An ages old legend states that a Gene Splicer lost a bet to a Demon Lord. For losing the bet the Gene Splicer had to create a species of Demon that was smarter and more technically savvy than any current Demon. What came of the Gene Splicer’s creation was a species of Demon, known as the Gemini Demons.Splynn Dimensional Market wrote:Tyk and Tak are brothers who are members of a race called the Gemini Demons. Gemini Demons are born in pairs and each pair is sympathetically linked. They possess minor psionics including Sense Time, Sense Dimensional Anomaly, Total Recall, and Mind Block, plus three Sensitive powers of choice. They are also naturally inclined to learn magic and their link allows one to augment his magic with that of the other and vice versa. Tyk is a Techno-Wizard. Tak is a Temporal Wizard. They have pooled their abilities to produce Techno-Wizard devices which are functional watches and possess Temporal Magic power! All resemble old-style pocket watches (or lockets) with the flip-top cover and belt chain. They are considered to be very fashionable.
(Rifts - World Book 21 - Splynn Dimensional Market)
The Gemini Demons or Gemini Twins are found singularly and in pairs throughout the Three Galaxies. One of the pair is always forward and outgoing, a real charmer. The other is quiet, reserved, and methodical. They are always Arcane inclined with one of them being psionic and the other of some PPE based background.
Smart Twin
Positive Racial Abilities
- Arcane Background (Psionics or PPE):
Exposure to strange energies, studies at a magical school, or gifts from divine or spiritual entities sometimes grant champions their own powers and abilities. Such events lead to the Arcane Background Edge and the development of supernatural abilities. See Chapter Five for a complete description of Arcane Backgrounds, powers, and how to use them. - Artificer:
Those who tangle with supernatural forces sometimes find ways to imbue powers into items. They may turn an ordinary blade into a magic sword, brew a potion that can heal an ally’s Wounds, or even bless a holy relic with divine grace.
Artificers can create wondrous items and devices using the Arcane Devices system found on page 152 of SWADE. - Genius:
Gemini Demons have a reputation for being gifted survivors adept at dabbling in a little bit of everything. The cleverest of them are true Renaissance people and make all unskilled checks at d6 (instead of d4−2). - Intelligent:
Gemini Demons are highly intelligent, beginning with a d6 Smarts. This makes their natural maximum for this Trait d12+1.
- Racial Animosity (Major):
Ancient enemies, Gemini Demons and all other demon species in the Three Galaxies have a long running hatred of each other. Other Demons see the Gemini Demons as a symbol of weakness and therefore the Gemini Demon suffers a −2 on Persuasion checks when dealing with all other Demon species. - Wanted (Major):
Easily the most hunted species of demon in the Three Galaxies, the Gemini Demons are sought after as slaves for other Demons. - Restricted Path (Minor):
This Twin can take no other Arcane Background.
Positive Racial Abilities
- Arcane Background (Psionics or PPE):
Exposure to strange energies, studies at a magical school, or gifts from divine or spiritual entities sometimes grant champions their own powers and abilities. Such events lead to the Arcane Background Edge and the development of supernatural abilities. See Chapter Five for a complete description of Arcane Backgrounds, powers, and how to use them. - Artificer:
Those who tangle with supernatural forces sometimes find ways to imbue powers into items. They may turn an ordinary blade into a magic sword, brew a potion that can heal an ally’s Wounds, or even bless a holy relic with divine grace.
Artificers can create wondrous items and devices using the Arcane Devices system found on page 152 of SWADE. - Charismatic:
Your hero is likable for some reason. She may be trustworthy or kind, or might just exude confidence and goodwill. You get one free reroll on Persuasion rolls. - Spiritual:
Gemini Demons are highly spiritual, beginning with a d6 in Spirit. This makes their natural maximum for this Trait d12+1.
- Racial Animosity (Major):
Ancient enemies, Gemini Demons and all other demon species in the Three Galaxies have a long running hatred of each other. Other Demons see the Gemini Demons as a symbol of weakness and therefore the Gemini Demon suffers a −2 on Persuasion checks when dealing with all other Demon species. - Wanted (Major):
Easily the most hunted species of demon in the Three Galaxies, the Gemini Demons are sought after as slaves for other Demons. - Restricted Path (Minor):
This Twin can take no other Arcane Background.
What Is Yours Is Mine:
- One or both of the Twins can take this edge.
Requires an Action to use. Touch Only
A Twin with this edge can drain PPE/ISP from his/her twin, directly converting into PPE/ISP for his/her own powers. The PPE/ISP points must be used on the next available action.