# Chapter 2: Races of Hyrule

##### In diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength.

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##### Table Of Contents - **[Races](#p5)** - [Customise Your Origin](#p4) - [Anouki](#p6) - [Deku Scrub: Boko, Business, Mad](#p10) - [Gerudo](#p13) - [Goron: Frost, Igneo, Luminous, Stone](#p17) - [Human](#p22) - [Hylian](#p24) - [Kokiri: Baga, Boko, Deku, Maku](#p27) - [Mogma](#p31) - [Rito: Fokka, Fokkeru](#p33) - [Sheikah: Awakened, Inverted](#p36) - [Zora: Deep, River, Sea](#p40) - [Zuna](#p44) - **[Monstrous Races](#p47)** - [Blins: Boarblin, Bokoblin, Bulblin, Miniblin, Moblin](#p48) - [Daira: Aeralfos, Dynalfos, Lizalfos](#p55) - [Darknut](#p60) - [Lynel](#p64) - [Twili](#p67) - [Vire](#p70) - [Yook](#p73) - **[Exotic Races](#p76)** - [Automos](#p77) - [Chu](#p80) - [Cloudfolk](#p82) - [Fairy](#p85) - [Illmaia](#p88) - [Keaton](#p90) - [Malkari](#p93) - [Minish](#p96)

\page # Chapter 2: Races of Hyrule ## Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside gorons, hylians, Zoras, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to one of these peoples. Not every intelligent race of the multiverse is appropriate for a player-controlled adventurer. Gorons, hylians, Zoras, and humans are the most common races to produce the sort of adventurers who make up typical parties. Gerudo, sheikah, kokiri, deku scrubs, and subrosians are less common as adventurers. The zola, a more violent Subspecies of Zoras, are also uncommon. Your choice of race affects many different aspects of your character. It establishes fundamental qualities that exist throughout your character’s adventuring career. When making this decision, keep in mind the kind of character you want to play. For example, a sheikah could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a goron makes a tough fighter, and a hylian can be a master wizard. Your character's race not only affects your traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. In this chapter, each race’s description includes information to help you roleplay a character of that race, including personality, physical appearance, and features of society. These details are suggestions to help you think about your character, not binding dictums of your options. Adventurers can deviate widely from the norm for their race. You should never feel limited by your choice of race. While a sheikah may be inclined towards the rogue class, a sheikah druid or paladin are equally worthwhile options. When thinking about your character’s background and personality, consider why they are different. ### Racial Traits The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. #### Ability Score Increase When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. #### Lifespan The typical lifespan of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as gorons and kokiri, can live for centuries—a fact noted in the description of the race. The lifespan entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan. This information can help you decide how old your character is at the start of the game. You can choose any age for your character, which could provide an explanation for some of your ability scores. For example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligence or Wisdom. #### Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. #### Size Characters of most races are Medium, a size category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules of the game affect them differently. The most important of these rules is that Small characters have trouble wielding heavy weapons, as explained in the *Player's Hand Book* Chapter 5, "Equipment." #### Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the *Player’s Handbook*, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character. #### Speed Your speed determines how far you can move when travelling (*Player's Hand Book* Chapter 8, "Adventuring”) and fighting (*Player's Hand Book* Chapter 9, "Combat”). #### Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. A list of widespread languages to choose from is available in this book's Introduction, "Welcome to Hyrule". The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. #### Subspecies Some races have Subspecies. Members of a Subspecies have the traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified for their Subspecies. Relationships among Subspecies vary significantly from race to race and world to world. ``` ``` **Cutting From the Creature Type Section For Space:** For example, the text of the *cure wounds* spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature that has the Construct type.

\page ## Customise Your Origin At 1st level, you choose various aspects of your character, including ability scores, race, class, and background. Together these elements help paint a picture of your character's origin and give you the ability to create many different types of characters. Despite that versatility, a typical character race in D&D includes little or no choice—a lack that can make it difficult to realise certain character concepts. The following subsections address that lack by adding choice to your character's race, allowing you to customise your ability scores, languages, and certain proficiencies to fit the origin you have in mind for your character. Character race in the game represents your character's fantasy species, combined withBoarblin, Bokoblin, Bulblin, Miniblin, Moblin certain cultural assumptions. The following options step outside those assumptions to pave the way for truly unique characters. ### Ability Score Increase If you'd like your character to follow their own path, you may wish to ignore the standard Ability Score Increase trait and assign ability score increase tailored to your character. Here's how to do it: take any ability score increase you gain in your race or subspecies and apply it to an ability score of your choice. If you gain more than one increase, you can't apply those increases to the same ability score, and you can't increase a score above 20. For example, if the Ability Score Increase trait of your race or subspecies increases your Constitution by 2 and your Wisdom by 1, you could instead increase your Intelligence by 2 and your Charisma by 1. ### Languages Your character's race includes languages that your character is assumed to know, usually Common and the language of your ancestors. For example, a goron adventurer is assumed to know Common and Goruah. Here's the thing: D&D adventurers are extraordinary, and your character might have grown up speaking languages different from the ones in your Languages trait. To customise the languages you know, you may replace each language in your Languages trait with a language from the following list:Blinnic, Boko, Celsian, Common, Demotic, Drakaran, Faerish, Geridic, Goruah, Hylian, Leonin, Piscian, Primordial, Rosarian, Twilish, or Watary. Your DM may add or remove languages from that list, depending on what languages are appropriate for your campaign. ``` ``` ### Proficiencies Some races and subspecies grant proficiencies. These proficiencies are usually cultural, and your character might not have any connection with the culture in question or might have pursued different training. You can replace each of those proficiencies with a different one of your choice, following the restrictions on the Proficiency Swaps table. ##### Proficiency Swaps | Proficiency | Replacement Proficiency | |:----|:-------------| | Skill | Skill | | Armour | Simple/Martial Weapon or Tool | | Simple Weapon | Simple Weapon or Tool | | Martial Weapon | Simple/Martial Weapon or Tool | | Tool | Tool or Simple Weapon | For example, hylian adventurers have proficiency with longswords, which are martial weapons. Consulting the Proficiency Swaps table, we see that your hylian can swap that proficiency for proficiency with another weapon or a tool. Your hylian might be a musician, who chooses proficiency with a musical instrument—a type of tool—instead of with longswords. Similarly, hylians with proficiency in the Perception skill. Your hylian might not have the keen senses associated with your kin and could take proficiency in a different skill, such as Performance. *Player's Handbook* Chapter 5, "Equipment" includes weapons and tools suitable for these swaps, and your DM might allow additional options. > ##### Custom Lineage Instead of choosing one of the game's races for your character at 1st level, you can use the following traits to represent your character's lineage, giving you full control over how your character's origin shaped them: > ___ > - **Creature Type:** Your creature type is Humanoid. You determine your appearance and whether you resemble any of your kin. > - **Size.** Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. > - **Speed.** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. > - **Ability Score Increase.** One ability score of your choice increases by 2. > - **Feat.** You gain one feat of your choice for which you qualify. > - **Variable Trait.** You gain one of the following options of your choice: (a) darkvision with a range of 60 feet or (b) proficiency in one skill of your choice. > - **Languages.** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character.

\page ## Races The world of Hyrule is populated by people of many different races. Unlike the most D&D worlds, Hyrule shares very few races in common with those found in the *Player's Handbook* or supplemental material. While the series often explores familiar tropes in its use of fantasy races, it puts unique spins on them which prevent them from slotting cleanly into established D&D races. The *Legend of Zelda*'s hylians may have much in common with elves, they possess too many distinctions to be treated as such. Similarly, the rocky gorons share some attributes with the hardy dwarves but their rock-like design prevents them from sharing racial traits. The following section includes information regarding the racial traits of all the varied races of Hyrule and the lands beyond. This section also includes information on what a typical character from each of the major regions of Hyrule might think of the members of each race. Although some of these accounts are accurate, others represent skewed perceptions or stereotypes. Many such perceptions have some basis in truth, but that truth is often distorted by hearsay, prejudice, propaganda, or cultural misunderstandings. This section is separated into three parts: *Standard Races*, *Monstrous Races*, and *Exotic Races*. **Standard Races** are the most common and most accepted races in Hyrule. They are a common sight in the marketplaces of Hyrule and go where they please without worry. **Monstrous Races**, while not necessarily evil, possess a reputation that incites fear and trepidation in those that see them. It is not illegal for these races to enter a town or city. They are likely to be regarded warily, scrutinised more closely, and possibly blamed for a crime with little evidence if they happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. **Exotic Races** are select races drawn from the *Player's Handbook* and supplemental material which can easily be given a skin that suits the *Legend of Zelda* setting. These races are such a rare sight that some NPCs may not know they exist or else have only heard of them in folk tales. #### Standard Races ___ - **Anouki** are guardians of the north who prefer peaceful methods to protect their homes but take up arms when they must. - **Deku Scrubs** are curious, Plant-like people that dwell deep within the swamps and forests of Hyrule. - **Gerudo** are imposing warrior women who dwell in the harsh deserts with strict laws and strong personalities. - **Gorons** are bold and hardy rock men, known for their skilled warriors, miners, and fine craftsmanship of stone and metal. - **Humans** in the Light World are similar to those found on other D&D worlds: adaptable, ambitious, and wildly diverse. - **Hylians** are a mystical and insightful people with pointed ears and (so legend says) the ability to hear the voices of the deities. ``` ``` ___ - **Kokiri** call the deep untouched places of nature their home. Bound to spirits of the wild lands, their child-like nature belies the ancient wisdom they retain. - **Mogmas** are molefolk whose sensitive eyes drive them deep underground through tunnels of their own making. - **Rito** are an avian race of hunters and explorers that roam the plains of Hyrule and roost on isolated mountaintops. - **Sheikah** are clever scholars and ministers who often move through Hyrule in disguise. Exceptional spies and rogues, they live in the shadows of hylian society. - **Zoras** are an enigmatic, water-dwelling people with an endless desire to explore. - **Zuna** live a simple agrarian lifestyle under the teachings of their ancestors. These recount the doom visited on them when they delved too greedily into arcane artifice. #### Monstrous Races ___ - **Blins** are outcast scavengers who seek a place in the world. They are (unfairly or not) infamous for their bloodthirst, a reputation even the most peaceful struggle to escape. - **Daira** sometimes venture from their homes in search of treasure and glory for their clan. Inscrutable to their mammalian companions, they prove to be stout allies. - **Darknuts** are often employed as mercenaries. They are a fierce people who have fought world-threatening evils for centuries. - **Lynels** are proud lion-like hunters who employ cunning and equine strength to further the goals of their roaming bands. - **Twili** were once Humanoid like their Light World kin. Now they exist as shadows in a strange state between life and death. - **Vire** embrace the solitude of the hunt and the isolation of their colonies, striving to distance themselves from those who whisper of vampire bats in hushed tones. - **Yook** are hulking wanderers who dwell in the highest mountain reaches. #### Exotic Races ___ - **Automos** are artificial lifeforms built to perform labour for a long-lost civilisation. Created as tools, they must now find their place and purpose in the world. - **Cloudfolk** dwell in Levias, the Plane of Air and are imbued with that Elemental power as a result of their birth. - **Faires** have a penchant for mischievous fun and follow their passions in pursuit of wild revels and new adventures. - **Illmaia** are Humanoids with a Celestial spark in their souls, which grants them supernatural power and a claim to Hyrule's throne. - **Keaton** are curious fox folk. Most live in defiance of the deities and journey from their distant homelands in search of interesting treasures and lore. - **Malkari** are Humanoids whose heritage has seared an Infernal spark in their souls, which grants them arcane power but also deep mistrust. - **Minish** are people of simple pleasures. They care for one another and tend their gardens, but when the need arises they make stalwart companions.

\page ## Anouki *“The moblins may have lived through the winter if they had borrowed survival strategies from the anouki, but the only record we have of contact between the two peoples is a note made by a moblin settler regarding how much the anouki bleed when stabbed—an observation that hardly indicates a willingness to learn from their northern neighbours.”*

— Shad, *The Anouki and the Far North* ___ The anouki are tribal people who live in small communities. They are adapted to extremely cold climate conditions; such areas are where they can generally be found. Though a small number of these nations live in the northernmost areas of the Hebra mountain ranges, the majority can be found in the arctic region of Wayaway. The anouki are keyed into the nature of their frigid environment and as such share as many traits with the animals they live with and hunt, as they do human characteristics reminiscent of their neighbours in the south. While Humanoid in appearance, the anouki possess horns, not unlike those of a reindeer, which are usually larger on the men and smaller on the women. These protrude from their thick hair which comes in dark shades. Some anouki have a thick coat of glossy fur covering most of their bodies which traps heat, allowing them to survive the cold of their homeland while others rely on a thick layer of blubber to maintain their core body temperature. These coats are often prone to damage in accidents or hunts so the anouki don clothing lined with caribou skin that is often mistaken for parts of their body when the hood is up. These anouki communities are nomadic and rely on their experienced hunters to feed their populations as agriculture is not possible in the vast icy expanse of Wayaway. As such, hunting is the core of their culture and cultural history. They used harpoons, spears, and bows to take down animals of all sizes. To the anouki, there is no greater fault than greed. The anouki believe that the world remains healthiest when each creature takes only what it needs. Material goods, especially precious gems and gold, have little appeal to them except where they can be used to augment their weapons and tools. What use are such things when winter lingers and food runs short? ### Hunters and Gatherers The anouki have traditionally been fishers and hunters. Though sparse amounts of natural greenery such as seaweed can be found in the warmer months, it is impossible to cultivate Plants in the frozen northern regions. This means the anouki primarily survive off of animals they hunt on the land and fish they can hunt in the ocean. This is a harsh style of living and in times of famine, the remaining food will be given to the hunters so they will have the strength to bring home more for the rest of the community. While the anouki's natural inclination to the cold generally results in competent swimmers, fishing while in the water is not ideal so is instead done from single-person boats or simply through holes in the ice. While the anouki nations have a traditional sense of division of labour between men and women it is far from absolute. While the men are most often hunters and the women take care of the children, clean the home, sew, process food, and cook it is also understood that survival requires adaptation. Many anouki stories tell of famed and fearless female hunters and it is a foolish anouki man who doesn't know how to mend a break in his coat while on a hunt several days from camp. A key component of anouki hunts and a centrepiece in their culture are their sled dogs. Both on land and sea ice, the anouki use dog sleds for transportation. These dogs are bred from white wolfos, and are prized in the central regions of Hyrule for their large size and beauty, as well as their strength. These dogs play an integral role in the annual routine of the anouki. During the summer they became pack animals, sometimes dragging up to forty-five pounds of baggage and in the winter they pulled the sled. Yearlong they assist with hunting by sniffing out seals' holes and pestering polar bears. They also protect the anouki villages by barking at bears and strangers. The anouki generally favour, and try to breed, the most striking and handsome of dogs, especially ones with bright eyes and a healthy coat. A strong dog could mean the difference between life and death in the north. ### Art and Architecture Anouki art is quite beautiful to behold but generally simplistic in design. Because they are always moving they favour lightweight artistic expression that will not add undue stress to the pact dogs. Pendants carved of ivory or bone in the shape of various animals are popular as are small reliefs depicting great hunts or other achievements. More extensive anouki artwork will often be created in a stationary location that the nation will occasionally return to during their migration. These sites can often become holy as one artist will leave their work behind only to add to it the following year. These sites may be a resting place for several different anouki nations who will build upon each other's art and leave the results for the other nations to see when they return. Vandalising such sites, even between nations that are at war, is considered taboo. During the winter, certain anouki nations live in a type of temporary shelter made from densely packed snow called an igloo. These shelters, despite the material used in construction, are quite warm and designed with an opening at the top so that a fire can be lit inside without risk of smoke inhalation. During the few months of the year when temperatures rise above freezing, the anouki live in tents made of animal skins supported by a frame of bones or wood. Some use driftwood, while others built sod houses.

\page ### Law and Community Anouki law is enforced by tradition and the need for survival. As such to an outside observer the anouki seem to have little to no organised governance at all. Contrary to this, the anouki have a set of cultural practices which fall into three categories: ___ - *That which has to be followed.* - *That which has to be done.* - *That which has to be avoided.* If an individual's actions go against any of these three tenets, the shaman may have to intervene, lest the consequences become dire to the individual or the community. Justice within anouki culture is moderated by a form of governance that gives significant power to the elders. Judgment can be harsh and often includes capital punishment for serious crimes against the community or the individual. If the offence is dire enough or brought deadly consequences to the anouki's community the perpetrator may be banished from the nation, an unenviable fate for any anouki. The laws of the anouki are taught, not written. Young anouki learn through example and through the wisdom of their peers rather than by study. This is because the anouki consider the spirit, the mind, to be lasting. A story that is passed from one generation to the next will never die. Whereas material things are transitory. Laws written on parchment are temporary. When the parchment is destroyed, the laws disappear. In a culture with oral history, elders are the keepers of communal knowledge, effectively the community library. They are of extreme value as the repository of knowledge. The harsh nature of the land and the importance of raising new anouki in place of those that were taken by the elements means that anouki marital customs are somewhat fluid. They are rarely monogamous and not uncommonly exist only to produce children. Open marriages, polygamy, divorce, and remarriage are fairly common practices to such a degree that anouki in relationships do not expect them to be closed unless directly specified as a condition. Some couplings are arranged, sometimes in infancy, and occasionally enforced by the community in times when their numbers are thinning. Similarly, the family structure is somewhat fluid. Those with any kind of familial relation tend to share a dwelling place during the winter. Goods are shared within a household, and also, to a significant extent, within a whole community. ``` ``` ### Tribal Tensions Relationships between different anouki nations can often become strained to the point of warfare between the two groups. Many anouki stories talk about raids by other nations and taking vengeance on them in return. Though often terrible to behold, the feuds between different anouki nations rarely continue beyond one generation. Comparatively almost all the nations as varied as they are have a long-standing animosity towards another arctic-dwelling race, the yook. No one can be sure exactly when the violence between these two people began as tales of bloody contact permeate the oral history of both peoples. Some say it dates back to ancient times when the anouki would fell yook like any other Beast and use their skins for clothing and camouflage. Others say that anouki is a deeply valued delicacy among the yook. Attempts to mediate this conflict have generally devolved into more violence. Anouki who live in less productive geographical areas tend to be less war-like, as they spend more time producing food. The last major denizen of Wayaway with whom the anouki have any contact is the Ho Ho Tribe. They are less a nation and more a loose coalition of merchants that have set up several ports along the southern coasts of Wayaway to facilitate exports both passing through the northern straits and exotic items from the country itself. The anouki are not fond of the Ho Ho Tribe as they see their activities as highly destructive to the natural order and go out of their way to avoid them. However, there have been instances of anouki nations going to the Ho Ho market ports to trade when food becomes scarce or they suffer great losses. There is a commonly held superstition among the anouki that if you are greatly injured you can be healed by the Ho Ho Tribe but they will take your soul in exchange. Many Hyrulean stories about the anouki talk of arctic creatures such as seals which transform into beautiful maidens. Conversely, the anouki legends about the southerners speak of those that walked too far south and were kidnapped by greedy men. The intersection of those two stories should speak for itself.

\page ### The Lord of the Mountain Above the mountains of Wayaway is a phenomenon that Hyrulean scholars call the *Aurora Polaris*. It is a great display of lights of all different colours that shines in great waves across the night sky. Many anouki believe that all living things have a spirit and that these spirits, including those of their ancestors, can be seen in these northern lights. Many anouki stories talk about ghosts or fantastic creatures emerging from the lights, sometimes to attack and sometimes to teach a lesson. Some nations believe the lights to be malevolent, that they would strike down any who garnered their attention. While others tell tales of the invisible Giants that walked in the lights or the souls of animals they had felled appearing before them. Chief among these spirits is Satori, who they call "Lord of the Mountain". Satori is an ethereal creature, most resembling a deer but with alien characteristics such as six eyes, and blue-white fur that shines with the same light as that of the sky. They believe that any place where the lights appear to touch the mountaintop means that Satori had called the spirits together there for council. Many anouki stories speak of climbing these mountains to search out Satori and ask for his wisdom or a desperately needed boon.

