Oni

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Having attained a level of magical power beyond the inkling of most Mortals, the Ogre completes their ascension into a true Immortal. When an Ogre gains 6th Level spell slots they become an Oni. The transformation into an Oni is at first gradual, the Ogre's skin may turn a hue of blue or red, their horns may develop or grow, or their eyes may gain a slight glow, lose discernible pupils, and become a solid colour or white; but upon reaching their true power, they undergo a violent and seemingly painful transformation into their Oni form.

Oni differ from Ogres in that their skin is visibly Blue or Red, their horns are much more pronounced, their canine teeth may grow and curve outward, and their eyes emit a noticeable glow. Finally, the Ogre's creature type changes from Mortal to Immortal, and the Oni no longer succumbs to aging, nor can they be permanently slain by a non Immortal or Magical Artifact (see Immortals). Aside from these differences, they are functionally similar to their original Ogre form.