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GORT: Reverted edits by 109.230.216.225 (talk) to last revision by The Kings Raven

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Reverted edits by 109.230.216.225 (talk) to last revision by The Kings Raven

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	The average Tanninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.		The average Tanninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.

	~~Hi! This wekeend~~ is the ~~last wekeend~~ the ~~Pick A Biz activation teams will be roaming~~ and ~~picking up entries~~. ~~So if you~~'~~re heading down~~ to ~~Century Square or Tampines 1 Sat & Sun 1-5pm look out~~ for ~~them~~ and ~~get your entry in then~~ and ~~there for~~ a ~~chance~~ to ~~turn your shopping trip into some great prizes!~~		===='''Ecology'''====
			====='''Family'''=====
			The Tanninim's focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from the family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical, and most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against. Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many Tanninim in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.

			====='''Lahmasu'''=====
			The Tanninim proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'', or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set to defend long-lost ruins or police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to - or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.

			====='''Cults'''=====
			The Tanninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

	===='''Vestiges'''====		===='''Vestiges'''====

109.230.216.225: /* Ecology */

2012-02-20T20:25:05Z

Ecology

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	The average Tanninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.		The average Tanninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.

	~~===='''Ecology'''====~~		Hi! This wekeend is the last wekeend the Pick A Biz activation teams will be roaming and picking up entries. So if you're heading down to Century Square or Tampines 1 Sat & Sun 1-5pm look out for them and get your entry in then and there for a chance to turn your shopping trip into some great prizes!
	~~====='''Family'''=====~~
	~~The Tanninim's focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from~~ the ~~family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical,~~ and ~~most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against~~. ~~Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many Tanninim in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.~~

	~~====='''Lahmasu'''=====~~
	~~The Tanninim proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'~~'~~, or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set~~ to ~~defend long-lost ruins~~ or ~~police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to~~ - ~~or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.~~

	~~====='''Cults'''=====~~
	~~The Tanninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults~~ for ~~weakness~~ and ~~excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result,~~ and as a ~~byproduct of the strain's ability~~ to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

	===='''Vestiges'''====		===='''Vestiges'''====

The Kings Raven at 19:07, 13 August 2011

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	===='''Genetics'''====		===='''Genetics'''====
	The ~~Tanninim's focus on analysis~~ and ~~correction leads them~~ to ~~impose similar pickiness on families they lead -~~ many ~~such families~~ are ~~remarkably small~~, ~~either as~~ a ~~result~~ of ~~actual interference from~~ the ~~family~~'s ~~mystical bloodline~~ or ~~simply as~~ a ~~function of tradition~~. ~~Those families~~ that ~~preserve these traditions are likely~~ to ~~strike outsiders as backwards~~ or ~~puritanical~~, and ~~most do keep~~ a ~~heavy rein on their members -~~ for ~~their protection~~, they ~~might claim~~, ~~though few of~~ the ~~touched families recall what~~ it ~~is they are truly protecting themselves against~~. ~~Being raised in such an environment does little~~ to ~~aid many Tanninim in avoiding~~ the ~~stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with~~.		The heritage of Tannan favours direct descent. Father to son, mother to daughter. The Tannamim do not favour the sometimes bizarre leaps through cousins or nephews sometimes seen in other Strains. Age seems to play a part, with the first-born being the most likely to inherit, the second-born being second most likely and continuing down the chain. Gender also plays a part, with the current carrier more likely to pass the birthright to a child of his or her own gender. Even parental favouritism plays a part. Since who exactly is carrying the heritage in the many generations without a Leviathan is essentially unknowable the Tannanim are only rarely aware of their tendency towards direct descent.