*For more information on the Lord of the Mountain see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* In keeping with their belief in the spirits, the anouki practise an animistic religion. They believe that all things have a form of spirit, including humans, and that to some extent the spirits of those creatures that had now passed on can be influenced when one required some animal or inanimate thing to act in a certain way. Most anouki communities have at least one shaman, while they are not the leader, they act as healers to both the mind and the body. They tend to wounds and offer advice, as well as invoking the spirits to assist people in their lives. Their role is to see, interpret and exhort the subtle and unseen. Shamans are not trained; they are held to be born with the ability and recognized by the community as they approach adulthood. In keeping with their religious practices, the anouki follow a system of rituals integrated into their daily life. These rituals are simple but held to be necessary. It is a truth of the arctic lands that all things must eat, and largely that means creatures eating one another. That is the circle of life and there is no animosity felt by the reindeer for falling victim to the wolfos. However, the anouki believed that certain practices have to be followed to placate the spirits. Any hunt that fails to show appropriate respect and customary supplication would give the liberated spirits cause to avenge themselves. The harshness and unpredictability of life in the far north ensure that anouki live with concern for the uncontrollable, where a streak of bad luck can destroy an entire community. To offend a spirit is to risk its interference with an already marginal existence. The anouki understand that they have to work in harmony with supernatural powers to provide the necessities of day-to-day life. ``` ``` ### Outcast Adventurers As people invested in the health of their community and experienced in a way of life embroiled in the whims of the far north, few anouki would dream of leaving their homes or attempting to fit into hylian society. An exiled anouki, or one whose clan has been destroyed, might not have a choice in the matter. Most adventuring anouki fall into this latter category. Outcast anouki can never return home. They committed some unforgivable deed, usually something that put their community at risk, such as angering the spirits or bringing a threat back to their home. These anouki are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to call home. Orphaned anouki are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They may become crusaders for nature, seek to avenge their loss, or search the world looking for a purpose that calls to them. A few rare anouki are entrusted by their clan with an important mission that takes them beyond their homes. These anouki feel like pilgrims in a strange land, and usually, they wish only to complete their quests and return home as quickly as possible. The Anouki Adventurers table can serve as inspiration for determining why an anouki character leaves home. ##### Anouki Adventurers | d8 | Reason for Adventuring | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | Outcast for murder | | 2 | Outcast for angering the natural spirits | | 3 | Clan slain by invading Humanoids | | 4 | Clan slain by a monster or druthildi | | 5 | Separated from the nation and lost | | 6 | Homeland destroyed by natural disaster | | 7 | Personal quest ordained by omens | | 8 | Dispatched on a quest by nation leaders | ___ Wayaway Native Names: - Nutaaq (Solid Ice) - Anuniaq (Hunter of Food or Knowledge) - Uukkarnit (Carved Ice) - Ataciara (Familiar Spirit)

\page ### Anouki Disposition You can use the Anouki Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for an anouki character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Anouki Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I travel light but everything I carry is expertly maintained and cared for. | | 2 | I don't understand why my companions value gold so much. | | 3 | I leave ornate wooden carvings on the walls anywhere I sleep. | | 4 | I have never had alcohol before. | | 5 | If I see a hairy mammal that is not trying to kill me, I am obligated to try to pet it, even if it is a person and not an animal. | | 6 | My extremities are always freezing to the touch. | ``` ``` ### Anouki Names ___ - **Male Names:** Akin, Aroo, Bulu, Dobo, Fofo, Gumo, Hintobo, Honcho, Kofu, Kumu, Mazo, Nobodo, Noko, Yefu, Yeko - **Female Names:** *Sey*, *Sho*, *Illi*, *Mae*, *Koo* - **Family Names:**(Insert names) ### Anouki Traits ____ ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Anouki reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and lives an average of 80 years. Though their harsh environment likely plays a role in their shorter lifespan compared to southern-dwelling peoples. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Anouki average about 5 feet tall and weigh about 110 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** You have a base walking speed of 30 feet. ***Hunter's Lore.*** You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival. ***Arctic Insulation.*** You have insulating fur or blubber that covers your body. You are resistant to cold damage and naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide*. ***Ram.*** You can use your head and horns to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Snowwalker.*** The ground beneath your feet subtly freezes, hardening loose snow into easily walkable terrain, instantly reverting when you step off of it. You can move across nonmagical difficult terrain composed of snow, or similar materials, without expending extra movement. In addition, ability checks made to track you in this environment have disadvantage. ***Cunning Artisan.*** As part of a short rest, you can harvest bone and hide from a slain Beast, Construct, Dragon, Monstrosity, or Plant creature of size Small or larger to create one of the following items: a shield, a club, a javelin, or 1d4 darts or blowgun needles. To use this trait, you need a blade, such as a dagger, or appropriate artisan's tools, such as leatherworker's tools. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most anouki speak Anuk.

\page ## Deku Scrub *“I am not going to tell you my name, not yet at any rate." A queer half-knowing, half-humorous look came with a green flicker into his eyes. "For one thing it would take a long while: my name is growing all the time, and I've lived a very long, long time; so my name is like a story. Real names tell you the story of things they belong to in my language, in the Old Entish as you might say. It is a lovely language, but it takes a very long time saying anything in it, because we do not say anything in it, unless it is worth taking a long time to say, and to listen to.”*

— Treebeard, *The Two Towers* ___ The diminutive deku survive in a world full of larger creatures by avoiding notice or, barring that, avoiding offence. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife. ### People of Bark The Plant-like deku scrubs are characterised by dark, hard bark-like skin, heads of copious leaves of many colours, glowing deep-set eyes, and large barrel-like mouths that protrude significantly from their heads. It is said that the disposition of a deku scrub differs greatly based on the type of tree they are born from. Deku scrubs heavily populate many woodlands Prominent colonies exist in swamps but deku kingdoms may exist in whatever isolated forested area the Plant people decide to settle. They speak their own language but are known to interact regularly and congenitally with outsiders, particularly when involved in trade. Though physically diminutive, deku scrubs are far from helpless. They are unusually spry and can spin violently through enemies, their serrated leaves warning predators to keep their distance. They can store a plethora of seed pods in an organ inside their gullet and propel them from their mouths at great speeds. Deku scrubs have been known to take up arms against invaders as well, arming themselves with natural weapons like slingshots, spears, and javelins. Most deku territories are decorated with deku flowers. These flowers act as specialised launchers which propel deku scrubs into the air. Using petals from the flower, deku scrubs can deploy a small flower-like propeller that allows them to glide through the air. Some deku scrubs merchants, with a deep connection to woodland magic, can use these propellers to travel great distances. ``` ``` ### Monarchs and Makers While many deku civilisations are somewhat insular and heavily distrustful of outsiders, there are those gregarious scrubs who will happily adventure abroad or seek independence from their kingdoms in their own quiet part of a forest. Some of these independent deku scrubs might become corrupted by the dark magic that creeps through Hyrule's deep woods and end up becoming the servants of dark powers. In deku society, scrubs organise themselves into a strict hierarchical caste system with a Royal Family ruling over the deku scrubs who reside in the area of the forest or swamp that make up their kingdom. They are protective of deku traditions and customs and will typically shun outsiders and bar their entry into their kingdoms. A deku monarchy is absolute, and they will be surrounded by family, advisers, and guards. Deku artisans are known for crafting fine and intricate wooden artefacts and architecture. These Constructs are decorated with deku patterns and art. Deku scrubs have an extensive musical tradition that includes both woodwind and percussion instruments. They also have a merchant class, who represent the primary contact deku kingdoms have with outside races as they make regular inroads with outside travellers and traders. ### Monoecious and Dioecious While deku scrubs are sexually dimorphic, it is in much the same way that pollinating Plants have a variety of sexual designations. The differences are either so subtle or so alien to onlookers that only another scrub would be able to tell from visuals alone. More than half of the deku population is monoecious, possessing both male and female sexual characteristics, while the other half is dioecious, separated into male and female individuals. Some deku scrubs, particularly the members of the monarchy have embraced the traditional gender presentations of other cultures, the majority of deku scrubs regard sexuality as irrelevant until procreation is required. Even in those circumstances, procreation is seen more as an obligation than an act of love. Deku scrubs come together at certain intervals to expand their people. While dioecious parents may be involved, it is far from guaranteed and a monoecious scrub does not require a partner to fertilise a new scrub. Raising the young is a communal endeavour with the planting beds of the immobile deku children watched over in shifts and those newly loosed from the soil taken care of by various members of the community. The genetic parents may be involved but no more so than any other and they hold no special attachment to their own young beyond the preciousness of all newborn life.

\page ### Exploring Nature's Bounty Deku scrubs usually set out on the adventurer’s path to defend their communities, support their friends, or explore a wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity. Deku scrubs have a deep connection to the woodlands. They can understand and communicate with many forms of wild Plant life and have some magical abilities, born out of their arboreal lifestyle. There are a select few deku scrubs who have attained a sophisticated level of mastery when it comes to magic and spellcasting. Deku scrubs are adherent to the Druidic arts and draw their power from nature and its energies. Despite their nature, druids are rare among the deku population and are revered as sages and granters of wisdom. They tend to live far from major population centres where they may reside in solitude. While many deku scrubs venture far from home in the hopes of attaining an understanding of druidic ways, few achieve this goal. ### The First Race Legends and deku spiritual beliefs state that the deku people were the deities' first attempt to create sentient life. Before the hylians or the gorons or the Zora there were the deku people. Hylian traditions claim that the deku scrubs were a first draft. An experiment by the deities so they could understand creation before embarking on the people that would ultimately rule the land. Many of these traditions claim the deku scrubs were ultimately discarded because they lacked hearts and souls and without either they could not know the difference between good and evil and could not care for any but themselves. The deku traditions take a different perspective. They believe that the deku people were created too perfect. Ageless, intelligent, and in tune with the rhythms of the world, the deities feared their first attempt would one day grow to surpass them in wisdom, power, and courage. Not wanting to waste their efforts, the deities decided to recycle what they'd made. They unleashed a flood of a sticky sap-like substance on the wooden people. Those that were caught in it were fused to the earth and slowly transformed into trees. A few managed to break free from the sap and hide from the deities underground. Yet the sap stuck to their feet, continuously pulling to fulfil their duty of turning the deku into trees. Even those born after would be afflicted and could live no longer than 150 years before succumbing to the deities' new design for them and becoming **talking timbers**. ``` ``` ### Deku Scrub Individuality There's something about the gentle presence of a deku scrub that is both calming and invigorating at the same time. Deku scrubs can represent the innocence of nature, always growing, watching, and helping. Deku scrubs are all a little different. You can use the Deku Scrub Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a scrub character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Deku Scrub Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I do not make use of inns, preferring to bed down in a nearby garden. | | 2 | Monkeys are my sworn enemy. I react accordingly if I see one. | | 3 | I view any kind of eating other than photosynthesis as strange, perhaps even abhorrent. | | 4 | I adore the rain—it fills me with joy. Who doesn't love a water bath while walking? | | 5 | I see no reason to do things quickly. All things in their time. | | 6 | I often have birds or squirrels nest in my hair. | ### Deku Scrub Names Deku scrubs are not normally named at birth. They usually only take on a name when it becomes necessary, often choosing two-syllable names that sound similar to Deku, such as "Dekki" or "Deppi" If a scrub can be identified by their profession or role, they will often simply use that as their name. ___ - **Male Names:** *Debli*, Decci, *Deffi*, *Defgi*, *Defri*, *Defwi*, *Dekbi*, Dekki, *Dekmi*, *Demsi*, Deppi, *Depzi*, *Dersi*, *Detpi*, *Dezki*, *Dezri*, *Dezzi*, *Farwa*, *Teruk*, *Vowga*, Yves - **Female Names:**

\page ### Deku Scrub Traits Deky scrubs are small, and wooden, sharing many characteristics with Plants. Most other races find deku scrubs a bit odd. You have the following traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Deku scrubs do not become mobile for 2 or 3 years after being planted, and do not reach adulthood until their mid-teens. Most can live for hundreds of years but become rooted to the ground as trees after 150 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Plant. ***Size.*** Deku scrubs range in height from 2 to 4 feet. Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 25 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Barkskin.*** Your skin is comprised of rough bark. When you aren't wearing armour, your AC is 14. You can use this trait to determine your AC if the armour you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your barkskin. ***Seed Shot.*** When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with a ranged attack with a range increment of 20/60. On a hit, this attack deals bludgeoning damage equal to 1d8 + your Dexterity modifier. This damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8). You can use your Seed Shot a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Water Hop.*** When you use the Dash action, you can traverse over the surface of water or similar liquids until the end of your turn. If your turn ends while you are over a liquid, you will submerge into it as normal. ***Speech of Leaf.*** You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with Plants, and vegetation. They can understand your words and can communicate simple ideas and emotions in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most deku scrubs speak Boko. ***Subspecies.*** Three Subspecies of the Deku Scrub exist: Boko Scrub, Business Scrub, and Mad Scrub. Choose one of them for your character. ``` ``` #### Boko Scrub The most common of the deku scrubs and the most willing to form long-term bonds with other races. Though they are plentiful in heavily forested regions, it is not uncommon to find them planted in urban centres. Public parks in such places often become deku scrub neighbourhoods. ***Deku Spin.*** When you take the Disengage action you can choose to execute a spin attack. Your leaves or roots become razor-sharp and twirl around you as you retreat. Each creature within 5 feet of your starting position, other than you, must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 slashing damage. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6). ***Learned Trade.*** You gain proficiency in any one artisan's tool, any one musical instrument, the herbalism kit, or in the Nature skill. #### Business Scrub Business scrubs are those who live among or near societies of other races. Although they don't necessarily conduct business, most of them make a habit of basic trade—offering a small selection of wares that only deku scrubs could obtain easily. ***Guileful.*** You gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, or Persuasion. ***Forceful Presence.*** If you fail a Charisma (Intimidation) or Charisma (Persuasion) check, you can use your reaction to reroll the check, using your understanding of creative diplomacy or intimidation. Once this feature turns a failure into a success, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. ***Extra Language.*** You can speak, read, and write one additional language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. #### Mad Scrub The wildest of scrubs are often called mad, but they may just be misunderstood. Most of these deku scrubs are exposed to poisons and venoms in swamps and forests so frequently that they build up a potent tolerance. ***Poison Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. You also have resistance to poison damage. ***Mask of the Forest.*** You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage or other greenery. If you are heavily obscured you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forests, woodlands, or other terrain of abundant foliage.

\page ## Gerudo *"WELCOME. IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE WE'VE seen any travellers here. This village is our home. We are the dwellers in the desert, the Gerudo tribe. The village is in a bit of an uproar contending with a man who broke our laws. We can't do much for you, but make yourself at home.* *Once every hundred years, a special child is born unto my people. That child is destined to be the mighty guardian of the Gerudo and the desert. But this child, its heart grew twisted with every passing year. The child became a man who hungered for power at any price.* *He has flouted the law and fled for the pyramid. To reach the pyramid, one must first pass the trial of the Desert Temple. The villain Ganondorf will no doubt draw his last breath failing this trial. The Gerudo honour the desert. The pyramid is sacred to our people. To have a criminal such as he enter... His presence stains its holy ground. Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid."*

— Gerudo Records *The Four Sword: Volume IV, Adventures* ___ The Gerudo are large, well-built Humanoids with powerful builds. They are entirely female, and one of the prominent Humanoid races of Hyrule and the surrounding regions. The principal group of the Gerudo Tribe resides in the deserts of Western Hyrule where their mighty civilisation once stood, but it is not uncommon to find small colonies or enclaves along the coasts of other countries. ### Desert Dwellers Gerudo bear a strong resemblance to the more abundant hylian race but their striking appearance distinguishes them. Gerudo have a darker skin tone which ranges from olive brown to nearly black. Typically they bear bright red hair, though more muted browns and auburns are not uncommon. Their features are sharper with pointed noses and angular cheekbones. Their eyes are usually golden but are occasionally more exotic colours such as blue, green, red, or violet. A typical female Gerudo stands over 6 feet tall. Their harsh environment leads most to develop a muscular physique. Perhaps the most characteristic aspect of gerudo, however, is that they are almost universally female. Very few display the pointed ears common to Hylians and those that do are considered bad luck. ``` ``` > ##### Shah of the Gerudo > In a distant time, the rare male born to the gerudo people was destined to become their Shah, the King of the Gerudo. The legacy of Ganondorf Dragmire who consorted with druthildi and led a war against Hyrule from which the Gerudo people barely survived has sullied this position. The Gerudo lost faith in their "King" and for many years afterward those that followed simply served as a figurehead. Though, even this has been cast into doubt as the most recent Shah of the Gerudo proclaimed himself as Dragmire's successor, named himself Ganondorf II, and summoned ancient demonic magicks in an attempt to destroy Hyrule. Many gerudo now view the men born to their tribe as intrinsically evil. ### Sisters and Daughters The basic physiology, lifespan, and reproduction of the gerudo are almost identical to that of hylians, with one major exception. A gerudo is seldom born male. Such a child is said to be less than one in a hundred thousand, at most. When a male is born, reactions to him vary wildly from one group of gerudo to the next. In some places, he is heralded as a god-king that is destined to rule. In others, he is treated as a woman and dressed in traditional female garb. In a few, a male gerudo is seen as a curse—and in these instances, the child is seldom allowed to live. Male gerudo are so rare that in many settlements which have not seen one in generations, they are regarded as a myth. Regardless of the circumstances, the entire race does not depend on these few sparse males for reproduction. Rather, the gerudo race as a whole has become dependent on the males of the hylian, sheikah, and human civilisations, to produce children. Some Gerudo take on superficial traits of their father's race such as an unusual eye colour however the resilience of the gerudo heritage means they never lose their own despite the frequency with which they intermingle with other races. The exact circumstances of the father vary widely. Hylian horror stories of the gerudo report their children as the result of unwilling copulation. While there is some amount of truth to these rumours it is by far a minority. Most Gerudo seek out large urban centres populated by compatible races such as sheikah, humans, or most commonly hylians where their exotic charm attracts unscrupulous males who have no desire to stick around to see the child raised. In some cases, gerudo children are the result of a more traditional union, though such partnerships are rare and even more seldomly last. The strain of separation due to outsiders not being welcome in gerudo territory or that of more traditional hylian gender roles can prove too much to overcome. Whatever the circumstances of the birth, the child is considered gerudo herself by wider society and is usually raised as such. The tan skin, red hair, and golden eyes make it difficult for a gerudo child to fit in as if she were a hylian.

\page ### Crafters and Witches Stories hold that the gerudo once held a great empire that spanned the length of the gerudo region and extended some distance into the Lanayru Sand Sea. The ruins of their civilisation which are spread widely throughout the desert support this claim. Though this once great nation has suffered a long decline, the gerudo are far from the savages of hylian children's tales. They have perhaps lost the ability to build such massive monuments as the mountainous statue of the Desert Colossus however they are still competent architects and masterful builders. Their desert kingdom is constructed of flat, square, stone buildings, emerging from the rock face of the natural desert landscape. In its prime, the Gerudo Empire was said to be a bastion of technological superiority. Some rumours even claim that it was found on the ruins of an even older technological empire. While the secrets of much of this technology have been lost, gerudo scavengers pick through the ruins of the old gerudo cities to find surviving artefacts to sell to the gerudo artificers. While they may be a far cry from the prowess of their ancestors, the artificers of the Gerudo Clan are second to few in the world. Some have even been able to retrieve and restore one of the *automos* which are said to date back to the Era of the Goddess. > ##### Gerudo Tokens > Among the Gerudo there is an ancient practice that allows men of foreign races to earn the respect of the gerudo and be accepted into their ranks as honorary members. This tradition is enacted through ritualistic combat, by which the foreign man might prove their worth. Challengers to this rite are rare and success is even less common. Those that do succeed are presented with a token that marks them to any gerudo they meet as an honorary member of the tribe. > > Even those with this token are treated with some degree of mistrust by the wider gerudo population though they are allowed to pass freely in gerudo lands as they wish. Often gerudo women who have fallen into a traditional union with a hylian man will urge him to partake of this rite so that they might live together in Gerudo Town. The Gerudo have a deep and rich spiritual life. Though it is not uncommon to find those among the clan that worship Nayru, Farore, or most often Din, the long and hardship-filled history of the Gerudo people has led most to swear off the Golden Faith. It is more common to find worship to Caephasa, the Goddess of the Sands. She is an embodiment of impartial judgment and active members of the faith embody this philosophy by never allowing personal attachments to get in the way of justice.

*For more information on the Goddess of the Sands see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* Though divine magic is rare among the Gerudo, those types of arcane magic punished by Hyrulean law are common among the clan. Some Gerudo take up witchcraft, learning their spells from tomes, while others claim power from otherworldly entities and a few are born with natural power. Those that are granted magic from Caephasa herself, or another such entity are rare among the clan. There are also fabled alchemists among the clan who are renowned for their potion-making abilities. Those in desperate circumstances will often seek out the Gerudo and pay horrible prices for the medicine to save a loved one. ### Warriors and Thieves Due to the harsh climate of the desert in which they live, a sizable sect of gerudo are trained in martial combat. They practise a unique and graceful form of combat that utilises scimitars as well as large, curved glaives. Due to the climate of the desert, the traditional gerudo martial arts don't employ anything more than light armour and often not even that. Instead, it focuses on speed and precision to end a fight before any hits are taken. Due to the low yield of edible crops and animals in the gerudo desert, the majority of food is exported into the region through trade and purchase. The expert craftsmanship of exotic gerudo wares such as jewellery and textiles largely pays for this. While an odd or experienced traveller will pay a pretty rupee for gerudo technology, its status in the rest of Hyrule as unholy magic makes such purchases seldom and covert. Still, other gerudo will make their living employing their martial skills in the protection of convoys entering and exiting the gerudo region and often well into hylian territory. Gerudo bodyguards are prized by the upper class in Hyrule and some will be employed for status as much as their actual skills. Some gerudo exploit their exotic appeal to Hyrule's more insulated regions and become entertainers. This takes many shapes and forms from travelling bards to dancers to courtesans. Even so, Gerudo are often treated like plague carriers when visiting foreign cities. They will rarely face confrontation if passing through or spending a limited time in the city but those Gerudo that have tried to settle down in other places, particularly if they have children, face constant harassment as the citizens fear their curse spreading. This has been exacerbated by towns along the gerudo border which have been effectively converted into gerudo outposts by a combination of immigration and the children born of the influx of gerudo being entirely of their people. As such legal immigration for gerudo looking to take residence in Hyrule proper has become mired in bureaucratic nonsense to keep the gerudo in their desert. Many of those that wish to leave home take precautions to obscure their gerudo heritage to avoid such harassment.

