Cosmic Chimeras

*a lexica entry by Finwis Krum*

*in cooperation with Baroness Iona Krum and the Temples of Naos*

## Cosmic Chimera

**Alternate Names**: Dragon Aliens

**Relations:** Offspring of Ancient Dragons, Pancosmeon, Hel'leif

When a Pancosmeon temporarily merged with a Hel’leif, and an Ancient Dragon temporarily took over the body of another Hel’Leif, and these two individuals so mated, the offspring was referred to as a Cosmic Chimera, sharing traits not only with their two main parent species, but also the Hel’leif used during the process.

Considering the rarity of their parent Alien species, the Pancosmeon, Cosmic Chimeras are just as scarce. It is only thanks to the vast libraries of historical documents within the Temples of Naos that there is so much intel on this particular species today. Most information on Cosmic Chimeras is collected from various religious scripts and modern translations thereof, revealing that Cosmic Chimeras have been worshiped as deities and half-gods all throughout history. Almost all of said deities have been assigned to topics revolving around fertility, passion, beauty, exotic dreams and desire, which is easily traced back to the Hel’leif as mythical creatures born from passion and longing (in reference to Skies and Flames).

The majority of Cosmic Chimera deities are listed as genderfluid or non-binary, though there are some male and female exceptions to be found.

Similar to Pancosmeon, Cosmic Chimeras need to stabilize their body temperature near heat sources, i.e. in the habitable zone around a star, before hibernating for several years - however, they do have to consume meat and plants more regularly than that.

## General appearance

Although the genomes dictate the need of two sets of opposing genitalia, unlike their Alien parent species, the Pancosmeon, a Cosmic Chimera can have any combination of two sets of genitalia, i.e. either opposing or both of the same sex. The resemblance of the regenerative organs can fit either parent species, including the Hel’leifs involved in the creation process. This appearance is even combined with any secondary sexual characteristics.

All Cosmic Chimeras inherit the horns of the parent dragon as well as partially scaly skin, which is usually concentrated around shoulders and hips. Along the spine, one would find a trail of almost hair-like short feathers, traveling down the rim of the long tail, reminiscent of those of the Pancosmeon. They also share empty, glowing eyes with their Alien parents. Just like dragons, Cosmic Chimeras have strong, clawed hands, and stand tall and proud on their toes and long feet and legs.

Cosmic Chimera do not inherit wings and therefore also no ability to fly.

## Characteristics

As already mentioned above, Cosmic Chimera deities were usually assigned to passion and longing, and so it is not farfetched to say that this species is lascivious and flirtatious. Their character traits can easily be compared to the Hel’leif, including their strong sense for justice. Nothing enrages them more than discrimination, and they lack nothing in pride compared to any of their parents.

## Magic

Depending on their Dragon parent, Cosmic Chimeras are capable of all kinds of magic, mostly connected to the elements, but never overly so. The only occurrence documented in historical scrolls, in which a Cosmic Chimera used a magical ability during a war, is the healing and mending of wounds for another deity. Worshippers believe that Cosmic Chimera deities regularly bless the soil and harvest when properly appeased. In one instance, it is written that, after gifting one individual’s virginity to a Cosmic Chimera, the lost fertility of a befriended person was restored.

Unfortunately, most magical abilities assigned to Cosmic Chimeras are but speculation.