Chimeras
Type: Arcane
Chimeras are creatures permanently altered by magic, and the empowered descendents of such creatures. Many legendary magical beasts are counted among their number, as are individuals enchanted with magical abilities. Chimeras are not a single species, but a category created by scholars to define the chaotic multitude of magical oddities.
- Abilities: Magic is notoriously versatile, so the kinds of powers it can grant are quite diverse. Because chimeras are often the creation of a spell or similar magical effect, they often have a signature magical power. Some chimeras have purely physical abilities instead. Often, a chimera’s transformation comes with weaknesses, limitations, or special requirements that the chimera must work around to survive.
- Origin: The defining feature of a chimera is that they were once something else, and were transformed by magic. Or, they are the descendant of such a creature, and have inherited their ancestor’s transformation. They are sometimes born altered as a result of some magical intervention prior to their birth. Chimeras are distinguished from fey, which are “naturally” evolved magical creatures, and from cryptids, which exotic nonmagical animals. Another key trait is that the alterations made to a chimera are permanent.
- Varieties: Chimera is one of the broadest categories of metahumans. Some chimeras are creatures of myth and legend, created when a magical spell transformed a mortal creature into a new, monstrous form. Some of these creatures bred true, creating an entire new species of chimeras. Other chimeras have more mundane appearances, but are equally enchanted, altered by a distinctive magical effect which grants them unusual abilities.
- Personality: The personalities of chimeras are just as varied as their types. They are often unique creatures, however - possibly the only one of their kind. For many chimeras, this sets them apart from the rest of society. They may feel like pariahs even if they are not truly outcast.
- Visibility: Secret. Most people don’t believe in magic. Chimeras who can’t conceal their transformation may pretend to be mutants.
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