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<blockquote data-quote="Rystil Arden" data-source="post: 2193154" data-attributes="member: 29014"><p><strong>Other Shards of Knowledge</strong></p><p></p><p><em>"Are you sure the Grand Magister won't notice if we just stick all the rest of it into a jumbled mess and leave it at the end?" asked the worried Spellguardian scribe.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>"Are you kidding?" the lazy Arcanist answered, "You wrote the rest of it so terribly that there's no way anyone would read this far. Besides, a Penguin Herder showed up and asked questions in the middle of the book. That's pretty unusual. They'll probably stop at that and ponder the metaphysical significance of the penguins."</em></p><p> </p><p><em>"If you say so...then let's just do it and get it over with."</em></p><p> </p><p>Vanarca[Vanarcan] (Altania [Altanian]): Magocracy, all inhabitants have innate magickal abilities</p><p>Races- Altanian</p><p>Arcanist, Spellhunter, Spellsworn, Spellsword, Spellfrenzied, Spellguardian</p><p> </p><p>Xarata[Xaratu] (Lara Kai [Larakese]): Oriental flavour, legendary martial arts</p><p>Races- Larakese</p><p>Ronin, Ninja, Sohei, Wu Jen, Martial Artist, Ascetic, Samurai</p><p> </p><p>Tymadeau[Tymadish] (Rowain[Rowaini]): Medieval flavour, traditionalist</p><p>Races- Rowaini, Byblan</p><p>Knight, Troubadour, Jester, Witch, Swashbuckler, Sage</p><p> </p><p>Rhapsodia[Rhapt] (Sonata[Sonatan]): World controlled by music and song</p><p>Races- Melodian, Harmonian</p><p>Soulsinger, Treesinger, Bladesinger, Oathsinger, Truthsinger, Spellsinger</p><p> </p><p>Kanath[Kanather] (Eldiz[Eldish]): Cosmopolitan Urban Centre, home of the Organization</p><p>Races- Dolathi, Immigrants from other Worlds</p><p>Planeswalker, Alley Stalker, Bounty Hunter, Eldritch Infiltrator, Marksman, Urban Naturalist</p><p> </p><p>Chuliit[Chuliiti] (Yharaz[Yharzu]): Jungle-covered prehistoric world</p><p>Races- Lacerta, Feldori</p><p>Totemist, Animist, Shaman, Wild Mage, Soulwarden</p><p> </p><p>Scandaj[Scandajian] (Nardaln[Narlse]): Norse Viking-like setting with islands and longboats</p><p>Races- Narlseman, Nibelan, Tralg </p><p>Skald, Berserker, Raider, Wrathbringer, Mystic</p><p> </p><p>Arris[Arrian] (Valthas[Valsian]): Desert world with a few lush oases</p><p>Races- Valsian, Mojiin</p><p>Dweamoreater, Preserver, Ecomancer, Avenger, Dragonlord</p><p> </p><p>Amaranthia[Amaranthian] (Seelyne[Seelie]): Mystical fey realm populated solely by females</p><p>Races- Sidhe, Nymph[Naiad, Dryad, etc]</p><p>Classes- Siren, Amazon, Runemaiden. Swanmay, Votress, Enchantress, Nymph</p><p> </p><p>Gyaros [Gyarive] (Praetorianus[Praetorian]): Imperial world with Roman flavour</p><p>Races- Praetor, Pleb</p><p>Gladiator, Centurion, Templar, Liberator, War Mage</p><p> </p><p>Sancirce[Sancyric] (Putalis[Putal]): Superstitious world dominated by a strong church</p><p>Races- Sacra, Vildri</p><p>Zealot, Heretic, Inquisitor, Champion, Psalmist</p><p> </p><p>Altanian:</p><p>+4 INT -2 WIS +4 CHA</p><p>Bonus Feat, Bonus Skill, Spellcasting Prodigy, Arcane Armour Proficiency</p><p>Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human</p><p>Society- Meritocratic magocracy, non-discriminatory except against those with no arcane power, whom they consider inferior</p><p>Hair colours (common to rare): shades of blue (dark to light), silver, Eye colours (common to rare): blue, lavender, silver, green</p><p> </p><p>Larakese:</p><p>+4 DEX +4 WIS -2 CHA</p><p>Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human</p><p>Society- Filial piety, elders and wisdom held in esteem, otherwise by clan</p><p>Hair colours: Always black, Eye colours: brown/black</p><p> </p><p>Rowaini:</p><p>+2/+0 STR M/F, +2/+0 CON M/F, -2/-0 INT