Meta-Human

A meta-human, otherwise known as a Meta, is a human being who has some form of supernatural powers or abilities.

History
Approximately 30 years ago, Meta-Humans began to appear throughout the city of Ventied. While there were many possible explanations for this sudden apparition of beings with supernatural powers, none were truly able to definitively explain their existence. At first, criminals made use of their newfound powers to exploit the city for their own gain. Many assumed different villains would take over the city altogether - until a group of Meta-Humans banded together to put a stop to the violence. In time, this group (which would eventually come to be known as the Council) cleaned the city of most Meta criminals and set it on a path of prosperity and peace.

Meta-reveal
A meta-human will typically uncover their powers through some form of traumatic or stressful event. This can range from life-threatening situations to puberty, and is typically very personal and different for each individual. This change can happen at any stage in one's life, regardless of age or maturity, but typically most Meta-Humans will discover their powers by the time they reach their twenties.

Acceptance
Ventied city ordinances require all Meta-Humans to register themselves as such every year, so that governmental organizations can keep track of their movements and ensure safety in the city. However, as most Metas are difficult to discern from regular humans, registration has been slow and unsuccessful. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people are Meta-Humans (with awoken powers or not), but the registry counts only some couple thousand of the millions of citizens in the city itself. Generally speaking, Meta-Humans who are open or visible in their identity that are not part of the Council Guard are considered by most to be criminals themselves.