Parahumans

Parahumans are humans who have undergone a trigger event and developed superpowers. The slang/colloquial term for parahumans is "cape," which is typically (but not always) used to refer to parahumans who wear costumes, but may also refer to Rogues. Biology   Parahumans and potential parahumans have a structure called the Corona Pollentia in their brain. The size, shape, and location of this structure varies with the individual parahuman, but tends to be located between the frontal and parietal lobe. The Corona Pollentia, along with a substructure inside the Pollentia called the Gemma, allows the parahuman to control their abilities.   The Corona Pollentia starts out at about the size of a golf ball. During a trigger event, the Corona Pollentia activates in a spurt of growth, spreading further into the brain and forming a connection with the parahuman's shard. It also seems that parahumans can pass on a similar power to their children without them having to suffer severe mental trauma. It is important to note that while children of parahumans are more likely to gain powers, it is pointed out that the trend is more likely to do with long-term exposure to parahumans than genetics.