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====Claymores in the World====

'''Creation:''' All current Claymores are female. Originally, male warriors were also created. But they were found to be more prone to awakening due to their inability to resist the urge, as the Awakening process brings sensations akin to sexual pleasure.

A trained healer or biomancer uses young girls to create Claymores by inserting evil flesh and blood into their bodies through an incision made from the throat to the mons pubis.

This incision never heals. The incision is held together through a series of stitches throughout the life of the Claymore. The transformation is extremely painful, as long as the transplant does not adapt to the human body. Side effects include loss of pigment in the hair and eyes, resulting in all Claymores having silver eyes and pale brown, blond, or silver hair. A few also develop pointed, elf-like ears.

'''Appearance/Physical Traits:''' Claymores tend to be slender and elegant. They appear to be fully human, save for their silver eyes and unusually light-colored hair. Certain individuals may have elf-like ears. The most common hair colors are varying shades of blonde or very light brown; silvery-white is also occasionally seen.

Claymores can survive on minimal amounts of food, needing only to consume a very small portion once every couple of days, and can easily go a week without water or nourishment.

Upon reaching adulthood, Claymores stop aging, maintaining lifelong youth.

'''Stigma:''' A Claymore's upper body also bears a stigma, a hideous deformation that frightens most people who see it. This is said to be a result of taking evil flesh into their bodies. The stigma itself takes the form of a large vertical incision extending from the neck all the way down to the groin and, without the aid of sutures, would burst open, causing the warrior's organs to spill out. Deneve explains that once the Evil flesh and blood are placed inside, the Claymore gains the ability to heal rapidly and, in the case of defensive warriors, regenerate whole limbs and organs. However, this particular wound would never heal.

'''Eyes:''' Claymores' eyes are the only visible characteristic that undoubtedly sets them apart from regular humans. The irises are normally silver in color, but shift to gold when at least 10% of a Claymore's yoki is released.
 
Silver eyes maintain the normal round pupils of a human. Gold eyes show the slitted, cat-like pupils.

'''Symbols:''' The tradition originating from the original Organization is supported by knightly orders of Claymores, by many government Claymores and as a kind of irony even Claymores reversed by the forces of evil. A simple but unique symbol consisting of several features is engraved on the Claymore's sword and her armor and serves as a more recognizable designation than even the name.

'''Lifestyle:''' Despite protecting humans, Claymores are usually feared and shunned due to their incredible powers, their relation to Evil, and their typically aloof attitudes. Humans often refer to them "silver-eyed witches/slayers" or "monsters."

Due to their background, evil blood, training, social isolation and harsh lives, Claymores tend to be outwardly cold, unexpressive and emotionless. Claymores live unhappy, lonely lives due to their solitary lifestyle and the knowledge that the only thing they have to look forward to is either death or Awakening. Some become hot-tempered and aggressive; some suffer from psychological problems and mental instability, most often due to emotional trauma; and others become homicidal killers who enjoy taking any form of life, more savage than the evil they hunt. Generally, companionship with humans is avoided.

Claymores require far less food and water to survive than normal humans do. They need only consume a small portion once every few days and if required, can go for over a week without any. Claymores usually rest by sticking their swords into the ground and leaning against them rather than lying down as it seems to be the only "comfortable" way they can rest.

When a Claymore dies, her sword is used as her gravemarker.
Article Balance	High +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Rated By	Ghostwheel +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Balance +, Climb +, Concentration +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Listen +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spot +, Swim + and Tumble +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	Named after the Great swords they wield, they are half-human, half-monster hybrid warriors. +
Title	Claymore +
Will Save Progression	Poor +