Description
Mythical lineage— not to be confused with genetic lineage— is a process of magical transformation where ordinary living things are given access to mythical abilities. This only occurs with the patronage of a mythical creature, one who has decided to pass on the legacy of their magic to a new generation. Most mythics cannot give birth, so lineage is a chance for them to adopt one. Creatures who receive a mythical lineage are known as heirs.
Since the goal of lineage is essentially to have a child, the role of heir is not always beneficial— at least, not at first. The changes are often disorienting and severe. Humans who get caught up in the process might not even know what's happening to them, as they awaken to supernatural powers and eventually shed their human form completely. Most mythic patrons will help their heirs out in some way, teaching them how to use their new abilities and guiding them through the transformation process. Sometimes, though, things go wrong. And to a human who has been left to fend for themselves, lineage might seem more like a curse than anything else.