Othar - Revision history

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Tim at 01:00, 12 October 2013

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‎Language

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 [[Category: Monstrous Races]]
 ==Summary==
 In Nighthaven, no race in its dark depths can inspire as much fear or awe inspired reverence as the Serpent Shifters, chosen of the goddess [[Pasquirn]]; The Othar.  Careful, patient, manipulative, and often incredibly calculating Othar slip into other societies to incite coups and overtake them.  The Othar are masters of deception and work together to achieve their goals.

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-[[Category: Races of Saratta]]
+[[Category: Monstrous Races]]
 ==Summary==
 In Nighthaven, no race in its dark depths can inspire as much fear or awe inspired reverence as the Serpent Shifters, chosen of the goddess [[Pasquirn]]; The Othar.  Careful, patient, manipulative, and often incredibly calculating Othar slip into other societies to incite coups and overtake them.  The Othar are masters of deception and work together to achieve their goals.

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−	==~~RPG~~ Racial Traits==	+	==Racial Traits==
	<b>+2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution</b>: Othar are quick and hardy.		<b>+2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution</b>: Othar are quick and hardy.

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 ===Advanced Racial Traits===
-'''The following traits are available to any Othar, but incur a level adjustment modifier in order to take them.  Hit Dice are not added by picking up these traits; therefore a +1 level adjustment only requires one level to be spent to pick up the trait.  Level adjustments requiring 2 levels can be banked for the purpose of getting the trait.  Players must inform their GM that this is the developmental route they intend to take.  Once the decision is made, they may not take it back.'''
+As an Othar grows and ages, their abilities expand as well. Players may advance their character in a level of Othar to select one of the following traits. The Othar also gains 1 Hit Die (1d8) when leveling in this way.
-''Quick Shifting – Snake Form'': An Othar can freely transform into a medium sized snake at will.  In this form the Othar is capable of delivering a massive bite attack for 1d12 damage. While transformed the Othar receives a +1 bonus to Strength and Dexterity for each level they have as an Othar.
+<b>Venomous Bite</b>: The Othar’s bite attacks are laced with a deadly poison.
-Level Adjustment: +1
+Othari Venom
+Type: Poison (injury); Save: Fortitude DC: 10 + ½ Othar’s level
+Frequency: 1/round for 4 rounds
-''Venomous Bite'': The bite of an Othar, whether the result of its mouth or a transformed limb gains a deadly poison attack.  This poison causes the opponents body to shut down its functions eventually resulting in death.  Individuals bit must succeed a Fortitude Save vs Poison DC: 10 + Othar's Constitution Bonus + 1 for every 2 levels as an Othar.  If they fail, the secondary poison effects take place.
+Effect: 1d4 Con damage; Cure: 1 Save

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	- <b>Quick Shifting (Arms)</b>: Othar can freely transform their arms into snakes. These serpentine limbs are able to feed and nourish the body, provide sight, and deliver a painful bite for 1d4 damage. Transformation is considered a supernatural ability, reforming the Othar's bones while transforming allowing for a reach of 10 feet. There is no time limit for how long a limb can remain transformed.		- <b>Quick Shifting (Arms)</b>: Othar can freely transform their arms into snakes. These serpentine limbs are able to feed and nourish the body, provide sight, and deliver a painful bite for 1d4 damage. Transformation is considered a supernatural ability, reforming the Othar's bones while transforming allowing for a reach of 10 feet. There is no time limit for how long a limb can remain transformed.
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−	~~- <b>Predator</b>: Othar are natural predators and gain a +2 racial bonus to Perception.~~

	<b>Languages</b>: Othar begin play speaking Othari. Othar with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).		<b>Languages</b>: Othar begin play speaking Othari. Othar with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).

