General Species Rules

> *This isn't a full list of all species available, only a general list of the most common ones. As questions are asked and species are introduced this list will grow so make sure to look back often!*
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Please keep in mind that though we're open to the majority of creatures, none that are part of a protected community will be allowed here. There are also many other species, such as Changelings, that have a sordid history and must be handled with care. So long as you keep this in mind and are aware of the kind of character you're writing there won't be any issues!

Another thing to keep in mind is that every species has the ability to be part of the omegaverse, though no one has to make an oc with a secondary gender if they don't want to. Regardless of this, everyone has a scent so please remember to list them!

Species **not** allowed:

* Skinwalkers - While you can use this race if it's the best option for your oc while using pathfinder 1e, it's only allowed as a mechanic. These creatures aren't allowed under any circumstances.
* Naga - Yuan-ti are the equivalent that are allowed so there's no reason to try and say your oc is a naga.
* Wendigo

## Some species that are allowed and things to keep in mind about a few of them:

**Dragons**

* These creatures live a long time and have elemental affinities.

**Shifters**

* Able to change forms into their specific animal whenever they choose.

**Werewolves**

* Completely unable to control when they shift and will do so during a full moon regardless of whether they can see the moon or not.
* As there are three moons, it's based off the most prevalent moon that was in the sky during a werewolf's first transformation.
* Though not a rule for all, there are quite a lot who have wolf attributes outside of a shift.

**Vampires**

* Can be made or born, but they cannot be turned until an individual has reached maturity at 18.

**Selkies, Mermaids, Sirens**

There are a lot of arguments about what makes each one, but the differences are as follows:

* Sirens
	+ Have sharper fins, typically like lionfish or other poisonous sea creatures.
	+ They feed off living beings and have a beautiful voice that lures their prey to them.
	+ Typically female, usually in charge of protecting and hunting for the men and children.
	+ Can be vicious and dangerous, but it's an individual thing and meeting one in a store isn't a cause for alarm.
* Mermaids
	+ Typically mermaids have smoother tails with scales and fins. These can be similar to a tuna or even a shark, it's dependent upon the genes.
	+ Usually more attuned to water, healing or storm magic.
	+ Primarily male, in charge of raising the children and upkeep of the homes and businesses.

**An important note about the above: Sirens and Mermaids are generally the same with few differences based on type. Each is around 70% primary gender, but there's a decent mix of the rest otherwise.**

* Selkies
	+ These beings have a pelt that allows them to take on an animal form. The animal doesn't need to be a seal, but does need to be a sea creature.
	+ Should their pelt be stolen, they're forced to stay on land and tethered to the person who took it. If the pelt isn't returned their life force will slowly be drained until they die a premature death.
	+ A pelt holds a selkies life force and magical essence and only by returning to the sea can they be renewed. Without their pelt a selkie will be unable to perform magic while slowly dying.

**Youkai**

* This is what we call demons in this universe, though these beings are naturally from Lethe and not tied to the belief of 'hell' which doesn't exist in this world.

**Aasimar**

* This is what we call angels in this universe, though these beings are naturally from Lethe and not tied to the belief of 'heaven' which doesn't exist in this world.