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A '''Plasmic''' or '''Plasmic Entity''' is a "lifeform" of the [[Underworld (cWOD)|Underworld]]; specifically, any independent creature that is composed of [[Plasm (WTO)|Plasm]] but is not specifically a wraith or spectre. Plasmics are almost unheard of outside of the [[Tempest]], where they are (relatively) common.
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A '''Plasmic''' or '''Plasmic Entity''' is a "lifeform" of the [[Underworld (cWOD)|Underworld]]; specifically, any independent creature that is composed of [[Plasm (WTO)|Plasm]] but is not specifically a wraith or spectre. Plasmics are almost unheard of outside of the [[Tempest]], where they are (relatively) common.
   
Being composed of Plasm, Plasmics can be [[soulforging|soulforged]]. Nonsentient (or indescribably alien) Plasmics are a preferred target for soulforging by parties who find soulforging [[wraith]]s ethically unacceptable.
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Being composed of Plasm, Plasmics can be [[soulforging|soulforged]]. Nonsentient (or indescribably alien) Plasmics are a preferred target for soulforging by parties who find soulforging [[wraith]]s ethically unacceptable.
   
[[Stygia (cWOD)|Stygian]] Wraiths classify Plasmics in some broad categories based on their appearance. These categories include:
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[[Stygia (cWOD)|Stygian]] Wraiths classify Plasmics in some broad categories based on their appearance. These categories include:
   
* [[Phantasie]]s: These are creatures that have a strong resemblence to living creatures, such as a whale or a bird. Phantasies may be sapient enough to communicate with, and will sometimes aid wraiths in the Tempest. Like animals in the [[Skinland]]s, some animals are hostile to humans, some are friendly, and some are best left alone.
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* [[Phantasie]]s: These are creatures that have a strong resemblence to living creatures, such as a whale or a bird. Phantasies may be sapient enough to communicate with, and will sometimes aid wraiths in the Tempest. Like animals in the [[Skinland]]s, some animals are hostile to humans, some are friendly, and some are best left alone.
* [[Delirium (WTO)|Delirium]]s: Plasmics that appear to be modified animals, such as winged horses or cats with antennae. Deliriums tend to be somewhat more intelligent and powerful than Phantasies.
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* [[Delirium (WTO)|Deliriums]]: Plasmics that appear to be modified animals, such as winged horses or cats with antennae. Deliriums tend to be somewhat more intelligent and powerful than Phantasies.
* [[Legendary|Legendaries]]: Plasmics that emulate some type of mythical beast, such as a Phoenix. Legendaries tend to be intelligent, powerful and rare.
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* [[Legendary|Legendaries]]: Plasmics that emulate some type of mythical beast, such as a Phoenix. Legendaries tend to be intelligent, powerful and rare.
* [[Wyrd (WTO)|Wyrds]]: These are Plasmics that have no reference point to a living or legendary creatures (except perhaps [[wikipedia:cthulhu|Cthulhu]]). Wyrds are generally alien; even if they are intelligent enough to communicate with wraiths (and most are frighteningly intelligent), their requirements or requests are generally too arcane to make any sense.
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* [[Wyrd (WTO)|Wyrds]]: These are Plasmics that have no reference point to a living or legendary creatures (except perhaps [[wikipedia:cthulhu|Cthulhu]]). Wyrds are generally alien; even if they are intelligent enough to communicate with wraiths (and most are frighteningly intelligent), their requirements or requests are generally too arcane to make any sense.
   
[[Angelic and Demonic|Angelics and Demonics]] are a subset of Legendaries which have a particular relevance for the underworld - they resemble angels and demons.
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[[Angelic and Demonic|Angelics and Demonics]] are a subset of Legendaries which have a particular relevance for the underworld - they resemble angels and demons.
   
   
 
== Appear In ==
 
== Appear In ==
   
* '''[[The Sea of Shadows]]''': Description and brief categorization of Plasmics, including Angelics and Demonics. Plasmic bestiary.
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* '''[[The Sea of Shadows]]''': Description and brief categorization of Plasmics, including Angelics and Demonics. Plasmic bestiary.
* {{b|WTO|Ends of Empire|pdf=123}}: Notes that Ferrymen prefer to use Plasmics for soulforging.
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* {{b|WTO|Ends of Empire|pdf=123|nip=1}}: Notes that Ferrymen prefer to use Plasmics for soulforging.
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Revision as of 16:43, 9 May 2020

A Plasmic or Plasmic Entity is a "lifeform" of the Underworld; specifically, any independent creature that is composed of Plasm but is not specifically a wraith or spectre. Plasmics are almost unheard of outside of the Tempest, where they are (relatively) common.

Being composed of Plasm, Plasmics can be soulforged. Nonsentient (or indescribably alien) Plasmics are a preferred target for soulforging by parties who find soulforging wraiths ethically unacceptable.

Stygian Wraiths classify Plasmics in some broad categories based on their appearance. These categories include:

  • Phantasies: These are creatures that have a strong resemblence to living creatures, such as a whale or a bird. Phantasies may be sapient enough to communicate with, and will sometimes aid wraiths in the Tempest. Like animals in the Skinlands, some animals are hostile to humans, some are friendly, and some are best left alone.
  • Deliriums: Plasmics that appear to be modified animals, such as winged horses or cats with antennae. Deliriums tend to be somewhat more intelligent and powerful than Phantasies.
  • Legendaries: Plasmics that emulate some type of mythical beast, such as a Phoenix. Legendaries tend to be intelligent, powerful and rare.
  • Wyrds: These are Plasmics that have no reference point to a living or legendary creatures (except perhaps Cthulhu). Wyrds are generally alien; even if they are intelligent enough to communicate with wraiths (and most are frighteningly intelligent), their requirements or requests are generally too arcane to make any sense.

Angelics and Demonics are a subset of Legendaries which have a particular relevance for the underworld - they resemble angels and demons.


Appear In

  • The Sea of Shadows: Description and brief categorization of Plasmics, including Angelics and Demonics. Plasmic bestiary.
  • WTO: Ends of Empire Buy it from DriveThruRPG! Now in Print!: Notes that Ferrymen prefer to use Plasmics for soulforging.