Nephilim
Basic Information
Anatomy
Nephilim take on the physical characteristics of their parents - appearing as beautiful humanoids with fine features. Their complexity is often a few shades paler than that of their mortal parent’s, their skin unblemished by birthmarks or imperfections. Fine faces are adorned by eyes that resemble pools of liquid gold ichor.
They are slightly taller than Humans. They are, however, far more muscular than Humans. Males and females reach the same height, with males being only marginally heavier than females. They lack any and all bodily hair, taking after the perfectly sculpted bodies of the angel they were born from.
Genetics and Reproduction
Nephilims reproduce sexually and are viviparous, they typically have a gestation period of 9 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Nephilims from infancy take 4 years to reach childhood and from there it takes 14 years to reach adulthood, at the age of 18 a Nephilim is considered a young adult.
A Nephilim who reaches the age of 30 is considered an adult and at the age of 60 they are considered to be elderly.
Ecology and Habitats
Nephilims are able to live in a variety of environments due to their level of technology, they will alter the environment to make it hospitable for them to live.
Nephilims are generally found in temperate or sub-tropical climates.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Nephilims are omnivores. they procure their food by domesticating animals and farming crops; they can also hunt and gather for food as well.
Behaviour
Nephilims are a cooperative species and will form communities to help each other, they are wary of other races but can form good relations with them given time.
Disputes between Nephilims are generally resolved without the use of violence.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Nephilims are highly social and tend to live in complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families and kinship networks to political states.
They can be divided into different groups according to their income, wealth, power, reputation and other factors.
Facial characteristics
Nephilims have a pair of eyes, that come in various colours such as blue, green and brown, and ears with one nose and mouth.
Male Nephilims are able to grow facial hair.
Average Intelligence
Higher than a human
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Astral Perception: A Nephilim can perceive the true form of angels, such as perceiving their halos.
Super Strength: Their angelic ancestry endows Nephilim with enhanced strength sufficient to overpower and even toss common Angels around. One was able to throw around Castiel, a wounded Seraph at the time. Jack Kline was able to rip off the handle of a triple-locked door with ease.
Healing: Jack was able to heal his mother's slit wrists and massive blood loss. He also healed Castiel's injuries in a matter of seconds while empowering him.
Telekinesis: Jack was able to generate immense waves of telekinetic force when threatened. After using this ability against a demon, Jack gained control of this power and was able to use it at will. After practicing with it, Jack was able to create a small telekinetic shockwave to knock the Winchesters and Castiel to the ground and later blasted an angel with such force that she flew through a glass window and a brick wall. With another angel, Jack was able to telekinetically force the angel to stab himself with his own angel blade to kill the angel.
Immortality (possible): Thought it was never fully assured, it is highly implied that as long as they aren't getting killed, Nephilim can live forever.
Immunity: Despite having an angelic heritage, Jack displayed an immunity to the angel banishing sigil, a weakness that affected even his father. He was also immune to angel warding.
Invulnerability: Jack displayed the ability to take an angel blade to the heart and survive unharmed. Jack was also able to stab himself with a butcher knife several times with no real harm.
Regeneration: After removing the angel blade from his heart, Jack was able to heal the wound in seconds. The wounds he inflicted upon himself with a butcher knife healed in seconds also.
Super Senses: Jack displayed the ability to clearly hear a conversation that was taking place on the opposite side of the room.
Teleportation: Jack was able to teleport away.
Telepathy: Jack was able to telepathically call out to Castiel, awakening him from his slumber. By touching a person's head, Jack was able to connect with their minds, causing their eyes to glow as well as the veins on their faces. Doing this, Jack was capable of sharing images with the person.
Sedation: Like an angel, Jack could put people to sleep with just a touch.
Illusion: Jack was able to alter the images of his shadow puppets to entertain young children.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Nephilims are known to have been given Celestial names but will often take on a different name to blend in.
Angels: Afriel, Ariel, Azrael, Barachiel, Cassiel, Gabriel, Gavreel, Forfax, Jegudiel, Manakel, Michael, Nathaniel, Ramiel, Sariel, Sachael, Selaphiel, Tabbris, Xapham, Raphael, Raziel, Paschar, Uriel, Zuriel, Zuphlas, Zadkiel, Abdiel, Amitiel, Charmeine, Dina, Micah, Hadraniel, Jphiel, Lailah.
Other Celestial Names: Andromeda, Aries, Atlas, Tria, Bellatrix, Callisto, Calypso, Cassipeia, Celestia, Comet, Cressida, Esther, Galatea, Io, Jupiter, Leo, Libra, Luna, Mars, Mercury, Nova, Orion, Selena, Sirius, Stella, Vega, Venus.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Nephilims can speak in and understand any language.
Common Taboos
Taboos vary depending on nation and/or culture, though, there are some common taboos such as murder, theft, assault, sexual assault, cannibalism and others.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Half-breed
Origin/Ancestry
Born from a mortal and angel parent
Lifespan
775 years
Conservation Status
Extant (endangered)
Average Height
The average female Nephilim height is 1.5‒1.9 m and the average male Nephilim height is 1.7‒2 m.
Average Weight
The average female Nephilim weight is 40‒111 kg and the average male Nephilim weight is 56.2‒130 kg.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Nephilim skin colour ranges from pale to dark brown.
Nephilim hair colour ranges from red, blond, brown and black.
Geographic Distribution
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