Hybrid (CTD)
Hybrid Chimera are type of creature of the Dreaming.
Overview
Creatures possessing physical attributes of animals and humans or several animals are collectively called hybrids. There are some very old hybrids, some of them formed from dreams involving the taboo mating between humans and animals. Centaurs, harpies, and the lamia are all hybrids.
In general, hybrids are bestial than human. Controlled by there bestial instincts, even human hybrids are rarely in the mood to talk. The animal hybrids, especially the chimaera, are extremely ferocious, and they communicate only if they are able and if there is reason to do so.
Hybrids are also created through the tender ministrations of enchanters. These "artificial" hybrids are the most dangerous of all because they usually have been forced into their present state and are not happy about it. Chimaera originally were artificial hybrids who adapted to to some realms in the Far Dreaming. Obviously, there are infinite possibilities for hybrid-creation. The body-parts of any two or more creatures could make a hybrid. Some of these hybrids are not viable and do not last long in the Dreaming.
The nature of a hybrid is dependent upon what makes them up. For example, a hybrid with the body of a human and the head of an asp will probably be incredibly fast... and cunning. While this hybrid's goal may be to have a changeling for lunch, it would probably employ deception before it tried open assault. It might attempt to convince the fae that it is a victim of some evil sorcery and that, to cure the curse, it needs a magical gem at the bottom of a well. Would you help it please (heh heh heh)?
Hybrid Society
Some hybrids are social creatures, in spite of their bestial proclivities. Even though they constantly argue and brawl among themselves, the centaurs tend to stick together. Again, the measure of sociability is dependent upon their animal natures (hybrid bee-types are really tight, but hybrid scorpions attack each other on sight). See hybrids are sterile and unable to reproduce.
Recognizing the animal natures of satyrs and pooka, many hybrids (especially centaurs) are kindly disposed toward these Kithain "brethren" (-1 to -2 difficulty on all Social actions).
Hybrid Examples
Hybrid Stats
Attributes: Strength 2-4, Dexterity2-4, Stamina 3-4, Charisma 0-1, Manipulation 0-3, Appearance 0-2, Perception 1-3, Intelligence 0-3, Wits 2-4
Glamour: 5-6
Willpower: 2-6
Health Levels: OK (x2-x3), -1 (x2-x4), -2 (x2-x3), -5 (x1-x2)
Attack: Variable, usually Strength +2 if a weapon, or 5 dice
Talents: Alertness 3-4, Athletics 3, Brawl 3-4, Dodge 0-3, Melee 0-3, Stealth 0-2, Survival 3
Redes: Highly dependent upon animal body-types. Possibilities include Armor (2 points), Breath, Difficulty Reduction (2 points), Flight, Venom, Weapon: mandibles, claws, etc. (+2 damage)
Centaurs Stats
Attributes: Strength 3, Dexterity 2, Stamina 3, Charisma 3, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2,Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 3
Glamour: 5
Willpower: 4
Health Levels: OK (x2), -1 (x2), -2 (x2), -5
Attack: Club/Strength +2, Hooves/6 dice (must rear on 2 legs; opponent gains -1 difficulty for next attack)
Talents: Alertness 2, Athletics 4, Brawl 3, Dodge 2, Melee 3, Survival 3
Redes: Difficulty Reduction (-2 for all rolls involving galloping or running), Entrancement (for hunters or others crossing the centaur's tracks; victim becomes obsessed with tracking down the centaur; one Willpower roll to resist possible per hour), Riastradh (+2)
Banes: Enmity (Amazons)
References
- CTD: Dreams and Nightmares, p. 111-112