Chimera

Character
Just like the races of the faction, each individual has their own quicks and personality. However, they all have in common the desire to belong, to work together despite their differences.

Generally they tend to treat all 'normal' creatures with suspicion if not fear or even hate. Having been treated harshly before by others, if not killed on sight. Most of them bear a strong resentment for the race or races that cast them aside.

Chimera also have a strong devotion to nature. One of the few things bringing the varying races together.

Religion

These are creatures that were cast out by all. Feeling abandoned by the Creator. They do not worship him, and sometimes curse his name for making them who they are, and the races that hate them. They tend not to worship the dark either, for they are not inherently evil, they just want to exist.

Architecture

Their buildings are most rudimentary, built of natural materials. Often wood or stone. They are ones with nature, often living hidden away in mountains, valleys, or great forests.

Their true home ((faction base)) should be based around functionality. Hidden away near mountains and forests, with a great ocean nearby for their sea based followers. They like to be hidden, but should be ready at all times for the other races to try 'purging' them.~ Kajirou

Social Hierarchy
Members should have their rank titles along with their IGN. Unless such a rank is deemed secret, only to be revealed during certain occasions.

Leaders

The Speaker - Leader of the faction, chosen by the people. Can be removed and appointed by voting. Oversees the council, picks the overall direction the faction will go.

The Fang - Leader of the armies, sits on the council of Chimera. Obeys only the Speaker, equal to other council members.

The River - Leader of the gatherers and craftsmen, sits on the council. Obeys only the Speaker, equal to other council members.

The Shadow - Leader of the intelligence network. Controlling relations with other factions, as well as the spies and traveling merchants. Whatever happens outside their faction walls, they know about. Sits on the council, obeys only the Speaker, equal to other council members.

The Outsider - This is the faction mage. Having left their people and joining the tetra, this person has lost much trust and respect. However, due to their position, they are given a seat on the council and their voice is heard.

Warriors

Banner Carrier - Those that have earned the right to carry the Chimera Banner into battle. They are the leaders of of other soldiers. Often having 2-6 men under their command. They are under command of The Fang. ((Should only be enough to oversee other soldiers. Too many and it loses it's purpose.))

Maulers - Elevated warrior rank. These are the trusted warriors who have proven themselves. They work under the Banner Carriers. ((Promoted warriors, do not command others but carry more trust and respect.))

Renders - New warriors. They have yet to be tried and tested, work under the Banner Carriers.

Civilians

Earthen - These are the gatherers, those that farm or mine, cut down trees and gather wood. Fishing, hunting. They are the builders and the traders, selling goods and creating tools and weapons. They are the backbone of the nation, keeping them supplied. They work under The River.

Wind Riders - The traveling merchants for Chimera. These are the ones that go about and deal with other races. They must gain a license from both The River and The Shadow before doing so. Trading with other factions without permission is high treason, only the trusted are allowed. They work under The River, and due to their outside dealings, The Shadow as well.

Other

Dream Eaters - These are the spies in Chimera. Though more often than not they are well hidden inside other factions and do not wear their title. They work under The Shadow in secret.

Breath Takers - The Chimera assassins. They take the lives of others. Needing permission from The Speaker and The Shadow both. This rank is often temporary. Assassins always changing hands to keep them unknown. This rank is secret until they are forced to reveal themselves to complete an assignment. ~ Kajirou

History
Throughout time there has always been those who do not belong. The strange, the different. The forgotten have created many races, some of which are hardly seen or spoken of today. And there are many more created throughout the fusing of two species.

These creatures, these people, different from the others have long been cast out of society. Vampires that do not wish to kill, half demon/humans who are rejected by both societies, beastkin, goblins, naga, draconians, orcs, ogres, and many more that cannot be listed, some even without a name.

Being forced to leave the place they once called home, or not being allowed near one in the first place, these creatures lived on the fringe, deep in the wilds. Fearing interaction with the core races and beings. Long have they hid, often building small communities, vastly diverse and spread throughout the world.

There was one among them who would not stand for this. A figure heard only in rumors and myth. Their name unknown, their race not given. This being built a home, as strong and proud as any, hidden away but close enough to the other races that they would be forced to accept it's existence. For all those that were different, those that were hated and cast out, they had a place to go. A place to be welcome. No long being chased off into the dark, lost and alone, hoping to come across just one other person like themselves, often to never find them.

They gathered under one flag, raising the banner of the Chimera, a sign of those who were different. Showing that they were a nation of many different upbringings. Together they decided they would carve out a place in this world, no long be pushed around.

Their city hidden, their walls built strong, ready for any kind of anger or hostility towards them, as there had always been. This time they would fight for their right to exist, not content with dying alone. They would exist, and the world would be forced to accept them. ~ Kajirou