\page Due to their treatment in the wider world, it is not uncommon for gerudo to turn their martial skills to banditry and piracy. This usually takes the form of highway robbery and ship hijacking. Though it is worth noting that most gerudo who turn to a life of crime follow an honour code. They never take from those who can't afford to lose. Enclaves of pirates along the Hyral and Akkala Seas usually have a high percentage of gerudo in their populations. In the cold mountains of the Gerudo Highlands, it is said there is a fearsome group of Gerudo thieves that inhabit an old Hylian military outpost that most now refer to as the Forsaken Fortress after it was abandoned by Hyrule. The Gerudo have a reputation throughout Hyrule as being thieves which while not unfounded makes life even more difficult for the gerudo trying to live honest lives. > ##### Race Relations > Gerudo are generally considered untrustworthy in the vast majority of Hyrule. Discuss with your DM to what degree you are comfortable with potential discrimination playing into your experience adventuring as a gerudo character and what form that make take. Be sure to keep such discrimination within the group's comfort zone and keep it reasonable. ### Gerudo Identity You can use the Gerudo Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a gerudo character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Gerudo Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | Only harsh and spiny flowers grow in the desert. I keep a book where I press any new flower I come across to show my family when I get home. | | 2 | Hylian Plants are so soft and moist. I continually take samplings to see if I can make new potions with them. | | 3 | In my home fresh fruit or meat was a rare delicacy. I never miss a chance to eat such things and I never share. | | 4 | Rain was a rare and wonderful event where I lived. Whenever it rains I want to be outside and don't understand why my companions might be disgruntled from being wet. | | 5 | I learned Common as a second language and use femme pronouns and gendered words for everyone because masc-gendered words are seldom brought up in my native tongue. | | 6 | I have never seen a man before leaving gerudo territory. Their strange physique fascinates me. | ``` ``` ### Gerudo Names Gerudo women have traditional names derived from words in the Gerudo language. They tend to have two or three syllables and usually end in a vowel. Gerudo take no last names. ___ - **Female 78:** Anche, Ardin, Ashai, Aveil, Babi, Barriara, Barta, Bertri, Buliara, Calisa, Calyban, Cara, Dalia, Deltan, Dina, Dorrah, Emri, Essa, Estan, Fegran, Flavi, Frelly, Furosa, **Ghanti**, Greta, Isha, Kachoo, Kalani, Karsh, Katta, Kohm, Konora, Kyra, Laine, Laroba, Lashley, Leena, Liana, Lorn, Lukan, Maike, Makure, Malena, Marta, Merina, Muava, Nabooru, Nali, Nellie, Olu, Padda, Pasha, Pearle, Perda, Ploka, Pokki, Pritana, Pyra, Ramella, Reeza, Rhondson, Riju, Rima, Ripp, Risa, Romah, Rotana, Saula, Shabonne, Shaillu, Smaude, Spera, Sudrey, Sumati, Tali, Teake, Urbosa, Vilia, Yaido - **Male 05:** The lack of male progeny means there are only a handful of traditional male Gerudo names that are drawn from the few well-known male Gerudo of the past. Cundalin, Colinor, Doterin, Ganondorf, Groose

\page ### Gerudo Traits Tall, beautiful, powerful, and often brutal, the race of almost nothing but women is both coveted and feared. Your gerudo character has the following traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Gerudo enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Gerudo are between 5 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 180 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. > ##### A World Without Men > The less imaginative of Hyrule's human races struggle to comprehend how the gerudo people function without men in their society. Quite apart from the now age-old adaption that saw gerudo women take over roles usually filled by men in Hylian society in the age when their male population began to dwindle; the subject of their romantic needs is often pondered by outsiders. > > What most fail to consider is that the gerudo by and large as a population have romantic interests in other women or are indiscriminate in the types of people they pursue. It follows thereafter that relations with men are largely something considered an academic and practical task due to their inability to conceive children within their tribe. Some gerudo do have an exclusive romantic interest in men and they often find it difficult to integrate into gerudo society and usually end up travelling elsewhere to seek their fortunes. ``` ``` ***Desert Thieves.*** You are proficient in two of the following skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation. ***Stone’s Endurance.*** You can supernaturally draw on the unyielding strength of the desert to shrug off harm. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Powerful Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. ***Desert Dweller.*** You can endure unusually dry or hot climates without difficulty, and have advantage on Survival checks made in desert terrain. You’re also naturally adapted to hot climates, as described in Chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide*. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most gerudo know Geridic. #### Restriction: Female Only The vast majority of the Gerudo race is female. It is generally understood that only one male Gerudo is born every hundred years which makes the chance of a male Gerudo birth just over 0.00002%. Statistically, there will only ever be at most two male Gerudos in the world at any one time. Check with your DM before making a male Gerudo as this will significantly alter your character options for this race.

\page ## Goron *"THANK YOU, BROTHER! I REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT you did. I thank you on behalf of the entire Goron race! You turned out to be a real man, just as I thought you would! By the way, I, the wild Darunia, turned out to be the great Sage of Fire... Isn't that funny, Brother? Well, this must be what they call destiny. Nothing has made me happier than helping you seal the evil here! Hey, Brother, take this! This is a Medallion that contains the power of the fire spirits--and my friendship.*"

— Darunia, *Volvolgia's Fall* ___ The Gorons are a large Humanoid race found throughout Hyrule's mountainous and cavernous areas. Unlike the other organic races of Hyrule, gorons are instead silicon-based stone men who subsist on a strict diet of rocks and minerals found in their subterranean environment. The average goron for the majority of their life is slightly larger than a hylian when standing fully erect. There are certain goron warriors, however, who consume a strict diet of bomb flowers that grow to be nearly twice the size of the average hylian. They possess enough physical strength to shatter large boulders and carve out tunnels using only their fists, without suffering any significant fatigue afterwards. Some of these warriors can even quake the ground with their mass. Interestingly gorons never seem to stop growing. They can with the proper diet reach enormous sizes. There have been a few rare behemoth gorons that grew to the size of mountains which are recorded in goron legends. These massive gorons become largely immobile and eventually simply stop moving altogether and fuse with the earth. In the years before this happens most take up artisanal occupations that don't require extensive travel such as blade making. Gorons in old age begin to develop the rocky growths common on goron backs all over their body, limiting their ability to walk and eventually resulting in them ceasing to move altogether. ``` ``` > ##### Sworn Brothers > In rare instances, gorons will induct members of other races as their "sworn brothers". Individually this means the goron who swears it considers the other as a member of their own family and will protect them just as fiercely as they do their own kin. However at a societal level, with the permission of a goron patriarch, a sworn brother can be given a *Brotherhood Emblem* which will mark them as an honorary goron to any they meet. As the goron language does not have gendered words, a sworn *brother* is a title that can be applied to both men and women of other races. ### Brothers All The Gorons are a mono-gendered race. Though practically speaking this makes them genderless, in the hylian and human tongues their pronouns are primarily male. Gorons reproduce through fragmentation, when they eat a vast quantity of a mineral known as *luminous stones* they will develop a spiked growth across their back which will eventually break off and become a newborn goron. Because the child is derived from the stone mass of their father, having a child reduces the physical size of the parent. Because of the goron culture's emphasis on strength and as size is often a symbol of this, it is generally frowned upon to have more than two children as the parent will be noticeably smaller for having so many offspring. This method of birth means that goron children only have one parent, but the communal culture of the gorons means the young are raised by a large number of their kin, usually close friends of their father. Gorons have a friendly communal culture. Great emphasis is placed on keeping members of their tribe safe and as such, they are rarely seen fighting each other unless for entertainment. Sumo and boxing matches as well as goron racing and dance are great sources of friendly competition. The smaller stature of igneo gorons allows them a greater amount of finesse in the art of dance and such shows are highly praised by the gorons. They take great pride in both their physical strength and ingenuity. While normally this inspires confidence, in times of great strife the gorons will often put their desire to solve internal problems on their own above their well-being. They very grudgingly will accept help from outsiders and only from those who have proven their strength.

\page ### The Spirits of Fire Gorons have rich and deeply held spiritual beliefs that centre around the Mountain Goddess and various spirits of fire that they worship in the Fire Temple in the caldera of Death Mountain. Though some traditions identify the Mountain Goddess with the hylian goddess of fire and earth, Din, orthodox teachers rigorously maintain that they are separate entities. This religious tradition holds strict tenets about where it is acceptable to mine on Death Mountain. Many enterprising members of other races have met their death trying to mine where they didn't get the permission of the gorons.

*For more information on the Mountain Goddess see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* In their funerary practices, it is believed that a goron that becomes dormant returns to a state of pure rock and his spirit becomes imbued into the earth in the form of a rare type of mineral called *luminous stones*. Luminous stones also act as a catalyst for goron birth. A goron attempting to create a child consumes a certain quantity of these stones as a preempt to maturation. Because of this the priests of the gorons (most often but not always composed of luminous gorons) dispense the rituals of the dead but also act as midwives and parental council for those gorons going through fragmentation. > ##### Explosive Culture > An ancient Goron saying claims that maturity can only be reached by "*rolling with a bomb flower*". One must roll through the explosion to grow. Similarly much goron architecture and industry are tied to explosives. They are experts with pyrotechnics and famously re-engineered the common bomb into the Powder Keg—a powerful barrel of gunpowder which can take out even the greatest of boulders. ### Merchants and Archeologists The goron people have a booming economic relationship with the rest of Hyrule. While many gorons are content to sell wares in the Hyrulean city of Kakariko at the base of their mountain range some go further. Some become travelling merchants who journey from city to city trading in and selling rare items from one region to another. While others set up permanent shops in foreign cities. Their most prominent exports are raw explosive materials used to make bombs, as well as bomb bags made from the stomachs of dodongos to contain the volatile material and clothing that is made of dodongo skin which is resistant to fire. Some rare shops even sell goron hot spring water, though the troubles with transporting this from their home region and even greater troubles with storing it safely at proper temperatures make this a rare and often coveted luxury item reserved for the wealthy. Though the powerful Powder Keg is considered a staple of goron trade its distribution is highly regulated and rarely found in common bomb shops. Other gorons find fulfilment in the Goron Archaeological Society. It is believed that the gorons possess more complete records regarding the early history of the world compared to other races and whether that is true or not they certainly have a keen interest in the past. Goron archaeologists make use of their natural predilection for digging and excavation to uncover the ancient ruins of bygone eras. Their large size also makes them ideal contractors for construction projects around Hyrule. They excel at such tasks, particularly when complex stonework and masonry are involved. Goron stonework is highly prized among the upper classes of Central Hyrule. ### Goron Peculiarity You can use the Goron Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a goron character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Goron Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | My first solution to any problem is explosives. | | 2 | Water in my home was limited to a handful of hot springs. I take any opportunity available to bathe. | | 3 | My limited experience with clothing has led me to assume that the colour of cloth denotes a special property of the clothing. | | 4 | I have a fondness for soft Plants and sleep outside among them whenever possible. | | 5 | I've never written using ink before and always end up making a mess. | | 6 | I assume everyone is as strong as I am and often get into trouble as a result. | ### Goron Names Goron names are fairly simple, but their names vary a lot in length. Most names sound guttural and reflect their rocky nature though, but there are a few exceptions. All Gorons are referred to as 'Brother', and their names are mostly masculine sounding by nature. Some Gorons receive nicknames based upon their traits, such as the Giant Goron smith known as Biggoron. ___ - **Goron Names (48):** Aji, Amoto, Axyl, Bargoh, Bayge, Bladon, Bludo, Bohrin, Boldon, Coron, Dangoro, Darbus, Darmani, Daruk, Darunia, Dorill, Drak, Dugby, Ebizo, Fugo, Golo, Gonguron, Gorko, Gortram, Grapp, Greyson, Heehl, Jengo, Kabetta, Kagoron, Kairo, Krane, Liggs, Lyndae, Naddon, Offrak, Pelison, Pyle, Reagah, Rogaro, Rohan, Slergo, Strade, Tanko, Tengoron, Tray, Volcon, Yunobo

\page ### Goron Traits ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Gorons reach maturity around 20 and while they in theory have an unlimited lifespan, they begin to develop growths that limit their mobility after 100 years and most become inactive after 150 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Elemental. You are also considered a dwarf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a dwarf. ***Size.*** Average gorons are between 8 and 9 feet tall and weigh between 1500 and 2000 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 20 feet. ***Natural Armour.*** Due to your rocky composition and the shape of your body, you are ill-suited to wearing armour. Your form provides ample protection, however; it gives you a base AC of 15 (your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number). Gorons can wear specially crafted Goron Armour to increase this value. You gain no benefit from wearing standard armour, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal. ***Mountainous Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag. In addition, swimming is especially difficult for you because of your heavy, stone body. When you swim without magical assistance, each foot of movement costs you 4 extra feet, instead of the normal 1 extra foot. While in water you must move a minimum of 0 ft. or you will begin to sink at a rate of 30 ft. per turn. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most gorons know Goruah. ***Subspecies.*** The goron race is one defined by rock, as such there are different types of gorons depending on their geological makeup. Choose one of the following Subspecies: Frost, Igneo, Luminous, or Stone > ##### Zora Feud > The gorons have a bitter relationship with the Sea Zora that safeguard Hyrule's waterways. > > Goron spirituality teaches that luminous stones contain the spirits of dead gorons, while Zoras regard the material as a precious mineral for construction. Relations between the two people fully collapsed after the Zoras found a plentiful vein of luminous stones in Upland Zorana and started a quarry to mine it. It was then used in the construction of the new Zora's Domain as well as accents for many bridges in the area. > > The gorons viewed this as not just sacrilegious but also vulgar. It was the equivalent of building a city from the bodies of the dead. Relations between the two people have been unstable since. ``` ``` #### Frost Frost gorons unlike their hot-blooded brethren seem to have absorbed the freezing temperatures of the environment they live in. Though there is certain respect between tribes of frost and stone gorons they don't typically intermingle due to the difference in their natural elements. They bear much the same physical characteristics as their stone cousins but the rock of which they are made is usually more steel-like colours of white, grey and sometimes black while their backs are composed of smooth flat granite and their "hair" is made of obsidian. They are also coated in a very thin layer of ice and are cold to the touch. ***Darkvision.*** You are accustomed to the low light of deep underground caverns. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Frozen Heart.*** You have resistance to cold damage. You’re acclimated to high altitudes, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide* but you're ill-adapted to hot environments. The DC to resist exhaustion in hot environments increases by 5. Furthermore, terrain made difficult by ice and snow does not impede your movement. ***Frostbite.*** You can use your action to unleash the innate cold within yourself. Each creature within 10 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failure, the creature is encased in ice and is considered to be under the *stunned* condition for one minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on themself on a success. If the creature takes 1 hit point of damage or more they are knocked prone and this effect ends. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

\page #### Igneo Igneo gorons even more than their stone brothers are molten. They tend to live much deeper underground to keep near steady sources of heat that match their bodies. It is believed that they are so small compared to other gorons because the high temperature of their rocky bodies causes pieces to break off with some regularity. Their eyes glow brightly with the light of the magma within their bodies. Because of their small stature, they tend to be quicker and more dexterous than their larger kin. This category encompasses the Subrosians from *Oracle of Seasons*. They wear flame-retardant cloaks to avoid damaging others with their heat. ***Size.*** Unlike the other types of gorons the Igneo variety is significantly smaller. Their constant molten state seems to keep them from gaining a significant amount of mass. Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** You have an additional 10 ft. of movement. ***Molten Heart.*** You have resistance to fire damage and are immune to fire damage generated from lava or magma. Additionally, you are naturally adapted to hot environments as described in Chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master's Guide* but are ill-adapted to cold environments. The DC to resist exhaustion in cold environments increases by 5. ***Flaming Skin.*** Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the *hellish rebuke* spell as a 2nd-level spell with this trait. Once you cast *hellish rebuke* with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast that spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Guilty Escape.*** You are nimble on your feet. When an attack of opportunity is made against you your speed increases by 10 feet until the end of your turn. ***Universal Key.*** You have proficiency with thieves' tools. ***Extra Language.*** Your character can speak, read, and write one additional language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character. Most igneo gorons know Rosarian. > ##### Small in Stature > Due to their small size there is often friction between igneo gorons and the other types. The other gorons place a great deal of value on physical strength and the igneo gorons' small stature is often mocked. ``` ``` #### Luminous Luminous gorons are not as distinctive of a subspecies compared to the other three. While a stone goron can only fragment another stone goron, and likewise frost or igneo gorons can only fragment frost or igneo gorons, luminous gorons appear in all three races. They appear much like their parent race except their bodies are either partially or entirely composed of luminous stones which can give off a faint glow. Though a necessary part of goron culture the luminous gorons are considered unnerving by most other gorons and often find themselves isolated or even ostracised. Luminous gorons, because of the belief in the luminous stones' connections with death, are expected to join the ranks of the goron shaman and serve in their religious traditions. Though this is not legally mandated, luminous gorons who turn away from this path are looked down on by their tribe. Though most luminous gorons integrate into the tribe in which they were born, small independent tribes entirely made of luminous gorons have formed as a result of social unease surrounding them and their association with the dead. ***Frozen, Molten, or Sculpted.*** Choose from the following: Frost, Igneo, or Stone. Your choice will determine aspects of your appearance as well as the following traits. If you choose Frost, you benefit from the *Frozen Heart* racial trait. If you choose Igneo, your size becomes small and you have an additional 10 ft. of movement. If you choose Stone, you benefit from the *Molten Heart* racial trait. ***Light Bearer.*** You know the *light* cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Luminosity.*** Starting at 3rd level, you can use your bonus action to unleash the energy within yourself, causing the luminous stones of your body to shine with radiant light. Your transformation lasts for 1 minute or until you end it as a bonus action. For the duration, you shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and at the end of each of your turns, each creature within 10 feet of you takes radiant damage equal to your proficiency bonus. Until the transformation ends, once on each of your turns, you can deal extra radiant damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. ***Extra Language.*** Your character can speak, read, and write one additional language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most luminous gorons know Celsian.

\page #### Stone Stone gorons are the most plentiful in Hyrule as they live the closest to the surface and live in a slightly more hospitable environment to hyrulean citizens compared to some of their brethren. Older stone gorons develop chalky white stones along their faces and arms. Though in their early history, it was mainly considered a nuisance and chiselled away, exposure to the Humanoid races and their grooming habits inspired a tradition of sculpting the white stone into facsimiles of hair, giving the elder gorons the appearance of wild manes and great beards. They boast powerful limbs and strong builds, though the exact consistency of their stone varies by diet and consequently by the region in which they live, most stone gorons are composed of a reddish-orange rock while the jagged boulders of their back are a deep brown. ***Molten Heart.*** You have resistance to fire damage and are immune to fire damage generated from lava or magma. Additionally, you are naturally adapted to hot environments as described in Chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master's Guide* but are ill-adapted to cold environments. The DC to resist exhaustion in cold environments increases by 5. ***Stone Curl.*** You can curl into a tight ball as a bonus action. Until you uncurl, you gain a +2 bonus to AC, and you have advantage on Strength saving throws. While curled, your speed is 50 ft. but cannot increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, and you can't take reactions. Additionally, an Attack roll made against you has advantage if the attacker is within 5 feet of you. Otherwise, the Attack roll has disadvantage. You can use a bonus action to uncurl. ***Power Roll.*** While under the effects of *Stone Curl* when you move at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and hit it with a melee attack on the same turn, that target takes an additional 2d6 bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature they must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier. ``` ``` ___ > ##### Goron Armour > > A goron character can increase their natural armour class by wearing specially made Goron armour. Only Gorons can equip this armour, and they must have proficiency in the armour type to gain its benefits. > > If a Goron character would normally have Chain mail as part of their starting equipment, they can elect to start with Goron Armguards, instead. > > A more detailed description of each armour piece is found in Chapter 8: *Magic Items and Equipment*. > > | Armour | Armour Type | AC | Cost | |:----|:-------------|:-------------|-------------:| | Goron Armguard | Light | 16 | 80 gp | | Goron Pauldron | Medium | 17 | 500 gp | | Goron Plating | Heavy | 18 | 1200 gp | > ##### Note to the DM > The Stone Gorons represent the classic gorons found in the *Legend of Zelda* series. The Igneo Gorons represent the subrosians found in *Oracle of Seasons* and the linked variant of *Oracle of Ages*. If you wish to stick strictly to what is depicted in the games, only use these two Subspecies.

\page ## Human *Actually, there's one more of us...but there's been a disturbing turn of events on the north mountain, so she's gone to check things out. She's a beautiful young lady named Ashei. If you have a chance to meet her, you should definitely take the time to talk to her, OK, honey?"* *"I grew up in the mountains with my father, who was a knight in his own right. He taught me the arts of war as though I was his son."* *"Of course, lessons in common courtesy were not part of the regimen, so forgive me if I come off as rude, yeah?"* "And here I was, thinking Hyrule was empty of men of valour..."*

— Ashei, *The Ruins of Snowpeak* ___ *Humans, true humans, are a common race in Hyrule. They make up a disproportionately large number of the country’s farmers and peasants, but very little of its nobility. They are generally content with this situation. Generally. Strictly speaking, humans are forbidden from worshipping Hylia, although this ban has not been enforced since the Civil War of 1198. A superstitious people, they usually worship local spirits and forces, and the Golden Goddess, Farore.* Though many races that inhabit the Light World could be described as human, such as the gerudo, hylians, and sheikah, the True Humans are a slightly different breed. In the grand scheme of the world's history humans don't have an ancestral homeland, or if they did it has ceased to be so long ago that it is of very little importance to their appearance and culture. As a result, humans tend to be more widespread than other races but also significantly less unified. An individual can stand from 5 feet to 6 and a half feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds. Human skin shades range from nearly black to pale. Skin colour is primarily determined by their environment. Those that come from (or whose ancestors originated from) environments with near constant sun exposure tend towards much darker skin, while more protective and temperate climates foster lighter skin. Likewise, hair colours range from black to blond of various thicknesses and consistencies; males might sport facial hair that is sparse or thick. Red hair is rare and often mocked for its association with the gerudo. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live between seventy and a hundred years. ### Those Not Chosen The most visible trait that separates True Humans from the other human races of Hyrule is their ears. Unlike the hylians, humans have short, rounded ears. It is a common belief among the dominant religions of Hyrule that the pointed ears of the hylians are a gift from the deities, a blessing that allows them to hear the messages of the deities as their chosen people. Other teachings say that this blessing was earned through meditation and enlightenment. What does that mean for those that do not possess them? Humans live much of their lives under the cultural presumption of being unwanted; not chosen by the deities, not enlightened, second class. While the other round-eared human race, the gerudo, wear this difference in proud defiance of Hyrule's teachings, to the humans of Hyrule proper it is often seen as a source of shame. ### Fighting to Be Seen Humans have varied reactions to not being among the chosen of the deities. Those that live in Hyrule proper may reject the idea that they are not wanted and may zealously devote themselves to the priesthood of the Golden Faith or a related sect in the hopes of being noticed by the goddesses and blessed. Others accept this as their lot in life and toil away, content to know their place. It is very common to find humans determined to prove that the goddesses were wrong and become great adventurers. As sanctioned clerical magic is rare among humans many of them become witches and wizards. While with some rare exceptions, these human-built lands are not dissimilar from Hyrule they have a much greater emphasis placed on the development of technology and the methodical experimentation of the limits of magic rather than faith in higher powers to guide them on these paths. As such things like clockwork are commonplace and wizards are more acceptable. While religion is tolerated in these lands, it has little political power and foreign missionaries are often ridiculed or even attacked. ### Building Nations While some humans have struggled to find their place and be recognized in Hyrulean society others have turned their back on it. They have built great nations outside of the borders of this land. Some such as the Cobble Kingdom claim to predate Hyrule descended from those humans Hylia did not protect during the Spirit War. While others are the result of the ingenuity of human settlers searching for their fortune. It is common for such cultural pressures to cause humans to turn away from the Golden Faith. Hyrule is a land of many spirits and deities and while the Golden Priesthood holds dominance there are others always looking for more followers. The teachings of the roving twili missionaries who have appeared in the last hundred years, spreading the word of the Twin Sols are often appealing to humans of the land who feel cast aside by the Golden Goddesses.