M/F, +0/+2 WIS M/F, +4 CHA</p><p>Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human</p><p>Society- Male-dominated medieval monarchy</p><p>Hair colours (common to rare): Browns, Black, Ruddy Auburn, Blonde, Eye colours (common to rare): Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel, Blue</p><p> </p><p>Byblan:</p><p>-2 STR, -4 CON, +4 INT, +4 WIS, +4 CHA </p><p>Type- Outsider, genderless, reproduces through ascension, involving studying forgotten lore</p><p>Society- Solitary, don't care much for government so tend to live with what the Rowaini decide</p><p>No hair, rubbery greyish-blue skin, large black eyes</p><p> </p><p>Melodian:</p><p>-2 STR +2 DEX -2 CON +4 WIS +4 CHA</p><p>Type- Humanoid, female only, reproduces through the Song of Life ceremony </p><p>Society- Peaceful cooperative ruled jointly by all Melodians</p><p>Hair and Eye colours tend to be vibrant, crystalline colours, statuesque, finely chiseled features</p><p> </p><p>Harmonian: </p><p>+2 STR +2 DEX +2 CON -4 WIS +4 CHA</p><p>Type- Humanoid, male only, reproduces through the Song of Life ceremony</p><p>Society- Subordinates in the Melodian cooperative</p><p>Hair and eye colours tend to be translucent and pale colours, shorter than Melodians with subtle features</p><p> </p><p>Dolathi:</p><p>Physical Stats: two +2 and one -2, Mental Stats: two +2 and one -2 [floating bonuses change with the Dolathi's form, if you put the +2 and the -2 in the same stat, you get +0 in that one. Putting both +2s in the same stat yields +4 and two -2s, even though that doesn't add up]</p><p>Alternate forms [Humanoid only]</p><p>Type- Abberation[Shapeshifter], can change gender, reproduces as assumed form</p><p>Society- Confusing, evershifting hierarchy. Only the archduke's position at the top is ever stable</p><p>Appearance as assumed form</p><p> </p><p>Lacerta:</p><p>+2 STR -2 DEX +2 INT +4 WIS</p><p>Natural Attacks, +3 Natural Armour, Totem Affinity, +2 Balance (tail)</p><p>Type- Monstrous Humanoid, genderless, reproduces through reincarnation</p><p>Society- Tribal, usually led by a wise elder shaman</p><p>Appear as humanoid dinosaurs, skin colours are typically greens or oranges, although red and pink are not unknown</p><p> </p><p>Feldori:</p><p>+4 DEX +4 CON -2 INT -2 WIS +2 CHA (+2 to any stat from Paternal Power)</p><p>Paternal Power, Luck Affinity, +2 Balance (tail)</p><p>Type- Humanoid, female only, reproduces by absorption of foreign DNA through blood taken in by front incisors</p><p>Society- Tribal, often led by the most skilled or persuasive</p><p>Appear as catlike humanoids, green feline eyes, many possible hair colours depending on paternal DNA </p><p> </p><p>Narlseman:</p><p>+4/+2 STR M/F, +4 DEX, +2/+0 CON M/F, -4 WIS, +0/+4 CHA M/F</p><p> </p><p>Type- Humanoid, male-dominated, reproduces as human</p><p> </p><p>Nibelan:</p><p>+2 STR +4 CON +4 WIS -4 CHA</p><p> </p><p>Type- Humanoid, male only, reproduces as human</p><p> </p><p>Tralg:</p><p>+8 STR -2 DEX +4 CON -4 INT -2 WIS -4 CHA </p><p>Type- Giant, male only, reproduces as human with a DC 25 Fort Save or the mother dies </p><p>Society- Rudimentary society ruled by the strongest</p><p>Appear as large, often grotesque, brutes. Skin colour varies by tribe, from brown to green</p><p>Special: Unlike all other races, Tralg must take a level in Giant before taking any class levels.