Race Splicer
Over-race Psionist
Classification Pseudohuman
Family N/A
Sphere War
Origin Haurkan made them from the originals
Lifespan 70-100 years
Habitat Anywhere
Food

Normal human fare
Description

They appear to be normal humans.
Procreation

It follows the mother with pseudohumans, usually. Otherwise, it varies.
Magic

One in five million has soul magic or heart magic. Mind magic, body magic, & void are possible. Faith is not uncommon.
Special Powers

Splicers have psionic abilities, as detailed below. They are otherwise indistinguishable from humans.
Psionics Pure:
  • Telepathy
  • Reading
  • Sensing
  • Masking
  • Shielding
  • Altering
  • Transfering
  • Storing

Deep:
  • Sending
  • Reading
  • Masking
  • Transfering
  • Altering

Central:
  • Reading
  • Shielding
  • Altering
  • Transfering
  • Blanking
  • Breaking

Combined:

  • Sending (Pure/Deep)
  • Reading (Pure/Deep/Central)
  • Masking (Pure/Deep)
  • Shielding (Pure/Central)
  • Altering (Pure/Deep/Central)
  • Transfering (Pure/Deep/Central)
  • Draining (Pure/Deep/Central)
  • Flaying (Pure/Deep/Central/Somnate)
  • Cutting (Pure/Deep/Central)
Weaknesses

They are especially susceptible to certain diseases, physical & mental. Splicers are especially susceptible to the Mindeater virus, which causes them to need to take the thoughts of others.
Culture

Splicers tend to blend into human society, working as spies, torturors, & soldiers.
Notables

Paralaxyl, the Mouth of Chaos
Sample statistics PRO 10
ATH 10
STR 10
AWA 13
WIL 12

ROG 11

Psionics:
Pure:
  • Telepathy 10
  • Reading 10
  • Sensing 10
  • Masking 13
  • Shielding 13
  • Altering 10
  • Transfering 10
  • Storing 13

Deep:
  • Sending 10
  • Reading 10
  • Masking 13
  • Transfering 10
  • Altering 10

Central:
  • Reading 10
  • Shielding 13
  • Altering 10
  • Transfering 10
  • Blanking 13
  • Breaking 13

Combined:
  • Sending (Pure/Deep) 10
  • Reading (Pure/Deep/Central) 10
  • Masking (Pure/Deep) 13
  • Shielding (Pure/Central) 13
  • Altering (Pure/Deep/Central) 10
  • Transfering (Pure/Deep/Central) 10
  • Draining (Pure/Deep/Central) 13
  • Flaying (Pure/Deep/Central/Somnate) 13
    • * Cutting (Pure/Deep/Central) 13

This topic: Shem > Reference > Species > Metahumans > Psionists > Splicer
Topic revision: 31 Jan 2012, Ben3Miller
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