Composite (species)
Homo compositum | |
|---|---|
 An adult Composite (left) standing next to an adult human (homo sapiens) female (right). | |
| Total population | |
| ~50 (2023) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Meridon | Less than 100 |
Composites, or composite humans (Homo compositum), are an artificially created and gestated offshoot of modern humans (homo sapiens) ostensibly created by Doctor Kawakami on Advent Island. Composites share strong genetic similarities with modern humans, with distinguishing features including statistically significant enhancements in overall levels of mental and physical capacities and prominent animal-like ears and tails, likely owing to genetic influences from donated Ryszanan nature-spirits or scions. Composites are the first instance of verified sapient artificial life in Esvanovia.
Composites are an extremely new species and are capable of relatively rapid gestation periods, however the specific methodology of their production is unknown. Composites have been observed primarily with animal adaptations owing to domesticated horses (equus ferus caballus), but variants with adaptations akin to foxes (Vulpes) and large cats (Panthera) have been observed. Composites are a unisexual species, with no known male specimens having been observed. It is unknown if they are capable of reproduction, either with other Composites or homo sapiens.
