Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26535281-20171020232706

Cerrit and Alium are names for the 'freaks' of the Empire either the most exotic aliens, mutants, or strange coincidences. They tend to be found (if the mutation is not deemed exotic, but monstrous) within the under cities rejected by society. Others are found in freak shows, markets, and as 'private entertainers', and many other locations and institutions across the Empire.

Those with mutations or abnormalities are generally seen as curiosities within the Empire and are rather popular as entertainers and slaves across the Empire. it is not uncommon for even middle class families to have a 'abnormal' pet of some sort and for the rich it is almost expected for them to have all sorts of strange and exotic creatures/things as pets or show pieces.

This only goes to a extent though. Some mutations are seen as demonic or just plain 'foul' and such individuals are persecuted by the citizenry of the Empire and at times deemed to monstrous to even be allowed to live. For this job the Empire established the: Monstrum Venandi known in the low tongue as 'Monster Hunters'

The most common occupation for Cerrits (entertainer type mutants) is show work which simply can be sitting around and letting flocks of people simply look at you or Cerrits can work within clubs and brothels of the Empire. The most exotic/valuable Cerrits work as private or party entertainers for the rich and wealthy. Think of it as a fancy toy to impress the guests.

Alium take a different route their mutation has made them perfect for use as exotic fighters within the Empire's many arenas. They can be both sentient beings as well as mutated beasts (naturally or artificially mutated). They are some of the most popular fighters in the arenas with all sorts of variation and in the terms of the arena wild cards.

All mutant slaves are sold within the slave markets of the Empire in specific sections called 'Monster Rows' at times worlds dedicate themselves to this trade and would have entire 'Monster Markets'. 