Chimera
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Chimerae are genetically modified blends of other races. Most chimerae area combination of a human and an animal.
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Description
After the Big Oops, the humans remaining on Earth struggled for survival. During this period, the chimerae were created in attempts to perpetuate not only human life but also those of various animal species. In the process, the flexibility and drive of pure-blooded humanity was lost, but the resulting species were better equipped for raw survival. Many species of chimera were created, but only seven are still common: those created from ducks, sheep, pigs, ferrets, lobsters, bears, and wolves. As the chaos of the Big Oops raged on, the chimerae became less and less interested in human society, eventually becoming completely feral.
All chimerae have enhanced resistance to radiation and some ability to resist the ravages of the elements. Most chimerae have some form of natural armor, and also enhanced physical attributes.
The strong animal nature of chimerae generally results in rigid behavior and a lack of learning ability. While well-suited for base survival, they find intellectual and social pursuits difficult.
Anatid
Anatid chimerae descend from a mixture of human and duck. They are slightly slower than a pureblood human, but they make up for this with enhanced natural armor and the ability of flight. They are the least hidebound of the chimerae.
Ovid
Ovid chimerae are the least successful species of chimera. They are obstinate, stupid, slow, and not particularly strong. Their only advantages are their thick coat of wool, their strong group instincts, the ability to graze for food outdoors, and an inexplicable affinity for both basic scientific research and blind faith. Ovid chimerae have a minor psionic bond allowing them to communicate with their flock with the 'race' channel.
Felis
Felis chimerae are the result of combining humans and cats. They are weak physically, and cling to consciousness tenaciously, fighting to the death rather than surrendering it. They make up for this with preternatural speed and reflexes and the ability to see in the dark.
Porcus
Porcus chimerae are cunning, vicious creatures. With their bottomless gullets, incredible stamina, and sneaky nature, they have spread far and wide.
Mustela
Mustela chimerae, the spawn of ferret and human genes, are the rarest type of chimera. They are quick, sneaky, and the ultimate fair-weather friends. With insatiable curiosity bred into them, they suffer from incurable kleptomania and are capricious in the extreme. All mustela chimerae are automatically outlaw.
Homarus
Homarus chimerae were one of the very last created; their makers pushed genemod science to the utmost limit to create a combination of human and lobster. These chimerae are gifted with powerful armor and the ability to survive underwater for indefinite lengths of time.
Ursus
The most resilient of the chimerae were the ursus, created by blending bears with humans. Their massive bodies were capable of withstanding incredible abuse and gifted with immense strength. Although they heal very slowly, ursus chimerae have the ability to hibernate to heal at an accelerated rate.
Lupus
Lupus chimerae are rare, dangerous creatures. The closest to their animal natures and the first to go feral, these wolf hybrids were gifted with incredible strength, blinding speed, and an enhanced natural healing factor. Unfortunately, their learning and reason centers were seriously damaged during the creation process, and their body, while able to absorb damage beyond the utmost limits of a normal human, quickly fails when pushed too hard. All lupus chimerae are automatically outlaw.
Warning
In general, chimerae are difficult to play. It is highly recommended that only players with some prior experience with StarMUD play a chimera.