			When a Tannanim claims his birthright he usually does so alone. In the rare case that two or more Tannanim are born they will be immediate relatives: Two brothers, a mother and daughter or something along those lines. What's more there will be a clear chain of authority between the two. It might be that one was older, or that one one was the parental favourite and the other was the least liked, or just that one is more popular in school. Even when it doesn’t make sense they both know instinctively who is in charge and why. Whether they accept these instincts is another question but in these early days when genetics and not choice govern which aspects of the Tribe's powers they hold the lesser of the two would be strongly advised to avoid direct confrontation. Tannanim have one other unique trait, up to several months before they begin to develop their powers a Tannanim develops one minor trait such as eye colour or a small verbal tic that is identical to their most recent Leviathan ancestor. Any who knew that ancestor personally might recognise this trait as an early warning of a new Leviathan to be, other Tannanim, Gibborim – or the ancestor himself if he still lives – find this especially easy. To them it's instinct.

			===='''Puberty'''====
			One moment he's fine, the next he feels his skin begin to itch. Within moments he's on fire and he knows he needs water. The first time even a drink can restore him and for a few days normality returns. From this point the attacks become more frequent and the cures more demanding until nothing short of immersion in natural running water will do. With time or tutoring he will learn that to prevent these attacks with control, both over his surroundings and over himself. Some favour rigid rules and routines that they enforce on all around them, or at least try too; the Wake helps. Others choose to seek authority but refrain from using it and some find control in isolation. Regardless the young Tannanim eventually applies this doctrine to themselves, mastering their body through iron self discipline and beginning the quest for Tranquillity.

	The ~~Tanninim proudly call~~ their ~~Lahmasu brethren~~ the ''~~Gibborim'',~~ or ~~"mighty~~.~~" The natural armament of~~ the ~~Tribe comes to~~ the ~~fore~~ in ~~this lineage~~, ~~which have often been set~~ to ~~defend long~~-~~lost ruins or police unwitting families~~. ~~Most Gibborim are fierce in combat~~ and ~~armed to - or with -~~ the ~~teeth~~. ~~Those~~ that ~~find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision~~, ~~serving as the cult's martial arm.~~		The ascension of a Tannanim can be a disaster for his human family. No one likes to suddenly find another claiming dominion over them. Among families unaware of the tribe some accept, they play along simply because they see it as a medical necessity, in most other cases the sheer desperation the fledgeling can feel around preventing their painful episodes can escalate to violence. While the Strain is usually late to their physical powers nothing accelerates a Tannanim's development like combat, the family either has to call the police and hope their clawed son won't be shot on sight (plenty do make the call) or surrender to a more dangerous foe. When the family knows what's coming the usual response is the frenzied clean ups seen in organisations awaiting an important inspection, or for the entire family to run for the hills. <!-- I remember a short lived an actual play, I think they were Tannanim, where the two Leviathans were abandoned by their family shortly before gaining their powers. They went out and when they got back the entire family had run away. Whoever that Storyteller was, consider yourself to have inspired me :) -->

	===='''Evolution'''====		===='''Evolution'''====
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	===='''Ecology'''====		===='''Ecology'''====
			====='''Family'''=====
			The Tanninim's focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from the family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical, and most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against. Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many Tanninim in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.

			====='''Lahmasu'''=====
			The Tanninim proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'', or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set to defend long-lost ruins or police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to - or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.

			====='''Cults'''=====
	The Tanninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.		The Tanninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

The Kings Raven: /* Oceanids */

2011-06-12T16:04:30Z

Oceanids

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	=== '''~~Oceanids~~''' ===		=== '''Tanninim''' ===

	[Picture: The Symbol of Tannin: A hanging piece of cloth, coarsely woven. The edges fray and resemble used fishing nets. The centre piece of the cloth depicts four snakes in a circle, each eating the body of the next one.]		[Picture: The Symbol of Tannin: A hanging piece of cloth, coarsely woven. The edges fray and resemble used fishing nets. The centre piece of the cloth depicts four snakes in a circle, each eating the body of the next one.]

