Welcome to Chicago! While it may seem familiar to the one you are used to - let me warn you now - things aren’t always as they seem. Here times changed a little differently. Urban Legends and Myths weren’t just stories told to scare children, in fact those are very real here. Here the real fear comes from the ones controlling everything from the shadows, and those working to bring them down. Careful who you trust in these streets, never know who they work for.
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HUMANS && HUNTERS Humans are the easiest to explain. They are normal, basic, completely average. They don't have any special powers to them or anything that hinders them from living life to the fullest. However but that is also the beauty of it all. They don't live in fear of something grabbing them, or someone hunting them down. They just exist. Mind you there is beauty in ordinary. Living without knowing what lurks in the shadows, they dream of the fantasy they are unaware lives around them. These are the humans who are not so childishly blind to the monsters that lurk in the shadows. These are the ones who have faced the horrors and decided to do something about it. Unable to just accept these creatures, they have dedicated their lives to slaying these things so that humanity will reign supreme and safe.
hunters strengths & weaknesses These are the humans who are not so childishly blind to the monsters that lurk in the shadows. These are the ones who have faced the horrors and decided to do something about it. Unable to just accept these creatures, they have dedicated their lives to slaying these things so that humanity will reign supreme and safe. STRENGTHS. Hunters strengths are their intelligence. They have dedicated many hours to studying the creatures that infest their city. They are very book smart, and are cunning. Not to mention they are trained to fight off these super human creatures. Without increased strength or speed, they rely on their wits and skill. They are fast on their feet and ruthless. Not someone you want on your bad side.
WEAKNESS. Mind you their glaring flaw is their ignorance and vanity. They are very self assured and often get in over their heads. They are human after all. Which is their biggest weakness, they have no healing abilities or skills. It is all survival for them.
VAMPIRES Vampires are one of the oldest running creatures that have been misunderstood for centuries. The numerous adaptations have left us with one of the longest lists of stereotypes one could possibly imagine. Honestly, it can get tiring. BLOOD. We need blood to survive. You can get by on basic food, but it's like consuming only sweets. Sure it can pass the hunger, but your body will eventually give out and break down if it doesn't get what it needs. Those turned often continue to eat like normal for nostalgic reasons. However there is no vegan alternative for vampires. Either you consume blood, or you perish. How you get the blood, is completely up to you.
SUNLIGHT. Do we burst into flames and end up a pile of ash? No. We do not. While it will not kill us, it is definitely a hinderance in our daily lives. It makes it much harder to conceal our actions, so most of us become nocturnal. Mind you it works for the best since the sun does drain us. We feel much more tired and sluggish when exposed. However some vampires like to cover up, wear hats, long coats, or even sunscreen. Anything that blocks the sun helps us stay active.
AGING. We do not age as most do. In fact most of us never age a day in out lives. Once bitten, you no longer age. Trapped in whatever stage of life you were turned in. The only exceptions are when vampires are born. This is a painful process for anyone, and is not something anyone willingly goes through. A Newborn will age like a normal child until they hit the age of 18. From there it is a gamble when the aging will stop. There is about 20 years for this to linger. However by 40, the aging process will stop indefinitely.
REPRODUCING. Vampires can indeed breed. However a vampire child is just as needy as any others, and while an adult can train themselves against feeding, or finding loopholes - that won't won't for children. They require blood, and will die without it. Most will hide the children until they have learned to control their emotions. It's not necessary, but it helps when you can't be certain if they will break the mask.
SICKNESS. We can get sick, yes. However with our advanced systems we hardly notice a common cold. It comes and goes so fast, its more of a sneeze. That being said we can still bleed, still get sick, and die. These instances are very rare, but like any other animal - there will always be a flaw in our immune systems. Just because we have one of the best - doesn't make us immortal. Our bodies heal quickly, this is true - but that doesn't mean we can regrow limbs.
strengths & Weaknesses However, if you're willing to make the request that goes with the face, make sure you contact the owner of the request first. STRENGTHS. We have many. We are stronger then average and in turn slightly faster too. Our senses are heightened so that we can smell and hear better then normal people can. We can survive off minimal sleep and without eating, but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy it. We do not age and thus means our lives can go on and on - so if we pay attention, many vampires are much smarter then you would imagine.
WEAKNESSES. While we have many strengths, our weaknesses do balance that out. We do find weakness in the sun, and can lose some of our strength. We can be stopped by a stake through the heart, and any kind of severance of limbs will stop us in our tracks. We are held back by the need to drink blood, and when you just want to be normal trying to find safe ways to feed can serve as a huge chore.
