Panthera

Name of Species: Panthera


Baseline Dimension:


Human Form
When in human form a Panthera will generally have an sleek, athletic build. The average height for an Adult Panthera is 5 ft 9 in human form, however this can vary depending on the individual traits, gender etc. The Average male will weight around 87kg give or take whereas the average female will weigh around 80kg give or take. A panther usually has feline ears in human form, but some more advanced Panthera can hide these to look human.

Intermediate Panthera Form
In this form the individual takes on the form of a Panther, a long black feline with powerful jaws. They can be up to seven ft long, and weigh up to 250 pounds depending on the individual.

Advanced Panthera Form
This is the advanced form of a Panthera, a combination of human and feline. They take on a new form entirely, growing larger in size, muscles thickening, fur all over their bodies and feline faces. This is the most powerful form of a Panthera. They can grow up to seven foot in height and weigh up to 120 kg.


Baseline Appearance:

Human Form
The most usual trait of a Panthera is that they have black hair, however there are some anomalies in the species. This can also be affected by age. Other than this they maintain the generic look of a fit, and athletic human. 

Intermediate Panthera Form

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Advanced Panthera Form

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Culture/Origin of Species: 
It is said that over a ten thousand years ago, there was a man who is now referred to as Panthera’s Saviour. This individual was walking through the woods when he found an injured Panther, cautious he approached with the intention of killing it for food. However when the female panther looked weakly at the man with it's bright golden eyes, the man could not bring himself to kill to beast. Instead, he proceeded to help the creature, washing it's wounds and using the animal hide from his clothes to wrap the wound. He found it food and fed her, until she was strong once more. The creature had grown so attached to it's saviour, that from then on the panther followed him around. Staying by his side, hunting with him and protecting him. They grew close, their friendship stronger than that of any human companions. However eventually the man fell feverish and ill, his body grew weak and it appeared as though he may die. It was then that the female panther left, disappearing without a trace. Lying in a cave somewhere on the outskirts of Mistere, the man waited to die, believing that his only friend had abandoned him. When the cave was filled with a strange light, manifesting before him was a goddess.

It is believed that the Earthen goddess was in fact trapped in the body of the Panther, as a punishment for being a selfish diety. However growing to love the human man, and the despair she felt over his sickness had allowed her to become free once again. As a thank you, she blessed this man with a new magic, the Spirit of the Panthera. He fell into a deep sleep and when he woke, he was completely healed, born again with a new much more powerful body. This was the beginning of the Panthera species. 

The Panthera species slowly spread over the centuries until their were eventually several tribes. They are natural warriors / hunters, and pride themselves on being a powerful species.

Traits:

• Heightened Senses : Due to their animalistic nature a Panthera has more stronger senses than the average human. Sharper eye-sight, better hearing, even their ability to taste is stronger. Because of this, they are also equipped the ability to see clearly at night, very much like a cat would, they also have a natural sense for danger.

• Ghosting :  A Panthera has a high level of Stealth, making almost so that they are able to blend into the background, and sneak around almost unnoticed.  They can move silently and are equipped with the ability to graceful move in and out of tight spaces.

•  Physically attributes : Pantheras are agile and strong, they are three times stronger and faster than a human of their size. Once in Advance form, they become seven times stronger and faster than a human their size.

• Telepathic Communication : Panthera are able to communicate with fellow members of their species through thought, they can also send out telepathic message to non-panther species, however they are unable to read minds.

• Accelerated healing : Pantheras can regenerate at as accelerated rate, meaning they are able to heal faster than a human wound. I.e a broken arm would heal in a week as opposed to a few months. Once a Panthera falls asleep, the magical healing process begins, when seriously injured some Panthera will go into hibernation in order to recover. 

• Elemental manipulation : Advanced Panthera can sometimes manipulate one natural element and use it to fight. They cannot however control fire as it is their weakness. [Note: This must be submitted as a talent]


Flaws: 

• Weaker by day : Panthera are generally a nocturnal species meaning that by day their abilities are dulled making them more human. Usually a Panthera will sleep in as long as they are capable, and are generally tired throughout the day.

• Aversion to fire : Panthera are slightly weaker to fire based attacks.

• Proud & Stubborn : Due to the nature of the clan a Panthera is easily offended if you insult them, and find it hard to forgive rudeness or betrayal. They will often make enemies for life should they feel it is warranted.