Post by Iota on May 2, 2010 7:48:04 GMT -5
Beast
Beasts are Changelings whose Seeming is connected to the animal world. They come in many shapes and sizes, and may be tied to a particular type of animal, an animalistic concept, or even an animal that never existed in the real world.
Beasts were all used by their Keepers as animals in one form or another, and they all bear at least some bestial features. Many were innocents, lured into the Hedge by the tempting excitement of the wild, but regardless they felt the pull and power of raw instinct and sensation.
Beasts are blessed with a wild nature that gives them an affinity with animals and a raw, bestial attractiveness that they may use to gain favour with humans. This same animalism is also their curse, however; their ties to instinct and the simpler thoughts of the animal world make it hard for them apply themselves to cerebral tasks unless they have had training in a specific area, and they are rarely able to access human levels of mental insight.
Kiths
* Broadback - beasts of burden. Blessing: Stoic Forbearance.
* Chimera - culture-themed kith with parts from many creatures. Blessing: Goblin's Tongue.
* Cleareyes - Beasts who retain an animal's heightened senses. Blessing: Primal Senses.
* Coldscales - kin to reptiles of all kinds. Blessing: Reptilian Blood.
* Coyote - culture-themed kith of coyote-headed tricksters. Blessing: The Trickster's Truth.
* Hunterheart - predators and hunters. Blessing: Tooth and Claw.
* Nix - culture-themed kith of river mermaids. Blessing: Consumptive Voice.
* Riddleseeker - Beasts of wisdom, cunning and curiosity. Blessing: Inquisitive Instinct.
* Roteater - scavengers and eaters of the dead. Blessing: Scavenger's Nature.
* Runnerswift - beasts of great speed. Blessing: Runs Like the Wind.
* Skitterskulk - creepy-crawlies, spiders and insects. Blessing: Impossible Counterpoise.
* Steepscrambler - climbers and tree-dwellers. Blessing: Gifted Climber.
* Swimmerskin - aquatic beasts of all kinds. Blessing: Natural Swimmer.
* Truefriend - faithful and loyal pets. Blessing: Companion's Boon.
* Venombite - poisonous creatures, from snakes to scorpions. Blessing: Poisonous Bite.
* Windwing - flying beasts. Blessing: Gift of the Sky.
