Aballhein

=="I will roar you as gently as a sucking dove; I will roar you as gently as 'twere any nightingale."==
===Slang terms: Fey/Fae/Fairies, Elves, Knife-ears, Baby-eaters, The Really Weird Bluebloods, Changelings===
The origin of the Aballhein geno-breed is somewhat mysterious. Clearly custom-tailored, the Aballhein has no trademark from any bioengineering firm, and historical records on Ynys Aballou purport that they have always been as they are now, even on Earth. Of course, this concept is preposterous, but no records of their history prior to genetic reform and revisionism are known to exist.
Physically, the Aballhein are of comparable heights to baseline or recessive humans, but typically of a very waifish build. The Aballhein physique is eerily youthful, seemingly underdeveloped in eternam despite their long lives and athletic capabilities. They tend toward almond-shaped eyes in 'electrically vivid' hues or fully black, and bear quills rather than hair. These quills stand erect or curl subtly, and are mostly indistinguishable from hair until examined closely. Some older Aballhein quills begin to actually feather, giving them a particularly bizarre appearance. All Aballhein possess finely pointed teeth and long claws, which they either manicure for style or let grow to length. Additionally, the Aballhein tongue forks, coming to a pair of very fine points.
Comparisons have been drawn between the Aballhein and hemophages. There are some similarities between the two, but the root of these comparisons is entirely due to both possessing fangs and claws.
The average Aballhein lives approximately five hundred years without treatments to cease aging.
===Aballhein Mechanics===
Aballhein cost 3 character benefits to create.
*+5 DEX, +2 APP, +2 EDU. Aballhein are incredibly nimble, and have an exotic appeal (unless they do not), with long lives in which to learn.
*-2 STR, -2 CON, -5 POW. The Aballhein suffer for their elfin physique, in terms of the ability to exert force and endure it. They are also prone to certain psychological conditions and have virtually no psypotential.
*With Bloody Blameful Blade: Aballhein claw enamel is comparable to modern tool and weapon-making materials, granting them a claw attack dealing 1d6+1+db.
*Ill Met By Moonlight: The Aballhein see perfectly in total darkness. Additionally, Aballhein are capable of subtly shifting the hues of their skin, simulating texture as well; if an Aballhein remains perfectly still, they can virtually disappear.
*My Heart Is True As Steel: The Aballhein, notedly, have no natural flight response.
*You Spotted Snakes With Double Tongue: The Aballhein forked tongue also boasts a paralytic agent, which they often employ in their 'honor-duels'. With some practice, some Aballhein can spit this venom, though to do so is considered base and uncouth.
*The Course Never Did Run Smooth: As the Aballhein entirely lack molars, they must swallow all of their food whole.
Category:Genotype
Category:Genetic Engineering
Category:Homotype
Category:Mechanics