WEREWOLVES You can hear us calling out to the moon in the dark of the night; the trees grant of protection and serenity. We are a very loyal and dedicated species. Our sense of family and working together is much greater then that of the other groups. After all there is greater strength in numbers. SPEECH. We have two forms, a wolf and human form. As you can expect wolves don't speak people, and vice versa. However we can still understand each other in whichever form we take. While a normal individual can't understand what we say as wolves, we can still understand them.
SHIFTING. Unlike out ancestors we have since learned how to control our inner wolves. Instead of a beast inside the man, we are now one with each other. We have the ability to shift into a wolf whenever we feel like it. Mind you, there is always a time and a place.
BITES. Similar to vampires, you can be turned into a werewolf if you are bitten by one. However a human werewolf bite will do nothing to you. Unlike a vampires bite that can turn you at any time - you would have to be bit by a werewolf in wolf form under the full moon. We are much more selective of who we turn, with the exceptions of the lone wolves.
FULL MOON. While in the olden days we would be forced into a shift during the Full Moon, we have evolved as a race. We are still drawn to the moon and the power that it gives us, but we have full control now. Granted most werewolves will take a chance to shift during the full moon in order to feel closer with their kind. Its more of a gathering time, to just feel the connections.
strengths & weaknesses We are a very proud group, and while we are very strong, like everyone else there is always a downside. Mind you, we are never left unguarded - the pack will always have one another's backs. we are never truly alone. STRENGTHS. Under the full moon we grown stronger then normal. We are also stronger then average and due to the wolf in our DNA we also have enhanced hearing. This makes it easy for us to locate prey, or locate someone that might want to do us harm.
WEAKNESSES. While he are stronger during the moon, we actually get weaker during the New Moon. The moon hones our strength and without it it makes it harder to shift. We are also hindered by sickness - if we get sick in either form it makes it harder to shift back. It's an unspoken rule to never shift when your sick, otherwise you might live to regret it.
MUTANTS Mutants are easily one of the most misunderstood creatures to roam the City. They have been around just as long as wolves or vampires, but they are treated worse. While they can be passed off as some kind of freak of nature - they are just as normal as everyone else. While there are people born into this - there are also those who have been created. Mutated by someone desperate to create their own mutant to control. BORN. There are some who are born completely normal. Sometimes there is a skip in generations and the mutated gene lays dormmate for a while before reappearing. This can cause seemingly abnormal children with powers. Those born will not start showing signs of their powers until the start going through puberty. In turn a child born to two mutants can have a mutated power of them both, or will inherent one or the others power.
CREATED. Some of us are created in a lab. We often do not know what peace or love really is. While some remain trapped under a watchful eye, some of us manage to get out. However we were suddenly thrown into this life and need a lot of guidance. While some are scared and find the Academy - others grow resentful and seek revenge, often finding their way to the Order.
STIGMA. Many believe that we are a danger o society, a humanized weapon created for war. Most of us are not. Some of us do crave that violence or have been breed into believing that is the way - but like anyone else that is all dependent on the environment you are raised in. They believe we will do nothing but harm - weather we intend it or not. Because of this we tend to keep to ourselves, it's safer this way.
POWERS. Our powers are limitless. We can have anything from the ability to speak to animals, to having the ability to control fire. Sometimes these are easy to control, and other times they prove to be a struggle. Someone who can hear thoughts will have a much harder time in a public space, then say someone with super strength. It can vary, and like other skills, they all come with some kind of backlash or struggle.
MUTATIONS. These are the ones that can make life a struggle. Sometimes mutations can be physical and not just some magical trait. Sometimes it can change ones appearance, like hardening of skin, or a different tongue. These are harder to hide and conceal, but not impossible. There is enough happening in the world, you can pass a lot of it off as body modification.
THE ORDER. This is a group of mutants who do not feel that it is their job to hide their powers, the things that make them special. They feel the world should bend and bow to them, and realize that Mutants are beautiful creatures that should be feared. They are angry at the world for shutting them out and are activist for change. However - their means are not always so peaceful.
strengths & weaknesses However, if you're willing to make the request that goes with the face, make sure you contact the owner of the request first. STRENGTHS. This is completely up to the power or mutation that someone has. Sometimes it is a blessing in making their life easier, like a florist with the ability of growing plants. Or a Firefighter who can manipulate water. Each power comes with its own strengths and additional weaknesses.
WEAKNESSES. The biggest, universal weakness to Mutants - is the fact that they are still human. They can still get sick, they can still break bones, and can die just as easily as any other human. While they have the upper hand in some things - they are still very mundane.