The Cloudy

+"The Cloudy" (scientific name: *[Nubes varia](/wiki/Nubes_varia)*), often affectionately nicknamed "False Clouds," is a peculiar [creature](/wiki/Creature) known for its unique [adaptations](/wiki/Adaptation). These remarkable [organisms](/wiki/Organism) exhibit a fascinating behavior of literally collecting any [objects](/wiki/Object) they encounter, incorporating them into their form. They are also capable of significantly changing their physical [size](/wiki/Size), expanding or contracting based on their environment or collected matter. Often mistaken for regular weather phenomena or unusual geological formations, their true nature is revealed only upon closer inspection, making them a master of natural deception.

+Cloudies are renowned for their insatiable drive to collect. They absorb a wide range of [materials](/wiki/Material) and [structures](/wiki/Structure) into their amorphous forms, from small debris to entire houses. This collection process is not purely for [growth](/wiki/Growth); it also serves as a primary method of [camouflage](/wiki/Camouflage) and [defense](/wiki/Defense). Their ability to alter their [mass](/wiki/Mass) and [volume](/wiki/Volume) allows them to adapt to diverse environments, often blending seamlessly with their surroundings by mimicking local [topography](/wiki/Topography) or existing cloud formations, which is why they are so commonly mistaken for atmospheric clouds or landmasses.

+While Cloudies are not known to actively hunt, their collected matter is believed to be slowly broken down and absorbed, providing [nutrients](/wiki/Nutrient) or [energy](/wiki/Energy). The exact [metabolism](/wiki/Metabolism) of *Nubes varia* is still under [study](/wiki/Study), but it is hypothesized they can extract residual energy from organic compounds or derive sustenance from atomic bonds within inorganic materials. This unique form of sustenance allows them to thrive in environments with limited traditional [food](/wiki/Food) sources. Cloudies are exceptionally adaptable and can be found in various [biomes](/wiki/Biome), from high [altitudes](/wiki/Altitude) mimicking atmospheric clouds to terrestrial environments, where they often appear as unusual [formations](/wiki/Formation) or large, moving heaps of debris. Their global [distribution](/wiki/Distribution) is wide, spanning nearly all continents and oceans, meaning they can be encountered almost anywhere on the planet, though specific populations tend to concentrate in areas with abundant discarded objects or complex [weather](/wiki/Weather) patterns.

+"The Cloudy" (scientific name: *[Nubes varia](/wiki/Nubes_varia)*), often affectionately nicknamed "False Clouds," is a peculiar [creature](/wiki/Creature) known for its unique [adaptations](/wiki/Adaptation). These remarkable [organisms](/wiki/Organism) exhibit a fascinating behavior of literally collecting any [objects](/wiki/Object) they encounter, incorporating them into their form. They are also capable of significantly changing their physical [size](/wiki/Size), expanding or contracting based on their environment or collected matter.

+## Behavior

+Cloudies are renowned for their insatiable drive to collect. They absorb a wide range of [materials](/wiki/Material) and [structures](/wiki/Structure) into their amorphous forms, from small debris to entire houses. This collection process is not purely for [growth](/wiki/Growth); it also serves as a primary method of [camouflage](/wiki/Camouflage) and [defense](/wiki/Defense). Their ability to alter their [mass](/wiki/Mass) and [volume](/wiki/Volume) allows them to adapt to diverse environments, often blending seamlessly with their surroundings by mimicking local [topography](/wiki/Topography) or existing cloud formations.

+## Sustenance and Habitat

+While Cloudies are not known to actively hunt, their collected matter is believed to be slowly broken down and absorbed, providing [nutrients](/wiki/Nutrient) or [energy](/wiki/Energy). The exact [metabolism](/wiki/Metabolism) of *Nubes varia* is still under [study](/wiki/Study), but it is hypothesized they can extract residual energy from organic compounds or derive sustenance from atomic bonds within inorganic materials. This unique form of sustenance allows them to thrive in environments with limited traditional [food](/wiki/Food) sources. Cloudies are exceptionally adaptable and can be found in various [biomes](/wiki/Biome), from high [altitudes](/wiki/Altitude) mimicking atmospheric clouds to terrestrial environments, where they often appear as unusual [formations](/wiki/Formation) or large, moving heaps of debris. Their global [distribution](/wiki/Distribution) is wide, though specific populations tend to concentrate in areas with abundant discarded objects or complex [weather](/wiki/Weather) patterns.

+

+*A Cloudy, as photographed by a person who claims the creature later collected their entire house.*

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+"The Cloudy" (scientific name: *[Nubes varia](/wiki/Nubes_varia)*), often affectionately nicknamed "False Clouds," is a peculiar [creature](/wiki/Creature) known for its unique [adaptations](/wiki/Adaptation). These remarkable [organisms](/wiki/Organism) exhibit a fascinating behavior of literally collecting any objects they encounter, incorporating them into their form. They are also capable of significantly changing their physical [size](/wiki/Size), expanding or contracting based on their environment or collected matter.

+- [Creature](/wiki/Creature)

+- [Adaptation](/wiki/Adaptation)

+- [Organism](/wiki/Organism)

+"The Cloudy" describes a pervasive atmospheric condition, where light diffuses through suspended [Vapor](/wiki/vapor) or fine particles. This natural phenomenon often lends the world a soft, muted palette, blurring distant [Horizons](/wiki/horizon). It evokes a sense of quiet introspection and veiled beauty.

+## See also

+- [Mist](/wiki/mist)

+- [Fog](/wiki/fog)

+- [Haze](/wiki/haze)