The Kings Raven: /* Symbols and Associations */ The Red Sea is closer to Israel physically and has stronger links to Hebrew mythology (Exodus)

2010-11-24T17:55:24Z

Symbols and Associations: The Red Sea is closer to Israel physically and has stronger links to Hebrew mythology (Exodus)

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	==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====		==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====
	The Sea of Kalah, the ~~Black~~ Sea, the vice of Wrath.		The Sea of Kalah, the Red Sea, the vice of Wrath.

	===='''Concepts'''====		===='''Concepts'''====

The Kings Raven: fixed spelling

2010-11-14T15:30:42Z

fixed spelling

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	=== '''Oceanids''' ===		=== '''Oceanids''' ===

	[Picture: The Symbol of ~~Tanin~~: A hanging piece of cloth, coarsely woven. The edges fray and resemble used fishing nets. The centre piece of the cloth depicts four snakes in a circle, each eating the body of the next one.]		[Picture: The Symbol of Tannin: A hanging piece of cloth, coarsely woven. The edges fray and resemble used fishing nets. The centre piece of the cloth depicts four snakes in a circle, each eating the body of the next one.]

	[Picture: Central. A young man in dress Navy uniform. He is currently pulling off his dress jacket, revealing a t-shirt on which several weapons have been strapped with medical sticking tape. All of the weapons are variations on harpoons and pointy metallic sticks, including a piece of sharpened rebar. The man is blonde, with a crew-cut and thin-rimmed glasses. His left hand has a crustacean-like look, with each knuckle articulated with the next like the segments on a lobster’s body. He is smiling, looking down towards the ground.]		[Picture: Central. A young man in dress Navy uniform. He is currently pulling off his dress jacket, revealing a t-shirt on which several weapons have been strapped with medical sticking tape. All of the weapons are variations on harpoons and pointy metallic sticks, including a piece of sharpened rebar. The man is blonde, with a crew-cut and thin-rimmed glasses. His left hand has a crustacean-like look, with each knuckle articulated with the next like the segments on a lobster’s body. He is smiling, looking down towards the ground.]

	===='''Morphology'''====		===='''Morphology'''====
	The ~~Taninim~~ have taken upon themselves the mantle of judges - they cultivate an air of aggressive purity of purpose and clarity of thought. Blessed with the mastery of the Tribe's natural weapons, the ~~Taninim~~ have drifted into positions of violent control and dominion, and this is the viewpoint through which most of the rest of the Tribe sees them. Some work against this, attempting to stress the non-intrusive benefits of the strain's vision, but the natural distrust that Leviathans harbor for one another does not make recuperating from a negative image easy.		The Tanninim have taken upon themselves the mantle of judges - they cultivate an air of aggressive purity of purpose and clarity of thought. Blessed with the mastery of the Tribe's natural weapons, the Tanninim have drifted into positions of violent control and dominion, and this is the viewpoint through which most of the rest of the Tribe sees them. Some work against this, attempting to stress the non-intrusive benefits of the strain's vision, but the natural distrust that Leviathans harbor for one another does not make recuperating from a negative image easy.

	===='''Progenitor'''====		===='''Progenitor'''====
	The ~~Taninim~~ claim a beast called ~~Tanin~~ as their Progenitor, a figure who they claim is echoed in the Leviathan of the bible and in medieval images of the mouth of Hell. ~~Tanin~~ is proclaimed in Tribal myth as the devourer of sinners and of the foes of the Tribe, whose watchful, glowing eyes see through deceit and treachery.		The Tanninim claim a beast called Tannin as their Progenitor, a figure who they claim is echoed in the Leviathan of the bible and in medieval images of the mouth of Hell. Tannin is proclaimed in Tribal myth as the devourer of sinners and of the foes of the Tribe, whose watchful, glowing eyes see through deceit and treachery.

	===='''Genetics'''====		===='''Genetics'''====
	The ~~Taninim~~'s focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from the family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical, and most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against. Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many ~~Taninim~~ in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.		The Tanninim's focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from the family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical, and most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against. Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many Tanninim in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.

