Chimera

The Chimera is an unusual mammalian creature with several heads, each with their own consciousness. The description of a creature being 'chimeric' or a Chimera is inspired by these unique animals. All Chimera species are sentient, and can speak, though very few individuals can speak the languages many races use. Chimeras instead speak ancient Himaer, a language which mainly consists of magic spells. They are magically aligned, and can control strong elemental magic, though the element depends on the species. The front part of the body resembles a lion, only distinguishable with a most canine-like snout, longer canines and longer ears. The back end is that of a goat, with a goat's head out of the shoulders, with limited movement. The tail is that of a snake, synapsid traits. The tail can not ingest prey or food, instead being capable of disabling with venom. Chimeras are known for large territories and are opportunistic omnivores, hunting travelers on occasion and being extremely unpredictable and aggressive.

Subspecies
♦Mountain Chimera

♦New Chimera

♦Arid Chimera

♦Northern Chimera

♦Lesser Chimera

♦Greater Chimera

Relations
Chimeras are part of the same genus as Manticores, Leousi, and are partially related to and host similar DNA structures to Myrmecoleons. Relations with the Leousi genus is extremely limited, as information on genus relations of beasts are scarce due to magic and deity involvement in evolution. Leousiforms appear to be close cousins to Feliformes and exhibit the behaviour of wild cats.

Human Mythology
The Chimera in human culture is described as a multi-headed fire-breathing creature in Greek mythology. It's one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna, alongside the Lernaeon Hydra and Cerberus. The name 'Chimera' has begun to be use for any creature with multiple animal parts or heads, as well as the name of animals composed of cells from different zygotes.