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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Nephilim or nephalem (singular "nephil") are the '''offspring of angels and demons, making them practically unheard of'''. With such a combustible heritage, it '''takes immensely powerful individuals of both species''' to first sire a child and then survive its birth. What's more, '''neither parent can overpower the other''' without risking loss of the fetus. A | Nephilim or nephalem (singular "nephil") are the '''offspring of angels and demons, making them practically unheard of'''. With such a combustible heritage, it '''takes immensely powerful individuals of both species''' to first sire a child and then survive its birth. What's more, '''neither parent can overpower the other''' without risking loss of the fetus. A deadly sin would require an archangel to balance their genes; an archdemon would require a Seraph; an overlord would require a Cherub. '''Lower ranks cannot create nephilim''' without some sort of outside assistance, like temporary power-ups. Like other half-breeds, a '''nephil can't quite reach their parents' power level''' but rather the equilevant of a lesser rank. | ||
As with other half-breeds, '''nephilim may not initially realize their true nature''' before their powers erupt unintentionally. This usually happens when the nephil is conceived without consent from both parties but can also result from a combination of deadly childbirth and absent sire. In case of nephilim, their '''hidden features will be a mix of both worlds''': mismatched eyes, veins illuminated by light as their insides burn under their skin, heterogenous wings, etc. | As with other half-breeds, '''nephilim may not initially realize their true nature''' before their powers erupt unintentionally. This usually happens when the nephil is conceived without consent from both parties but can also result from a combination of deadly childbirth and absent sire. In case of nephilim, their '''hidden features will be a mix of both worlds''': mismatched eyes, veins illuminated by light as their insides burn under their skin, heterogenous wings, etc. | ||
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As with both of a nephil's parents, their offspring can be contained with metal. All but pacified with bonds made of pure gold, nephilim can be stripped of their supernatural qualities. Golden weapons can be used to severely injure them and slow down their regeneration; golden jewelry can prevent them from using most of their powers. While nephilim do not react negatively to touching gold, they will notice its nullifying effects upon contact. | As with both of a nephil's parents, their offspring can be contained with metal. All but pacified with bonds made of pure gold, nephilim can be stripped of their supernatural qualities. Golden weapons can be used to severely injure them and slow down their regeneration; golden jewelry can prevent them from using most of their powers. While nephilim do not react negatively to touching gold, they will notice its nullifying effects upon contact. | ||
==== Archangels, | ==== Archangels, deadly sins, and primordials ==== | ||
While some nephilim can reach frightening potential with their powers, they will never match those of archangels and | While some nephilim can reach frightening potential with their powers, they will never match those of archangels and deadly sins. Damage caused by either side could bring a nephil's volatility to catastrophic levels, taking down both parties and then some. It is advised for any nephilim to steer clear of the universe's big guns, especially those who wouldn't even notice the nephil's destruction. | ||
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