*For more information on the Twin Souls see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* ### Ambition Humans who seek adventure are exceptionally daring and ambitious with an at times reckless thirst to prove themselves. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame. More than other people, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups.

\page ### Human Distinctiveness You can use the Human Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a human character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Human Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I'm obsessed with personal hygiene. | | 2 | I don’t like people I don’t already know. People can still make it into my good graces as I get to know them. | | 3 | I hate getting wet. So much so, I can’t even remember the last time I bathed. | | 4 | I scratch my right ear whenever I lie. | | 5 | Whenever something surprises me, I get hiccups. | | 6 | I don’t notice the volume of my voice, often embarrassing my companions in social gatherings. | ### Human Names and Ethnicities Given the heavy intermingling that humans do with other races, parents might give their children names borrowed from other languages. Usually from hylian, but more uncommonly humans can be found with goron, Zora, rito, or even sheikah and gerudo names. But most often humans name their children based on the cultural and ancestral traditions of the specific region they inhabit. ___ - **Male:** Adlar, Bard, Barnes, Bipin, Bo, Buri, Cheval, Colin, Coro, Drenn, Dekadin, Eddo, Fuzo, Gazpacho, Hanch, Jacob, Jaggle, Papahl, Patch, Pippin, Purlo, Rafton, Ralph, Renado, Richard, Romanos, Rusl, Talo, Tarin, Thomas, Tokkey, Troy, Vasu - **Female:** Ashei, Beth, Blossom, Freedle, Hena, Holly, Ilia, Inga, Iris, Iza, Luda, Malo, Maple, Marin, Pamela, Pergie, Ambi, Roperi, Sera, Seres, Syrup, Tracy, Uli - **Family Names:** Combsly, Marie, Meow, Plen, Ruul, Stockwell, Ulrira, Write ___ - Arcadia (LoZ Cartoon) - Calatia (Valiant Comics) - Cobble Kingdom (Phantom Hourglass) - Emerald City (Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love) - Gamelon (Wand of Gamelon) - Holodrum (Oracle of Seasons) - Hyrule (LoZ) - Hytopia (Tri Force Heroes) - Koridai (Faces of Evil) - Labrynna (Oracle of Ages) - Land of the Spirits of Good (Spirit Tracks) - Moria (Shadow Prince) - Ordon (Twilight Princess) - The Drablands (Tri Force Heroes) - Tolemac (Zelda's Adventure) - Tonalin (Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love) - Wayaway (Phantom Hourglass) ``` ``` ### Human Traits It’s hard to make generalisations about humans, but your human character has these traits. ***Alternative Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character's ability scores, increase each score by 1. Confirm with your DM if this trait is permitted. If not, use the standard Ability Score Increase trait outlined below. Increase one of your ability scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Human Determination 1.*** You are filled with a determination that can draw the unattainable within your reach. When you make an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw, you can do so with advantage. Once you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. ***Versatile Application.*** Choose any combination of two of the following: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Arcana, Insight, Nature, Perception, Survival, artisan’s tools, operation or maintenance of a land vehicle. When you make a check involving your chosen skills or tools you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. ***Taunt.*** You have an extraordinary ability to fluster creatures. As a bonus action, you can unleash a string of provoking words at a creature within 60 feet of yourself that can hear and understand you. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw, or it has disadvantage on attack rolls against targets other than you until the start of your next turn. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier (choose when you select this race). You can use this bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.

\page ## Hylian THE HYLIAN'S LONG EARS ENABLE THEM TO HEAR *special messages and as the chosen people, they were also given special psychic and magical abilities that they in turn passed on to their descendants. Their extraordinary ears allowed them to not only hear the faintest sounds around them, but also words telepathically transmitted over time and space by other hylians.*

— Ancient Texts, *A Link to the Past Player's Guide* ___ Hylians are a magical people of otherworldly grace, Hylians are the most common race in Hyrule and comprise a majority of the ruling class. As an offshoot of ancient humans, their physiology is comparable to other humans, although there are differences, such as their pointed ears that are said to allow them to hear the voices of their deities. ### Strange Magic Hylians appear broadly human. They are slightly shorter on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Gender distinction is lesser than humans with little variance in height, and men only being marginally heavier than women. Hylian colouration encompasses an extensive range from copper to bronze, to alabaster sometimes tinged with blue. They often have hair of silver-white, black, or blue, but various shades of black, brown, copper, golden blond and red are not uncommon. Their eyes are blue or green and flecked with gold. They favour elegant but practical clothing in bright colours, and they enjoy simple yet lovely jewellery. Most hylians have a keen mind and a mastery of at least some minor magicks. Those of high standing tend to be haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-hylians and even others of their own people. The general populace are more common and more friendly, often encountered among humans and other races. ### Chosen of the Goddess Legend has it that when the world was first created and the hylians were no more than a fledgling race, the deities were assaulted by a horde of demonic forces. Of the races of the land, only the ancestors of the hylians were chosen to be protected from the horrors of that war. The great goddess Hylia raised them up and sealed them away from danger. Some stories claim this to be a literal ascension after which the hylians lived amongst the clouds on an island Hylia had raised into the sky, while other schools of thought believe the wording to be metaphorical and simply denotes the hylians being placed under divine protection where the demons could not reach them. Regardless of the true sequence of events, these stories have fueled the hylians belief that they are the chosen caretakers of the land after Hylia departed from the mortal world and has led to their expansion across the world. Though the kingdom of Hyrule has largely been a force for good, the unwavering certainty in their divine right to rule has led some down a path of ambition born of greed and hatred that has spattered Hyrule's history with blood. ``` ``` ### Art and Nobility Hylians are generally unassuming people. They have an understanding of the magical arts but the average Hylian, though sensitive to the presence of magic and arcana, is incapable of practising them without training. Rather, most Hylians concern themselves with work that benefits their society as a whole. Common professions include architects and labourers, musicians, dancers and other performance artists, farmers, and merchants. While hylians can be found in all escalations of Hyrule's society they are most numerous within the nobility of Hyrule. Though Hyrule prides itself on a diverse population including, gorons, Zora, deku, as well as common humans, the ruling class is almost completely composed of hylians. There is an underlying belief that hylian magic is inherently stronger than other forms due to its link to the goddess Hylia. In this vein, seven wizards, known as the *Seven Wise Men* (who, despite their name, are not necessarily male) stand as the Royal Family's closest advisers. Their court is made up of the many hylian noble families that watch over the various lands under the Royal Family's domain. Members of the Royal Family are buried in Hyrule Castle Graveyard and a Royal Tomb located in a graveyard behind Kakariko Village. For many generations, they have been protected by their ancestor's chosen guardians: the mysterious Sheikah tribe. Their crest is a newer variation of the Goddess Crest used to represent their ancestor during the age in which she walked among her people. The crest depicts a red Loftwing, said to be her sacred mount, and the relic left behind by the Golden Goddesses: the Triforce. ### The Knights of Hyrule The Knights of Hyrule trace the origins of their order back to before the foundation of Hyrule itself. They are charged with protecting the Royal Family of Hyrule. Legends speak of the Hyrule Warrior, a figure dressed in green who appears when the world is in great peril. This legend has attracted many young children to enlist with the Hyrulean Army in the hopes of joining the knights and taking up magic blades to strike down evil. The organisation itself doesn't dissuade this notion, perpetuating the concept that all heroes originate from the bloodline of the Knights of Hyrule and only one of the knights can wield the Blade of Evil's Bane, the signature sword of the Great Hero. Several centuries ago the knights were all but wiped out during the Imprisoning War, plunging Hyrule into an era of despair as the fear that no hero could ever be found again seeped into the population. The Order throughout several generations eventually recovered and once again stands as the pinnacle of Hyrule's military. A green tunic is a mark of honour given to the most distinguished knights for acts of great bravery, usually putting oneself in mortal peril to defend one of the Royal Family.

\page ### The Sisters of Gold The Hylian people have a deep spiritual life that decides many of their actions. Primarily they worship the ancient creators, the Golden Goddesses Din, Nayru, and Farore, as well as the three Lokari that were left to watch the earth in their stead, Hylia, Laciana, and Imika. Among the Lokari, the Hylians have a special relationship with Hylia, from whom they derive their name. It is said the hylians descended from a people who themselves lived among the goddess Hylia in an age long ago when she walked upon the earth in the flesh. This legend says Hylia took the form of an ancient hylian queen to restore her strength and in thanks for this respite she gifted the hylian people with magic. Hylian civilisation is ruled by an ancient monarchy that stretches back thousands of years. The Royal Family maintains they are descended directly from Hylia's mortal incarnation and as such the women in the royal line carry her divine magic. Because of this belief, tradition dictates that the crown princess be named Zelda, after that mortal incarnation. This tradition has become so ingrained that Zelda has become more of a title than a name and is often integrated with the surname of the female members of the Royal Family. When dealing with others, hylian clergy customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their deities. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of the Golden Faith is repaid with divine power. Their deities invest hylian warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through their weapons, and empower hylian leaders with the ability to cast spells and summon Great Fairies.

*For more information on Hylia see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* ### Hylian Adventurers Hylians take up adventuring out of wanderlust. They find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes. ``` ``` ### Hylian Particularity You can use the Hylian Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a hylian character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Hylian Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I am allergic to cuccos yet I cannot resist picking them up when I see them. | | 2 | To emulate the Great Heroes, I insist I’m ambidextrous. I use my offhand to ‘prove’ it, and make vapid excuses should I fail. | | 3 | I try to fit in with other races by using their terminology and accents. | | 4 | I have to stop whatever I am doing and look someone directly in the eyes before I talk to them. | | 5 | I’m extremely conscious of proper posture. I’m constantly standing or sitting up straight. | | 6 | While knowing little of my deity, I still devoutly worship them. With confidence I misquote scripture. | ### Hylian Names Hylians have names derived from many different cultures. It is not uncommon for Hylian parents to name their children after heroes from legends, in the hopes that one day the child will live up to their name. ___ - **Male:** Aginah, Alfonzo, Anton, Arn, Auru, Baito, Baris, Bertie, Bindle, Borlov, Brac, Bremor, Brent, Brocco, Carlov, Cawlin, Charles, Charlo, Croo, Dampé, Daphnes, Darpa, David, Dodoh, Doof, Dovok, Dovos, Doyle, Eagus, Eenie, Erik, Error, Estragon, Falbi, Ferrus, Fledge, Fyer, Gaepora, Georgio, Gepper, Gondo, Gonzo, Gossack, Grog, Gulley, Harrison, Harry, Herb, Horg, Ingo, Ivan, Jakamar, Jan, Jasmine, Jim, Jin, Jiro, Joe, Joel, Jovani, Kafei, Kamaro, Keet, Klaus, Knuckle, Lenzo, Lolly, Mack, Mako, Manny, Marshall, - **Female:** Aba, Agitha, Alma, Anju, Aryll, Berry, Breve, Chai, Chudley, Cremia, Dina, Dottie, Emma, Fuku, Gillian, Goselle, Greba, Hannah, Henya, Hilda, Irene, Joanna, Joynas, Judo, Julietta, June, Karane, Keeley, Kili, Kina, Kogane, Kukiel, Leila, Linda, Loot, Lucia, Luv, Maggie, Mallara, Malon, Marcy, Marilla, Mary, - **Neutral:** Candy ___ - **Surnames:** Borville, Horwell, Houlihan, Gorman, - **Royal Dynasty:** Basphoramus, Daltus, Gustaf, Harkinian, Nohansen ``` ``` ``` ``` ___ - **BotW Male:** Agus, Akrah, Ami, Anly, Armes, Ashe, Azu, Baddek, Benja, Blynne, Bolson, Botrick, Bozai, Branli, Brigo, Bugut, Cloyne, Dai, Dantz, Darton, Dillie, Dmitri, Domidak, Eryck, Falmark, Fin, Galli, Garill, Garini, Garshon, Gartan, Giro, Glendo, Gotter, Granté, Hagie, Hudson, Jini, Jogo, Jora, Joute, Karin, Karson, Kenyo, Khini, Kinov, Konba, Koyin, Lawdon, Leop, Manny, - **BotW Female:** Aliza, Amira, Ariane, Aster, Aya, Banji, Benny, Breen, Brokka, Canni, Canolo, Chessica, Cima, Clavia, Douma, Flaxel, Geggle, Gleema, Haite, Ivee, Izra, Jana, JerBasphoramus, Daltus, Gustaf, Harkinian, Nohansenrin, Juannelle, Kaifa, Kampo, Kazul, Kiana, Lester, Letty, Lonni, Loone, Max, Krin, Aroma, Yan, Dotour, Hagen, Potho, Barten, Shikashi, Bumpkin, Rosa, Smith Erol, Mash, Maypin, Medda, Medilia, Meghyn, Mezer, Milo, Mils, Mimos, Mina, Misha, Moggs, Mona, Morris, Moza, Mubs, Mutoh, Myti, Nack, Nagi, Narah, Nazbi, Nebb, Nell, Niboshi, Nikki, Niko, Nobiro, Nobo, Nudge, Numar, Oliff, Onya, Orca, Orielle, Orville, Osfala, Osun, Owlan, Padok, Paige, Pamela, Parcy, Parrow, Peater, Peatrice, Perosa, Phanna, Piaffe, Pina, Piper, Pipit, Pirou, Pita, Pitar, Pondo, Ponthos, Potova, Potova, Prima, Prissen, Pruce, Pumm, Quince, Ralera, Rauru, Raven, Ravio, Reede, Regan, Rei, Rem, Rensa, Rex, Rhodes, Rik, Rioma, Rhoam, Robsten, Rola, Romani, Romio, Ronn, Rosso, Rozel, Rudi, Ruli, Rune, Rupin, Russ, Russell, Rusta, Saburo, Sagessa, Sahasrahla, Sakon, Salvatore, Sam, Sasan, Satchel, Sayge, Sebasto, Sefaro, Seldon, Selmie, Senna, Senza, Sesami, Shad, Shay, Sheila, Shibo, Shiro, Shitate, Sho, Simon, Sleazenose, Soal, Sokra, Sophie, Sorelia, Sparrot, Spinch, Spoone, Sprinn, Stamm, Stamp, Straia, Strich, Sturgeon, Sue-Belle, Suzuna, Talon, Tamana, Tasseren, Tauma, Teebo, Telma, Tenne, Tetra, Thadd, Tina, Toffa, Tokk, Toma, Toren, Totsuna, Traysi, Trott, Tye, Uma, Uriko, Varke, Verona, Vicente, Vilia, Viscen, Wabbin, Wadatsumi, Wheaton, Wood, Worten, Yamahiko, Yammo, Yolero, Zeu, Zill, Zuko, Zumi, Zuta, Zyle

\page ### Hylian Traits ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Hylians reach maturity around age 15 and rarely live more than a century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf. ***Size.*** Hylians range between five and six feet and weigh between 110 and 190 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Heroic Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. When you fail a saving throw to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself, you can choose to succeed instead. Once you succeed on a saving throw in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. ***Pointed Ears.*** Thanks to the mystical origin of your people, you gain proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Investigation, Perception, or Religion. ***Hylian Weapon Training.*** You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. ***Cantrip.*** You know one cantrip of your choice from the cleric spell list. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell when you cast it with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most hylains know Hyrulian and one other language. ``` ``` > ##### Blood of the Ancients Once upon a time, the ancient Hylia people were a proud race whose magic ran through their veins. They once possessed innate abilities including prophecy and speaking to the minds of others. Though these bloodlines have thinned over the generations a handful of Hylians still possess the ancient magical gifts of their forebears. > > With your DM's approval you can use these alternate traits for your Hylian character which replace all of the standard racial traits. > > ##### Hylian Variant Traits ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. > > ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf. > > ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. > > ***Dual Mind.*** You have advantage on all Wisdom saving throws. > > ***Mental Discipline.*** You have resistance to psychic damage. > > ***Mind Link.*** You can speak telepathically to any creature you can see, provided the creature is within a number of feet of you equal to 10 times your level. You don't need to share a language with the creature for it to understand your telepathic utterance, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language. > > When you're using this trait to speak telepathically to a creature, you can use your action to give that creature the ability to speak telepathically with you for 1 hour or until you end this effect as an action. To use this ability, the creature must be able to see you and must be within this trait's range. You can give this ability to only one creature at a time; giving it to a creature takes it away from another creature who has it. > > ***Severed from Dreams.*** When you sleep, you do not connect to the plane of dreams as other creatures do. Instead, your mind draws from memories of your ancestors. As such, you are immune to spells and other magical effects that require you to dream, like *dream*, but not to spells and other magical effects that put you to sleep, like *sleep*. > > ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most hylains know Hylian and one other language.

\page ## Kokiri *"All children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old she was playing in a garden, and she plucked another flower and ran with it to her mother. I suppose she must have looked rather delightful, for Mrs Darling put her hand to her heart and cried, ‘Oh, why can’t you remain like this forever!’ This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy knew that she must grow up. You always know after you are two. Two is the beginning of the end."*

— J.M. Barrie, *Peter Pan* ___ Kokiri are a rare sight in Hyrule. Bizarre, child-like entities, their odd ways of living and speaking confuse and worry most people of the kingdom, who are often relieved when the pixie-like creatures move on as they always do. The Kokiri have many prominent positions in Hyrulean folklore, closely tied to the enigmatic fairies who accompany them. They have their own, the Great Deku tree, who they serve and guard with their kin the Deku Scrubs. Small in stature and childish in behaviour, the Kokiri are a race of eternally youthful and wildly energetic forest dwellers. Living in the deepest woods of many forests across Hyrule, the Kokiri form isolated communities within the hearts of forests, each protected by a Guardian Tree, a sentient being that guides, teaches, and nurtures their children. They are physically indistinguishable from hylians, sharing their pointed ears and lithe statures. Though their hair seems to take on the hues of forest leaves including reds, yellow, and even green in some cases. Due to their sheltered lifestyles, knowledge of them is heavily shrouded in mystery. It is said that the keen eyes of their Guardian Trees prevent them from ever venturing too far from their villages. Nevertheless, the Kokiri remain happy and healthy in their isolated communities. Despite this, some of them long to see the world, unclouded by the sight of trees and mist... ### Family Sticks Together The Kokiri form tight-knit communities that revolve around the simple pursuit of happiness. With no true goals in their lives besides keeping themselves contented, the life of a Kokiri is relatively calm, despite there being a few arguments and scuffles between their villages' cliques. All Kokiri are seen as beautiful and unique in the eyes of their Guardian Tree, a parental spirit that presides at the heart of their villages. Towering and wondrous, Guardian Trees are loving caretakers that nourish and teach the Kokiri daily, and raise them as their own, providing the children with fruits and wisdom. However, some wish to see what the world is like outside their wooden walls. Kokiri who leave their forest villages are regarded with pity but firmly regarded as outcasts, unfit to live among the kokiri. A kokiri who has left their grove without the approval of their Guardian Tree cannot easily earn their way back into the community. ``` ``` > ##### Mystery of the Eternal Children > Kokiri are known to be the children of the forest, but there is much speculation on their origins beyond this simple title. Their similarity to hylian children leads some to believe they were just that, children who wandered into the forest, got lost, and subsequently were embraced by the ancient magic that permeates the hylian woods. Others say they are the souls of dead children, embraced by their Guardian Trees to give them a second chance at a childhood. They say kokiri will only grow up once they mature as maturity is the death of childhood. Once this happens their souls are allowed to move on. Still, others believe they are simply spirits of the forest given physical form, making their title as children of their Guardian Trees quite literal. ### Friends for Life The Kokiri's existence is closely tied to the ecosystem they develop in. Each kokiri is accompanied by a guardian spirit which takes a form according to the guardian tree that looks after the kokiri. Each Kokiri has a companion that is bonded to them and lives with them for as long as they are able. These companions loosely correlate to the seasons. ***Winter Kokiri.*** Fairies choose Kokiri children as partners, but their companionship is a well-known trait that is often told in stories and songs by Hyrule's musicians. For the Kokiri, these Fairies act as so much more than guides; they are a Kokiri's best friend and stand beside them through all manner of things, both good and bad. ***Spring Kokiri.*** These kokiri are accompanied by a more ephemeral guardian than the winter kokiri. Their companion takes the form of a light source that casts light out from the kokiri. It may communicate verbally as the fairy companions do, or else only convey emotions to the kokiri. Still, others are completely silent leaving the kokiri to wonder if they have been abandoned. The companion may take many forms but the most common is that of a lantern that the kokiri will find is always in their possession. ***Summer Kokiri.*** These kokiri are looked after by the Great Deku Tree and are accompanied by an infant fairy. The fairy remains with them till it reaches maturity at the age of one hundred, at which point the kokiri is assigned a new fairy to watch over them. This symbiosis seems mutually beneficial as the fairy learns to understand the mortal world while the kokiri is guided and taught how to be a part of their community. Since so few fairies survive beyond the age of one hundred being assigned a new one is often a time of sorrow for kokiri and many of them refuse a new fairy for long periods afterwards.

\page ***Autumn Kokiri.*** Only three types of kokiri are accompanied by guardian spirits, the fourth, the autumnal kokiri, watched over by the Great Baga Tree seems to lack the companionship that defines the other three. No one knows exactly why the Skull Kids are devoid of these guardian spirits but many put the Skull Kids' disposition towards chaos and mischief to this lack of guidance. Skull kids often conjure strange puppets to fight for them. These disturbing creatures, created out of forest detritus and debris, are frightening though not particularly durable. Some say this is the Skull kids' attempt to have their own companion, though the puppets are lifeless. Having a guardian spirit is a sign of maturity in kokiri communities, and often serves to separate Kokiri children from "adults". This is likely why other kokiri view the skull kids as eternal children. They don't believe they *can* be mature without a guardian spirit. Though other types of kokiri often befriend skull kids, they very much treat them as children, even in comparison to themselves. ### Kokiri Personality You can use the Kokiri Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a kokiri character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Kokiri Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I want to be seen as the life of the party, and will stretch myself to get that label. | | 2 | I have a need for independence and freedom. Boundaries and limits chafe at me. I often find any restriction intolerable." | | 3 | I have a passion for rhyme and puns. Why say "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" when you could say "I could dine on some equine!" | | 4 | I claim to be an expert navigator. The truth of this is somewhat suspect. If we ever become lost it is obviously someone else's fault. | | 5 | I carry a Plant with me wherever I go. I firmly believe if I leave the forest I will die, so best to keep a piece of the forest with me. | | 6 | Responsibilities confuse me. Why sleep in your silly bed when you might be running about with me–playing hide and seek with the stars! | ### Kokiri Names Kokiri give themselves short, melodic names that are easy and fun to say. Their names usually consist of a single, one or two syllable name that stays with them for however long they live. This also applies to many of their Fairy companions. ___ - **Male Names:** *Beboru*, *Bobi*, *Doku*, *Eporo*, Fado, *Mabo*, *Makau*, Mido, *Namo*, *Totu* - **Female Names:** *Bera*, Fado, *Ivi*, *Lida*, *Maru*, *Nami*, *Nana*, *Obora*, *Olami*, Saria, *Somi*, *Vini* - **Kikwi Names:** Bucha, Erla, Lopsa, Machi, Oolo, Yerbal - **Korok Names:** Aldo, Chio, Damia, Drona, Elma, Hestu, Hollo, Irch, Kula, Linder, Maca, Makar, Oakin, Olivio, Rown, Walton ``` ``` ... > ##### Kikwi > Ancient legends and old carvings depict a diminutive race of forest beings called the Kikwi. They were said to be part Beast, part Plant and could vanish into the underbrush in the blink of an eye. They seem to have disappeared without a trace at the same time the Kokiri came to call the Lost Woods home. Some speculate due to the similarity of name and status as spirits of the forest that the Kikwi were transformed into the Kokiri many centuries ago. Though the exact purpose of such a radical change can only be speculated upon. ### Kokiri Traits Kokiri have keen senses and intuition, and have fleet feet that carry them quickly and stealthily through their native forests. They have several traits that derived from their woodland heritage and diminitive physiology. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** The total lifespan is unknown, but due to their agelessness, some could easily be hundreds of years old. Regardless, you will be perceived as young by others. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Fey. ***Size.*** Kokiri weigh in at an average of 60-100 pounds, and stand 3-4 feet tall. Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 25 feet. ***Ageless.*** You don't age, and effects that would cause you to age have no effect on you. ***Speech of Beast and Leaf.*** You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with Beasts, Plants, and vegetation. They can understand your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them. ***Nimbleness.*** You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. ***Mask of the Wild.*** You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most kokiri know boko or faerish.

\page ***Subspecies.*** Although all Kokiri share common, child-like traits, their devotion to different Guardian Trees separates them and makes them stand out. You may choose one of the following options: Baga Tree, Boko, Deku Tree, Maku Tree. #### Children of the Baga Tree (Autumn) A peculiar sect of Kokiri reside in the dead woods and shrivelled groves that dot Hyrule's landscapes. Sometimes referred to as skull kids by the rare travellers that catch a glimpse of them, the Kokiri watched over by the Baga Tree have no interest in the preservation of life or family. The Baga tree is highly jealous of his Guardian brethren and thus sends out his children to do his bidding; take the forests for their Guardian Tree. Though they follow the Baga Tree's wishes most skull kids behave in a child-like manner and simply wish to have fun. Some even have cordial relationships with other sects of Kokiri behind the Baga Tree's back. ***Darkvision.*** Accustomed to dark forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Cling to Life.*** When you make a death-saving throw and roll 16 or higher, you regain 1 hit point. ***Hidden Step.*** As a bonus action, you can magically turn invisible until the start of your next turn or until you attack, make a damage roll, or force someone to make a saving throw. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Unsettling Presence.*** As an action, you can unsettle a creature you can see within 15 feet of you. The target has disadvantage on the next saving throw it makes within the next minute. Constructs, Undead, and creatures that are immune to the frightened condition are also immune to this feature. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. #### Children of the Boko Tree (Winter) Far to the North of Hyrule, well beyond the Snowpeak mountain range lies a wood shrouded in snow. There, the hearty Boko Tree and his children reside, withstanding harsh climates and frigid temperatures. Despite this, the Children of the Boko Tree stand strong against their unforgiving lands. The relationships between these Kokiri are much stronger than usual, as the harsh snows have forced them to look out for each other. Their Guardian Tree's warmth and happiness in such environments bring them all together, making them strong in body and mind. ***Arctic Insulation.*** You are resistant to cold damage and naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide*. ***Nixie.*** Boko Kokiri have an insubstantial companion frequently appearing as an apparition in the water or weather phenomena. This companion imbues their charges with the ability to aid their fellows. You can use this trait to take the Help action as a bonus action, and you can do so a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Starting at 3rd level, choose one of the options below each time you take the Help action with this trait: ___ - **Hospitality.** You and the creature you help each gain a number of temporary hit points equal to 1d6 plus your proficiency bonus. - **Passage.** You and the creature you help each increase your walking speeds by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. - **Spite.** Until the start of your next turn, the first time the creature you help hits a target with an attack roll, that target has disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes within the next minute. #### Children of the Deku Tree (Summer) The most well-known group of Kokiri and the ones most commonly seen exploring the open areas of Hyrule. The Great Deku Tree acts as a benevolent and wise father figure for all Kokiri, even for those that have left the forest. Clever and sharp, the Children of the Deku Tree are free spirits, always seeking adventure and excitement. As such, they have a way of speaking to others and are quick to make friends. ***Lucky Footwork.*** When you fail a Dexterity saving throw, you can use your reaction to roll a d4 and add it to the save, potentially turning the failure into a success. You can’t use this reaction if you’re prone or your speed is 0. ***Fairy.*** Deku Kokiri have a fairy companion, which acts as navigator and support to their charge. You know the *find familiar* spell and can cast it as a ritual. When you cast the spell in this way, your familiar always takes the form of a sprite. #### Children of the Maku Tree (Spring) Calm and wise, the Children of the Maku Tree believe in the beauty of all things, and that includes the twisted and terrifying horrors that haunt the world's corners. Their parental figure, the Maku Tree, shows boundless love to their children, and promotes the growth and nurturing of all life in Hyrule. The Children of the Maku Tree have an interest in all types of Plants and flowers and view them as signs of their Guardian Tree's everlasting love. Garbed in light, floral colours, these Kokiri care for the life and health of their friends and the world around them. They can often be found in swamps or bogs and some say the light they emit often leads travellers astray. ***Timberwalk.*** Ability checks made to track you have disadvantage, and you can move across difficult terrain made of nonmagical Plants and undergrowth without expending extra movement. ***Will-o'-the-wisp.*** Maku Kokiri have an ethereal light that acts as their guide. You can use an action to call upon or dismiss your guide. When called upon it sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Invisible Creatures and Objects are visible as long as they are in the radius of the bright light. You can use an action to reduce the light to dim light in a 5-foot radius. Decide on the form your guide takes at character creation. Common forms include a lantern, a ball of fire held in the palm, or a glowing hand.

\page ___ > ## Sprite >*Tiny Fey, neutral good* > ___ > - **Armour Class** 15 (Leather Armour) > - **Hit Points** 2 (1d4) > - **Speed** 10 ft., fly 40 ft. >___ >|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| >|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| >|3 (-4)|18 (+4)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)|13 (+1)|11 (+0)| >___ > - **Skills** Perception +3, Stealth +8 > - **Senses** passive Perception 13 > - **Languages** Common, Elvish, Illmaian > - **Challenge** 1/4 (50 XP) > ___ > ***Longsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* (1d1) slashing damage. > > ***Ephemeral.*** Your fairy can’t wear or carry anything. > > ***Variable Illumination.*** Your fairy sheds bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius. Your fairy can alter the radius as a bonus action. > > ***Heart Sight.*** The sprite touches a creature and magically knows the creature's current emotional state. If the target fails a DC 10 Charisma saving throw, the sprite also knows the creature's alignment. Celestials, Fiends, and Undead automatically fail the saving throw. > > ***Invisibility.*** The sprite magically turns invisible until it attacks or casts a spell, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the sprite wears or carries is invisible with it.

\page ## Mogma *"The tunnels comfort me, I guess, because they're mine. They know what’s inside me and they feel the way I do. Always. Like, you know, when you bomb a test but it’s sunny outside? Well, that doesn’t happen in the tunnels,” she laughs. “They’re always dark inside, like me, but inside, I’m like the tunnel—dark, winding, and twisting."*

— Jennifer Toth, *The Mole People:*

*Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City* ___ Mogma prefer to live deep underground. Their true origin is lost, but they are believed to be amongst the oldest races in the world, predated only by the gorons. Many mages speculate that they were developed from true moles by one of the deities for use as foot soldiers in an ancient war. Regardless of their origin, mogma have established themselves as a successful race, and they often have entire secondary cities deep beneath the streets of the better-known ones above. ### Underground Origin Mogmas evolved first deep underground, crossing paths with the more surface-orientated gorons and more commonly the Subrosians. Instead of darkvision, they navigate by sensing vibrations in the earth, which gives them a distinct advantage. Mogmas appear as bipedal moles, squat mammals with velvety fur and massive front paws. Their eyes and ears are difficult to see, as their fur is patterned to protect them. Those unfamiliar with them often focus their attention on the nose, which stands out from the fur and can have fleshy, sensory appendages on it which give it a star-like shape. They are stout and are typically dressed in practical clothing with subdued tones. ### Expert Tunnellers Mogma are naturally skilled at tunnelling. Similar to gorons, they have a near-instinctive sense of what sections of stone or earth are strong or weak, are load-bearing or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other creatures wouldn't feel safe. Some human communities hire mogmas to dig their sewer tunnels. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the mogmas work industriously and build a network of passages beneath the streets, connecting them to a nearby waterway and greatly improving the town's sanitation. If conditions are good, mogmas might build a runway and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town's sewers as the community grows. These mogmas live underground but might make occasional nighttime forays up to the surface. Roughly one quarter of the towns and cities in the world have mogma communities living under them, but the mogma are so good at staying hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don't know what lies beneath them. Because the mogma make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow their own subterranean food, and prefer to sneak about at night, the people of a town might go for weeks or months without noticing evidence that mogma are in the area, and years between actual sightings. ### Treasure Hunting Most mogmas have a love for treasures, especially rupees, or even raw rupee ore. They are willing to go into dangerous environments on the promise of treasure and some may even ignore the well-being of others in their pursuit of wealth. Most mogma carry rucksacks or boxes on their backs secured by straps around their shoulders, which they use to carry their findings. Because they live underground, mogmas have access to a remarkable amount of earth-based valuables such as metal ores and unpolished gems. They have the skills to extract metals found in their natural state and to polish raw gemstones. Although they don't create their own coinage, nuggets of raw metals used for trade or crafting are commonly found in mogma encampments. Mogmas are talented at crafting, so most castes have a significant amount of treasure in the form of jewellery, such as armbands, rings, necklaces and the like. These adornments are always fashioned so that they don't make noise when the wearer moves, as that would make it difficult for a mogma to sneak anywhere. Even though the jewellery they make has no functional purpose, mogmas savour these items, as their castes place a great emphasis on the amassing of treasure. Because the caste's wealth is portable, the mogmas can relocate quickly without needing to transport containers of nuggets and gems, and they can offer these items as tribute to more powerful underground creatures whose favour they need to obtain. When they are not hunting for treasure, Mogma retire to their dwellings to relax. Though most mogmas appreciate treasure, not all have the talent or the bravery to venture into dangerous places to seek it out. These mogmas instead pursue other avenues of attaining wealth. While some become honest merchants, many have found there is greater profit to be found in the realm of gambling. Many houses of chance in Hyrule are run by the mogmas.

\page ### Natural Excavators Due to their inherent connection with the earth, most mogmas can find easy work as archaeologists, tunnellers, grave keepers, and miners. Those who become adventurers often dedicate themselves to paths that benefit from an ambush style of attack, such as assassins and gloomstalkers. ### Mogma Character You can use the Mogma Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a mogma character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Mogma Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I suffer from agoraphobia, and cannot sleep under an open sky.| | 2 | I keep a zuna-constructed, clockwork device that buzzes all night as a white noise machine.| | 3 | I have a bad habit of tunnelling out of buildings, instead of using doors, which causes damage.| | 4 | I compulsively make puns about how much I "dig" things and how I get "tunnel vision."| | 5 | I sleep-burrow.| | 6 | I get defensive when I find something or someone that tunnels faster.| | 7| I find deep cavern critters cute and keep things like big spiders as pets.| | 8| I pick at my claws the same way other Humanoids pick at their nails; it's just a lot more noticeable.| ### Mogma Names Mogmas have first names and surnames, as many other races do. Oftentimes, these names allude to their subterranean lifestyle, as an easy way to break the ice with surface dwellers. ___ - **Male Mogma Names:** Bronzi, Cobal, Guld, Kortz, Ledd, Merco, Nackle, Plats, Silva, Tubert, Tyto, Zanc - **Female Mogma Names:** ``` ``` ### Mogma Traits Your mogma character has certain traits deriving from the species evolving and living their lives underground and in the Underdark. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Mogmas mature fairly quickly, with pups reaching maturity by age eight, and they live until age eighty. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Mogmas average around three feet tall and around fifty pounds. Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 25 feet ***Tunneller.*** You have a burrow speed of 5 feet through dirt, mud, sand, and ice. With dirt and ice, you may choose to leave a 3-foot diameter tunnel behind you. Small creatures can move at full speed through this tunnel, and Medium creatures can squeeze to get through. ***Tunnel Vision.*** Using the natural vibrations in the earth, you can sense the shape and position of objects and creatures within 15 feet while you are burrowing or otherwise entombed. Creatures that are moving stealthily can still evade your detection, as normal. ***Claws.*** You have long claws that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier or 1d6 + your Dexterity modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Hold Breath.*** You are accustomed to digging in closed tunnels and living in low-oxygen environments. You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most mogma know Rosarian.

\page ## Rito *"Impressive, I know. Very few can achieve a mastery of the sky. Yet I have made an art of creating an updraft that allows me to soar. It's considered to be quite the mastery of aerial techniques, even among the Rito. With proper utilisation of my superior skills, I see no reason why we couldn't easily dispense with Ganon. Now then, my ability to explore the firmament is certainly of note... But let's not—pardon me for being so blunt—let's not forget the fact that I am the most skilled archer of all the Rito."*

— Revali, *Breath of the Wild* ___ Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the rito, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Unlike many of the other races of Hyrule, the rito isolate themselves as much as possible from the rest of the kingdom. While no one who saw one would be unaware of what they were, the sight of one in a city or travelling on the road is sure to provoke interest. ### Feather and Beak Such is the rito's avian appearance that from below, they may be mistaken for a large bird. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their Humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, rito strike an imposing figure, regularly 7 feet tall. They have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their body. Their colours vary greatly from one rito to another and can include such diverse shades as blue, green, pink, brown, white, and more, but they tend to become more saturated as the rito ages. Though they are Humanoid their faces are more avian than mammalian with sharp beaks and sharper eyes. Their wings develop the characteristics of arms as they grow which can give the impression they are gripping objects with nothing but their feathers as their hands are obscured beneath. Most rito resemble falcons and eagles, and though less common several variations exist that mirror other types of birds including owls and parrots. These variations are often encouraged into certain lines of work in general rito society or they break off and form communities of their own in defiance of their society's rigid expectations. ``` ``` ### Skyward Bound Nowhere are the rito more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying away. Confinement terrifies the rito. To be grounded, trapped underground, or imprisoned by the cold, unyielding earth is a torment few rito can withstand. Even when perched on a high branch or at rest in their mountaintop homes, they appear alert, with eyes moving and bodies ready to take flight. Rito who are born flightless or lose the ability to fly are pitied but also considered unsightly and encouraged to move on elsewhere so they do not have to be seen. Such Rito find adjusting to life on the ground to be exceedingly difficult. ### Caged Birds The rito have a very rocky history with the Kingdom of Hyrule. The first records of the rito as a people originate only a few decades after the foundation of the Kingdom of Hyrule itself. Though they were talked about favourably it was often in the parlance of prized, or useful pets and work animals. After several generations of this treatment an exodus from Hyrule was staged, with many of the rito escaping to the mountain peaks of the Hebra ranges. What followed was a war of attrition that saw the rito using their flight and ability to live in the coldest climates to evade the superior numbers and training of the Hyrulean military that sought to recapture them. Though the active hunts for the rito eventually died off as they became too costly for the military, rito hunting was a popular sport for several generations following and a bounty for any rito brought in dead or alive was posted in every Hyrulean town. This practice has since died out in the last two centuries but it has left many of the rito bitter and their society politely but firmly uninterested in associating with Hyrule. They are coldly accommodating of travellers and tourists and while they have a thriving trade with the gorons and Zoras as well as a small number of independent Hylian merchants, they still refuse to deal directly with the Hyrulean government.

\page ### Wardens of the Sky The rito society is highly caste-based. As a result of having to make do with harsh environments, the rito divided themselves into select groups, all with a designated role which aids the collective good of the tribe. In the present day, this has resulted in the formation of several guilds within the rito people. While technically speaking any guild is available to be joined by any member of the clan, in practice most are composed of a specific type of rito. **Eagle Knights.** The military guild. Primarily composed of eagle-like rito, this caste is responsible for keeping the population safe and retaining a steadfast vigilance for any kind of threat. Thanks to the watchfulness of the rito scouts it can be sure that towns will be aware of approaching travellers long before they reach a rito community. **Sopranos.** The artisans guild. This caste of the rito is composed of craftsmen and artists and consists largely of songbird-like rito, particularly parrot-like rito. It has given rise to some highly sought-after commodities such as the innovation of Snowquill clothing. Clothes that have been lined with shed rito feathers are valued for their softness and ability to retain heat in cold environments. In a similar fashion rito down beds are highly praised though very seldomly exported outside rito territory. This caste is well known for their minstrels. **Watarara.** The leaders guild. Primarily composed of owl-like rito, this group makes up the rito's elders, spiritual leaders, and wise council. In their adolescence, rito of this caste are encouraged to take a pilgrimage through foreign lands to get a sense of ways of living outside their own so that they might lead their people with well-rounded wisdom gathered from all over the world. ### The Thunderbird The rito follow what is largely an animistic religious tradition. They pay respect to the spirits of the natural world. The greatest of these spirits is the Thunderbird who commands the skies. Sometimes known as the Helmaroc King, legends say that the Thunderbird gave the rito their winged form and their freedom. The Thunderbird is regarded as the patron of the rito and many rito become druids in his honour.

*For more information on the Thunderbird see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* ``` ``` ### Rito Disposition You can use the Rito Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a rito character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Rito Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I'm always flying or hovering above the ground; I'll never be caught walking. | | 2 | I prefer my food alive or at least raw. | | 3 | I don't respond well to insults, which is almost anything said to me. | | 4 | I attack other flying things viciously. The sky is mine! | | 5 | The thought of ownership baffles me. What do you mean it can only be used by one person? | | 6 | I take great care of my wings: without them, I couldn't fly. | ### Rito Names As with much of their speech, rito names include clicks, trills, and whistles to the point that other peoples have a difficult time pronouncing them. Typically, a name has three syllables with the sounds acting as connectors. When interacting with other races, rito may use nicknames gained from people they meet or shortened forms of their full names. ___ - **Male:** Gesane, Guy, Harth, Huck, Illari, Kaneli, Kass, Kogoli, Koboli, Komali, Mazli, Nekk, Quill, Revali, Teba, Verla - **Female:** Amali, Bedoli, Cecili, Cree, Frita, Genli, Kaneli, Kheel, Kotts, Laissa, Medli, Misa, Molli, Namali, Notts, Saki > ##### Loftwings > Legends tell of an ancient time when the ancestors of the rito, the loftwings roamed the skies. These majestic birds were said to be created to be companions to the hylians. It is said that the Thunderbird, the first of the loftwings, was Hylia's mount during the Spirit War. It is said that once the Kingdom of Hyrule was formally founded, the relationship between the loftwings and the hylians deteriorated. The loftwings fell into a state of animal cruelty that could easily be called slavery. It is said that in their time of greatest pain the first of their king, the Thunderbird heard their cries and transformed them into the Rito so that they might free themselves. This transformation mythologically mirrors that of the Thunderbird's own change from the beastal Helmasaur King into his current avian form. > > Whether this story holds historical truth is a matter of debate but it cannot be denied that it is a firm mythological parallel to the many years of slavery the rito have faced at the hands of the Kingdom of Hyrule. This legend and many like them form the basis for Rito faith in the Thunderbird as their creator deity.

