Xin

**Xin** *(/' shin:/ SHIN), al*so referred to as ***Demon, Djinn,*** *or **Èmó,*** are a sub-species of *Homo sapiens*. Co-existing with humanity, Xin are an ancient race infamous for their strength, intelligence, and senses. Due to their immense power and high capacity for qi manipulation, Xin have often been prejudiced against, with past actions taken against them resulting in genocide. Exact numbers are unknown, but it is estimated that approximately 5% of humanity has trace Xin lineage.

## History

Over 10,000 years ago, at some point during human history, an ancient race known as the Anunnaki interbred with humans, resulting in the hybrids known as Xin. Throughout history, Xin have been heralded as warriors, scholars, religious leaders, and conquerors. Due to their immense power and high capacity for qi manipulation, Xin have often been prejudiced against, with past actions taken against them resulting in genocide. As such, many Xin families are often hidden, keeping their bloodline secret.

Spread out across the entirety of the globe, some of histories greatest conquerors, leaders, and heroes have Xin lineage.

In modern times, Xin have been heavily monitored and subjugated by major governments and organizations, such as the Knights of Cahokia, and as such are widely unknown to the average human.

## Abilities

### Heightened senses

Having keen sense of sight, hearing and smell, Xin have a much more advanced sensory cortex.

### Strength

Xin are naturally stronger than the average human, with an average Xin's strength measuring nearly three times as strong as an average human. This strength is furthered following xinchu.

### Empathy

Xin are extremely empathetic, to an extent in which they can sense intention and fluctuations in qi.

#### Psychological Manipulations

Highly skilled and experienced xin can learn to read other's minds, along with the ability to inflict hallucinations, delusions and implant false memories into other individuals. Although achievable by any xin, high level psychological manipulations are uncommon.

#### Language Acquisition

Trained xin are also able to use **mind reading** in order to learn language spoken by an individual. When language acquisition is performed, the xin will obtain the same comprehension level as the individual they acquired the language from.

### Qi manipulation

Xin have a much larger qi reserve when compared to the average human, easily manipulating their qi. Due to their higher qi reserves, Xin often can perform rituals and spells much more effectively and efficiently than humans, sometimes without the need for mantra or mudra. Xin are said to be born with their root chakra already opened. Despite their immense capacity for qi manipulation, Xin are unable to be inscribed with yantra due to confliction in the axial channel.

### Xin Release

**Xin release**, also referred to as **x*inchu****,* occurs when a Xin releases their chakras in order to increase their powers, similar to qifangsong. Incapable of performing qifangsong concurrent with their xinchu, the two techniques are considered unequal equivalents.

## Innate Techniques

**Innate techniques** are techniques that are distinct to each Xin. Some innate techniques are hereditary, while others are epigenetic. Innate techniques are said to originate from the root chakra. Nang is currently the only Xin shown to use an innate technique.

**List of Innate Techniques**

## Notable Xin

* Philip Mat
* Noah Kiahn
* Prentice Lang
* Mason Lang
* Anun Ki
* Vienna Geshtinanna
* Nang Sid
* Andrew Mat
* Li Heng
* Richard Combs II\*
* Alex Kiahn
* Grayson Miller
* Joseph Caius
* Aner Geshtinanna