Elemental Metahumans
Magical humans with elemental powers.
Celagar
Fulmenian
Kokeb
People of the sun.
- Lifespan: 70-150 years
- Diet: Sunlight and common mortal fare
- Habitat: High mountains
- Socioeconomic Status: Privileged oppressed
Kokebi appear to be humans with dark purple skin, hair as dark as the night sky with streaks of gold, and six fingers on each hand. Their skin shines in the sun.
Kokebi photosynthesize and absorb sunlight, which supplements their wider diet. They are resistant to heat and radiation, and they can summon sunfire into their hands if they have excess sunlight within them. Kokebi can walk on clouds for a brief period of time, and they can shape gold with their hands and gaze if they have excess sunlight to do it with.
The cities of the kokebi are made of gold, sitting high in the mountains in a distant kingdom. They are ruled by a priest caste that worships the sun and nature, as well as an autocratic ruling class. They are renowned for their golden art, their high mountain temples and cities, their flute music, and their unique cuisine. In the main imperial core, they are privileged but still oppressed, seen as “exotic” but powerful.
PRO 9 ATH 8 STR 8 AWA 9 WIL 8 PRS 9 STH 6 ESS 9
Mibdula
Nongngeit
Okoru
Paradofasm
Parapuna
Empathic metahumans who live within flowing waters.
- Lifespan : 70-120 years
- Diet: Fish-heavy mortal fare
- Habitat: Flowing waters
- Socioeconomic Status: Oppressed
Parapunas appear to be humans with fish fins on their arms and heads, green skin, and hair made of glimmering waters.
Parapunas live in flowing waters - sea or river, ocean or waterfall - and can breathe under it, do not feel cold, and are not affected by pressure changes. They can go on land as well, though they need to return to flowing waters periodically.
They have empathic senses that are amplified (range-wise) by ten if they are in water, and if they concentrate and focus, they can extend those senses to feel the emotions of anyone who has come in contact with the flowing waters within miles for a week or more. They can use these senses to glean complicated information.
Most come from island cultures, though they are found where flowing waters are around the world. In the colonies, they are either there as slaves, refugees, or natives. They are seen as seers and wise folk, and sometimes, they are exploited for this.
PRO 7 ATH 8 Swim 9 STR 7 AWA 9 WIL 8 PRS 8 STH 8 ESS 9
Pidontas
Qalba
Metahumans who ignite with intense passions.
- Lifespan : 70-120 years
- Diet: Meat-heavy mortal fare
- Habitat: Subtropical semi-arid regions
- Socioeconomic Status: Oppressed
Qalbas appear to be humans with red and orange skin and fiery hair. Their eyes are burning embers, and their shadows are yellow flame.
When a qalba engages with their deep passions - whether hobbies, vocations, or relationships - the fires within them literally ignore, turning metaphor into reality. Their hair erupts, their hearts glow, and they can breathe flame if they choose. The less they wield these flames, the more they store up. If they do not use them within a few days, their insides burn, so they always need to find an outlet.
All qalbas have empathic senses.
Qalba society is one that focuses on art, inspiration, and mutual support for creative endeavors. They create with flame as much as anything else, using it to shape glass and metal or to fire pottery or other ceramics. These arts are world renowned, and many are taken slave or exploited for their abilities and crafts.
In the imperial lands, most are exploited workers for the rich and powerful colonizers.
PRO 9 ATH 8 STR 8 AWA 9 WIL 8 PRS 9 STH 7 ESS 9
Rezak
Shladrib
Tovastane
Turbopsionist