Bestiary (Shadow Project East)

## Humans

* The most common race.
* Average has the lowest level of ability among all races.

* Second class citizens.
	+ Fewest rights and unequal treatment.

* Can work in any field they can find training for.
	+ Includes Law Enforcement
	+ Limited to the lowest level positions in all jobs.
* Middle Class is the upper limit for status.
	+ The majority live in Low Class or worse.
* Not naturally capable of magic.
	+ Can learn magic through both talent and training.
	+ Most magic used by humans is of the kind purposed to harm Youkai.
	+ Magic use among Humanity is Forbidden and Highly illegal.

* Only race capable of Cybermagic.
* Only race capable of F.E.A.R. production.

## Youkai

* Including all types, second most common race.
* Average is more powerful then humans in most regards.
	+ Intelligence varies among youkai, but most kinds are usually on par or better then humans.
	+ Naturally capable of regeneration.
	+ Naturally resistant to most forms of harm.
	+ Typically possess better senses, notably night vision.
* Needs F.E.A.R. for survival
	+ Does not need food or sleep
	+ F.E.A.R. can be addictive if overused, leading to insanity.

* First Class citizens.
	+ Treatment and law usually sides with youkai
* Can work any field they are capable in.
	+ Almost always assigned with either better pay or higher job position then humans.
* Middle Class is the baseline for the average Youkai.
	+ Some choose to live lower class, but only willingly.

* Magic use is common within many types.
	+ Most magic is used for utility, but some specialize in combat.

### Notable Subtypes

#### Changeling

* Includes Nue and Tanuki
* Divided into three CLASS types.
	+ CLASS I is capable of minor appearance changing only.
	+ CLASS II is often highly mutated and capable of shifting and forming mutations
	+ CLASS III is capable of full-body morphing and can take any form it desires.
* Often employed in espionage and undercover operations (both legal and illegal)

#### Kappa

* Highly Intelligent
* Requires near-constant water source for comfort.
* Often employed as Engineers or Researchers.
	+ The vast majority of Kappa are employed or affiliated to Kappa Tech.

#### Kitsune

* Higher intelligence and agility.
* High affinity for magic, most can cast spells or have heightened perception of magic.
	+ Illusion magic is most common among them
* Age signified by number of tails.
	+ Gain one every 100 years of life.

#### Oni

* Known for extreme strength and durability
* Lacking in intelligence and movement ability
* Tends to be employed in heavy labor or law enforcement
* High affinity for alcohol

#### Satori

* Closer to humans in most ability aspects, but highly intelligent
* Natural ability to read minds
* High chance of magic ability
* Often employed in Data Management
	+ Just as often found in the Data Brokering trade in the Black Market

#### Tengu

* Extremely Agile.
* Flight Capable.
* Often employed as scouts or reporters.

#### Vampire

* Superior abilities in all regards.
	+ Considered one of the more powerful races among youkai.
* Very high F.E.A.R. tolerance, resistant to F.E.A.R. addiction.
	+ Their diet is primarily fresh human blood.
	+ Their diet gives them the high tolerance from higher intake, and allows them to gain F.E.A.R's benefits much faster as a result.
* Flight Capable.

#### Tsukumogami

* Their essence is stored in an item they always carry, making it a weak point.
	+ The "source item" is always functionally useless, being a misused and discarded object.
	+ Their bodies are slightly more resistant to damage since their true self is within the item.
* Fairly common youkai without any exceptional abilities.
	+ Ironically seen as "disposable" by higher up youkai, often employed as GKY patrol troops or low level guards.

## Fairy

* Extremely rare.
	+ Fairies are spirits of nature, but nature has been ruined by history, so few fairies remain.
* Baseline in abilities is just above humans.
	+ Much higher agility then average human.
	+ Extremely intelligent.
	+ Naturally capable of flight.
* Regarded as VIP due to their Endangered status.
	+ Often treated as above the law.
	+ Only known activities with Incident Teams are punishable.
* Do not need to work, Government provide their needs for them.

* Most live High Class or better.
	+ Like Youkai, some choose to live lower class willingly out of boredom.

* Naturally and highly capable of magic
	+ Generally used for utility only.
* Fairies are organized under a structure resembling European Royalty.
	+ Classed under Queen, Princess, Noble, or Knight.
	+ Classes are self-enforced based on ability.
	+ Fairies generally do not fight with each other and usually regard higher classes with high respect.

* Despite being treated lavishly by the government, Fairies often lead depressing lives due to the devastation of nature having a negative impact on their spirit and mental well-being.
	+ Most do not cope well with city life, as there is next to no nature within it.
	+ Many turn to crime out of frustration with their reality and lives, but is generally overlooked by society due to their untouchable nature, as they are Endangered.
	+ The most frustrated turn to Eco-terrorism (often ignored) or Incident Teams (punishable due to their goals) for excitement and outlets for their negativity.