</p><p> </p><p>Valsian:</p><p>-2 CON +4 INT +4 CHA</p><p> </p><p>Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human</p><p>Society-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mojiin:</p><p>+4 STR -2 CON +4 WIS</p><p>Type- Dragon, reproduces through tapping into the Arrian life-force</p><p>Society-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sidhe:</p><p>-2 STR +2 DEX -2 CON +4 INT +4 CHA</p><p>Type- Fey, female only, reproduces through the trinity ritual</p><p>Society- Nearly moneyless harmonious society, somewhat meritocraticly elitist</p><p>Appearance- Delicately beautiful, rich, colourful hair and eyes</p><p> </p><p>Nymph:</p><p>(stats as type)</p><p>Type- Fey, female only, generated by Amaranthian natural energy</p><p>Society- Peaceful society of equals, based on friendship and favors</p><p>Appearance- Vibrantly beautiful, hair and eye colours depend on type</p><p> </p><p>Praetor:</p><p>+4 STR -2 DEX +4 INT</p><p> </p><p>Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human</p><p>Society-</p><p> </p><p>Pleb:</p><p>+2 STR +2 DEX +2 CON </p><p> </p><p>Type- Construct, crafted by Praetorian War Mages</p><p> </p><p>Sacra:</p><p>+2 CON -2 INT +4 WIS +2 CHA</p><p> </p><p>Type- Humanoid, female-dominant, reproduces as human</p><p> </p><p>Vildri:</p><p>+4 DEX -2 CON +4 INT </p><p> </p><p>Type- Plant, reproduces asexually by budding, pollenation can lead to more genetic variation</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Siren- A powerful sorceress who uses the power of her songs to bend the minds and hearts of those around her, and she is full of useful skills and information from her time spent among social circles.</p><p> </p><p>Amazon- A skillful, stealthy, and mighty warrior-maiden known for using her natural surroundings to her advantage. They live in the jungles far from Seelyne</p><p> </p><p>Runemaiden/Runetemptress- A mighty warrior devoted to the arcane mysteries of </p><p> </p><p>Amaranthia, she draws runes to invoke her powers, and others can use them as well</p><p> </p><p>Swanmay- The warrior-maidens of Seelyne, who are known for their love of animals; they can even transform into swan form.</p><p>Votress- A holy maiden devoted to one of the fey lords, often Titania; she forswears the use of weapons and perfects her mind and body in her mistress's service</p><p> </p><p>Enchantress- Often the most politically important Amaranthian, they wield many and various magicks, and are among the best magic item crafters in the Known Spheres. Each has a signature spell nexus that she carries with her wherever she goes. Unfortunately, they are rather clueless when it comes to combat.</p><p> </p><p>Nymph- Not to say that Naiads, Dryads, Oreads, Haliai, Oceanids, Nereids, Meliai, Epimeliads, Daphniai, Aurai, Anthousa, Lampiads, etc cannot take other classes, but this class embodies the spirit of the nymph. Members are skillful and emphasise their ties to nature, while simultaneously gaining powers associated with the Monster Manual nymph.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rystil Arden, post: 2193154, member: 29014"] [b]Other Shards of Knowledge[/b] [i]"Are you sure the Grand Magister won't notice if we just stick all the rest of it into a jumbled mess and leave it at the end?" asked the worried Spellguardian scribe.[/i] [i]"Are you kidding?" the lazy Arcanist answered, "You wrote the rest of it so terribly that there's no way anyone would read this far. Besides, a Penguin Herder showed up and asked questions in the middle of the book. That's pretty unusual. They'll probably stop at that and ponder the metaphysical significance of the penguins."[/i] [i]"If you say so...then let's just do it and get it over with."