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 ==RPG Racial Traits==
-Size: Medium
+<b>+2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution</b>: Othar are quick and hardy.
-Othar land speed: 30
+- <b>Normal Speed</b>: Othar have a base speed of 30 feet.
-+2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom
+- <b>Bite</b>: Othar have razor sharp teeth and fangs. Their bite is considered a natural attack and deals 1d6 damage. The bite is a primary attack, or a secondary attack if the creature is wielding manufactured weapons or has performed a Quick Shift (Arm).
-Deep Vision: An Othar can see in the darkness as though it were well lit.  As this was a gift to them from the goddess Pasquirn, it does not interfere with regular sight.
+- <b>Predator</b>: Othar are natural predators and gain a +2 racial bonus to Perception.
-Bite: An Othar's teeth are razor sharp, and they bear fangs.  Their bite is treated as a natural attack dealing 1d6 damage.
+'''The following traits are available to any Othar, but incur a level adjustment modifier in order to take them.  Hit Dice are not added by picking up these traits; therefore a +1 level adjustment only requires one level to be spent to pick up the trait.  Level adjustments requiring 2 levels can be banked for the purpose of getting the trait.  Players must inform their GM that this is the developmental route they intend to take.  Once the decision is made, they may not take it back.'''

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 ===Language===
-Othar speak [[Othari]].  The language is unique, spoken to them by the goddess Pasquirn.  To the common ear it sounds like varied serpentine hisses and guttural calls.  Smell plays a major role in the language as Othar release pheromones in addition to their speech, enhancing the visuals that the others receive.  Othar are quick to take up the languages of other races, many times taking [[Human]] or [[Elf|Elven]] due to their common encounters with them.
+Othar speak [[Language: Othari|Othari]].  The language is unique, spoken to them by the goddess Pasquirn.  To the common ear it sounds like varied serpentine hisses and guttural calls.  Smell plays a major role in the language as Othar release pheromones in addition to their speech, enhancing the visuals that the others receive.  Othar are quick to take up the languages of other races, many times taking [[Human]] or [[Elf|Elven]] due to their common encounters with them.
 ==Notable Othar==

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 They are possessed of great magical power and the secrets of [[Nighthaven]].  The Othar are expert infiltrators, treading shadows with unparalleled skill.  Othar prefer the company of their own kind but are more than capable of maintaining civilized company with others.
-==Personality==
+===Personality===
 Othar are an ambitious race, aspiring to bring gains to their civilization by whatever means necessary.  An othar rarely turns on their brothers or sisters.  There are far greater threats out there that do not require them to squabble between one another like humans.  Othar tend to be manipulative and a often vindictive toward those who would do them wrong.
 They are not without their redeeming qualities however.  Othar are very loyal to those they serve (particularly the goddess [[Pasquirn]]) and to those they would call friend.  They delight in and much prefer the opportunity to build knowledge of the arts on their own.  Othar do not take credit for inventing as humans do, choosing to share their knowledge with their kin.
-==Physical Description==
+===Physical Description===
 Othar appear to be humans on a surface inspection.  They range from 5 to 6 feet tall, with varied skin colors from pale white to deep tan hues.  Hair colors range from platinum gray to coal black.  They lack pigmentation for blond or red and have straight or wavy styles and lack facial hair.  Close inspection reveals some differences in features.  Othar chin lines are typically angular, coming to a hard rounded point giving the face a prominent oval shape but maintaining a hard brooding look.  Their eyebrows are often thin, and is one of the first places to show shedding (the hairline too) when they molt.
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 Due to their shapeshifting abilities, an Othar's arm is capable of molding 2 separate bone structures.  When in human form, the arm appears to be normal.  If one were able to x-ray the arm though, it would appear to have tiny stress fractures beginning at the wrist and ending at the shoulder.  When an arm is transformed into a snake, these 'links' quickly come together to form a singular backbone for the serpentine limb.  Damaging the snake will effectively break the Othar's arm.
-==Relations==
+===Relations===
 Othar tend to mingle with the races that are easiest for them to assume the form of.  [[Human| Humans]] and [[Elf| Elves]] are the closest matches, requiring the least amount of effort to blend in with (particularly for those lacking the greater shapeshifting abilities possessed by their race).  Othar take meticulous effort to learn about a society prior to their engagement and tend toward infiltration as a group.  When one Othar is discovered, it can be assumed that there are several others as well.
-==Homeland==
+===Homeland===
 Othar make their home in the deep darkness of [[Nighthaven]], the underground regions of Saratta that extend beyond the ancient [[Dwarf| dwarven]] kingdoms.  Their cities are massive networks of tunnels that link deep chambers together.  Homes are nesting dens tucked into small caverns.  Othar do not lavishly decorate their homes, keeping them simple, often with worshipful artwork carved into the walls.  Books and other important belongings are hung in sinew nets from the ceilings, though places of learning often keep shelves for books and tools much like humans (though the shelves are carved into the walls in the case of Othar).
-==Religion==
+===Religion===
 Othar worship [[Pasquirn]], goddess of Pestilence.  According to legend, the Othar began as humans who had tread into the depths of Nighthaven.  They were captured by a race called Yaun-ti who were then the goddess's chosen.  Over the years the Yaun-ti bred human blood into their own so that they might take a form like the goddess.  In their vanity, they began worshiping their Abominations (mixes between human and snake) as gods, giving humans to them as sacrifice while turning away from Pasquirn.
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 “Sa Zeras Nuan.”  Bring forth my Truth, the goddess told them.  With a flutter of wings, the Othar descended into the depths where they appeared to the Yaun-ti as Abominations.  When they began to prostrate they transformed again, taking humanoid form before their eyes.  Their limbs became venomous snakes arching toward the open necks of the Yaun-ti, sinking deep.  The Yaun-ti realized too late the duplicity and as they cursed their fate the Othar stole their form.  They drove deeper into Nighthaven slaying the Yaun-ti as they went, praising their goddess all the while.
-==Language==
+===Language===
 Othar speak [[Othari]].  The language is unique, spoken to them by the goddess Pasquirn.  To the common ear it sounds like varied serpentine hisses and guttural calls.  Smell plays a major role in the language as Othar release pheromones in addition to their speech, enhancing the visuals that the others receive.  Othar are quick to take up the languages of other races, many times taking [[Human]] or [[Elf|Elven]] due to their common encounters with them.
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-==Advanced Racial Traits==
+===Advanced Racial Traits===
 '''The following traits are available to any Othar, but incur a level adjustment modifier in order to take them.  Hit Dice are not added by picking up these traits; therefore a +1 level adjustment only requires one level to be spent to pick up the trait.  Level adjustments requiring 2 levels can be banked for the purpose of getting the trait.  Players must inform their GM that this is the developmental route they intend to take.  Once the decision is made, they may not take it back.'''

