So you want to be a Chimera
Chimera Heritage Profile
Chimera are otherwise known as God Touched or Animalkin. As we all know, the Gods loved to create half man half animal creatures. Some of you may be able to trace your ancestry easily, some heritages may be more subtle. Some may pass for human more easily than others.
Chimera are found throughout Helike society and may be Philosophers or followers of the Gods. While their differences are mostly appearance based, the God or Gods involved in the original creation of the ancestors may take a special interest in the fate of the descendants. Provide your Game Runners with a good back story…or we will make one up for you. This Heritage is for anyone who does not fall into one of the other Heritage profiles. You will not start the game with any particular gifts, but they may develop as you play. See plot for suggestions or refer to the Companion traits.
Heritage Abilities
These are the abilities that make Chimera unique.You will not start the game with any special bonuses, rather, you will earn them through successful roleplay.
A successful Chimera may gain the favor of a God or unlock some hidden inner potential through study at the Forum. These can manifest as additional spells, spell power, armor bonuses, or weapon damage.
For example: You invest in some cool colored contacts for heterochromia and play your Pegasus kin well. One of your eyes develops the gift of “seeing” into the underworld of Hades, or other areas.
Chimera Example Archetypes
Tattooist
A PorcupineKin might make an excellent artisan tattoist, providing protective personal glyphs for the community.
Gatherer
A BeeKin might find a daily gathering trek a suitable profession.
Myrmidon
A Badgerkin might make an excellent berserker shock troop for the Myrmidons