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Message: <blockquote data-quote="drag n fly" data-source="post: 2433157" data-attributes="member: 16527">FomorteransFomorterans“We may wear different faces, but our hearts beat the same rhythms”           Commonly mistaken for lycanthropes or hengeyoki, Fomorterans are nevertheless an entirely different race. Some say that their lineage can be traced back to shapeshifting ancestors, while others say that they came from another plane. Regardless of their origin, Formorterans long ago left the cities and plains of the civilized world in favor of a simpler existence out among the islands. Gradually, their culture caught up to that of the mainland, but there still exists among the population an appreciation of the simple pleasures in life.    Fomorterans are divided in several sub-species. Each is similar in that the lower halves of their bodies are humanoid in shape, while the upper body’s characteristics depend on the specific sub-species. Fomorterans cannot change their form, but they do retain some of their animalistic qualities.    Despite the mix of carnivore and herbivore species that the Fomorterans’ forms echo, all of the sub-species have learned to live together in peace. Farming and fishing make up most of their food sources, while the islands they live on are also plentiful in many other foodstuffs such as fruits and wild fowl.Fomorterans’ classes range broadly from farmer to fighter to sorcerer. Their skills have expanded in recent years as the younger generations head out into the world and return with new knowledge. The craft of gunsmithing was recently introduced, but most Fomorterans have not yet adopted this new technology.•    Fomorterans are medium sized creatures, have low-light vision, have a base land speed of 30 feet, and speak Common and Fomorteran•    Fomorterans receive a +2 bonus to their balance, climb, and jump checks due to their animalistic qualities•    Fomorterans stand between 4 and 6 feet tall, and weigh between 80 and 250 pounds. Their fur color ranges across the spectrum, as does their eye color. Their average life span is 100 years. (These statistics vary depending on the sub-species)Chirops (humanoid flying foxes) “When’s a fox not a fox? When it’s a bat!”            Chirops are a race of strikingly cheerful and musical beings. To them, every moment of every day has a song, joke, or story that goes along with it. Because of their more delicate frames, Chirops tend to be craftsmen rather than farmers or fighters. Physical: Average height – 5’5, Average weight – 130 lbsFur Color: shades of brown, black, white, beige, roanEye Color: Green, Black, GoldFlying: 20ft (average)+2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, -2 StrengthLupians (humanoid wolves)“Howl with the wind, sister”    Lupians are the main workforce of the Formorteran world. The tend to be the largest and the strongest of the sub-species, but are a bit lacking in the intelligence department. Nevertheless, Lupians are fiercely loyal, defending their communities and fellow Fomorterans with an unmatched savagery.Physical: Average height – 6’, Average weight – 250 lbsFur Color: shades of brown, black, white, tanEye Color: Green, Blue, Yellow+2 Strength, +2 Constitution, -2 IntelligenceZoolians (humanoid sea foxes)“Why walk, when you can swim”    Zoolians are a mysterious race of aquatic foxes. Adorned with legs as well as a tail and dorsal fin similar to a whale’s, these Fomorterans disappeared many years ago, seeking lands of their own. Rumor has it that these beautiful but shy creatures now rule an underwater kingdom all their own.Physical: Average height – 4’8’, Average weight – 120 lbsFur Color: Shades of Blues and greens. Occasionally redEye Color: Black+2 Charisma, -2 Strength, +2 IntelligenceCatamounts (humanoid felines)“Puurrrrrfect”    Catamounts are the most humanoid of their race, and as a result tend to be rather arrogant. They are not above hard-work, but prefer to lead rather than follow. Most also tend to have a natural spell-casting ability, and some strive to perfect this knowledge.Physical: Average height – 5’10, Average weight – 130 lbsFur Color: depends on the species of cat (stripes, spots, solid, etc).Eye Color: Green or Blue+2 Charisma, +2 Dexterity, -2 WisdomRapteres (humanoid birds of prey)“There was never a problem that a Raptere couldn’t solve”    The Rapteres are the heads of their communities. Using their far-seeing eyes and minds, they are in charge of the planning and executing of any need that arises. Even though they are small in statue, Rapteres command an attitude of respect.Physical: Average height – 4’, Average weight – 90 lbsFeather Color: depends on species of birdEye Color: Gold, Green, Black. Occasionally redFlying: 30ft (average)+2 Wisdom, +2 Dexterity, -2 ConstitutionTiers (humanoid deer)“Stride soft, breath deep, seek far”    A solitary sub-species, the Tiers tend to keep to themselves except for absolutely necessary contact with their fellow Formorterans. The least humanoid of their race (their legs end in hooves rather than feet and toes), Tiers spend most of their time star-gazing and predicting the future. There is a saying that when a Tier cries, the end of the world is at hand.Physical: Average height – 6’, average weight – 200 lbsFur Color: Shades of brown, white, roan. Males adored with the antlers of their deer race.Eye Color: Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Brown. It is not uncommon for Tiers to have two-colored eyes, which typically marks an especially gifted seer.+2 Constitution, +2 Intelligence, -2 Charisma</blockquote>

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