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The [[chimaera]] of [[Eretz]] are actually composed of many different races, each with its own distinctive appearance and culture. While they have traditionally lived in separation, the war against the [[seraphim]] has blurred racial boundaries and united them. The following races have appeared in or have been mentioned in the ''[[Daughter of Smoke & Bone]]'' novels. |
The [[chimaera]] of [[Eretz]] are actually composed of many different races, each with its own distinctive appearance and culture. While they have traditionally lived in separation, the war against the [[seraphim]] has blurred racial boundaries and united them. The following races have appeared in or have been mentioned in the ''[[Daughter of Smoke & Bone]]'' novels. |
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==Caprine== |
==Caprine== |
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The Caprine are sheep aspect chimaera. |
The Caprine are sheep aspect chimaera. |
Revision as of 04:08, 14 November 2012
The chimaera of Eretz are actually composed of many different races, each with its own distinctive appearance and culture. While they have traditionally lived in separation, the war against the seraphim has blurred racial boundaries and united them. The following races have appeared in or have been mentioned in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone novels.
Akko
The Akko are a tribe of chimaera known for their large size.
Known Members
Caprine
The Caprine are sheep aspect chimaera.
Dama
The Dama are the smallest tribe of centaurids, chimaera that resemble the centaurs from ancient Greek mythology. From the torso up they are humanoid, but their lower bodies are of deer aspect. They are renowned for their speed and are considered to be the fastest of all the chimaera. The name of this tribe seems to be derived from the scientific name of the Fallow deer: Dama dama. Dama is also the genus to which the Fallow deer belongs to.
Known Members
Dashnag
The Dashnag have the fangs and heads of tigers, as well as human torsos.
Known Members
Heth
The Heth are insect-like, with compound eyes and ant mandibles.
Known Members
Kirin
The Kirin are a tribe who make their home in the Adelphas Mountains. They are of human, bat, and gazelle aspect. Their superior agility and top-notch archery skills are renowned. They were wiped out by the seraphs when one of their few survivors, Madrigal, was very young.
Known Members
Naja
The Naja are of human and snake aspect.
Known Members
Sab
The Sab originate from the desert. As such, their attributes are derived from animals associated with deserts: jackals, caracals, and bats.