Editing Genius The Transgression/Chapter One: The Cosmos (section)

===Origins:===

Neids are the most likely of all geniuses to have been part of the traditional breeding pool. Many belonged to cutting-edge research groups and saw something none of their peers could see; others were trapped in safe but mediocre scientific careers until one day Inspiration hit. All, of course, suffered during their Breakthrough, usually leaving trails of broken friendships and destroyed reputations. Despite their origin, almost no Neids remain in science after their Breakthroughs; while some geniuses can fake legitimate research, the Banished are often too bitter and resentful to remain amidst the consensus.

Of all geniuses, Neids are also the most likely to go crazy well before their catalysts. This madness is subtle, at first, and usually begins either as skewed reasoning or paranoia. Skewed reasoning quickly results in a decline in the pre-Neid's job performance; this, especially if it's coupled with claims of "miraculous" results (caused by stray Mania as the genius begins his Breakthrough), results in resentment and pity from the budding genius' peers. Those Neids that catalyze first through paranoia often do excellent work, but they become increasingly afraid of sabotage or theft, that someone is trying to destroy or steal their research. Even 
if this is the case, as a pre-Neid grows more paranoid, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous.