Arachne

The Arachne are a breed of Aetherbeast from Nexus.

Arachne as a family value two things: Wits and Dignity - while they are very much involved in underworld and merchantile activities, they have  maintained a positive reputation due to their emphasis on a concept they call being a "civilized miscreant":

Arachne in all careers value a code with a number of morals:

1) Always play fair. Even while cheating.

2) never pick a fight with someone who cannot afford to loose.

3) Always show respect, even to those who don't deserve it. Nothing is more insulting than maintaining your composure.

Basically they are a race of charismatic rogues and tricksters.

Unlike most of the other distinct breeds; Arachne do not place a high value on breed purity: showing no particular disapproval or stigma towards mixed breed members of their line. Part of this is due to their emphasis on personal achievement over family strength (Arachne value personal responsibility and goals over family name). As a result of these qualities: Arachne are respected, if not trusted, throughout the Nexus.

The breed gifts of the Arachne are Mentalism and Aether Silk. The silk produced by the spinnerettes of the arachne (generally located at the base of the spine) can be effectively used as a material component in aethercrafts. Their mentalist abilities manifest as the ability to cloud the senses or produce illusions in the minds of others. The similarities in their gifts with those of the minos has led to a sort of lukewarm rivalry between the two breeds.