	The ~~Taninim~~ proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'', or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set to defend long-lost ruins or police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to - or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.		The Tanninim proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'', or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set to defend long-lost ruins or police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to - or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.

	===='''Evolution'''====		===='''Evolution'''====
	The average ~~Taninim~~'s True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.		The average Tanninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.

	===='''Ecology'''====		===='''Ecology'''====
	The ~~Taninim~~ are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.		The Tanninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

	===='''Vestiges'''====		===='''Vestiges'''====

The Kings Raven: moved LeviathanTempest:TananClan to LeviathanTempest:TannanClan: fixed spelling mistake.

2010-10-29T18:40:34Z

moved LeviathanTempest:TananClan to LeviathanTempest:TannanClan: fixed spelling mistake.

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78.86.121.24: /* Echoes */

2010-06-21T17:38:10Z

Echoes

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	The Taninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.		The Taninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

	===='''~~Echoes~~'''====		===='''Vestiges'''====
	'''Predation''', Awareness, Vitality		'''Predation''', Awareness, Might, Vitality

	==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====		==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====

65.13.23.65: /* Echoes */

2010-03-26T16:38:29Z

Echoes

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	===='''Echoes'''====		===='''Echoes'''====
	'''Predation''', Awareness, ~~Dreams~~		'''Predation''', Awareness, Vitality

	==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====		==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====

FiveEyes at 22:07, 26 July 2009

2009-07-26T22:07:54Z

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	===='''Morphology'''====		===='''Morphology'''====
	The ~~Nu are believed to be~~ the ~~lineage with the most direct connection to water not as a place to live but as~~ an ~~essential component~~ of ~~life - their Tribal forms tend towards the gelatinous and sinuous,~~ and ~~their bloodline tends towards further exploration~~ of ~~this body-morphing fluidity~~. ~~Embracing this,~~ the ~~Nu are seen as naturally connected to the ancient life that~~ the Tribe ~~seeks to reclaim~~, and ~~are expected to be living a deep~~ and ~~introspective life (even when~~ this is ~~not~~ the ~~case.) Their malleability and~~ the ~~expectation~~ of ~~introversion does serve to unfairly prejudice other~~ Tribe ~~members~~ against ~~them~~, ~~however - they are expected~~ to ~~give way in~~ the ~~face~~ of ~~pressure~~.		The Taninim have taken upon themselves the mantle of judges - they cultivate an air of aggressive purity of purpose and clarity of thought. Blessed with the mastery of the Tribe's natural weapons, the Taninim have drifted into positions of violent control and dominion, and this is the viewpoint through which most of the rest of the Tribe sees them. Some work against this, attempting to stress the non-intrusive benefits of the strain's vision, but the natural distrust that Leviathans harbor for one another does not make recuperating from a negative image easy.

	===='''Progenitor'''====		===='''Progenitor'''====
	The Nu claim ~~to be descended from the~~ Progenitor Nu, ~~sometimes called Naunet or Nun. According to them, their progenitor~~ is the ~~first~~ of ~~Tiamat's Children, and the most akin to~~ the ~~primordial waters,~~ and ~~their natural grasp~~ of the ~~control~~ of ~~primal forces~~ is ~~meant to serve~~ as ~~evidence~~ of ~~this unusually "blue" blood~~.		The Taninim claim a beast called Tanin as their Progenitor, a figure who they claim is echoed in the Leviathan of the bible and in medieval images of the mouth of Hell. Tanin is proclaimed in Tribal myth as the devourer of sinners and of the foes of the Tribe, whose watchful, glowing eyes see through deceit and treachery.