\page ### Rito Traits Avian Humanoids combine their prowess in the air with their shortbow skills. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Rito share the same lifespan as humans, maturing near the end of their teens and living no longer than a century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Rito are much lighter and taller than humans, standing at an average of 7 feet but only weighing around 90-120 lbs. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 20 feet. ***Snowquill Insulation.*** You have insulating feathers that cover your body. They grant you resistance to cold damage and you are acclimated to high altitudes, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You are also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide*. ***Talons.*** You have talons that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most rito know Watary. ***Subspecies.*** Choose one Subspecies from fokkeru or fokka. #### Fokkeru The Fokkeru are what the rito would consider normal among their kind. They can fly. This group makes up the majority of the rito population. ***Flight.*** Because your feathered arms double as wings, you have a 50 foot flying speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armour. While flying, you cannot wield more than one weapon, wield two-handed weapons, or wield weapons with the Heavy property. In addition, weapons with the Versatile property must be wielded in one hand while flying. ***Aerial Combat Expertise.*** You are extremely skilled with aerial weapons. You have proficiency with the shortbow and attacking at long range with one doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged weapon attack rolls. In addition, you can wield any ranged weapon while flying as long as you have proficiency with it. ***Navigation.*** The Fokkeru's training in aerial manoeuvring and maintaining direction has produced the acute ability to create mental maps. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate or avoid becoming lost. ``` ``` #### Fokka Fokka, in the rito tongue, means *grounded* or *flightless*. True to this description the fokka are a subset of the rito who are either born without the ability to fly or have lost it as a result of an accident. Being unable to fly is deeply shameful among the rito. Following their religious practices and superstition, fokka often set out on a journey to seek out the great fire spirit Dinraal or else to search for the great Thunderbird to petition for the restoration of their wings. It is an unspoken truth among the rito that these pilgrimages are not expected to succeed, existing to remove fokka from rito sight. Despite their inability to fly, fokka retain the lightweight bodies of creatures adapted for flight. This, combined with increased leg strength, enables fokka to perform incredible jumps compared to most terrestrial Humanoids. They are naturally faster on their feet, and have a particularly easy time adapting to lighter forms of armour. ***Fleet of Foot.*** Your base walking speed increases by 15 feet. ***Grounded Weapons.*** You have proficiency with light and medium armour, shields, and shortswords. ***Mirthful Leaps.*** Whenever you make a long or a high jump, you can roll a d8 and add the number rolled to the number of feet you cover, even when making a standing jump. This extra distance costs movement as normal. ***Honed Skills.*** You are proficient in your choice of one of the following skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Perception, or Survival. ***Extra Language.*** Your roaming in the wider world has led you to pick up the language of another race you've spent time with. You can speak, read, and write one additional language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character. > ##### Note to the DM > The Fokka and Fokkeru are enemy creatures from *Zelda II: The Adventure of Link*. The Fokka (Eagle Knights) are heavily armoured birdfolk who attack Link with their sword and sword beams. If they have wings they are obscured by their armour. The Fokkeru (Sopranos) are unarmoured birdfolk who spit fire at Link. Though we never see the Fokkeru flying, their wings are prominently displayed. > > These were used as rito Subspecies as a way of synergizing with the earlier games when many of the *Legend of Zelda*'s classic races had not yet been established. That in the early days, the rito were at odds with the Kingdom of Hyrule provides many avenues for worldbuilding and roleplay. If that is not a concept that appeals to you, use the Fokkeru Subspecies for all rito and omit the Fokka entirely.

\page ## Sheikah *"I have heard the legend of the Shadowfolk. The Sheikah... the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family..."* *"Indeed, the Sheikah tribe has served the Hylian Royal Family since the dawn of time, acting as its protective shadow. But a long time ago the family betrayed us... Originally our symbol was just an eye. But on that day we added a single teardrop to the symbol so that we would never forget our sorrow."*

— Sheik & Link, *The Hero and His Shadow* ___ The Sheikah are one of the ancient races of Hyrule. They are visually similar to common hylians but have a distinct and secretive culture and society. Though all hylians have a certain sensitivity towards magic, the Sheikah are more finely attuned to its mysteries. They have long since mastered the ability to perform great illusions, and they carefully walk the line between good and evil with their magic. ### Appearance Sheikah have symmetrical, slightly angular features, while their bodies are wiry and athletic. Though their alluring appearance could be used for seduction, it is more often utilised to instil fear. Sheikah skin tones range run the gamut of human colourations though are usually light, olive toned. Sheikah eyes can be of any colour, with bright red being the most common. Pale shades that appear nearly white, lilac, pink, or silver are also frequent. Sheikah with amber, black, blue, brown, green, purple, or rose-hued eyes exist, but they are rare. The colour of a sheikah's eyes can be indicative of their current mental or physical state; sheikah eyes redden when they are angry, and turn yellow when they are sick, poisoned, or under some negative magical influence. Their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions. Sheikah hair is usually stark white or silver, though pale yellow and copper colours have been known to appear. Sheikah generally keep their hair long, and decorate it with pins and webbing made of precious metals. They are incapable of growing proper beards, but some men manage to grow long sideburns or even tufts of wispy hair on the cheek or chin. ``` ``` ### Rule of Matriarchs The principal organisation in sheikah culture and society is the house, an extended clan that comprises many related families and a number of lesser families who have pledged loyalty to the house. A house's membership may include some number of indentured sheikah servants seeking to regain honour or pay off a debt. A house usually specialises in business, a service, or a craft that supports by providing income. At the head of each house is a matron. She is typically either a shrewd business operator, a skill tactician, a high priestess of Velnar, or a merciless assassin, possibly all four. Female sheikah are typically taller and more robust than the men. The title of "Impa" is given to the leader of the sheikah people. To rise to such an echelon of power, a woman must first become a priestess of Velnar. Then, to ascend to the status of high priestess, she must take advantage of powerful connections or craft special alliances. The path to ultimate power in sheikah society is never direct and is always paved with death, though not typically of their own tribe. Men may attain high status in their society, primarily by serving as mages, though they rarely (if ever) overshadow the women of their houses. Even the most intelligent, strong-willed, and devious man will be secondary in any sheikah city or house. Squabbles between houses occur from time to time as leaders jockey for position. It's a rare occurrence, though far from unknown, for sheikah to assassinate leaders of other houses if that's what it takes to create a path for advancement. This is considered bad form. Assassinations, both by blade and by use of special poisons, are the stock and trade of the Sheikah Tribe but it is a heinous act to turn them on one's own people. ### The Hidden Village Kakariko Village has been the ancestral home of the sheikah since time immemorial. Traditionally and for generations This bustling town was once occupied entirely by the secretive tribe, but in the wake of the Hyrulean Civil War, and the decimation of the Sheikah population it was opened to all races. This town was supposedly buried by the volcanic eruption of Death Mountain. The refugees sought out a location in the mountain insulated from further decimation by the mountain and refounded the town there. The Sheikahs unearthed the remains of Old Kakariko and restored it to the ancestral homestead it once was. The location of this Shadow Hamlet is unknown to outsiders and most sheikah live in seclusion with their people till duty calls them to enter the wider world.

\page ### Betrayal on Both Sides The Sheikah Tribe, from the earliest days, was sworn to protect the Goddess Hylia. That duty carried on to her children when she took on mortal form. They serve as the protectors of the Hylian Royal Family. They work in the darkness towards the better interests of the Royal Family of Hyrule. This group of monks acts as spies, thieves, assassins, and bodyguards to the Royal Family. This is a duty that most among the sheikah take very seriously and train towards all their lives. They dabbled in the dark magical arts and have a long and bloody history of secret campaigns carried out in the name of the Hylian Royal Family. They sullied their own hands so the Royal Family's would remain clean. So diligent were they in their duties that they have often been called the "Shadows of the Hylians" in hushed tones. You may never see a royal with a sheikah but you could always be certain they were never without one. But such devotion was not absolute. The Royal Family of Hyrule betrayed the Sheikah Tribe that had served them so faithfully. Many stories exist of what the specific betrayal was but whatever the source, relations between the hylians and their shadows began to crumble. With that distrust came upheaval. Some sheikah splintered from the whole taking their magical secrets with them and fleeing Hyrule. This group would eventually form the radical group known as the Yiga Clan. Even those that remained loyal swore they would never forget the sorrow the Royal Family had visited upon them. ### The Yiga Clan The betrayals the Sheikah Tribe has faced at the hands of the Hyrulean Royal Family led to a schism within their ranks. A faction of the shadowfolk broke away from their tribe's mandate and renamed themselves the Yiga Clan. Often labelled under one banner the Yiga Clan is actually many splinter cells all of which share a single commonality, they feel betrayed by the actions of the Royal Family of Hyrule. These cells formed at different times and for different reasons. Some broke away near the founding of the kingdom to protect their technological secrets and now study ancient magitek deep in underground hiding spots. Some broke away when Kakariko Village was opened to the kingdom's population, outraged at the loss of their ancestral home. The various sects of the Yiga Clan are diverse in both motives, goals, and operation. Some sects may simply desire to be left alone, while others use terrorist tactics to attempt to gain recognition from the Hylian government and others still infiltrate the kingdom in an attempt to bring it down from the inside. While some cells may work together towards a common goal, their inherent differences usually make these short lived partnerships. ``` ``` ### Insightful and Inverted Sheikah are a strange, enigmatic race. Their history is old and secretive, even by Hyrulean standards. They are loath to share it with outsiders. Their aptitude for illusion and misdirection is well known, and the glint of their blades is feared. Just as their society is enigmatic, so is their deity. Velnar, the Disparate Eyes is a trickster deity. They represented a duality, the light in the dark, the darkness in the light. The Sheikah Tribe ascribe to this contradiction, using the blackest of means to bring about the brightest of ends. Many of sheikah priestesses act as ruthless assassins, doling out death to those deemed deserving. Even so, they are not cruel, they grant a painless passing and allow their targets the chance at a final confession in the form of the Commendation of the Dying. There is a memorial within the Shadow Temple that commemorates each life the sheikah have taken in Velnar's name. To others, Sheikah are often seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. There is an unmistakable alien quality to the sheikah, born of the secrets they learn in labyrinthine passages of the Shadow Temple devoted to Velnar. The most compassionate are after all, often the ones that have seen the most suffering.

*For more information on the Insightful and Inverted Eyes see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic*

\page ### Made, Not Begotten In the ancient days, the Sheikah served the goddess Hylia, carrying out her will. The members of the tribe were blessed by Hylia herself. A part of her divine spark was imbued into their souls, granting them exceedingly long life and mystical powers. This infusement of divine energy slowly changed the Sheikah over generations. Though they were once little different from hylians, this exposure to Hylia's grace attuned them to magic in an intimate fashion. When Hylia departed the mortal realm Sheikah could no longer be blessed but they still desired to serve. Using the tools that had been left for them the Sheikah developed a way to implant a spark of magic within their souls using conventional arcane rites. This process was known as the *Ritual of Awakening*. It is what gives the Sheikah their distinctive scarlet eyes which marks those that have been awakened. Though it was an impressive feat, it soon became clear the arcane ritual was not as effective as Hylia's blessing had been. It took time for the magic to express itself within each person and in some it did little more than grant them parlour tricks. Sheikah schools train their children in preparation for the Ritual of Awakening which is performed as a right of passage, traditionally at age 16. While awakened sheikah are common, they are not absolute. Some refuse to undergo the process for fear of the risks and some the Sheikah elders forbid from undergoing the ritual, much to the applicant's shame. ### Sheikah Adventurer The Sheikah are masters of combat and stealth. They fight with martial skill as well as many exotic weapons. Traditional Sheikah arms include throwing kunai, naginatas, and glaives. Though the Sheikah could rely solely on their martial prowess, they also possess powerful magical skills. These allow them to vanish, and create powerful blasts of magical energy. Sheikah who embark from their people are able to stay connected to them through a series of stone artefacts scattered across Hyrule. These Sheikah stones appear as simple statues but to one trained in their use, they provide valuable information about the surrounding territories or relay messages to other Sheikah Stones in other locations. In creating a sheikah adventurer, consider the character's relationships with people around them. Does the character conceal their true sheikah nature? Do they embrace it? Do they have connections to other sheikah or are they alone and in search of companions? ``` ``` ### Shadowfolk Individuality You can use the Sheikah Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a sheikah character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Sheikah Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I never say two words when one will do, and never one when a gesture would suffice. | | 2 | I don’t see why people are so bothered by the Undead. It’s every individual’s decision to make. | | 3 | I don’t owe the truth to anyone except my clergy or my direct superiors. | | 4 | Death lurks around every corner. Enjoy life while you can. | | 5 | My honour is my House’s honour, and I am prepared to defend both with my life. | | 6 | Anyone who cheats me will learn the error of their ways with swiftness. | | 7 | I'm certain the Matron of my House has spies everywhere and is judging all of my actions. | | 8 | When I see a mighty banana my mind cannot rest until I've obtained it. Good source of potassium. | ### Sheikah Names ___ - **Male Names 13:** Beni, Cado, Dorian, Granté, Jarod, Olkin, Ollie, Pikango, Robbie, Sheik, Sooga, Steen, Symin - **Female Names 10:** Cheria, Claree, Cottla, Koko, Lasli, Mellie, Nanna, Paya, Purah, Trissa - **Surnames 01:** Fanadi > ##### Ritual of Veneration > Though the ability of the Sheikah to access Celestial might to imbue into their tribe has long since passed, that does not mean that knowledge has been lost from the world. The Ritual of Veneration which so long ago Hylia used to give some of her own divine light to her trusted guardians still exists. This Celestial ritual can be performed only with the blessing of a major Celestial with a direct connection to a deity. Such an entity is not easy to find and even harder to convince to grant aid. Some Sheikah make it their life's mission to bring the Ritual of Veneration back to their people. > > Such a transformation may make an appropriate supernatural gift at an opportune time in a sheikah character's story.

\page ### Ritual of Awakening Traits The Ritual of Awakening allows the Sheikah access to a reservoir of magical knowledge. When they enter the trance-like meditative state that replaces their sleep, they can peer into this abundance of information. Though their ability to access it consciously is limited. In waking hours, they might experience this relationship as a sense of instinct and inspiration, drawing on the memories of the reservoir unconsciously. This connection grants sheikah minor psionic abilities, as well as protection from psychic attacks. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Sheikah reach maturity at the same time as humans but live longer, usually around 150 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf. ***Size.*** Sheikah average around 6 feet and are by the standards of other races extremely slender. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You are used to moving in darkness. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Arcane Trance.*** The Ritual of Awakening allows Sheikah to remain alert at all times. You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trance-like meditation, during which you retain consciousness. Whenever you finish this trance, you can gain two proficiencies that you don't have, each one with a weapon or a tool of your choice selected from the *Player's Handbook*. You mystically acquire these proficiencies by drawing them from shared elven memory, and you retain them until you finish your next long rest. ***Psionic Fortitude.*** You have advantage on checks to detect illusions and saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed or stunned condition on yourself. ***Twilight Camouflage.*** When you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in dim light or darkness, you can make the check with advantage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Legacy of Shadows.*** You know the *prestidigitation* cantrip. Starting at 3rd level you can cast the *disguise self* spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level you can cast the *nondetection* spell with it, without requiring a material component. Once you cast either of these spells with this trait you can't cast the spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast these spells using spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most sheikah know Akkalan. ``` ``` ### Ritual of Inversion Traits *Astral Elf* ___ When the Yiga Clan fled their brethren, they were unable to take the secrets of the Ritual of Awakening with them. Without it, they sought out an alternative option, delving into demonic magics and druthildi rites, the Yiga Clan created the *Ritual of Inversion* which replicated the ritual of their former brothers with much darker implications. Though Sheikah with the following traits are not necessarily part of the Yiga Clan, that is the most likely implication of having gone through the Ritual of Inversion. If your sheikah character is not of the Yiga Clan, consider how they may have come by this power over the arcane variety of their own tribe. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Sheikah reach maturity at the same time as humans but live longer, usually around 150 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Fiend. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Keen Senses.*** You have proficiency in the Perception skill. ***Fey Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself. ***Fiendish Trance.*** You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trance-like meditation, during which you remain conscious. Whenever you finish this trance, you gain proficiency in one skill of your choice and with one weapon or tool of your choice, selected from the *Player's Handbook*. You mystically acquire these proficiencies by drawing them from shared elven memory and the experiences of entities on the Astral Plane, and you retain them until you finish your next long rest. ***Fiend Fire.*** You know one of the following cantrips of your choice: *dancing lights*, *light*, or *sacred flame*. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it (choose when you select this race). ***Starlight Step.*** As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most Yiga Clan know Demotic.

\page ## Zora *Our scholars say that in the distant past, Zora's Domain had a king with no special talent for the art of war. What he lacked in skill with a blade, he made up for in love for his people, and especially love for his queen. One day, news reached the king of a horde of monsters gathering in the Zodobon Highlands. The king steeled himself for war to protect his people, but the queen knew how ill suited for the task he was. Worried for his life, she wove one of her own scales into his armour, hoping that her love would protect him in battle.* *It seemed for a time that the tide of battle favoured the Zora and that all would make it safely home. But the cunning Lizalfos general saw an opening and seized it, driving the king's forces into a corner. Just when the general's sword was ready to crash down upon the king, a miracle took place. An errant sunbeam reflected from the scale on his armour blinded the Lizalfos, stopping the deathblow from falling. This was the chance the king needed to rally his forces and turn the tide, taking down the general and securing victory.* *This came to be known as the Miracle of the White Scale, a scale that only female Zora possesses. It was this miracle that began the tradition of Zora princesses crafting armour for their future husbands.*

King Dorephan, *The Miracle of the White Scale* ___ The Zora are a serene people, living graceful, artistic lives largely below the surface of the water. Dwelling throughout the Hyral Sea, they explore a world of coral forests and secret mountains the "dryfolk" of the surface world will never know. While most live their entire lives beneath the water, they're not bound to the deep. Following their inherent curiosity, some Zoras venture beyond the waves, seeking to explore a whole world of wonders beyond their own. ### The Shape of Water Zoras are an amphibious people, at home in the water but mobile on dry land. Their bodies are covered in fine scales that range from green through shades of blue to deep purple or red. They have fins on their arms and hips, and large tail-like appendages on heads. Their digits are webbed and their bodies smooth, allowing for excellent hydrodynamic movement. Different Zora lineages often take after different aquatic creatures such as sharks, fish, or even dolphins. Well suited to life in the water, Zoras wear little clothing unless armoured for battle. They fashion most of their clothes and other items from materials found in the ocean: coral, seaweed, shells, bone, sea urchin spines, the shells of monstrous crustaceans, and so on. Having an old, well-developed civilisation, Zoras know much of how to refine these materials into garb as rich and weapons as sturdy as any found on land. ``` ``` ### Cities and Hatcheries Most river and sea Zoras reside in great cities built off the coast or on great freshwater sources, that combine above and below water structures. This accommodates those Zora that seek to experience the surface while also granting a place for the Zora to entertain dryfolk guests. The underground sections of their cities are regarded as for the Zora specifically. While it is by no means illegal for dryfolk to venture there using spells or magic items, they are not welcomed in these areas that the Zora regard as only for themselves. Ocean settlements and cities begin in vast undersea caverns, mazes of coral, and the ruins of other sunken cities or structures which are then built upwards towards the surface. The Zora are competent builders and can Construct elaborate architecture, though they typically prefer to make use of preexisting undersea landforms in the establishment of their domains. They live in water shallow enough that the passage of time can be marked by the gleam and fade of sunlight through the water. In the reefs and trenches near their settlements, Zora harvest coral and farm the seabed, shepherding schools of fish as land-based farmers tend sheep. While sea Zora are commonly found in the waterways of Hyrule, they require salt water to reproduce, needing the perfect water conditions to hatch eggs. As such the sea Zora maintain many cities along seldom frequented beaches or offshore which contain hatcheries. Likewise River Zora, despite being found primarily in the salt water oceans, require freshwater to hatch their eggs. River Zora attempt to maintain settlements at the mouths of great rivers. This leads to less fishing opportunities along that waterway and as such the River Zora often find themselves chased from their hatching sites. ### Depths of Curiosity Many Zoras are intrigued by surface culture. The curious among them venture into sunken ruins and shipwrecks, sifting through the debris for whatever grabs their attention. Often these Zoras develop collections of a specific kind of object or lore, trading with one another as they develop a sort of expertise in their field. Some Zoras approach investigations of the dryfolk with scientific rigour. Such scholars often hold theories to go along with their collections, hypotheses many are eager to test upon meeting new dryfolk. Zoras are skilled artisans and craftspeople and are known to create valuable artefacts. These include unique musical instruments that function both on land and underwater. They have also been known to entrust special magically enhanced breathing apparatuses on their most trusted non-Zora allies. These can take the form of enchanted Zora scales worn around the neck, and more rare Zora tunics and armour that can grant the wearer abilities nearly identical to the Zora themselves.

