Accession of the Stone Born: The Vigiles Urbani Chronicles by Ken Lange

elementals, shapeshifters, werebeasts, vampires, nephilim, and guardians, better known as angels.”
    I waited for the joke that didn’t come. He had to be joking, but the look on his face told me he believed it. After what I’d been through in the last twenty-four hours, I supposed anything was possible.
    Allowing the Grim to analyze the situation, I posed another question. “You’re serious about the others?” Pausing to let it sink in, I continued. “There are vampires, werewolves, and witches? Not to mention the angels.”
    Andrew stood, grabbing our plates and dropping them off in the sink. He gestured towards the door. “This is best discussed in comfort and within reach of reference material.”
    Getting to my feet, I bowed slightly as I waved my uncle ahead of me. We traipsed into the living room and sat at the table. Thankfully the bottle of scotch was nowhere in sight. Not that it was bad, but the constant flow of alcohol since I’d arrived was sure to kill my liver sooner rather than later.
    Andrew had obviously prepared for the morning’s conversation. The table was covered with a dozen ancient looking leather tomes. He took a seat and waited for me to follow suit before continuing. As soon as I was seated he pulled a medium sized black leather book with a silver buckle out of the pile and flipped it open, turning to a premarked page. When he held it out for me, I took it and turned it around so I could read the handwritten journal.
     
Race
Age Rate Against the Human Standard
Abilities
Human
Standard 1x1
None/ cattle
Angel/ Guardians
Immortal
Exceptionally powerful within their own territories. Their abilities are far too numerous to go into depth. They are able to wield power over all elemental spheres. Omnipotent within their own territories. No known weakness.
Elemental
Age normally but can reverse the aging process every 40 years, extending their lives indefinitely.
Able to manipulate and wield an element, earth, fire, or water. They are able to absolutely control that element for as long as they wish. Rare cases have been documented where they can wield two elements. Other attributes depend upon their assigned element. Earth wielding elementals are immensely strong. Air elementals are fast. Water elementals have a high stamina. Fire elementals combine strength and endurance. Known weakness opposite elements.
Monk
The physical form ages per human standards, yet live indefinitely through sheer willpower and meditation.
Highly disciplined well trained martial artists. They have the ability to manipulate Chi, the energy all around us. Very dangerous.
Nephilim
1x5 One year for every 5 human standard
Massive, strong, hard to kill, high stamina. Able to regenerate limbs. Some have limited elemental abilities. Others have limited telepathy. Best pressed into service or killed quickly. Removing of the head or fire are best practices.
Shaman
Age normally till the end of puberty. After that 1x30.
Wide range of abilities. Summon, commune, and control any animal. Some sway over weather. Minor use of elemental powers. Best kept in service or avoided.
Shapeshifter
2x1
Shapeshifters live fast and die early. They can shift into any form, be it human or animal and occasionally the mythical. If they can dream it they can become it. They are a sickly race and not known for their endurance. 
Sorcerer
Age normally till the end of puberty. After that 1x50.
Ability to learn and wield ‘magic’ without the use of a focus item, item of power. Dangerous.
Stone Born
Age normally till the mid 40’s. After that essentially immortal.
Random. Variations are too vast to even list. Stone Born are rare and must be pressed into service as soon as possible to ensure the safety of everyone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Werebeast
Age normally till puberty. After that 1x20.
There are as many variations of this creature as there are animals in the world. Werebeasts are born not created as many myths state. They are strong, fast, high stamina, and