Powers and Abilities
Powers
The Xian all have some potential to practice magic, mostly but not limited to, changing their appearances, transforming matter and wielding cosmic, elemental and paranormal energies. Many Xian also possess additional superhuman powers derived from properly balancing the positive and negative "chi" energy within their physical forms.[3]
The Xian are immune to all terrestrial diseases and are resistant to conventional injury. If a Xian is wounded, his or her godly life force will enable him or her to recover at a superhuman rate. It would take an injury of such magnitude that it incinerates a Xian or disperses a major portion of his or her bodily molecules to cause him or her to die. Even then, it may be possible for a god of greater or equal power, or several gods acting together, to revive the deceased god before the god's life essence is beyond resurrection.[3]Average Strength Level
The Average Chinese god can lift (press) about 30 tons under optimal conditions; the average Chinese goddess can lift (press) 25 tons under optimal conditions.
Habitat
Habitat
Earth-like
Gravity
Normal
Atmosphere
Normal
Miscellaneous
Type of Government
Imperial. Whereas most other Earth-based pantheons are akin to familial clans, the Xian are analogous to a vast government bureaucracy with a strict hierarchy of clearly defined roles and powers.[3]
Level of Technology
Magic
Cultural Traits
The Xian were worshipped as gods by the Ancient Chinese including inhabitants from modern regions of Korea, Indochina, Tibet and Mongolia.
Representatives
Yu Huang, Xi Wangmu, Shou-Hsing, Feng Po-Po, Quan Yin, Guan Yu, Kui Xing, Lei Gong, Nezha, Qi-Yu, Tian-Mu, Yen-Lo Wang, Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhu Rong, Sun Wukong, Fu Xi, Nü-wa, Shen Nong Shang-Ti.
Notes
- Many Xian began existence as mortals and became gods upon eating the Peaches of Immortality ("P'an-t'ao") and achieving apotheosis, being transformed into true immortals who cease to age and cannot die by conventional means.
- It is possible that the inhabitants of K'un-L'un may have impersonated or have been confused with the Chinese gods in the past. Several denizens of K'un-L'un have names in common with the Chinese gods.
See Also
- 1 appearance(s) of Xian (Race)
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Xian (Race)
- 3 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Xian (Race)
- 11 representative(s) of Xian (Race)