#generalmonsters

Comparison: General Monsters vs. Septarians in Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Appearance:

General Monsters: Extremely diverse — frog-like (Buff Frog), bird-like, multi-limbed, plant-based, demonic (Tom Lucitor), giant size-shifters (Globgor), bearicorn hybrids, and many more animalistic or fantastical forms.

Septarians: Sleek, humanoid reptilian lizards with blue/green skin, muscular builds, dark hair (often slicked back), sharp features, and yellow eyes. They have a more refined, almost "business-like" aesthetic (e.g., Toffee in suits).

Abilities:

General Monsters: Powers vary widely by individual — size manipulation, super strength, fire breath (Tom), minor magic, or no special abilities at all. Most are mortal and can be injured/killed normally.

Septarians: Signature rapid regeneration that allows them to regrow entire limbs and organs almost instantly, granting near-immortality. They also possess enhanced strength, durability, and combat prowess. Only Eclipsa's "darkest spell" or total disintegration can permanently kill them.

Lifespan/Immortality:

General Monsters: Normal lifespans; they age and die like most beings (though some species, like demons, may live longer).

Septarians: Effectively immortal due to regeneration; they can survive for centuries and hold grudges across generations (Toffee planned revenge over decades).

Society/Culture:

General Monsters: Live in scattered villages, the Monster Temple, or wilderness areas. Many are family-oriented and community-focused; later seasons show them seeking peace and equality under Eclipsa.

Septarians: Originate from the hidden, advanced city of Septarsis. More militaristic, sophisticated, and isolationist; known for extreme ruthlessness and long-term plotting.

Reputation:

General Monsters: Lumped together and discriminated against by Mewmans as "barbaric" or "inferior," despite many being peaceful or reformed (e.g., Buff Frog becomes an ally).

Septarians: Feared and distrusted by both Mewmans and other monsters due to their cunning, vengeful nature, and history of aggression.

Notable Examples:

General Monsters: Buff Frog, Globgor, Tom Lucitor, Ludo's various minions (bearicorns, rat soldiers), Meat Fork, residents of the Monster Temple.

Septarians: Toffee (master manipulator), Rasticore (regenerating bounty hunter), Seth (ancient warmonger).

Role in the Story:

General Monsters: Primarily portrayed as victims of Mewman colonialism and racism; many become allies fighting for integration and rights.

Comparison: Septarians vs. General Monsters vs. Magic High Commission (MHC) vs. Demons in Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Appearance:

Septarians: Humanoid reptilian lizards with sleek blue/green skin, muscular physiques, dark slicked-back hair, sharp features, and yellow eyes. Often dressed sophisticatedly (e.g., Toffee in suits).

General Monsters: Extremely diverse and animalistic — frog-like, bearicorn hybrids, multi-headed beasts, avian, plant-based, giant size-shifters (Globgor), etc. No unified look.

Magic High Commission (MHC): Mostly humanoid with magical/fantasy traits — Rhombulus (crystal-headed snake man), Omnitraxus Prime (cosmic skull in void), Hekapoo (red-skinned forge demon with horns and fire hair), Lekmet (goat-like chancellor). Glossaryn is a blue humanoid.

Demons: Primarily humanoid with red/orange skin, horns (varying sizes), multiple eyes (Tom has three), pointed ears, and fiery elements. Tom Lucitor is a classic example — red skin, small horns, suit-wearing.

Abilities:

Septarians: Near-immortality via ultra-fast regeneration (regrow limbs/organs instantly); enhanced strength, durability, and combat skill. Only total disintegration or Eclipsa's darkest spell can kill them permanently.

General Monsters: Highly varied — size manipulation (Globgor), super strength, minor elemental powers, or none at all. Most are mortal and vulnerable to normal injury.

MHC: Immense magical power tied to their roles — Rhombulus crystallizes threats, Hekapoo forges dimensions and clones, Omnitraxus manipulates space-time, Lekmet heals/sacrifices life force, Glossaryn controls glossaryck/magic knowledge. Effectively immortal until killed (e.g., by Mina or magic destruction).

Demons: Fire-based pyrokinesis (Tom's primary power), emotional rage amplification (Tom's "Nap Time" mode), underworld magic, levitation. Strong but tied to anger/emotions.

Lifespan/Immortality:

Septarians: Effectively immortal due to regeneration; can live centuries and hold multi-generational grudges.

General Monsters: Normal lifespans; age and die like most beings.

MHC: Extremely long-lived or immortal by design (created/empowered by Glossaryck or ancient magic); only destroyed by external force or magic erasure.

Demons: Very long-lived (Tom's parents are ancient); implied near-immortality in the underworld dimension.

Society/Culture:

Septarians: Militaristic, isolationist, hidden city (Septarsis); vengeful and extremist, focused on long-term revenge against Mewmans.

General Monsters: Scattered villages and Monster Temple; family-oriented, historically oppressed; seek equality and peace under Eclipsa.

MHC: Bureaucratic council serving the Butterfly monarchy; uphold "order" and magical law, often through authoritarian means.

Demons: Underworld kingdom with royal hierarchy (Lucitor family); party culture mixed with anger management issues; aggressive but capable of diplomacy.

Reputation & Attitude Toward Monsters:

Septarians: Feared by both Mewmans and other monsters as ruthless extremists; view themselves as superior victims seeking retribution.

General Monsters: Discriminated against by Mewmans as "barbaric"; many are peaceful victims of colonialism.

MHC: Deeply racist toward monsters despite not being human/Mewman themselves — view monsters as chaotic threats to order. Rhombulus crystallizes them preemptively; Hekapoo and Omnitraxus support erasure campaigns. Their hypocrisy is bizarre: non-human magical beings enforcing Mewman supremacy.

Demons: Generally neutral or aggressive toward everyone when provoked; Tom is friends with monsters (e.g., Buff Frog) and dates Star (Mewman). No systemic racism toward monsters — more class/anger-based conflicts.

Notable Examples:

Septarians: Toffee, Rasticore, Seth of Septarsis.

General Monsters: Buff Frog, Globgor, Meat Fork, Ludo's minions, Monster Temple residents.

MHC: Rhombulus, Hekapoo, Omnitraxus Prime, Lekmet, Glossaryck (sometimes aligned).

Demons: Tom Lucitor, Wrathmelior Lucitor (father), Dave Lucitor (mother).

Role in the Story:

Septarians: Major antagonists with personal vendettas against Butterfly family; drive corruption of magic and historical wars.

General Monsters: Victims seeking rights and integration; allies in later seasons.

MHC: Corrupt enforcers of the status quo; betray Eclipsa, support genocidal policies against monsters, ultimately destroyed or depowered.