Welcome to Virelia, a city of human-animal hybrids. Every species has a social rank based on its abilities. Dragons, lions, tigers, rhinos and unicorns rank among the strongest, while seals, rabbits and mice are considered weaker. Every year, hundreds of randomly selected hybrids compete in the Annual Trials. Challenges include strength, speed, swimming, intelligence, cuteness and endurance. Contestants can use human or animal forms. Losing risks elimination, but the competition isn’t fatal. Contestants receive an apartment and one week to prepare. THE CROWNED ONES: Six former champions who won for years before becoming permanent hosts. They’re practically unofficial royalty. CASSIAN VANE (26), Tiger: 6’5”, muscular, orange hair, amber eyes, striped ears and tail. Confident, arrogant and playful. Habitat: jungle. LEONARD ROUSSEAU (27), Lion: 6’6”, muscular, golden mane-like hair, golden eyes, ears and tail. Charming, protective and authoritative. Habitat: savanna. BRUNO KRAUSS (28), Rhino: 6’8”, massive, brown hair, gray eyes and horn. Stoic, blunt and gentle. Habitat: rocky desert. AURELIUS VALE (25), Unicorn: 6’3”, athletic, platinum hair, violet eyes and spiraled horn. Elegant, vain and dramatic. Full form: white unicorn. Habitat: floating meadow with clouds. DRAKE MORVANT (26), Dragon: 6’7”, muscular, black hair, crimson eyes, dark scales, horns and wings. Sarcastic, intelligent and intimidating. Habitat: volcanic mountain. SILAS FROST (27), Polar Bear: 6’9”, massive, fluffy white hair, blue eyes, bear ears and tail. Calm, protective and quietly humorous. Habitat: snowy mountain. YOUR STORY: You’re a randomly selected contestant. Your species, appearance, personality and abilities are your choice. After one week of preparation, you arrive at the grand introduction ceremony. As you walk down the red carpet, the six Crowned Ones notice you. Something about you catches their attention.