\page > ##### Parella > It is said that the Zora people in an age long past were once a lesser aquatic species of almost gelatinous nature called the Parella. These legends say that early in the foundation of the Kingdom of Hyrule the Great Dragon of Water and Ice, Naydra gave on to the Parella one of her scales which transformed them from jellyfish like creatures into the proud Zora of today. > > This is not a universally recognized theory as many Zora archeologists stand firm in the belief that the Zora ruled a great empire that predates Hyrule's founding by several centuries but those of the Zora that do believe it to be true pray to Naydra as a guardian of the Zora people. ``` ``` ### Born of the Sea Zora tribes and protectorates span the world and their people are as varied in culture and outlook as the Humanoid races of the surface. In Hyrule, they live in a secretive and insular society. As such, dryfolk and Zoras rarely meet except by chance, though star-eyed mariners tell tales of romance with these creatures along the shoals of faraway lands. ***Deep Zora.*** Otherwise known as Ku, the Deep Zora have evolved in the darkest depths of the ocean to need little light. In such depths and in their undersea caverns, Zoras rely on the light of their own bioluminescence, whose slow pulsing movements lend Ku protectorates an otherworldly aesthetic. Ku protectorates cover the ocean floor where they watch over deep sea trenches, portals, undersea caves, and other locations where the monstrosities of the depths might lurk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean, they protect the surface from abominations of the seas that the dryfolk have no name for. The Ku remain ever vigil for signs that the entities that reside in the deep may be stirring once more. Ku also find the variety of social institutions, kingdoms, and other customs bewildering. The typical Ku protectorate is tightly regimented, organised, and unified around a common cause. A Ku on the surface becomes easily confused by the bewildering array of alliances, rivalries, and petty grievances that prevent the surface folk from unifying. ***River Zora.*** For centuries, dryfolk have fished the seas of Hyrule and used the sea's surface as a means of travel. Many tribes of River Zoras, oft called zola, see this as an intrusion into their domains. As a result, some war-like zola communities respond with periodic strikes against sailors and fishing vessels. Others believe that turnabout is fair play and so venture onto land to hunt for meat, steal supplies from coastal travellers, or raid dryfolk cities for riches. Much like their more amenable kin, River Zoras dwell in undersea caves filled with treasures and trophies taken from their victims and sunken ships. They are known to tie the rotting corpses of dead enemies and drowned sailors to strands of kelp to mark the borders of their territory. Despite the tensions, some zolas make their lives on land. Enchanted by the feeling of the winds, the ingenuity of land-dwelling inventors, or any of countless surface-world charms. In some places, like the Koridian city of Meletis, whole River Zora communities flourish among dryfolk neighbours. ***Sea Zora.*** Sea Zora, often simply called Zoras by the dryfolk who have little interaction with their river and deep cousins, can come across as haughty and arrogant. They see themselves as caretakers of the waterways, both fresh and salt, and they expect other creatures to pay them respect, if not complete deference. The sea Zoras are the most well known of their brethren because of the alliances they hold with other Humanoid races of the surface. A consistent cordial relationship between the Zoras and the hylians has stood for centuries. This relationship is based on trade, with the Zoras providing fish and other ocean resources in exchange for curios and other wondrous items found only on the surface. The Zoras rarely get involved in the armed conflicts of the dryfolk. Nevertheless, many Zoras answered the call of the Hylian Royal Family during the Hyrulean Civil War. They laid down their lives to protect the Hylian monarchy in exchange for the Hyrule Royal Family favouring them over the gorons.

\page ### Aquatic Crusaders Despite their often arrogant manners, Zoras are benevolent at heart, convinced that other civilised races deserve their protection. Their attitude might grate, but when pirate fleets prowl the waves or a kraken awakens from its slumber, they are among the first to take up arms to protect others. Zoras will not hesitate to take up arms in defence of their homes or to fight for an ally of their Royal Family. Zoras prefer to fight with martial weapons like spears and lances, but there are also Zora sorcerers. River Zoras tend to rely on magical attacks as well as their flammable bile to attack those outside the water. Most Zora spellcasters rely on consistently water-based attacks and can create huge waves to wash away aggressive armies. The Sea Zora are imbued with certain electrically conductive abilities which can be particularly damaging to other aquatic life forms. All zora have a strong martial arts tradition, combining meditation training with martial skill. The Zoras' self-absorbed nature often makes them overlook the histories of other races. At times this fervour and ignorance of the world can lead them astray. Zoras encountering other creatures for the first time often underestimate them, leaving the Zoras vulnerable to deception. With their strong martial tradition, Zoras can sometimes be too eager to leap into a fight. ### Hand of Oshus While Zoras pay respects to many deities, they tend to revere Oshus, the Ocean King, above all others. His devotees see him as the primary deity of the pantheon, second only to the great creators themselves. The worship of Oshus is primarily done through his hand on the material plane, the Titan Fish. The powers and responsibility of the Titan Fish are passed from leviathan to leviathan. When a Titan Fish dies, a new one will surely be born. The Zoras are responsible for overseeing care of the Titan Fish's current incarnation, and assuring that the waters upon which he and all creatures rely are clean and pure. Many wars have been fought between the river and sea Zora over control of the Titan Fish's ancestral home, and by extension his care. The two Zora people rarely show cordiality to one another due to a long and violent history but both have great respect for Oshus and the Titan Fish which supersede any grudge. At times of need Oshus may call on both types of Zora to attend to a task for which they will put their biases aside to serve. ### Protogyny and Eggs Because they lay eggs, and the eggs don't require much tending, Zora women aren't exempted from war or work. Furthermore, Zora can slowly change sex. If the majority of one sex in a tribe are killed, some survivors will transition their sexual characteristics over the course of several months until the tribe is balanced again. In this way, the tribe can quickly repopulate with just a few survivors. Because of these factors, Zora don't assign gender roles for young or adults. A leader, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male. ``` ``` ### Zora Identity You can use the Zora Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a Zora character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Zora Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I often forget that things don't float in air, I'll occasionally drop things, thinking they'll stay where they are when I let go. | | 2 | I flail about comically when trying to run on land. Running underwater engaged all your limbs, why would it be any different on land? | | 3 | I distrust opaque or translucent liquids, like mud or certain beverages. In the ocean, predators use such liquids as hiding spots; who knows what's hiding in that mug of ale? | | 4 | The surface world is a wondrous place, and I catalogue all its details in a journal. | | 5 | I hate how dry everything is. I constantly apply lotion or salve to my skin to stay moisturised. | | 6 | I use every opportunity to say the word "moist." I don't understand why everyone else hates it. | ### Zora Names A Zora's name is a symbol of choice. Upon reaching adulthood, a Zora might shed the name they were given by their parents for one of their own choosing. Some opt to keep their name, but the majority select one that represents the adult they've become. Zoras might even go on to choose yet other names, as they shift from one phase of life to another, or after significant life events. Leaving a home community or transitioning to live among dryfolk might constitute such life changes. Zoras also have a fluid concept of gender and might switch names freely as they shift gender identities. ___ - **Male Names 25:** Bazz, Cleff, Dento, Evan, Fronk, Gaddison, Gruve, Japas, Jiahto, Kapson, Kayden, Keye, Dorephan, Ledo, Mikau, Muzu, Ralis, Rivan, Seggin, Sidon, Tijo, Toto, Tottika, Trello, Tumbo - **Female Names 15:** Dunma, Finley, Kodah, Laflat, Laruta, Laruto, Lulu, Marot, Mei, Mipha, Oren, Ruto, Tona, Torfeau, Tula

\page ### Zora Traits ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Zoras reach maturity around age 15 and can live up to 200 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Zora are slightly taller than humans, averaging about 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet. ***Amphibious.*** You can breathe air and water. ***Darkvision.*** Accustomed to the darkness of deep oceans or swamps you can see with little light. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Emissary of the Sea.*** You can communicate simple ideas to any Beast, Elemental, or Monstrosity that has a swimming speed. It can understand your words, though you have no special ability to understand it in return. ***Guardians of the Deep.*** You're adapted to even the most extreme ocean depths, including water levels as low as 36,201 feet below the surface. You also have resistance to cold damage. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most Zoras know either Piscian or Zolan. ***Subspecies.*** Three Subspecies of Zoras exist: Sea Zoras, River Zoras and Deep Zoras. Choose one of them for your character. #### Deep Zora (Ku) In the absolute depths of the ocean, where no ray of light ever touches, far deeper than the kingdoms of the Sea Zora live the Ku. Often referred to as the Deep Zora, the Ku are descended from an offshoot of Zora who took refuge as far from the surface world as they could during the early days of Hyrule's founding. The Ku have only one eye and their skin is bleached of nearly all colour. ***Superior Darkvision.***. Your Darkvision has a radius of 120 feet. ***Sunlight Sensitivity.*** You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight. ***Flaming Bile.*** When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhaled ball of bile that ignites on contact with air. The creature that you target must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed save the creature takes 1d10 fire damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10). You can use your Flaming Bile a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Bioluminescence.*** As an action you can glow with bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet of yourself. The light is always the same colour but you can decide what colour during character creation. You can dismiss this effect as an action. #### River Zora (Zola) River Zoras are a reclusive and deeply territorial people who have as much in common with merfolk as they do with other zoras. Most river Zoras view the people of the surface—even their sea zora brethran—with mistrust. ***Flaming Bile.*** When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhaled ball of bile that ignites on contact with air. The creature that you target must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed save the creature takes 1d10 fire damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10). You can use your Flaming Bile a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Hidden Step.*** As a bonus action, you can magically turn invisible until the start of your next turn or until you attack, make a damage roll, or force someone to make a saving throw. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. #### Sea Zora Sea Zoras are at birth a saltwater aquatic species. As they grow and gain the ability to breathe air they also become accustomed to fresh water. Though it is never as comfortable as the saltwater of their ocean homes. ***Bioelectric.*** You can discharge bioelectric energy stored in your body to defend yourself against a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. You have advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armour made of metal. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn. This damage increases by 1d8 at 5th level (2d8), 2d8 at 11th level (3d8), and 3d8 at 16th level(4d8). ***Electric Field.*** Starting at 3rd level you can discharge your bioelectric energy in greater quantities. The energy arcs in a 5 foot radius centred on you. When a creature comes into contact with the field or starts their turn in it they must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Dexterity modifier. On a failed save, the creature takes 1d6 damage and if they are a Medium or smaller creature they are pushed backwards five feet from the field. They take half as much damage on a successful save and don't have to move. The field lasts for 1d6 rounds. Once you use this trait you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 16th level (4d6).

\page ## Zuna *"Seek... you... the world? Seek you... power? Does your... soul... despise peace and... thirst for... more? Does your soul... cry... for... destruction and... conquest? We... grant you... power to... ruin... the world. The power of... darkness. Drown in desire and desire everything born from darkness. The demon's dark artefact, the trident. You are... the... King of Darkness."* "Oh, visitors to this village are truly rare, you know. We of the Zuna tribe live in this village. We may not look like it now, but we are descended from the wise pyramid builders!" — Zuna

— Inscription, *The Four Sword: Volume IV, Adventures* ___ The zuna are known for simple living, plain dress, pacifism, and slowness to adopt many conveniences of modern arcana and technology, with a view neither to interrupt family time, nor replace face-to-face conversations whenever possible, and to maintain self-sufficiency. The zuna value rural life, manual labour, and humility. They seek to maintain a degree of separation from the non-zuna world. Because of their stance on technological advancement, the Zuna live very simple lives, inhabiting villages in the Lanayru Sand Sea. They are content with the basic pleasures of life. They rarely travel outside their villages and even more rarely leave the desert altogether. ### Cactaceae The zuna have more in common with desert cacti than with the eukaryotes Humanoids of Hyrule. They have thickened, fleshy skin adapted to store water. It is covered in spines, which act as defence mechanisms but also process water from the air in their dry environment. In the absence of true leaves, cacti's enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis. Zuna colourations range through all the shades of green. They bear large, flat noses, eyes inset so deep they appear black, and mouths which seem to disappear when they're closed. While some zuna are thin and spindly, most as a result of their environment are heavy set and sturdy. The zuna are known for their plain attire. During the work day, they wear solid coloured shirts, tight head coverings, and suits that signify similarity amongst one another. Leisure wear is somewhat less formal, made up of loose flowing robes that give the zuna's body full range of access to the air and water. Zuna clothing tends to be subdued primary colours that contrast with the desert environment in order to be seen at a far distance. Blues, pinks, and greens are particularly common. While there is little distinction of dress between male and female zuna, men typically have roc's features incorporated into their clothing while women do the same with desert flowers. ``` ``` ### Growth in the Desert The Zuna have a rich oral tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Both as a method of teaching, and as a warning of the mistakes of the past. The history of the Zuna talks about a great war between the deities and druthildi which threatened to rip the world apart. The ancestors of the Zuna served in this war as foot soldiers and when required, one of them volunteered to helm a great war machine, a divine beastal creation known as *Vah Sarios*. The helmsman, Midoro, was merged with the machine and could not be separated from it. Vah Sarios was felled in that war. Deeply damaged it collapsed in the depths of the Lanayru Sea, unable to move. The aftermath of the conflict left the world poisoned, driving the humans into the sky and the other races into secret places of safety. The Zuna's ancestors took refuge in the remains of Vah Sarios. Generations passed. The Lanayru Sea grew barren and became the Lanayru Sand Sea. As the sea dried, Vah Sarios was embedded in the ground. Eventually, the poison cleared from the air, the world healed itself and the Zuna emerged from their shelter. Using the technology of Vah Sarios the Zuna built a mighty bastion of civilisation out in the wastes. But they were not the only race to emerge into the light of the new sun. Others came, others that wanted what the Zuna had, and others who had what the Zuna wanted. Dissent, anger, and bitterness spread through not just the Zuna but through many races. These races eventually banded together, bonded over their shared resentment. There was again war. The technology the Zuna had created to better their lives was turned to terrible purpose. They crafted terrible artefacts of destruction, such objects whose names today are spoken in whispered and fearful words. When that war ended the Zuna who had taken part in it were banished and those that remained swore off their technology, disgusted with the death that it had wrought. They built great structures to seal away the worst of their destructive artefacts. The crowning glory of the Zuna, the City of Sarios, built around the ruins of the war machine was abandoned. ### Desert Oasis Zuna buildings, much like gerudo structures, are made of sandstone, sand compressed so heavily that it's become solid. In comparison to the gerudo, their buildings are humble. Individual houses and workshops that serve a precise function with no more luxury than is needed for its purpose. Many buildings are thatched with enormous flowers which have the dual purpose of protecting the interior and collecting and storing water in case of a shortage. Their Plant-like nature allowed them to call forth the water from far beneath the ground to grow and live which means the majority of zuna villages are situated on tiny desert oases.

\page ### The Ordning Every Zuna is told the story of their ancestors' folly as a warning of what delving too deeply and too greedily into magitech can do. The Zuna teach their young to remain ever watchful for anything that might arise from the cursed City of Sarios and even more watchful of any trespasser from the outside who might seek entry into that forbidden place. In the aftermath of Sarios' fall, the Zuna dedicated themselves to a new way of life. This lifestyle was exhaustively recorded in and now regulated by a book called the Ordning. Though the Ordning is simply a recording of how to live well, it has attained a near religious significance to the Zuna. The Ordning, though holy, is subject to change. It is reviewed twice a year by within the whole community of baptised members. Only if all members give their consent to it will the celebration that marks the renewal of commitment to the Ordning take place. Because of this bi-anual vote, it differs slightly from community to community. The customs of separate zuna communities have cultural differences significant enough that members of one group may not feel comfortable moving to another. The Ordning includes matters such as dress, permissible uses of technology, religious duties, and rules regarding interaction with outsiders. Working hard is considered divine, and some technological advancements have been considered undesirable because they reduce the need for hard work. The zuna value rural life, manual labour, and humility, all under the auspices of living their ancestors' word. Members who do not conform to these community expectations and who cannot be convinced to repent are excommunicated. In addition to excommunication, members may be shunned, a practice that limits social contacts to shame the wayward member into returning to the church or setting off on their own. ### Family and Community Community is central to the zuna way of life. A heavy emphasis is placed on family relationships. Zuna believe in the value of community and life. Each member of a group has a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have bonded with other individuals in any capacity, zuna devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty and commitment from the other members of their communities and can be severe in their disappointment when their trust is betrayed. Though they celebrate community, zuna often differ in their sense of the size of the community they belong to. For some, their community is the world and all living beings in it—everything valuable, meant to live in harmony, and interdependent. For others, community primarily means a society of different peoples who need adherence to law and order so they can function together. For a rare few, community means them and their closest family and friends alone, with their interests taking priority over those of any other group. ``` ``` > ##### The Wonders of Modern Medicine > Although the zuna are often perceived as backwards, rejecting all modern conveniences in artifice and magic, this is not entirely true. Zuna reject the conveniences of the modern world but they don't deny that some vital aspects of life cannot be accomplished without them. This is primarily seen in the case of medicinal magic which is employed by zuna communities. Both clerics and non-magical healers are honoured within the zuna people. Healing magic is exempt from the beliefs of power corrupting for the power to help others cannot be put to ill use. ### Commerce and Authority As time has passed, the zuna have felt pressures from the outside world encroaching on them. On occasion, the lack of understanding between zuna and outsiders has resulted in sporadic discrimination and hostility from their neighbours. To combat this divide, zuna communities have endeavoured to make themselves valuable to the societies that live in their proximity. They breed and raise sand seals, both for their own transport and to sell to the gerudo for their needs. Gerudo often boast of owning a zuna wrangled sand seal. They also operate a variety of small businesses, construction work and woodworking are quite widespread. Travellers will walk for days to experience a Zuna sand rub massage, which is said to invigorate the soul. ### Seekers and Joiners The zuna give shelter to any who ask for it. Should an outsider arrive in a zuna village with the honest desire to take up their way of life, they will be given the chance to experience the life of the desert folk and may be inducted into the church. Only a few hundred of these so-called seekers have ever joined the more traditional of the zuna orders while the more progressive among them are welcoming of seekers. More people have tested the zuna lifestyle for weeks, months, or even years, than have actually joined them. Even those that depart usually remain on good terms with the zuna they spend time with. The zuna will protect even those who do not share their ways as their belief in life is stronger than cultural differences. During the Hylian and Gerudo War, the zuna were known to hide the gerudo from roaming bands of hylian knights, or even incorporate them into their families to protect them from ill-treatment. ___ The zuna often say there are four kinds of seekers: - **Checklist Seekers** are looking for a few certain specifications. - **Cultural Seekers** are enchanted with the lifestyle of the zuna. - **Spiritual Seekers** are a simplicity of life that will lead them to some divine truth. - **Stability Seekers** come with emotional issues, often from dysfunctional families.

\page ### Jumping Around Though the zuna are set in their ways, they remain, as the descendants of scholars, a curious people. Time and time again, impulsive adolescents have taken up adventuring as a way to see the world or for the love of exploring, abandoning their families as they feared retribution. To curb this, a rite of passage was added to the Ordning that instructed those coming of age to set out into the wider world. As they travelled they were encouraged to experience everything the lands beyond Lanayru had to offer in preparation. When their walkabout was over, they would be given a choice: remain with their people or depart to find home elsewhere. Zuna eke as much enjoyment out of their travels as possible, finding great joy in every activity they undertake, sometimes to the annoyance of their adventuring companions. Those who decide to leave are wished well in their lives but encouraged not to return while those who decide to stay are welcomed back, enriched by the experience. Very few zuna leave their people after their rite of passage has been completed, though those that do often go on to become famed artificers like their ancestors. ### Zuna Names ___ - **Male Names 36:** Addisen, Aimsley, Ashitian, Avorie, Braelyn, Braxton, Broc, Coye, Daxton, Dezalin, Dreyasin, Gambit, Garyn, Jadyn, Jaxon, Jordyn, Kacey, Kasidy, Kaydenz, Kelldrix, Kirtlyn, Kolten, Kyson, Macee, Macilynne, MacLaine, Maysan, Oaklie, Remington, Ryen, Ryker, Stott, Swayzie, Taeber, Taeton, Trenton, - **Female Names 45:** Aeryn, Alivia, Alyxandrya, Aroarine, Ashlynn, Atylee, Bayleigh, Cambrie, Felecya, Gaige, Haleigh, Jazmyne, Kambri, Katharin, Katlyn, Kaydee, Kayleigh, Kayson, Kelcie, Keyaira, Laycee, Layne, Lindzie, Macady, Maddyson, Madisyn, Madolin, Madysen, Maecy, Makinlee, Mekeli, Paityn, Paizley, Preslee, Questin, Rylei, Saydee, Shaelynn, Sydnee, Syrie, Taeg, Taycie, Tayson, Tayxa, Zoie - **Family Names:** ### Zuna Peculiarity You can use the Zuna Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a zuna character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Zuna Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | Flowers are the most amazing things ever. I want to pick them, wear them, and discover their silent secrets. | | 2 | There isn't a tree or statue that isn't fun to climb. | | 3 | Nothing wards off bad luck like a jolly dance. | | 4 | Sometimes talking to a plant really helps. | 5 | If I'm stumped, I smoke a pipe. And if I'm going to smoke a pipe, it's going to be a splendid pipe. | | 6 | I imagine that my clothes are my glorious soul on display for all the world to behold, and I dress accordingly. | ``` ``` ### Zuna Traits ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** The age entry notes the age when the member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race's expected lifespan. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Plant. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 35 feet. ***Photosynthesis.*** As long as you have access to sunlight and water, you do not require food. ***Artificer’s Lore.*** Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to magic items, alchemical objects, or technological devices, you can add twice your proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you normally apply. ***Silent Speech.*** You can speak telepathically to any creature within 30 feet of you. The creature understands you only if the two of you share a language. You can speak telepathically in this way to one creature at a time. ***Zuna Weapon Proficiency.*** Living in the desert has taught you some protection. You are proficient with the longsword, shortsword, scimitar, longbow and shortbow. ***Prickly Punch.*** Your spine covered fists are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier piercing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Desert Dweller.*** You can endure unusually dry or hot climates without difficulty, and have advantage on Survival checks made in desert terrain. You’re also naturally adapted to hot climates, as described in Chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. ***Poison Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. You also have resistance to poison damage. ***Aloe.*** You can produce a dew that invigorates and replenishes others. As an action, you can touch a creature and roll a number of d4s equal to your proficiency bonus. The creature regains a number of hit points equal to the total rolled. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. ***Oasis.*** You know the *druidcraft* cantrip. ***Child of the Wood*** You know the *druidcraft* cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the *entangle* spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the *spike growth* spell with this trait. Once you cast *entangle* or *spike growth* with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most zuna know Zunary.

