In the context of the popular video game series ARK: Survival Evolved, the Nameless and Reaper Kings are part of the lore and creature design within the game.
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Nameless: These creatures are part of the Aberration DLC. They are aggressive, nocturnal creatures that are attracted to survivors carrying light sources. In terms of lore, Nameless are believed to be the result of the conditions on Aberration, where the ecosystem is mutated and influenced by the presence of the Element, a mysterious resource in the game that can affect living beings and the environment. The Nameless lack a distinctive form and are more of a manifestation of the hostile environment.
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Reaper Kings: Also featured in the Aberration expansion, the Reaper Kings are a more advanced evolution of the Reapers, which are creatures that arise from the Element as well. In the lore, Reapers are often associated with the act of parasitism, where they can impregnate survivors, leading to a horrific and powerful offspring known as the Reaper King. They serve as formidable foes in the Aberration landscape, tying into the dark themes of survival and mutation that pervade that DLC.
Both creatures symbolize the dangers and mutations brought about by the Element and the changing ecosystem of the Aberration world, contributing to the overall narrative surrounding the ARK universe.