	===='''Genetics'''====		===='''Genetics'''====
	The ~~Nu reproduce with difficulty~~ - ~~while pure Tribe members~~ are ~~no rare than their vanishingly-rare cousins~~, ~~the line tends to~~ either ~~deeply mark its mortal kin (often in ways that render them incapable~~ of ~~furthering~~ the bloodline) or ~~leave little trace at all~~. ~~A bloodline~~ that~~'s given rise~~ to ~~a Nu tends to manifest this instability either~~ as a ~~social dynamic~~ - ~~a family tree with a lot~~ of ~~dead ends - or physically,~~ with ~~complications and hardships~~.		The Taninim's focus on analysis and correction leads them to impose similar pickiness on families they lead - many such families are remarkably small, either as a result of actual interference from the family's mystical bloodline or simply as a function of tradition. Those families that preserve these traditions are likely to strike outsiders as backwards or puritanical, and most do keep a heavy rein on their members - for their protection, they might claim, though few of the touched families recall what it is they are truly protecting themselves against. Being raised in such an environment does little to aid many Taninim in avoiding the stereotype of inquisitorial zeal that they are painted with.

	The ~~Nu claim as~~ their ~~own~~ the ''~~Heqen~~'', ~~a Lahmasu~~ lineage ~~marked with amphibious features~~. Most ~~Heqen~~ are ~~frog~~-~~like in appearance, but as~~ the ~~bloodline becomes rarified their skin becomes transparent and liquid, like~~ that of a ~~jellyfish. The Heqen~~ are ~~especially prone to prophecy~~, ~~and members of~~ the ~~lineage often cultivates complex symbolic systems of worshipping the Tribe~~.		The Taninim proudly call their Lahmasu brethren the ''Gibborim'', or "mighty." The natural armament of the Tribe comes to the fore in this lineage, which have often been set to defend long-lost ruins or police unwitting families. Most Gibborim are fierce in combat and armed to - or with - the teeth. Those that find sponsorship in a Cult are often drilled into even more dangerous precision, serving as the cult's martial arm.

	===='''Evolution'''====		===='''Evolution'''====
	The True Form of ~~the Nu is a return to the water that spawned it - simplistic and water-logged forms that echo tadpoles~~ or ~~spineless ocean life~~. ~~Their large~~ and ~~awkward-seeming forms bely surprising grace~~, and ~~many Nu are nearly invisible~~ in ~~deep water - their bodies are akin to natural extensions~~ of ~~the Depths~~.		The average Taninim's True Form betrays no weakness, combining broad, unblinking eyes with rows of dangerous natural weapons, hundreds of teeth or dozens of poisonous spurs. They cut an impressive and intimidating figure as they traverse the Depths, and their fearsome reputation hardly seems unwarranted in the face of these displays.

	===='''Ecology'''====		===='''Ecology'''====
	The ~~cult of~~ a ~~Nu generally centers less on the Nu him or herself~~ and ~~more on the truths suggested by~~ the Nu's ~~existence - the reverence for a lost primordial lifestyle~~, ~~tinged~~ with ~~elements~~ of ~~horrified subservience and doubt. The Nu often profit from the anxiety that they present to~~ their ~~followers - their alien appearance and power is such that their requests are rarely denied~~, ~~no matter how extreme or unusual~~.		The Taninim are often taught by their fellows to routinely drill their cults for weakness and excise any such problems unhesitatingly. As a result, and as a byproduct of the strain's ability to judge and terrify, their Cults tend to be small but remarkably disciplined. Most function with remarkable precision to fulfill the wishes of their deity, unflinchingly placing themselves in the line of fire.

	===='''Echoes'''====		===='''Echoes'''====
	'''~~Elements~~''', ~~Vitality~~, ~~Might~~		'''Predation''', Awareness, Dreams

	==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====		==== '''Symbols and Associations''' ====
	The Sea of ~~Kardanj~~, the ~~Mediterranean~~ Sea, the vice of ~~Gluttony~~.		The Sea of Kalah, the Black Sea, the vice of Wrath.

	===='''Concepts'''====		===='''Concepts'''====
	~~Martial arts instructor~~, ~~inscrutable guru~~, ~~conspiracy theorist icon~~, ~~underground artist~~		Internal affairs officer, editor, televangelist, deep-woods survivalist, professional fisherman

	===='''Quote'''====		===='''Quote'''====