Chimera

Chimeras are composite creatures produced by magi and are an extremely controversial subject in the field of magic. Those who delve deeply enough into the sphere of life, or in more focused other spheres, are able to permanently modify living creatures. Some magi choose to use this ability to change creatures, or even to graft parts of animals together to create an entirely new species.
Chimeras are rarely stable creatures, and often fly into rages and attack everything in their path, making them very risky to have around. In Selwyn, creating chimeras requires permission from the Crown, as does any other form of permanent physical transformation of the type. Even then, performing experiments inside any town or community is expressly forbidden.