemies.