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In the murky depths where arcane energies intertwine with the sinews of radical science, the Chimerics emerge, beings of both marvel and dread. These warriors splice their bodies and DNA with the essence of beasts, granting them ferocious powers and animalistic instincts. Shunned by the uncomprehending masses, they wander the fringes of society, their very existence a testament to Enigma's relentless ambition.
1st - Action - Attack - Melee
With a swift, savage swipe, the Chimeric's claws rend flesh, leaving a bloody trail in their wake.
Make a melee attack against a foe. If the attack hits, the target takes half of the escalation damage. At the start of their next turn, they take half of the escalation damage again.
1st - Passive - Influence - Self
The Chimeric communicates with beasts, understanding their language and intentions.
Whenever you make an Influence check against an animal, you do so with advantage.
2nd - Two Actions - Navigate - Melee
The chimeric springs forward in a blur of motion, closing the gap with terrifying speed.
Jump up to half of your movement speed. If you end this jump adjacent to a foe, you can make a melee attack with advantage against that foe.
2nd - Passive - Glean - Self
The Chimeric's senses sharpen to a razor's edge to track their prey.
Whenever you make a Glean check to spot or track a foe, you do so with advantage.
3rd - Two Actions - Influence - 3 Spaces
The Chimeric's chest erupts with a roar of primal fury, resonating with untamed power.
Every enemy within 3 spaces of you must make an Influence check. On a failure, they move up to half their speed directly away from you. They cannot move into obviously harmful spaces.
3rd - Passive - Navigate - Self
The Chimeric's skin and fur adapt to their surroundings, allowing them to blend seamlessly with their environment. environment.
Whenever you make a Navigate check to hide while in the wild you do so with advantage.
4th - Two Actions - Varies - Self
The form of the Chimeric shifts and twists as flesh and bone realign to grant new strengths.
Your Endure, Navigate, and Attack die are temporarily increased by 1. You can only use powers that require these capacities. You can sustain this power on subsequent rounds for 1 Action. When this power ends, decrease the affected capacities by 1 each.
4th - Passive - Varies - Self
The Chimeric's primal instincts enhance their senses and aura of dominance.
Your Influence, Glean, and Manife die are temporarily increased by 1. You can only use powers that require these capacities. You can sustain this power on subsequent rounds for 1 Action. When this power ends, decrease the affected capacities by 1 each.
5th - Action - Attack - Melee
Succumbing to an ancient rage, the Chimeric's eyes burn with an untamed fire as they enter a berserk state.
Until the end of the combat, all melee attacks you make are made at advantage. Additionally, all attacks made against you are made at advantage.
5th - Reaction - Endure - Self
Drawing upon nature's regenerative power, the Chimera's wounds close rapidly.
Whenever you take damage and do not fall into mortal peril, you can roll your endurance die as a reaction, regaining a number of life points equal to the number rolled. Raise escalation by 1.