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.