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Kaptainbradukk wrote: Question here : are hereditary semblances frowned up at the moment ?

I am not talking like a Schnee-like hereditary semblance, which seems to be nearly symetrical (only the summonings seems to change), but more some kind of common-base where each family member developp its own specificity in higher tiers. Would that seems plausible for you in the RWBYverse ? I actually asked this question myself in the last thread. Nearly-identical Semblances through family members, as in the Schnee family, seems to be crowned upon for the time being. However, so long as they remain different at their core (which implies different functions and mechanics), it seems acceptable for family members to have somewhat similar semblances. However, be aware that Semblances aren't the "hereditary superpower" that so many assume they are. They are the "reflection of the soul" type of superpower, in the most literal sense possible, and because of this it's just as likely for a kid to have a Semblance that has nothing to do with their parents' whatsoever.