Post by Johann Dresner on Jun 4, 2013 21:18:40 GMT -5
Morphs
Of land and sea and air
Of land and sea and air
For as long as life has flourished on the earth, Morphs have been there to tend it. Guardians of forests and the animals that reside within, they protect that which cannot defend itself. Naturally they resemble great beasts of claw and fur, maw and scale, and are as varied as the creatures they protect. Originally they were content to prowl the lands as their animal selves, standing vigil against all who would harm Mother Nature. Over the years however, they have learned to change themselves, melding skin and bone to shift into more humanoid forms. They have utilized this to their advantage, as it makes interacting with the other species that have grown up around them. Nowadays many morphs prefer their bipedal form over their beastial side, but they have never lost site of their roots. Although Morphs are the oldest living in-human beings, their species is endangered due to the war years ago. Morphs lean towards physical activities, and are likely to pursue careers in sports, the military, or law enforcement.
Racial traits
Listen, the trees speak thy name
Listen, the trees speak thy name
Natural healing: Like any other individual, Morphs are susceptible to injuries and illnesses. While in bipedal form, they heal at the same rate as humans. However, if they shift back into their natural animal form, their rate of healing and recovery increases, allowing them to quickly buck off colds and seal wounds.
Mother Nature's Voice: As creatures with a direct link to Mother Nature, Morphs can communicate with plants and animals. This isn't exactly a language per-say, and borders more on empathy. They can tell when an animal is sick or if a tree is in pain. It is also their means of getting a message out to one another.
Shape-shifting: Morphs can assume the form of other living things, primarily other animals. However, their abilities are limited when they are in forms they are not familiar with. They are most powerful in the form of their birth animal, and should they die in any other form, their body will revert to that of the animal they were originally born as.
Superior strength: As natural guardians and protectors, Morphs are imbued with great strength, many times that of a human. They are capable of bringing down large structures, they can run at great speeds, and it takes a lot to make them feel weak and winded.
Restricted Morphs: Crows and ravens, large cats(lions, tigers, etc.), wolves. (These Morphs are permitted only for the Sub-Class; Were-Beasts
