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 ====== DC2.* (Species) ====== ====== DC2.* (Species) ======
-The first tag of the Revised Dragon Code is the one for species. By its very nature, this is probably the only tag that cannot, and indeed should not, be omitted: the former because leaving it out makes it difficult to identify the results as a Dragon Code at all, and the latter because, if the point is to describe yourself, having *something* listed for your species is more or less a bare minimum, even if it's extremely vague; ex. **DC2.?**, "I don't know what species I am".+The first tag of the Revised Dragon Code is the one for species. By its very nature, this is probably the only tag that cannot, and indeed should not, be omitted: the former because leaving it out makes it difficult to identify the results as a Dragon Code at all, and the latter because, if the point is to describe yourself, having //something// listed for your species is more or less a bare minimum, even if it's extremely vague; ex. **DC2.?**, "I don't know what species I am".
  
 For the identifiable species, the first letter to be used is capitalized and generally refers to a broad grouping. Being more specific involves adding additional lower-case letters for subtypes and sub-subtypes. For the identifiable species, the first letter to be used is capitalized and generally refers to a broad grouping. Being more specific involves adding additional lower-case letters for subtypes and sub-subtypes.
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 === g (Gnomes) === === g (Gnomes) ===
-A product of the Renaissance, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnome|gnomes]] were originally described as earth elementals. In a [[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Gnome|TTRPG context]], they tend to be short, slight, underground-dwelling, creative types, with some behavioral similarities to [[#d_dwarves|dwarves]] but with a more experimental, technological bent.+A product of the Renaissance, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnome|gnomes]] were originally described as earth elementals. In a [[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Gnome|TTRPG context]], they tend to be short, slight, underground-dwelling, creative types, with some behavioral similarities to [[#d_dwarves|dwarves]] but with a more experimental, technological bent. There is also a species that [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_gnome|lives in gardens]].
  
 === h (Hobbits) === === h (Hobbits) ===
-In a hole in the ground there lived a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit|hobbit]]. Lifted straight out of Tolkien. For legal reasons, most TTRPGs use "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfling|halfling]]" instead, but the result is similar: a short humanoid with hairy feet, quick reflexes, and an aptitude for stealth. There is also a species that [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_gnome|lives in gardens]].+In a hole in the ground there lived a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit|hobbit]]. Lifted straight out of Tolkien. For legal reasons, most TTRPGs use "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfling|halfling]]" instead, but the result is similar: a short humanoid with hairy feet, quick reflexes, and an aptitude for stealth.
  
 === k (Kender) === === k (Kender) ===
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 === e (Eagles) === === e (Eagles) ===
-Any of a number of birds of prey of the family [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accipitridae|Accipitridae]], not necessarily closely related to each other but distinguished by their size and ability to take large prey. They are relatives of #h_hawks|hawks]], which are in the same family.+Any of a number of birds of prey of the family [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accipitridae|Accipitridae]], not necessarily closely related to each other but distinguished by their size and ability to take large prey. They are relatives of [[#h_hawks|hawks]], which are in the same family.
  
 === h (Hawks) === === h (Hawks) ===
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 === p (Apatosaurs) === === p (Apatosaurs) ===
-A genus of enormous [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatosaurus|herbivores]] with very long tails and necks. Historically there has been some confusion over whether //Brontosaurus// was a separate genus or should be considered a synonym of //Apatosaurus//, and the matter is still not settled, though the majority opinion seems to be that they are the same. Not to be confused with the related //[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplodocus|Diplodocus]]//, or the (much) more distantly related //[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachiosaurus|Brachiopsaurus]]//, which have a generally similar shape.+A genus of enormous [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatosaurus|herbivores]] with very long tails and necks. Historically there has been some confusion over whether //Brontosaurus// was a separate genus or should be considered a synonym of //Apatosaurus//, and the matter is still not settled, though the majority opinion seems to be that they are the same. Not to be confused with the related //[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplodocus|Diplodocus]]//, or the (much) more distantly related //[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachiosaurus|Brachiosaurus]]//, which have a generally similar shape.
  
 === s (Stegosaurs) === === s (Stegosaurs) ===
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 === g (Golems) === === g (Golems) ===
-[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem|Golems]] were being of Jewish folklore, of rough humanoid shape but made from clay; it is sometimes implied that the first humans went through a stage of golem-hood before they were finished. It was often said that the golem was animated through the act of writing. TTRPG [[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Golem|golems]] tend to be similarly magically made and animated constructs, though of various materials, by which they are classified into subtypes.+[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem|Golems]] were beings of Jewish folklore, of rough humanoid shape but made from clay; it is sometimes implied that the first humans went through a stage of golem-hood before they were finished. It was often said that the golem was animated through the act of writing. TTRPG [[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Golem|golems]] tend to be similarly magically made and animated constructs, though of various materials, by which they are classified into subtypes.
  
 === h (Hellhounds) === === h (Hellhounds) ===
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 === p (Pegasi) === === p (Pegasi) ===
-Like the [[#m_minotaurs]] Minotaur, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus|Pegasus]] was originally a singular being, the offspring of Poseidon in the form of a winged horse that played a supporting role to assorted Greek gods and heroes. In TTRPGs, pegasi are depicted in a similar visual way, and are not always as intelligent as a human but almost always aligned with good and as desirable mounts.+Like the [[#m_minotaurs|Minotaur]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus|Pegasus]] was originally a singular being, the offspring of Poseidon in the form of a winged horse that played a supporting role to assorted Greek gods and heroes. In TTRPGs, pegasi are depicted in a similar visual way, and are not always as intelligent as a human but almost always aligned with good and as desirable mounts.
  
