The Genesys Project Update #13
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PRIMER: CREATING REPTILIA
The Reptilia are tied to ancient lineages tracing
back to the Great Leviathan that once protected the Genesys Worlds.
These lineages provide the varied forms of Reptilia found in The
Genesys Project.
WHERE THE REPTILIA EXCEL
The Reptilia begin with a single set of Starting Characteristics
and are stronger and tougher than their Humanoid or Fey counterparts.
Being bigger, faster, and stronger has its advantages and these are compounded
by Bloodlines which are the most “Pure Blooded” within the Reptilia
Lineages.
REPTILIAN LINEAGES
Lineages form the backbone of traits and abilities
for the Reptilia. Where you would
normally find Mutation, Adaptation, and Knowledge traits in a Domain (ie
Humanoids, Biests, and Insekt), all of these are part of the larger Reptilian
Lineages. These form a larger set of Traits from which can be
combined together, are split into three levels beyond the normal Primary and Secondary
traits.
The three levels of traits in each lineage:
- Lesser - easily accessible no matter what lineage you are focused on
- Greater - Harder to access, requiring 2 lesser traits as a prerequisite, unless “Pure Blooded” (having Bloodline traits in this lineage)
- Ancient - Available only to Classes Level 4 and above. Very powerful Traits creating things like Dragons, Kaiju, and other terrifying creatures.
BLOODLINE TRAITS
These form the backbone of the Pure Blooded and no Reptilia
during the 1st Age may have more than a single Bloodline, granting
access to Bloodline traits within
their Lineage. Don’t forget the easier access to Greater traits either,
as that can add a lot of flexibility and strength to your Reptilia faction.
Note: You are not required to take Bloodline traits
as a Species Trait. Instead you can take them as Class Traits and
to focus parts of your faction in different directions.
REPTILIAN DEGENERATIVE SPECIES
While there are Pure Blooded Reptilia within the lineages,
there are also those whose direct lineages have fallen and diverged into more
regressive forms. These are the Degenerative Species of the Reptila and
while they are not “lesser”
by any means, they do stray from the pure genetic lineage of the Leviathan.
Here you will find such forms as Drakes, Dinosaurs, Annura, Caudata,
Basilisks, and Naga.
These can open up the creation of new reptilian races or help you dive straight
into the creation of Reptilian Monsters.
THE LINEAGES
Draconic - The Draconic lLineage comes from the
dragons of legend. Powerful, Intelligent, and as varied as the lands around
them. Degenerative form: The Drakes, creatures of near or at
animal intelligence.
Troglodyte - A brutal and raw lineage, the
Troglodytes are big, strong, and fast in combat. Degenerative form: The Dinosaurs.
Tuatara- Tuatara are a skilled
and agile lineage of the Reptilia, having a bone structure most closely
connected to amphibians and fish. Uniquely they are have a parietal, third eye at
birth. Degenerative form: The Caudata
(true amphibians/fishmen), who dwell both beneath and above the waves.
Saurien - A true leap forward in Intellect, the
Saurien are adapt with weapon use and Arcane powers. Degenerative form: The Annura.
Touched as they are by Arcane
Powers, the Annura are not considered a lesser species.
Gargoyle - Of all the reptilian races, Gargoyles are
perhaps one of the most extreme. Encased in Stone rather than scales, the
Gargoyles are ruthless, soulless creatures. Degenerative form: The Basilisks
are legendary for their noxious breath and deadly gaze.
Ophidian - Hidden and secret, the Ophidians contain
unique genetic memories of their ancestors. This makes them sinister and deadly
opponents. Degenerative form: The Magical offshoots of the Ophidian are the Naga.
REPTILIA OPPORTUNITIES
The Reptilia offer a large number of opportunities
for creating a wide variety of Reptilian races and Monsters. They
are able to delve into Arcane
energies, Dark Ophidian Sorcery, or powerful Monsters including Dinosaurs,
Dragons, and Kaiju. The Reptilia have an interesting
combination of military might, spell-like powers, natural weapon morphs, and
innate powers available as directions to take your Reptilia creations.
Coming Next: CREATING THE FEY
