Species

A Species defines a distinct biological or cultural form of life. They help define how life functions or diverges across environments and histories.

Species shape physical and behavioral defaults of a world. They interact with:

• Characters and Creatures (defined as members of species)
• Locations and Zones (determining habitat and environmental interaction)
• Traits and Constructs (expressing shared abilities or mythic significance)

They are distinct from:

• Characters (individual agents with goals and identity)
• Creatures (instinct-driven individuals)
• Collectives (behavioral groups of individuals)

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Fields

Biology

Field	Type	Description
appearance	text	Typical physical or form features of the species
life_span	integer	Average or typical life expectancy of an individual, defined in world TIME units
weight	integer	Average or typical adult weight, in the world’s mass unit (World mass_unit)
nourishment	links to Species	Other species consumed as food sources
reproduction	links to Construct	Reproductive method(s) of the species
adaptations	links to Ability	Special physiological or evolutionary abilities

Psychology

Field	Type	Description
instincts	text	Innate behavioral drives and survival tendencies
sociality	text	Typical patterns of social behavior
temperament	text	Overall behavioral disposition
communication	text	Typical methods and approaches of interaction
aggression	integer	General aggressiveness level, on relative scale of 0 to 100
traits	links to Trait	Behavioral patterns associated with the species

World

Field	Type	Description
role	text	The species’ ecological or cultural function in the world
parent_species	link to Species	Species that the species is considered a subspecies of
locations	links to Location	Locations associated with the species or its habitat
zones	links to Zone	Zones associated with the species or its habitat
affinities	links to Phenomenon	Phenomena associated with the species or its behavior