Bloodline

## Epigenetics

Epigenetics is the fact that most of human genes are normally inactive. For example, in the human genome there exist genes that allow lizards to regenerate their tails or limbs, an impossible feat for a human. Depending on our mental state, our environment, and our actions, certain inactive genes can be activated and vice versa. This happens, for instance, in astronauts who stay in space for extended periods of time, but similar differences can be observed between a happy and a sad person.

## Bloodline Purity

Bloodlines become more powerful as the runes that make up their Aetheric Code become more vigorous and energetic.

When the Aether Runes reach a certain energy level, certain genes or Aether Runes that were inactive are activated and awaken new abilities as if the bloodline has become purer. The truth is, the "purity" hasn't changed, since a bloodline cannot become miraculously purer.

## Bloodline Level

Bloodline Level refers to the Aetheric advancement of the bloodline. Each bloodline gets stronger as the Aether runes solidify from absorbing the Aether. This is a passive and long process, but it is possible to speed it up with training or by using a special Aether Encoding called Black Aether.

## Bloodlines grades (official classification)

Bloodlines range from Grade 0 to 10 and have four Aspects : Aether status, Body Status, Soul Status and Bloodline level.

From Grade 0 to 2, there is no potential for evolution, from Grade 3 to 5 the potential for evolution is limited except in exceptional cases, while from Grade 6 onwards it becomes possible to evolve in an unlimited way by one means or another. Grade 10 has unlimited potential to evolve in all four Aspects.

### **Grade 0 :**

That basically means that your Aether Code doesn't give you any special advantages or disadvantages. It's blank. It may sound lame, but it's not as bad as you might think.

### **Grade 1:**

Includes all species with a simple supernatural ability, but with little or no evolutionary potential. The ability in question will usually give a greater or lesser advantage among ordinary people, but not enough to flip the chessboard. Common examples of Grade 1 Bloodlines are often named after the ability they confer, such as Telepath, Enhanced Strength, Ageless, etc.

Inferior mutants are also a good example of this Grade. Being able to throw a fireball a few dozen meters, or an enhanced strength may seem incredible, but a firearm does the job just as well in most cases. Still, a mutant with superhuman strength can easily become rich by pursuing a career in sports, while a telepath can easily rise socially if he uses his gift well. In an ordinary world, these talents are more than enough to shine. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that there have been some on Earth throughout history.

### **Grade 2:**

Includes any Bloodline with one or more simple supernatural abilities or a complex supernatural ability with zero or low potential for evolution. This is usually enough to become exceptional and unmatched in an ordinary world, but not enough to trample all over the laws. To use one of your Earth comic book heroes, Spiderman falls into that category.

### **Grade 3:**

May have a direct or indirect potential for limited evolution in any of the four Aspects.

In this category we can mention as known examples the Vampires and Werefolk born ordinary. Often made this way by a bite, scratch or some other ceremony, they are usually unable to surpass their creator and cannot disobey him.

From this rank, at least, it is possible to evolve. It may take an extraordinary opportunity or a stroke of fate, but it's not an out-of-reach dream. For example, a Werewolf could conspire against his Alpha and take his place, or the Alpha could die for another reason, allowing him to become free again. Under these conditions, the bloodline gets the chance to be promoted to Grade 4 or higher.

### **Grade 4:**

Any Bloodline with no direct potential for unlimited evolution in any of the four Aspects, but possessing a conditional indirect means of evolution in a specific area that can eventually rival and even improve one or more of the four Aspects. This example is easier to understand. The two sisters Esya Velseyel and Enya Velseyel have a Grade 4 Bloodline. In their home world where Fire Elemental Particles abound, they can theoretically become very powerful mages. Their bodies and minds will be strengthened indirectly by their cultivation. However, once on B842, deprived of their energy source, they quickly found themselves powerless. Another example are the ordinary Fluid Wielders in your Third Ordeal.

### **Grade 5:**

Any Bloodline with no direct potential for unlimited evolution in any of the four Aspects, but possessing a means of indirect evolution in a specific area that can ultimately improve one or more of the four Aspects. The requirement is less strict than at Grade 4. This includes the Water Elf bloodline Vincent, the improved Egaean Bloodline of the two sisters who can now convert ambient Aether into their element, and the Nosks, whose dentrites can evolve to store more and more energy, which then strengthens all their attributes.

### **Grade 6:**

Any Bloodline with no direct potential for unlimited evolution in any of the four Aspects, but possessing an indirect means of unlimited evolution in at least one of them. If this condition is easily met, the bloodline will be considered Grade 7.

Svara's Valkyrie Bloodline which allows her to harvest souls and spiritual energy all around to strengthen her Shadows and her own Soul. Your cousin Kevin who became an Alpha Werebear is another example. His stats won't grow on their own, but he can become monstrously powerful by growing and maintaining control over his pack.

### **Grade 7:**

This category includes Bloodlines with unlimited, but conditional, potential in one of the four Aspects. For Myrmidians, this is Aether. The condition is to constantly surpass oneself and seek more and more victories. For the Eltarians, it is their Soul. Whether it is by stealing the spiritual energy of their victims or by diligently training their minds, they can make their soul stronger. Kintharians can evolve their bodies by drawing on heat, earth, and radiation, resources common to virtually every world.

### **Grade 8:**

The same as grade 7 but with two Aspects (body and aether for grade 8 Myrtharian bloodline).

### **Grade 9:**

The same as grade 7 but with three Aspects (body, aether and soul for grade 9 Myrtharian bloodline).

### **Grade 10:**

The same as grade 7 but with the four Aspects.

## Bloodlines grades (unofficial classification)

In the unofficial classification, the grade is determined by the space take by the aether code of the bloodline in the cell.

The highest ever registered is grade 17 name Wilderth.

## Known Bloodlines (incomplete)

* Astral
* Beskyrian
* Bubble Alien
* Chaos Zhorion
* Dragon
* Demon
* Dwarf
* Eltarian
* Elf
* Water Elf
* Ent
* Fluid Wielder
* Fyekrant
* Human
* High Human
* Neithnikidian
* Kintharian
* Myrmidian
* Myrtharian
* Silver Myrtharian
* Gold Myrtharian
* Giwok
* Silver Zhorion (?)
* Throsgenian
* Vampire
* Vampire Progenitor
* Valkyrie
* Wilderth
* Egaean
* Jakam
* Leprechaun
* Myrghenian Dreamlight Alfion
* Minmin
* Mirror Turtle
* Phoenix
* Nosk
* Krish
* Taotie
* Simurgh
* Wengol
* High-Wengol
* Wurching
* Werebeing