Primals
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- "They believe that humanity... consciousness... the soul, is a... is a perversion, a dilution of spirit."
- ―Rupert Giles[src]
Primals are an African sect of animal worshippers, who believe that human consciousness is a perversion and that the animal state is sacred, for which they seek to draw the spirits of animals into themselves. Only predators, such as hyaenas, are of interest to the Primals.
In order to draw the animal spirit, the Primal must perform a "predatory act", while standing on a ritual symbol. The nature of the predatory act involves threatening, attacking or causing suffering to another human being.
[edit] Powers
When possessed, Primals obtain the mindset of the animal spirit they summoned as well as their abilities, such as enhanced senses and strength. However, the effect of the possession also distorts the mind of the subject.
[edit] Members
The only true primal seen is Dr. Wierick, the zookeeper.