[/i] Vanarca[Vanarcan] (Altania [Altanian]): Magocracy, all inhabitants have innate magickal abilities Races- Altanian Arcanist, Spellhunter, Spellsworn, Spellsword, Spellfrenzied, Spellguardian Xarata[Xaratu] (Lara Kai [Larakese]): Oriental flavour, legendary martial arts Races- Larakese Ronin, Ninja, Sohei, Wu Jen, Martial Artist, Ascetic, Samurai Tymadeau[Tymadish] (Rowain[Rowaini]): Medieval flavour, traditionalist Races- Rowaini, Byblan Knight, Troubadour, Jester, Witch, Swashbuckler, Sage Rhapsodia[Rhapt] (Sonata[Sonatan]): World controlled by music and song Races- Melodian, Harmonian Soulsinger, Treesinger, Bladesinger, Oathsinger, Truthsinger, Spellsinger Kanath[Kanather] (Eldiz[Eldish]): Cosmopolitan Urban Centre, home of the Organization Races- Dolathi, Immigrants from other Worlds Planeswalker, Alley Stalker, Bounty Hunter, Eldritch Infiltrator, Marksman, Urban Naturalist Chuliit[Chuliiti] (Yharaz[Yharzu]): Jungle-covered prehistoric world Races- Lacerta, Feldori Totemist, Animist, Shaman, Wild Mage, Soulwarden Scandaj[Scandajian] (Nardaln[Narlse]): Norse Viking-like setting with islands and longboats Races- Narlseman, Nibelan, Tralg Skald, Berserker, Raider, Wrathbringer, Mystic Arris[Arrian] (Valthas[Valsian]): Desert world with a few lush oases Races- Valsian, Mojiin Dweamoreater, Preserver, Ecomancer, Avenger, Dragonlord Amaranthia[Amaranthian] (Seelyne[Seelie]): Mystical fey realm populated solely by females Races- Sidhe, Nymph[Naiad, Dryad, etc] Classes- Siren, Amazon, Runemaiden. Swanmay, Votress, Enchantress, Nymph Gyaros [Gyarive] (Praetorianus[Praetorian]): Imperial world with Roman flavour Races- Praetor, Pleb Gladiator, Centurion, Templar, Liberator, War Mage Sancirce[Sancyric] (Putalis[Putal]): Superstitious world dominated by a strong church Races- Sacra, Vildri Zealot, Heretic, Inquisitor, Champion, Psalmist Altanian: +4 INT -2 WIS +4 CHA Bonus Feat, Bonus Skill, Spellcasting Prodigy, Arcane Armour Proficiency Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human Society- Meritocratic magocracy, non-discriminatory except against those with no arcane power, whom they consider inferior Hair colours (common to rare): shades of blue (dark to light), silver, Eye colours (common to rare): blue, lavender, silver, green Larakese: +4 DEX +4 WIS -2 CHA Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human Society- Filial piety, elders and wisdom held in esteem, otherwise by clan Hair colours: Always black, Eye colours: brown/black Rowaini: +2/+0 STR M/F, +2/+0 CON M/F, -2/-0 INT M/F, +0/+2 WIS M/F, +4 CHA Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human Society- Male-dominated medieval monarchy Hair colours (common to rare): Browns, Black, Ruddy Auburn, Blonde, Eye colours (common to rare): Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel, Blue Byblan: -2 STR, -4 CON, +4 INT, +4 WIS, +4 CHA Type- Outsider, genderless, reproduces through ascension, involving studying forgotten lore Society- Solitary, don't care much for government so tend to live with what the Rowaini decide No hair, rubbery greyish-blue skin, large black eyes Melodian: -2 STR +2 DEX -2 CON +4 WIS +4 CHA Type- Humanoid, female only, reproduces through the Song of Life ceremony Society- Peaceful cooperative ruled jointly by all Melodians Hair and Eye colours tend to be vibrant, crystalline colours, statuesque, finely chiseled features Harmonian: +2 STR +2 DEX +2 CON -4 WIS +4 CHA Type- Humanoid, male only, reproduces through the Song of Life ceremony Society- Subordinates in the Melodian cooperative Hair and eye colours tend to be translucent and pale colours, shorter than Melodians with subtle features Dolathi: Physical Stats: two +2 and one -2, Mental Stats: two +2 and one -2 [floating bonuses change with the Dolathi's form, if you put the +2 and the -2 in the same stat, you get +0 in that one. Putting both +2s in the same stat yields +4 and two -2s, even though that doesn't add up] Alternate forms [Humanoid only] Type- Abberation[Shapeshifter], can change gender, reproduces as assumed form Society- Confusing, evershifting hierarchy. Only the archduke's position at the top is ever stable Appearance as assumed form Lacerta: +2 STR -2 DEX +2 INT +4 WIS Natural Attacks, +3 Natural Armour, Totem Affinity, +2 