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 Othar appear to be humans on a surface inspection.  They range from 5 to 6 feet tall, with varied skin colors from pale white to deep tan hues.  Hair colors range from platinum gray to coal black.  They lack pigmentation for blond or red and have straight or wavy styles and lack facial hair.  Close inspection reveals some differences in features.  Othar chin lines are typically angular, coming to a hard rounded point giving the face a prominent oval shape but maintaining a hard brooding look.  Their eyebrows are often thin, and is one of the first places to show shedding (the hairline too) when they molt.
-Othar molt twice per month in a process that often takes anywhere from 4 to 10 hours.  During that period, fine scales are visible through the skin membrane.  This is their natural skin, hidden beneath the disguise layer.  Othar choose to display this skin whenever they are comfortable with where they are.  In most magical societies they can pass it off as magic augmentation.  The skin feels thick, like hard leather all throughout their lives.
+Othar molt twice per month in a process that often takes anywhere from 4 to 10 hours.  During that period, fine scales are visible through the skin membrane.  This is their natural skin, hidden beneath the outer <nowiki>“disguise”</nowiki> layer.  This outer layer is the last stage before molting, and consequently the most malleable.  This skin feels thick, like hard leather all throughout their lives.  Othar choose to display their scales whenever they are comfortable with their surrounding.  In high magic societies they can often pass the scales off as magical augmentation.
 An Othar's eyes range in spectrum from bright yellow and orange to dark blue.  Their eyes have adapted to sight underground allowing them to see in the dark almost as though it were day.  [[Upworlder|Upworlder's]] believe that Othar see in infrared which is mostly true, but their sight does not allow them to see through walls.  When on the surface, Othari eyes adjust to their human color spectrum though the colors are much more intense, allowing them to notice the scales of other Othar beneath their outer skin layer.