In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank, as well as a unit of biodiversity. It has proven difficult to find a satisfactory definition.

In the context of the game, a species is a group of individuals that shares the same set of Species Traits. Each species has at most two such Species Traits.

See also the list of species in the setting →

Designing new Species

Designing a new species gives you the option of having your own custom species in the game. To propose your own species:

1. Description
   Write a description of their biology, including things like lifespan, native environment, and general appearance.
2. Select Species Traits
   Select at most 2 species traits from the list of traits (or propose your own).
3. Get Approval
   Post the species on the System and Character Building forum for approval!

Note that "species" and "culture" are two separate things. While qualities of the species might influence cultures largely consisting of individuals from that species, we try to keep them separate, which leads to a more breathing and believable game world!