Species

There are a vast number of species on and near Shem, so please use this guide to understand and find the right one for your character.

Overview
  • Adelfoi: species of all-female-assigned beings, like nymphs.
  • Aliens: species from other worlds or star systems or deep space.
  • Animal Folk: species that are anthropomorphic animals.
  • Constructs: species made by other mortals, like golems and gargoyles.
  • Dragons: you know what dragons are. These are only playable in the most powerful games.
  • Elementals: species that embody natural forces, elements, landscapes, etc.
  • Illittum: species that are purely celestial or infernal, descended of inmortal species.
  • Inmortals: very powerful species that embody different energies completely. They do not die of old age. These are only playable in the most powerful games.
  • Insinsis: species that are mystic and mysterious.
  • Insubstantiates: species that do not fully have physical bodies. These are only playable with GM's permission.
  • Humans and Metahumans: humans and human-like beings that have special powers.
  • Spirit Folk: species derived from folklore, mythology, or cultural traditions.
  • Undead: beings whose lifeforce has been corrupted such that they remain as unliving, evil creatures after death. These are rarely playable.
Species Guide
Topic revision: r1 - 24 Aug 2023, SallyJaneBlack
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