Klumps

Klumps are fictional gelatinous lifeforms that appear in science fiction literature and games. They are typically depicted as amorphous, translucent masses whose density and shape vary with environmental conditions. The name is used across different settings, and there is no single canonical biology for Klumps; they are commonly described as soft, gel-like creatures capable of rapid shape change.

Klumps range in size from a few centimeters to several meters and lack rigid skeletons. They move through contraction of internal networks and can extend tentacles or lobes. Their skins are often luminous or iridescent, and they secrete enzymes to digest organic material in their surroundings. Because of their malleable bodies, they can adhere to surfaces, slide through narrow openings, and form temporary aggregations with other Klumps.

Ecology and life cycle: In many depictions, Klumps inhabit damp environments such as marshes, caves, or tide pools in speculative worlds. They can reproduce by fragmentation or budding, and some stories portray the ability to merge with others to form larger collective masses. Environmental stress can trigger encasement into a protective cyst.

In culture and media, Klumps are used to explore themes of adaptability and otherness. They appear as antagonists, allies, or enigmatic beings in role-playing games, novels, and visual media, and sometimes function as a resource or hazard within game mechanics.