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|type       = Bird-like reptilian
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|first       = Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)
| appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]''
|appearances = [[PROSE]]: ''[[Blind Fury (short story)|Blind Fury]]''
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|individuals =[[Krafayis (Vincent and the Doctor)|Krafayis]], [[Death's Messenger]]
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The '''Krafayis''' were a species of space-faring omnivorous predators.


The '''Krafayis''' were a species of space-faring carnivorous predators.
== Biology ==
The Krafayis were large creatures with reptilian and [[bird]]-like traits. They had [[parrot]]-like beaks, quill-like horns, two wattles on the sides of their heads, long necks and quills down their tail.


==Biology==
The Krafayis were generally [[Invisibility|invisible]], giving them the perfect defence. They could be seen by [[Vincent van Gogh]], apparently due to his unique perception of the world, and in the reflection in a [[mirror]] on the [[species matcher]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'') They could also be seen in other reflections, such as in [[water]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blind Fury (short story)|Blind Fury]]'')
The Krafayis are a race of bird-like reptilian creatures with an unknown origin. Their life is similar to one of a birds or vultures. They are raised and then voyage forever attacking and defending its fellow race, as well as the local races on the planets they land on. It is invisible to the naked eye but could be seen by Vincent van Gogh for unknown reasons, though it is suggested it is linked to his depression. The Doctor used a device that can identify species when it is seen in a mirror, but whether the species is only visible through reflections or the device is actually designed to see these kinds of aliens is unknown.([[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]'') [[File:The_Krafayis.png|thumb|The Krafayis Infomation]]


The Krafayis had [[yellow]] [[blood]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blind Fury (short story)|Blind Fury]]'')


==Life Cycle==
[[File:SpeciesMatcher.jpg|thumb|left|The Krafayis' data on the species matcher. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')]]
During their early life they are nurtured in a similar way as a bird would be. After several hundred years, they embark on a never ending voyage with up to three thousand other Krafayis journeying across the universe and devouring creatures they find. They are ruthless, and will not return for those Krafayis left behind on a planet they have hunted on, leaving them to fend for themselves. It is hinted that they leave the weak behind, such as the Krafayis left on Earth due to its blindness. ([[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]'')
=== Life cycle ===
The Krafayis were capable of travelling through the [[universe]], moving from [[planet]] to planet to hunt. They preferred to travel to planets with [[oxygen]]/[[nitrogen]] atmospheres, such as [[Earth]]. They hunted in large packs with a strict hierarchy and had territories which spanned [[star system]]s. Eventually, they would depart the planet, leaving behind the weaker Krafayis. These Krafayis would be unable to rejoin the pack and in their loneliness would cause destruction and chaos until they were killed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')


== History ==
The Krafayis were believed to be an ancient species from the [[Dark Times]]. Legends say that in the [[Gallifreyan history#The Dark Time|Old Times]] of [[Gallifrey]], [[Death's Messenger|a Krafayis]] attacked the village of [[Slothe]], killing many. A [[Gallifreyan]], [[Presus]], eventually confronted the Krafayis and after three days of fighting, the Krafayis was killed. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blind Fury (short story)|Blind Fury]]'')