Balance (tail) Type- Monstrous Humanoid, genderless, reproduces through reincarnation Society- Tribal, usually led by a wise elder shaman Appear as humanoid dinosaurs, skin colours are typically greens or oranges, although red and pink are not unknown Feldori: +4 DEX +4 CON -2 INT -2 WIS +2 CHA (+2 to any stat from Paternal Power) Paternal Power, Luck Affinity, +2 Balance (tail) Type- Humanoid, female only, reproduces by absorption of foreign DNA through blood taken in by front incisors Society- Tribal, often led by the most skilled or persuasive Appear as catlike humanoids, green feline eyes, many possible hair colours depending on paternal DNA Narlseman: +4/+2 STR M/F, +4 DEX, +2/+0 CON M/F, -4 WIS, +0/+4 CHA M/F Type- Humanoid, male-dominated, reproduces as human Nibelan: +2 STR +4 CON +4 WIS -4 CHA Type- Humanoid, male only, reproduces as human Tralg: +8 STR -2 DEX +4 CON -4 INT -2 WIS -4 CHA Type- Giant, male only, reproduces as human with a DC 25 Fort Save or the mother dies Society- Rudimentary society ruled by the strongest Appear as large, often grotesque, brutes. Skin colour varies by tribe, from brown to green Special: Unlike all other races, Tralg must take a level in Giant before taking any class levels. Valsian: -2 CON +4 INT +4 CHA Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human Society- Mojiin: +4 STR -2 CON +4 WIS Type- Dragon, reproduces through tapping into the Arrian life-force Society- Sidhe: -2 STR +2 DEX -2 CON +4 INT +4 CHA Type- Fey, female only, reproduces through the trinity ritual Society- Nearly moneyless harmonious society, somewhat meritocraticly elitist Appearance- Delicately beautiful, rich, colourful hair and eyes Nymph: (stats as type) Type- Fey, female only, generated by Amaranthian natural energy Society- Peaceful society of equals, based on friendship and favors Appearance- Vibrantly beautiful, hair and eye colours depend on type Praetor: +4 STR -2 DEX +4 INT Type- Humanoid, reproduces as human Society- Pleb: +2 STR +2 DEX +2 CON Type- Construct, crafted by Praetorian War Mages Sacra: +2 CON -2 INT +4 WIS +2 CHA Type- Humanoid, female-dominant, reproduces as human Vildri: +4 DEX -2 CON +4 INT Type- Plant, reproduces asexually by budding, pollenation can lead to more genetic variation Siren- A powerful sorceress who uses the power of her songs to bend the minds and hearts of those around her, and she is full of useful skills and information from her time spent among social circles. Amazon- A skillful, stealthy, and mighty warrior-maiden known for using her natural surroundings to her advantage. They live in the jungles far from Seelyne Runemaiden/Runetemptress- A mighty warrior devoted to the arcane mysteries of Amaranthia, she draws runes to invoke her powers, and others can use them as well Swanmay- The warrior-maidens of Seelyne, who are known for their love of animals; they can even transform into swan form. Votress- A holy maiden devoted to one of the fey lords, often Titania; she forswears the use of weapons and perfects her mind and body in her mistress's service Enchantress- Often the most politically important Amaranthian, they wield many and various magicks, and are among the best magic item crafters in the Known Spheres. Each has a signature spell nexus that she carries with her wherever she goes. Unfortunately, they are rather clueless when it comes to combat. Nymph- Not to say that Naiads, Dryads, Oreads, Haliai, Oceanids, Nereids, Meliai, Epimeliads, Daphniai, Aurai, Anthousa, Lampiads, etc cannot take other classes, but this class embodies the spirit of the nymph. Members are skillful and emphasise their ties to nature, while simultaneously gaining powers associated with the Monster Manual nymph. [/QUOTE]
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