TOPIC: species
VAMPIRES
Vampires need blood to live, and naturally, human blood is the best, but they can survive off of animal blood as well. Vampires are not immune to sunlight but after a treaty with the warlocks, they received charmed rings that would allow them to walk in daylight for a certain amount of time each day. Vampires have enhansed senses, speed and strength, and some vampires have telekinetic powers, though it is quite rare.
= In terms of the character that inherits the traits of a vampire, since they wouldn't actually be one completely, they will be more vulnerable and very sensitive to sunlight. This character would also have telekinetic power and a mild thirst for blood, but not overwhelming, and they would still be able to eat human food.
WEREWOLVES
Werewolves live in packs, around Octem. Werewolves eat most anything, but prefer meat. Werewolves can, for the most part, phase at will once they've mastered the ability, however when it's a full moon, even the most controlled werewolf will be unable to stop themselves from changing. It lasts a whole night. When they get angry, there is also a possibility for phasing, for those that have less control.
= in terms of the character that will inherit the traits of this species, they will find that they will be more aggressive, especially on full moon nights. They will also have incredible strength, more so than others, but are weak when near silver. the character will only be able to phase when angry or on full moon nights.
FAIRIES
Fae people appear like normal humans, but are exceptionally good looking. They generally have mischievous behaviours and one physical feature of theirs is usually different, like a different eye colour, or slightly pointed ears. They eat normal food like any other humans but they do get cravings for sweets ever now and then and when they satisfy their craving, they can get a bit more devious. Fairies, being quite mischievous, are quite persuasive naturally and are great tricksters.
= the character that inherits the power of this species will have an ability known as lie detection. Since fairies are quite mischievous, this will allow the character to be able to tell whenever a person is lying, and apart from this, the character will also develop a taste for sweets. this chracter will also be able to persuade people using something known as charmspeak.
BANSHEES
All banshees look like normal humans all the time. They have the ability to tell when a person is going to die and they also can kill people with a sonic scream that they emit. Banshees have been known to be primarily female but a male banshee is not unheard of, around Octem.
= the character inheriting the traits of this species will be able to sense when someone nearby is going to die, but they won't be able to tell who it will be exactly. They can also, to an extent, communicate with the dead. apart from this, they have enhanced hearing and a sonic scream that may not kill people, but can incapacitate them.
WARLOCKS
Warlocks are magical beings. They too appear human but they practise spells and magic. All Warlocks are required to keep a wand which is the source of their power. It is merely to keep their power strong when casting spells, they do not use it for every day tasks. If a wand is broken -- and it takes a lot for a wand to break since it isn't ordinary wood -- a Warlock will be unable to continue practising magic.
= the character that inherits the trait of this species will be able to cast spells -- but not all spells. The most they can do is healing, and the ability to control one of the four elements, apart from fire. they do not require a wand like other warlocks, as the spells they can cast is limited, and one of their weaknesses is fire.
SIRENS
Sirens are creatures that live in the lakes that surround Octem. They are known to be quite beautiful, but can also be quite devious in the way they use their incredible singing voices to lure their prey to their death. They are quite strong, and sirens can be both male and female. They are, however, allergic to most metals, and can thus be harmed easily if they aren't seated among the rocks in the middle of the lake, where they can't be reached.
= the character that inherits the traits of this species will include the incredible singing voice, that will put people in a trance and allow the character to move around unnoticed till the victims wake up from their trance. The character will also have an affinity to water, finding healing powers in it and being able to control it slightly.
SHAPESHIFTERS
Shapeshifters come in two types. There are those that can transform into animals. They have the ability to communicate with animals in their human form and animal form. The other type of shapeshifter is one that can transform into other human beings, but only ones they have seen before. Once they do, they only gain the person's appearance, and nothing more. If not changed back within a certain time period, it can become harder to change back later, and this applies to both sets of shapeshifters.
= the character that inherits the abilities of this species, will include the power to change their form into another, mainly animals. It would be easier, however, for them to simply change a few of their features, like their hair, or nose, etc. The animal they change into can only be one, not all like most shapeshifters.
NYMPHS
Nymphs can be male or female. When born, they are given a small vial that contains a part of their family tree -- in the literal sense -- which acts as their life source. If they are away from that life source for too long, they will become mortal and they could possibly die. Tree Nymphs control most nature and earth related sources.
= the character that inherits the abilities of this species will gain influence over nature, the ability to control it to an extent. they will also be able to heal with plants, but will not require a life source as they are not true nymphs. They have a weakness for fire, as it burns away nature and harms it quite a bit.