==History==
In [[November]] [[1890]], a lone Krafayis was stranded in [[Auvers-sur-Oise]], [[France]] because it was blind. It was responsible for many deaths in the area before it was stopped by the [[Eleventh Doctor]], [[Amy Pond]] and [[Vincent van Gogh]]. The Krafayis was accidentally killed by van Gogh who expressed remorse at its death when he realised it was scared, not hostile. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')
The Krafayis have travelled the universe since the late [[Dark Times]] and have a unique defence system where they cannot be seen by the naked eye. They have voyaged across the universe in packs and devouring many life forms. One was left behind on Earth and was scavanging on humans. This Krafayis Could only be seen by the Famous Artist [[Vincent van Gogh]]. When the [[Eleventh Doctor]] spotted the image of an unknown creature in the painting of the ''Church at Auvers'' he said that "I know evil when i see it and that is evil". When the Doctor and Amy Pond travelled back in time to 1889 after killing a young Girl the Krafayis attacked Amy, prompting Vincent and the Doctor to come to her aid. The Doctor could not see it, but later saw and identified the Krafayis with a special mirror. Later on when Vincent started painting the ''Church at Auvers'' he spotted the Krafayis through one of the church windows, as seen in his painting in 2010. When the Doctor attempted to confront the Krafayis the creature attacked. When the Doctor, Amy and Vincent attempted to hide in the chirch the Krafayis started wondering around the room as if it were lost. The Doctor realised that it was blind and that was the reason it had been left on Earth. However before the Doctor could make peace with the Krafayis, the creature charged towards them, inadvertently impaling itself on van Gogh's easle. Fatally wounded, the Krafayis lay there, the Doctor interpreting that it was afraid and tried to sooth it. Vincent genuinely felt remorse for the creature's death, feeling that he shared some similarities to it due to their treatment by their peers. He noted that "It wasn't without mercy at all but without sight". ([[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]'')


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=== Alternate timeline ===
[[Category:Races and species]]
In an [[alternate timeline]] where the [[Eleventh Doctor]] never intervened, the Krafayis was painted into one of [[Vincent van Gogh]]'s paintings. After the Doctor travelled back in time to investigate, the Krafayis was no longer depicted in the paintings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')
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== Other references ==
The [[Ninth Doctor]] once used the phrase "running around like a headless Krafayis." ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Bleeding Heart (audio story)|The Bleeding Heart]]'')
 
[[Romana II|Romana]] once listed Krafayis as creatures she recognised from nursery rhymes on Gallifrey. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Babblesphere (audio story)|Babblesphere]]'')
 
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 9 March 2023

The Krafayis were a species of space-faring omnivorous predators.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Krafayis were large creatures with reptilian and bird-like traits. They had parrot-like beaks, quill-like horns, two wattles on the sides of their heads, long necks and quills down their tail.

The Krafayis were generally invisible, giving them the perfect defence. They could be seen by Vincent van Gogh, apparently due to his unique perception of the world, and in the reflection in a mirror on the species matcher. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor) They could also be seen in other reflections, such as in water. (PROSE: Blind Fury)

The Krafayis had yellow blood. (PROSE: Blind Fury)

The Krafayis' data on the species matcher. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

Life cycle[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Krafayis were capable of travelling through the universe, moving from planet to planet to hunt. They preferred to travel to planets with oxygen/nitrogen atmospheres, such as Earth. They hunted in large packs with a strict hierarchy and had territories which spanned star systems. Eventually, they would depart the planet, leaving behind the weaker Krafayis. These Krafayis would be unable to rejoin the pack and in their loneliness would cause destruction and chaos until they were killed. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Krafayis were believed to be an ancient species from the Dark Times. Legends say that in the Old Times of Gallifrey, a Krafayis attacked the village of Slothe, killing many. A Gallifreyan, Presus, eventually confronted the Krafayis and after three days of fighting, the Krafayis was killed. (PROSE: Blind Fury)

In November 1890, a lone Krafayis was stranded in Auvers-sur-Oise, France because it was blind. It was responsible for many deaths in the area before it was stopped by the Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond and Vincent van Gogh. The Krafayis was accidentally killed by van Gogh who expressed remorse at its death when he realised it was scared, not hostile. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

Alternate timeline[[edit] | [edit source]]

In an alternate timeline where the Eleventh Doctor never intervened, the Krafayis was painted into one of Vincent van Gogh's paintings. After the Doctor travelled back in time to investigate, the Krafayis was no longer depicted in the paintings. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

Other references[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Ninth Doctor once used the phrase "running around like a headless Krafayis." (AUDIO: The Bleeding Heart)

Romana once listed Krafayis as creatures she recognised from nursery rhymes on Gallifrey. (AUDIO: Babblesphere)

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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