 === t (Satyrs) === === t (Satyrs) ===
-The original [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyr|satyrs]] were Greek nature spirits; universally male, often dramatically so, and usually with the legs and tail of a horse. The bros of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysus|Dionysus]], god of wine, festivity, and ritual madness, they had an enormous capacity for drinking, screwing, and other assorted debauchery. In modern times, they have tended to be conflated with fauns, which instead have the lower halves of goats and often goatlike horns of some form on their heads. They have tended to remain all-male and with a reputation for revelry and debauchery.+The original [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyr|satyrs]] were Greek nature spirits; universally male, often dramatically so, and usually with the legs and tail of a horse. The bros of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysus|Dionysus]], god of wine, festivity, and ritual madness, they had an enormous capacity for drinking, screwing, and other assorted debauchery. In modern times, they have tended to be conflated with [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faun|fauns]], which instead have the lower halves of goats and often goatlike horns of some form on their heads. They have tended to remain all-male and with a reputation for revelry and debauchery.
  
 === s (Sphinxes/Sphynxes) === === s (Sphinxes/Sphynxes) ===
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 === f (Fungii) === === f (Fungii) ===
-Not sure where they extra 'i' came from. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus|Fungi]] are non-photosynthetic organisms that live off chemical energy, often via the decay of other organisms; the best-known are probably mushrooms, but includes things like yeasts and molds as well. +Not sure where the extra 'i' came from. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus|Fungi]] are non-photosynthetic organisms that live off chemical energy, often via the decay of other organisms; the best-known are probably mushrooms, but includes things like yeasts and molds as well. 
  
 === t (Trees) === === t (Trees) ===
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 === k (Komodo Dragons) === === k (Komodo Dragons) ===
-//[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon|Varanus komodoensis]]//, not only the largest living species of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_lizard|monitor lizard]], but the largest living species out of all the [[#l_lizards]]. Covered in armored scales, and have serrated teeth with a thin fleshy covering that bleeds while the dragon is feeding; this is apparently normal and definitely metal AF. Though it will also feed on carrion, the Komodo dragon is an apex predator and can take down large animals. Although they have been known to become acclimated enough to humans to behave reasonably tame, they can still be unpredictably aggressive and are fully capable of wrecking your shit.+//[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon|Varanus komodoensis]]//, not only the largest living species of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_lizard|monitor lizard]], but the largest living species out of all the [[#l_lizards|lizards]]. Covered in armored scales, and have serrated teeth with a thin fleshy covering that bleeds while the dragon is feeding; this is apparently normal and definitely metal AF. Though it will also feed on carrion, the Komodo dragon is an apex predator and can take down large animals. Although they have been known to become acclimated enough to humans to behave reasonably tame, they can still be unpredictably aggressive and are fully capable of wrecking your shit.
  
 === l (Lizards) === === l (Lizards) ===
-Technically, any [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squamata|squamate]] that is not a [[#s_snakes|snake]], or possibly an [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphisbaenia|amphisbaenian]]). This covers a lot of ground and indeed includes [[#c_chameleons|chameleons]], [[g_geckos|geckos]], [[#n_skinks|skinks]], and [[#k_komodo_dragons|Komodo dragons]], which all have their own entries. Most lizards have rounded torsos, elevated heads on short necks, four limbs and long tails.+Technically, any [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squamata|squamate]] that is not a [[#s_snakes|snake]] (or possibly an [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphisbaenia|amphisbaenian]]). This covers a lot of ground and indeed includes [[#c_chameleons|chameleons]], [[#g_geckos|geckos]], [[#n_skinks|skinks]], and [[#k_komodo_dragons|Komodo dragons]], which all have their own entries. Most lizards have rounded torsos, elevated heads on short necks, four limbs and long tails.
  
 === n (Skinks) === === n (Skinks) ===
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 ==== Q (Spirits) ==== ==== Q (Spirits) ====
-"Anything non-corporeal, whether natural or supernatural." as Wyrm's site puts it, though there are people who would argue the point with some of these; angels, demons, and imps in particular are often, though not always, having some measure of corporeality.+"Anything non-corporeal, whether natural or supernatural." as Wyrm's site puts it, though there are people who would argue the point with some of these; angels, demons, and imps in particular are often, though not always, depicted as having some measure of corporeality.
  
 **DC2.Q** by itself indicates //"I really DO go bump in the night!"// **DC2.Q** by itself indicates //"I really DO go bump in the night!"//
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 === v (Vampires) === === v (Vampires) ===
-A number of cultures around the world feature [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire|legendary beings]], often undead, who subsist on the life force or blood of living victims. The image of European-style vampires has been heavily influenced by Bram Stoker's famous 1897 work //Dracula//, including their aristocratic appearance and manners and ability to turn others into vampires.+A number of cultures around the world feature [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire|legendary beings]], often undead, who subsist on the life force or blood of living victims. The image of European-style vampires has been heavily influenced by Bram Stoker's famous 1897 work //[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula|Dracula]]//, including their aristocratic appearance and manners and ability to turn others into vampires.
  
 === z (Zombies) === === z (Zombies) ===
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