Post by Lavender on Mar 10, 2015 20:48:33 GMT -7
| Creatures, Races, and Character Creations |  |
(This is a rough start to what is a long list of possibilities you can be. Remember that there are little to no rules in this, other than the classic 'don't be over-powered'. Again, if you have any ideas, feel free to reply to this thread.)
- Human
- Though not naturally infused with magic, humans are quick learners and are able to acquire many different abilities.
- Humans typically live in large cities and are the most populous species on the planet.
- Though not naturally infused with magic, humans are quick learners and are able to acquire many different abilities.
- Elf
- Elves come in many different races, including wood elves, high elves, etc.
- Similar in appearance to humans, though their ears are elongated to varying lengths and they are typically taller (5'5-6'5 average)
- Their bodies are more naturally attuned to magic.
- Proficient in nature and healing magic.
- Witch
- Similar in appearance and culture to humans, they are able to live side by side, though many choose solitary lives.
- Proficient in many kinds of magic depending on the type of witch
- Subtypes can range from black-magic witches to white witches (healing) to necromancers.
- Similar in appearance and culture to humans, they are able to live side by side, though many choose solitary lives.
- Half-Elf
- Typically between a human and an elf, specify if otherwise.
- Their proficiencies are the best of both races.
- Half-elves are often seen as taboo because elves are a peaceful, but proud race. It's more common for half-elves to live in human societies.
- Typically between a human and an elf, specify if otherwise.
- Faun/Satyr
- Usually deerkin or goatkin, Fauns can be any animal combined with a humanoid upper half.
- Proficient in nature magic.
- Live in small congregations, typically in the wilderness to commune better with nature.
- Usually deerkin or goatkin, Fauns can be any animal combined with a humanoid upper half.
- Centaur
- Usually horsekin, centaurs have the torso of a human with the body of a large animal.
- Proficient in nature magic.
- Though traditionally they typically live in small herds in the wilderness, centaurs are frequenting more cities and living among other races.
- Usually horsekin, centaurs have the torso of a human with the body of a large animal.
- Mermaid (S)
- Just as there are different races of humans, there are different types of mermaids. Some may be more helpful, while others are man-eaters.
- Sirens fall under this category with a special perk of having their voices hypnotic.
- Proficient in nature magic, elemental magic, and some are spiritually pure.
- Just as there are different races of humans, there are different types of mermaids. Some may be more helpful, while others are man-eaters.
- Harpy
- Living in the mountainous regions in flocks, harpies are intelligent hunter/scavengers. Their population is mostly female and made of a matriarch.
- Their bodies are varied, but typically have at least 1 set of wings, a set of human arms, and raptor legs/feet.
- Proficient in dark magic and elemental magic, primarily wind.
- Living in the mountainous regions in flocks, harpies are intelligent hunter/scavengers. Their population is mostly female and made of a matriarch.
- Faerie/Fae
- Though some are the fairy-tale innocent happiness-bringer, most fae are cunning tricksters that have ill intentions.
- They live in large colonies in forest areas and cause mischief in towns nearby. Their sizes are small, ranging from the size of a dime to a goliath moth.
- Proficient in curses, jinxes, hexes, and nature magic.
- Though some are the fairy-tale innocent happiness-bringer, most fae are cunning tricksters that have ill intentions.
- Hobbit
- Also referred to as halflings, they are essentially LotR hobbits, living peacefully in small villages.
- Proficient in many kinds of magic and quick learners.
- Also referred to as halflings, they are essentially LotR hobbits, living peacefully in small villages.
- Dwarf
- Dwarves primarily live in large cities underground and make their income via mining and metal working.
- Both male and female dwarves grow beards. Yep.
- Proficient in science-based magic such as alchemy.
- Dwarves primarily live in large cities underground and make their income via mining and metal working.
- Werewolf (S)
- Some werewolves are the traditional type, transforming uncontrollably during the full moon. Others are able to shift back and forth at will.
- Yes, they don't like silver.
- Proficient in dark magic.
- Some werewolves are the traditional type, transforming uncontrollably during the full moon. Others are able to shift back and forth at will.
- Vampire
- There are several types, including ones that can live on all kinds of animal blood, or strictly human. They are easily sun-burnt and hate the taste of garlic.
- They cannot turn into bats. Don't even think about it.
- Like werewolves, vampires do not like silver and it is an efficient way to kill them.
- Proficient in dark magic.
- Succubus/Incubus (S)
- This type of demon has the power to steal life force through sexual contact. This being said, many are extremely old and maintain their youth this way.
