Paramorph

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In Trinity Universe terms, a paramorph is one of three types of supernormal entities. Known to the denizens of the Adventure! Era as daredevils, they are typefied by having extreme luck and/or skill. The Chinese government in the Trinity Era has created artificial paramorphs known as Superiors.

In general, paramorphs can be said to exhibit subconscious control over perpendicular time: probability. Theoretically, with a sufficient influx of power (such as that experienced by Maxwell Anderson Mercer caught at the centre of the Hammersmith Incident) a paramoprh could be "bumped" past the normal limitations of their abilities to a new plateau of power: conscious control of linear time. Hence Mercer's ability to manipulate time and to travel through it.

Alternate Views
While the above interpretation of paramorphs as being daredevils is supported by books developed by Bruce Baugh, such as Terra Verde and Asia Ascendant, it is the opinion of Andrew Bates that the term paramorph specifically refers to Max Mercer, who is something entirely unique. Daredevils are exactly what they appear to be: ordinary people who are particularly skilled and lucky.

Unfortunately, the text of Terra Verde and especially Asia Ascendant do not mesh with this interpretation, nor do many aspects of Adventure! (co-developed by both Bates and Baugh).

Ultimately, which interpretation is "correct" is up to the reader.

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