Animyst

Their genetic makeup has been modified in such a way as to induce rapid hyper-evolution. This was a natural mutation by genetic manipulation through the Sonohoka virus. They gained intelligence; developed language; their body altered to stand upright and hold tools.
Where once they were a wild animal, now they are a person.

These are by far the more more common of the Awakened. That being said, they are not that common themselves. It has been noted that of the animals that have Awakened, there are some species of animals that are more likely to Awaken then others. It is believed that this is because those animals are slightly more vulnerable to the virus then others.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They pretty much look like the animal they originated from. They have taken on some human characteristics like being bipedial, but it is still obvious that they were not born human.

Biological Traits

For game purposes, this sub race will follow all of the rules in the Ultramodern 5 Redux source book for the Animyst race.

Genetics and Reproduction

Their genetics and reproduction remain the same as it is for their origin animal species. Given the mutations that they undergo, most of them are no longer able to reproduce. This is because they would not be considered an acceptable breeding partner by their origin animal species and they are not reproductively compatable with humans.

Growth Rate & Stages

They would progress through life stages that are similar to those seen in their origin species.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They would have dietary need that are similar to those seen in their origin species.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

They are often hunted. Their parts are used to fashion Dark devices as well as to demonstrate that they have hunted Zombies. Since many do not make an effort to distinguish between those that are Zombies and those that have intelligence. Also, since they originate from animals, many view them as still being animals and will treat them in that manner regardless of their newly formed cognitive capacities.

Average Intelligence

They attain the same average intelliagence as humans. But like humans, there is a wide variance in their intelligence.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

They have the cognitive capacity to learn a human language that they are exposed to. But they also maintain their ability to communicate with the species of animal that they originated from.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

They are often much more comfortable around animals of their origin species then they are Humans or Others. However, depending on the species of animal, they might not find themselves as welcome there as they once were. They struggle to trust Humans as they quickly learn that many of them are violent and biogots.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• The Awakened

Origin/Ancestry

Seattle Washington

Lifespan

Double that of the species they originated from.