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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.

Oddly enough, it seems to me that monsters historically have no predilection for expensive metals; if we look at Eclipse's hat or Batwin's Monster King's head, we see only branches and leaves, perhaps a special tradition indicating that monsters are one with the world. 

This suggests that gold was as much a trophy here as the skulls, which Toffee extracted from the crowns and jewels of the queens he killed and melted the metal for his purposes.

Look at the screen. It is (almost) the only time we see Toffee like this - mad, sadistic, predatory and absolutely open. Yeah, we used to see Toffee closed and collected. You never know what he is thinking about or what he feels. And suddenly this thing on the screen happens. Maybe im overreacting but isn't it a little bit... creepy and shocking? I mean just look at him! Like he is a completely different character! This scene tells us a lot of new about Toffee and at the same time it only raises more questions. Was it Toffee's real face or was it just momentary thing? Because even later in Ludo's body or at the end when he returned his body Toffee remained as he usually was - calm, cold, calculated and collected (oh how many Cs ahaha). Toffee on screen looks like directly opposite character and its bugging me!

Soooo... I have many thoughts about this but it is difficult to write them all especially not in my native language ahaha.