Inherited Traits of Offspring

Besides merely producing more beasts, breeding can breed for the best (selective breeding) or breed for the beast

(crossbreeding). The outcome depends on what breeding strategy the menagerie owner used.

If breeding within the same breed, breeding for the best will usually result in an offspring identical to the parents. However, there is a chance that the inherited trait of the parent will become more dominant in the offspring. Roll a stress die and consult the following chart. Ignore the addition of Supernatural Virtues and Flaws if the beasts in question are not magical.

Roll B	reeding for Best Result
Botch	Major Supernatural Flaw or
	Magical Inferiority gained
0	Minor Supernatural Flaw or
	Magical Inferiority gained

1-3 Offspring is weak (Stamina reduced by –1)

4-12 Offspring resembles parent 13-15 Offspring is exceptionally hardy (Stamina increased +1)

16-17 Minor Supernatural Virtue or Magical Quality gained

18+ Major Supernatural Virtue or Magical Quality gained

At the storyguide's discretion, another physical Characteristic can replace Stamina in the preceding chart. If an animal is known for speed, for example, a storyguide can replace Stamina with Quickness for the weak and exceptionally hardy results.

A breeder can also use the hidden virtues, sympathies, and affinities of various