- They typically look very similar to humans, the difference being sharp teeth, elongated ears, and occasionally having demonic wings and a spade tail.
- Proficient in dark magic and SEDUCING
- This type of demon has the power to steal life force through sexual contact. This being said, many are extremely old and maintain their youth this way.
- Demigod
- Typically the offspring of a deity and a human or an elf, demigods tend to be spiritually powerful and have strange abilities depending on their parents.
- In this universe, all gods and goddesses coexist (or fight) with each other, old and new.
- Proficiency varies depending on their patron god. If you make a demigod, please do not make them overpowered.
- Typically the offspring of a deity and a human or an elf, demigods tend to be spiritually powerful and have strange abilities depending on their parents.
- Nymph/Nature Spirit
- Humanoid spirits like to live in forests in small communities, seeking pleasure through a free spirited life style. They often live together with fauns/satyrs.
- Types of nymphs include forest/wood, water, wind, fire, etc. Their appearance relies on their type.
- Proficient in nature and healing magic.
- Humanoid spirits like to live in forests in small communities, seeking pleasure through a free spirited life style. They often live together with fauns/satyrs.
- Trolls
- See Pear's info later in this thread.
- Proficient in nature magic, dark magic, and jinxes/curses/hexes
- See Pear's info later in this thread.
- Demon (S)
- There are dark places within the Earth. Some call it hell, it is where demons reside from. Many are evil and hold malicious intent, but some are different.
- Appearances vary indefinitely and are up to the creator's inspiration. Many have horns, sharp claws, and spade tails.
- Proficient in dark magic and jinx, curses, and hexes.
- There are dark places within the Earth. Some call it hell, it is where demons reside from. Many are evil and hold malicious intent, but some are different.
- Spirits/Ghosts
- Ghosts have the ability to walk through walls, making them questionable students. Many possess the ability to lift light objects telepathically.
- Proficient in curses, jinxes, and hexes.
- Types of ghosts are listed below:
- Mane: The spirit or ghost of anyone who has died. Proficient in curses, jinxes, and hexes.
- Pane/Penate: The spirit of the kitchen. Spirits of the earth, not the dead. Proficient in culinary and nature magic (but only if it involves food).
- Lare: The spirit or ghost of an ancestor. Lives with a descendant wherever they may go. Can become a Lemure/Poltergeist if forgotten. Proficient in protection magic.
- Parente: The spirit or ghost of a direct family member (parent, sibling, or child). Lives with their family member wherever they may go. Can become a Lemure/Poltergeist if forgotten. Proficient in healing magic and protection magic.
- Lemure/Poltergeist: The wrathful or mischievous dead. Proficient in dark magic, curses, jinxes, and hexes
Non-Humanoid
- Dragon (S)
- Varying in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments, dragons are extremely unpredictable. Some have scales, some have fur, some have feathers. Most have horns, claws, and sharp teeth, though.
- Transformations also vary, some can look almost human while others remain scaley.
- Proficient in dark magic and elemental magic.
- Varying in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments, dragons are extremely unpredictable. Some have scales, some have fur, some have feathers. Most have horns, claws, and sharp teeth, though.
- Unicorn (S)
- Unicorns are typically good-spirited, intelligent beings that live in the wilderness. Their ability to shift into a humanoid form is not used often.
- True to the myth, unicorns' tears have healing properties. Unicorn blood is a mystery as to its properties, but there are myths linked to immortality.
- Spiritually pure and proficient in healing magic.
- Unicorns are typically good-spirited, intelligent beings that live in the wilderness. Their ability to shift into a humanoid form is not used often.
- Griffin (S)
- Typically living in a similar environment as harpies, high in mountainous cliffs and forests. They live solitary lives as cunning predators.
- Their characteristics and birdkin vary greatly. Owl and hawk griffins are the most common.
- Proficient in nature magic.
- Typically living in a similar environment as harpies, high in mountainous cliffs and forests. They live solitary lives as cunning predators.
- Shapeshifter (S)
- Type I - Shapeshift between two forms, typically a beast and a human, while maintaining similar characteristics on either side, such as horns and markings.
- Type II - One main form that is able to shapeshift into unlimited possibilities with a limited amount of time and energy.
- Type I - Shapeshift between two forms, typically a beast and a human, while maintaining similar characteristics on either side, such as horns and markings.
***In addition to this, any species that has (S) next to it is able to shift into a human version of it. Please, however, do not bend the rules and shift many times within a given period of time. This falls under the category of 'being a bitch and going god-mode on everyone else'. Thanks. :)
