Hybrid



Hybrids are people whose lineage includes both human and demon blood. Such bloodlines are taboo, so their very existence is a rarity, to the point the average human and demon of the current era have never heard of them.

Characteristics
Hybrids generally have human appearances with only few key traits to denote their demon blood. Those born of True demons can only be identified by their sharp fangs and the colors of their eyes, which matches the color of their magic much the same as a Serpent. A hybrid born of Lesser demons has more obvious demon traits, such as pallid skin, pointed ears, and colored hair. However, no hybrids are born with the tattoo-like markings shared between all classes of demon.

Like demons, hybrids are born with cores, meaning they naturally possess magic from birth. Unlike demons, they also have human hearts and are therefore able to survive if one is damaged or destroyed, albeit in a weakened state. They can also lose their eyes without it affecting the strength of their magic, unlike Serpents. True demon hybrids are more easily able to pass as humans so long as they hide their eyes or live as Serpents, while Lesser demon hybrids are simply seen as strange-looking demons. The ability to pass as either race is helped by the rarity of hybrids and therefore the lack of knowledge surrounding them.

All hybrids are considered as enemies by both humans and demons due to their mixed blood; the overwhelming belief being that hybrids may one day overtake all other races if allowed to live, even despite them being the only ones of demon blood to not carry the Corruption. As such, groups such as the Sentinels of Humanity will actively hunt and kill hybrids the same as they do demons. Other demons will also go out of their way kill any hybrids they come across.

Abilities

 * Semi-immortality: Hybrids gain the immortality of their demon blood, but it's not complete due to their human blood. As such, they can live for many centuries, but not nearly as long as a demon can. They can also be killed much more easily than demons, although they are more durable than a human.
 * Magic: Thanks to their demon blood, hybrids are born with magic of their own. The power of their magic can even surpass a demon's if allowed to cultivate it properly, which is rare due to their low life expectancy.