The Paramythi class, commonly referred to as “Chimeras”, comprises a genetically cohesive group of entities within the Nullikaryota domain of BLACKSPACE. All known Paramythi species demonstrate clear genetic connectivity, confirmed through comparative genomic analysis. The presence of a common ancestor affirms the class’s evolutionary validity and positions it as one of the few nullikaryote groupings to conform to conventional phylogenetic structures, despite being indigenous to BLACKSPACE.
Taxonomic Characteristics
Paramythi entities are characterized by chimeric anatomy, incorporating biological features from multiple terrestrial phyla, including mammalian, reptilian, and arthropodal structures. This anatomical hybridization results in organisms with compound features. All Paramythi species are endothermic, possessing complex thermoregulatory mechanisms suited for BLACKSPACE’s variable environmental conditions.
Fael Fire Manipulation
The definitive unifying trait of the Paramythi class is their innate ability to generate and control Fael Fire.
- All members of the class possess a specialized gland, varying in structure and location between species, often adapted to the creature’s morphology and ecological role, responsible for the endogenous synthesis of Fael Fire.
- The method of secretion and manipulation varies inter-specifically, influenced by anatomical configuration and ecological function. Some species expel it via exhalation, others through specialized pores, limbs, or glandular projections. In all cases, Fael Fire serves as a multifunctional tool, used in offense, defence, communication, and in some cases, limited environmental alteration.
Ecological Diversity
Paramythi species demonstrate a wide range of behaviours, contingent on the species’ specific adaptation and ecological niche. Despite this behavioural diversity, the class remains taxonomically unified through shared genetic ancestry and the presence of Fael Fire glands.
The Paramythi class stands as a unique fusion of biological plausibility and anomalous function, bridging evolutionary logic with extradimensional phenomena. Its members play a central role in the ecosystems of BLACKSPACE, often serving as apex organisms or keystone species due to their versatility and raw destructive potential.
► ls /
├── /fae/
├── /balauri/
├── /zmey/
├── /kobolde/
└── /jentilak/
► ln —context
└── /fael_fire/