magicciv/.project/objectives/g5-03-gith-oos.md

id	title	priority	status	scope	updated_at	evidence
g5-03	Gith playable species (Githyanki + Githzerai) — Game 5 (Age of Ascension)	p3	oos	game5	2026-04-17	.claude/instructions/scope-game1-vs-game2.md public/resources/episodes.json

Summary

Gith (MoTM / D&D) are psionic beings native to the Astral and Ethereal planes, aligned with Aether school. Two playable races: Githyanki (militant, planar conquerors) and Githzerai (monastic, psionic monks). Bridges Game 4's psionics system into Game 5 — Gith and Terrans share a psionic language, creating a unique diplomatic and conflict dynamic. Mid-to-high tier; resistant to but not immune to Terran religious spread.

Acceptance (Game 5)

• Gith species with two races: Githyanki and Githzerai.
• Aether-affinity abilities + psionic resonance with Terran psionics system.
• Planar mobility mechanics reflecting their native Ethereal Plane status.
• Diplomatic modifiers with Terrans (psionic kinship).

Non-goals (Game 1–4)

• Deferral placeholder.