\page # Monstrous Races ## Monstrous Adventurers In some campaigns, Humanoids normally regarded as sinister threats can emerge to adventure alongside humans and the other standard races. This section is aimed at DMs who wish to expand the race selections for their campaigns beyond the typical folk of D&D. ### Why a Monstrous Character? Creating characters as creatures normally cast as villains offers up some interesting roleplaying possibilities. Whether played for comedy, as a tragic story of betrayal and loss, or as an antihero, a monstrous character gives a player a chance to take on an unusual challenge in the campaign. Before allowing monstrous characters in your campaign, consider the following three questions. #### Rare or Mundane? Consider how common moblin, bokoblin, and similar adventurers are in your setting. Are they regarded as no stranger than hylians or gorons? Are they met with suspicion? The role these races play in your setting should determine the kinds of reactions that such characters meet. Don't be afraid to push things to an extreme. A moblin character might have to venture into town in disguise or remain in the wilderness, for fear of imprisonment or mob violence. Be sure to talk to the group about how such characters can expect the world to treat them. Some players like the challenge of taking on an outcast, but don't set up one expectation and deliver another. You can establish a monstrous creature as just another culture in your campaign, one that has alliances and rivalries with humans, hylians, and gorons. A darknut kingdom might serve as a buffer between a human kingdom and a blighted region overrun by the spawn of Demise. miniblins might be city builders, the architects of grand, heavily fortified edifices, which other folk dwell in for a price. The cultural notes in Chapter 1 are the standard D&D depiction of these creatures, but by no means do they define them for your campaign. Use them as a starting point for your own ideas. ``` ``` #### Outcast or Ambassador? Consider how a monstrous character's native culture views the character. Is the character an outcast, a spy, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character's bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did the bond drive the character to adventure? The character's trait, flaw, and ideal can also play a role in fleshing out the story. #### Friends or Enemies? Figure out what special ties the character has to other members of the adventuring party. A moblin warlock might be the goron ranger's sworn enemy, but the two are forced to work together to defeat a mutual foe. Perhaps the miniblin sorcerer was the tiefling wizard's familiar, transformed by an irate archmage in return for some petty insult. The darknut paladin might have been human once, but crossed the wrong hag and was cursed to take on an evil guise. A creative tie between a monstrous character and the rest of the party helps make for a memorable campaign. The Monstrous Origin table gives a number of ideas for adding a monstrous character to the campaign. ##### Monstrous Origin | d8 | Origin | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | You are a spy sent to undermine your enemies from within. | | 2 | You are the victim of a curse or polymorph spell. | | 3 | You were raised by humans, hylians, or gorons and have adopted their culture. | | 4 | At a young age, you adopted a human religion and now serve it faithfully. | | 5 | You received divine insight that sent you on your path, and occasionally receive new visions that guide you. | | 6 | Your sworn enemy is an ally of your people, forcing you to leave your tribe to gain vengeance. | | 7 | An evil entity corrupted your people's society. | | 8 | An injury or strange event caused you to lose all memory of your past, but occasional flashes of it return to you. |

\page ## Blins *Morning and evening, Maids heard the goblins cry: “Come buy our orchard fruits, Come buy, come buy: Apples and quinces, Lemons and oranges, Plump unpeck’d cherries, Melons and raspberries, Bloom-down-cheek’d peaches, Swart-headed mulberries, Wild free-born cranberries, Crab-apples, dewberries, Pine-apples, blackberries, Apricots, strawberries;— All ripe together In summer weather,— Morns that pass by, Fair eves that fly; Come buy, come buy: Our grapes fresh from the vine, Pomegranates full and fine, Dates and sharp bullaces, Rare pears and greengages, Damsons and bilberries, Taste them and try: Currants and gooseberries, Bright-fire-like barberries, Figs to fill your mouth, Citrons from the South, Sweet to tongue and sound to eye; Come buy, come buy.”* *Evening by evening, Among the brookside rushes, Laura bow’d her head to hear, Lizzie veil’d her blushes: Crouching close together In the cooling weather, With clasping arms and cautioning lips, With tingling cheeks and finger tips. “Lie close,” Laura said, Pricking up her golden head: “We must not look at goblin men, We must not buy their fruits: Who knows upon what soil they fed Their hungry thirsty roots?”*

— Christina Rossetti, *Goblin Market* ___ Blins are a bizarre and disparate race. From the towering boarblin to the diminutive miniblin, from the muscular moblin to the scrappy bokoblin. They are a people united largely by tribal society, and a shared history of living on the boundaries of civilisation. Though often lumped together as one nebulous entity, the blinnic host is actually a collection of five different but related races; distinct from one another, with separate faiths and different customs. Individual septs are largely populated by one type of blin with perhaps a scattered handful of members from other septs that have been taken in. Each race has its own tendencies, outlook, culture, and deities. Though an uncommon occurrence, certain septs and even a few remote cities exist in the far reaches of Hyrule where all five blinnic races mix and mingle freely. When one kind of blin encounters another, the two groups don't see one another as strangers or foes. Instead, they recognize one another as kin. As with any people, there are conflicts between different septs. Despite this, blinnic races hold a basic level of respect for other members of the host that is seldom afforded to other Humanoid races. If a blin sept finds a wounded or lost member of another sept, even if the one in question is not the same type of blin, they will take them in and lend what aid they can, even adopting them into their own sept if return to their previous one is not possible. ``` ``` ### The Five Who Are One **Miniblins.** The miniblin, as their name indicates, are the smallest of the blinnic races. They average between two and three feet tall and weigh between twenty-five and thirty-five pounds. Their heads are mouse-like with elongated faces, large pointed teeth, and prominent floppy ears, as well as tiny curved horns that protrude from the back of their head. Their skin is covered in a light layer of fuzzy fur which comes in various shades of red, blue, and green, though the colours are often darker on their bodies than their head. **Bokoblins.** Bokoblins have a slight size advantage over their smaller cousins, averaging at around three to four feet tall and weighing between forty and eighty pounds. They have flat faces with snubbed noses, wide mouths and large ears that flap down the sides of their heads. They are hairless and have a single small horn on the top of their heads. There is a significant variation in colour between the bokoblins, ranging from the more common, red, blue, and black, to rarer skin tones such as silver and gold. **Bulblins.** Bulblins average four to five feet tall and weigh between eighty and a hundred and twenty pounds. In contrast with their brethren, their features are much less pronounced as they tend to have smaller beady eyes, and sharp angular features. Their faces are round and they have two upturned curved horns that emerge from the sides of their head. Bulblins have green skin but the hues vary between groups with some having rich forest green pigment and others having sickly pale skin. **Boarblins.** Boarblins are larger and bulkier members of the blin family. They range from five to well over six feet tall and average around two hundred pounds. They appear porcine with small eyes, large snout-like noses, and wide mouths with rows of flat teeth except for two tusks that protrude from their lower jaw. They're hairless but often decorate their skin with tattoos. Their skin is mostly brown of various shades but some rare boarblins have red or blue skin tones. **Moblins.** Moblins are the largest members of the blinnic host, usually being over six feet tall and weighing between two hundred thirty and two hundred eighty pounds. Moblins have canine features though their faces are more akin to the flattened faces of bulldogs than the more jackal-like darknut race. Their incisors are elongated and often poke over their lips like fangs. They are covered in coarse hair which ranges in colour from simply blacks, whites, and greys, to more extravagant reds or blues and occasionally gold.

\page ### Big Blins On occasion individuals from each of the five blinnic races as they mature will become far larger than is normal for their people, growing to the size of large creatures. Colloquially called *Big Blins*, these much larger variants are often seen as a blessing from whichever deity that sept worships. It is common for other blins to elevate these big blins to positions of leadership, believing that their superior size will help protect the sept. Such individuals have been variously furnished with titles such as "King Bulblin", "Great Moblin", and "King Moblin". Though a leadership role is not guaranteed, it is nonetheless considered a foolish blin leader that does not teach the big blins in their sept how to care for the weaker members and to take their place when they are gone. Particularly among the miniblin septs, big blins are propped up as chiefs as their increased size gives them the leverage to deal with foes that regular miniblins cannot manage alone. In bokoblin septs, big blins are much more common and so instead of being given the de facto role of leadership they instead make up a guard of shield warriors that help to defend the sept's territory. ``` ``` ### Family Matters Blin septs are organised in a four-tiered caste system made up of Keepers, Striders, Gatherers, and Juments. The status of every family in the sept is based on its importance to the sept's survival. The castes have set duties that aid in the survival of the entire sept. Gatherers will likely run from conflict as it is not their duty while striders will viciously dive into battle. A dozen blins may pass by a group of invaders snared in one of the blins traps and pay them no heed, leaving it to the Gatherers to deal with. **Keepers.** The caste of keeper-families are equivalent to nobility in a blin sept. The Keepers are trained in the ways of battle strategy and often pursue intellectual skills like medicine and diplomacy. These families record the history of their sept and pass it on to the next generation. They are often minstrels and storytellers who pass on wisdom to the leader and the other castes. This is also where the sept's spiritual counsellors are found. This caste includes the sept's spellcasters. Keepers follow the will of the sept's leader and enforce their will on the lower castes. **Striders.** The families of blins that are skilled in the use of weapons and are the artisans and makers of the sept. They are frequently skilled in trap-building, Beast-taming, mining, smelting, and forging as well as being the sept's warriors. Striders are often the best wolfos riders and know the most about the territory farthest from the sept's dwelling. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat, they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and cavalry. **Gatherers.** Families in the second lowest caste are responsible for getting food from the surrounding area, taking what's naturally available or stealing whatever they can. This caste is considered less valuable because the Gatherers are often exposed to the surface for long periods and risk being attacked by other Humanoids. Though blins are not predisposed towards agriculture as it requires significant amounts of time on the surface which isn't safe, Gatherers do what little amount of farming the sept deems an acceptable risk. These blins cook for the sept, and in times of war, they are also responsible for making poison. **Juments.** The lowest of the low, the Juments caste is less a position that one is born into and more one that is earned. This caste is reserved for blins that have committed serious infractions against the sept and is as much a punishment as it is a caste. This caste gets the worst jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other blins, and doing any hard labour such as digging mines. Being demoted to this class is a disgrace and ascending out of it can take years.

\page ### Status Symbols Blins love symbols of authority, and thus the sept's leader often has such trappings wherever they go. Such a symbol can take a typical form, perhaps a crown or a throne, but also can be more distinctive objects like a high-backed wolfos saddle or colourful boots. The castes in a sept also adopt symbols to indicate membership or kinship, but the symbols used are rarely the same between different septs and often make little sense to other creatures. Some possible status symbols are given in the Status Symbols table. A caste or a boss might display more than one of these items. ##### Status Symbols | d20 | Status Symbol | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | Earrings and notches in an ear | | 2 | Carved bone jewellery tied into hair | | 3 | A belt made from raccoon pelts | | 4 | A helmasaur's mask | | S | Tattoo commemorating a great victory | | 6 | Nose rings | | 7 | Painted or stained hands | | 8 | War cry tattooed on chest | | 9 | A shield made from tektite chitin | | 10 | Bracelets made of pieces of blins turned to stone | | 11 | A white wolfos as a mount | | 12 | An owl bear-feather cloak | | 13 | Scars | | 14 | Lip piercings | | 15 | Umbrellas made from leaver skin | | 16 | A cloak made of a hylian tapestry | | 17 | | | 18 | | | 19 | | | 20 | | ### Sorcerous in Spirit Blins place a different value on magic than many other Humanoid races. Magic to them is not a tool in their arsenal that can be tamed on a whim but rather a piece of the natural world that must be appeased if it is to give aid to the blins when they have need of it. As such nature magic is far more common in blin septs compared more academic studies like wizardry. Among the Keeper caste, many take up druidic practises while among the Striders many become rangers though some warriors of the sept invoke the spirits of their ancestors to aid them in battle. There is a degree of respect with which blins treat magic that dictates it is not to be used frivolously or for selfish ends. Blins that abuse magic are often demoted to Juments or even banished from their sept. Those that take up bardic traditions usually do so for education and learning. They use their music to impart the oral history of their sept to the other castes. ``` ``` > ##### Follow the Strong Blins have a great deal of respect for strength. As a much-maligned race in Hyrule, they rely on having a strong and clever leader who will be able to keep them safe. A leader that fails to do so may face challenges for their leadership which are traditionally answered with ritual combat. It's for this reason that big blins are often the leaders of various blinnic septs, as their large size allows them greater combat prowess. > > The passing of a leader often results in a chaotic transition of power if a clear successor has not been named. Succession to a leader's child is not assumed unless the child was specifically named as successor. Even then there is often much scrutiny on a second-generation chief out of the fear that they are not suitable for their role. As such it is quite common for families in the Keeper caste to arrange marriages between one another in an attempt to produce the healthiest, strongest, and smartest children in the hopes that they may be able to take over leadership of the sept. > > Sometimes another creature assumes control of a blin sept, by killing or subjugating the current leader and threatening the rest of the sept into submission. If the creature is dimwitted, like a hinox, the lower-class blins give it obedience, but before long the upper-class blins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the sept falls into line behind the tyrant—at least until they can be disposed of. This is a common tactic used by disgraced wosu from the darknut legions to gain their own army. The reverence with which the blins treat magic ironically means that actual divine magic is somewhat rare among their people. Though various septs have individual deities that they pray to, most of those deities are content to sit and watch as the magic the blins already wield is sufficient. It is believed that those blins with innate magic were blessed by the sept's deity for some divine purpose. In a similar vein, pact magic is all but nonexistent within a sept. There is, in a majority of cases, inherent selfishness and degeneration to bartering for magical power that sullies both the magic itself and the one who receives it. Such pacts are made on occasion but usually only in desperation and the blin that does so usually does so for the sake of another rather than themselves. Mechanical experimentation is the exception to the blins views about the sacred use of magic. The technological application of magic is viewed as a distinct entity from spiritual and natural magic and so the creation of devices and machines is often of great interest to a handful of blins. These artificers are often considered eccentric by their fellow blins and despite their experiments being allowed to continue, the other blins are often wary of the outcomes, worried that it may stray too far into the realm of wizardry. These artificers are colloquially known as *Technoblins*.

\page ### Blin Dwellings septs of blins take up residence in shrouded valleys, shadowy forests, and caves and tunnels beneath the surface of the world. Capable miners and crafters, they seek to settle in places where they can get the raw materials to make weapons and armour. Their need for iron and other metals sometimes puts them in conflict with other races, but just as often, blins get what they need by claiming mines abandoned by other races and scratching away at veins thought to be played out. When blins expand a mine, the tunnels they dig are initially narrow and warren-like but are expanded over time, especially if the sept has members of the larger blinnic races among them. Blins live both within these tunnels and on the surface around the outside of the area. They guard the territory around the mine for miles, sending out patrols of Striders equipped with war horns and using wolfos as watchdogs to alert them to intruders. **Outskirts.** The territory around a blin dwelling has several hallmarks, most of which aren't readily apparent. Packs of wolfos allied with the blins serve as effective perimeter guards, without giving away the fact that a sept of blins lives nearby. Striders take up guard posts in tall trees and atop high rocky outcrops from where they can view the terrain while staying unseen. Any obvious path through the territory (a valley, a clear trail, or a river) is guarded. Such places might also be set with traps meant to trigger a natural disaster. These are primarily meant to encourage any travellers to find a different route to their destination but the blins don't overly concern themselves with injuries or fatalities that might be the result. **Surface Village.** Anyone who passes through the territory of a blin sept may not be aware that they have done so. While the septs do live on the surface surrounding their underground excavations, if a troupe of sufficiently powerful or numerous Humanoids comes through the area they take shelter in the mine which is disguised with debris and branches. Though they cannot cloak an entire village to stand up to inspection, the exterior living spaces are made to look naturalistic and so won't appear out of place unless closely scrutinised. If the dwelling was built around a mine, the sept's smelting furnace and forge will be in the vicinity. This is the most obvious sign of a blinnic sept being nearby as it is difficult to quench quickly and the heat it produces makes it difficult to camouflage. If the underground areas don't have enough room for the entire sept's population, the lesser caste will be housed on the surface where they are more vulnerable to attack and more likely to have to abandon belongings if the surface needs to be evacuated. If the entrance to their underground is found despite their precautions the blins will first attempt to bribe the intruders to leave their territory and not tell anyone of their discovery. If this works the blins will gather what materials from the exterior can be transported, collapse that particular entrance to the mine and tunnel a new entrance to their underground village where they will set up new exterior living arrangements for the displaced blin. If the intruders cannot be bargained with to leave it is likely that a fight will follow, or else the blins will collapse the entrance passage on top of them while their perimeter guards run for cover. **Underground Village.** The ideal place for a blin dwelling is an abandoned mine that features two or three large chambers and a few smaller ones, with tunnels connecting them. In such places, the sept can protect their most valuable assets while providing a certain amount of comfort. Most villages have only a single entrance, but the blins might build several escape tunnels that emerge far from that location. If the entrance is discovered and must be collapsed, one of these escape tunnels will be widened and made into the new entrance. Close inside the entrance, if a suitable area exists, the blins set up a den for their wolfos. The animals come and go as they please unless the blins have use for them. The exterior tunnels in the village, whether dug by blins or not, are likely to be trapped, typically in a way that not only injures the intruder but also collapses the passage. Open spaces inside a village are useful for a number of reasons, and the blins will hollow out chambers for their use if need be. Tamed monsters are best kept in large areas with limited access, making them easier to guard. The sept's leader lays claim to a space that's treated as a meeting room. Such a room will be arranged in a facsimile of a hylian throne room to intimidate and awe visitors. In times of emergency, it acts as a shelter for the surface dwelling blins. The leader of the sept typically has personal quarters connected to this room. Individual blin dwellings are carved into the wall of a designated wing of the underground village. If space is limited, these will be reserved for the higher castes of a sept allowing them to enjoy the comfort and safety of underground living as a reward for their status and their value to the group. ### Variation The proportion of each type of blin in a sept will greatly affect elements of their village design and social structure. A sept made up of entirely miniblins will have narrow tunnel systems with only a few larger ones for use by their animal companions. Similarly, a sept with only one type of blin will divide their caste system based on the strengths and weaknesses of individual families but a sept that has a range of blinnic races may assign caste based on those types. Miniblins and bokoblins may be assigned as Gatherers due to their small size making them better suited to such tasks while moblins and boarblins make up the Striders caste as their increased size makes them more capable as warriors. When making a blin character, consider how the makeup of their sept and their position in it influences their personality and their outlook.

\page ### Cycle of Violence The blinnic hosts have a violent history with the Kingdom of Hyrule. Some hylian stories on the matter claim that the blins came with a great army of druthildi and drove the hylians from their lands before taking it for themselves. Blin stories recount how in the ancient past the hylians appeared as if from the sky and removed them from the land in which they had lived for generations. Whatever the initial source of the conflict, conflict there has been between the blins and hylians since the earliest recorded days of the kingdom. Blins are viewed by the hylians as bloodthirsty savages. While technically speaking it isn't illegal for blins to enter hylians cities, any more than a single one walking around is liable to attract a guard presence and even a single blin might inspire panic and a possible lynching depending on the city they are discovered in. As such, even those blins who have no ill will towards hylians move around their territory in disguises, employing hooded cloaks and masks to avoid notice when they have to enter hylian cities. In contrast, hylian travellers in blinnic territory are deeply unwelcome. Depending on the sept they may be killed outright, hidden from view in the hopes that they pass through without incident or given provisions and encouraged to leave as quickly as possible. Even the most polite of blinnic hosts do not hold any love for hylians and wish them to be elsewhere. Hyrule's other races get caught in the crossfire of this feud. Though a blinnic host has no special animosity towards the rito or the gorons or the Zoras, members of these races that happen to be travelling with hylians are just as liable to be attacked by blins as their companions. Non-hylian and human races that pass through blinnic territory are much more likely to receive a cordial welcome, even from the more violent hosts than they would if they had any hylian or human companions. ``` ``` ### The Dark and the Light Though there are a variety of different beings that individual blin septs may worship as primal forces in their lives, there are four that consistently reoccur and the particular deity often informs how benevolent or dangerous that blinnic host is. **Dampé.** Dampé's works are not so much respected out of worship as they are out of fear. He is simply called the Gravekeeper, or the Earth God, in the hopes that not speaking his name will avoid drawing his attention and risking his ire. The blins spend much of their time in Dampé's domain and Dampé is not a being that tempers his anger. As such the blins that follow him make sacrifices of Undead creatures such as redeads and poes' souls to be returned to the earth where they belong. Septs that worship Dampé tend to be non-confrontational and avoid interacting with other races as much as possible. **Demise.** Angered by the constant abuse they face at the hands of the hylians, some blinnic septs turn to the dead druthildi deity Demise for their revenge. Though Demise was vanquished, the blins in his service have developed rituals by which scattered embers of his consciousness can be concentrated within a host through which Demise's spirit can speak for a short time. In this way, the ancient deity is able to give the sept orders and bestow upon certain individuals his foul divine magic. These septs of blin tend to be active adversaries to the Kingdom of Hyrule, and in particular the hylians. They lash out without provocation and are primarily responsible for the reputation that blins have as bloodthirsty savages. **Fado.** Though less innately terrifying than her brother, Fado is likewise a primal deity. Except in formal ceremonies, she is referred to as the Ever Young, the Wind God, or other such honorifics as she is too important to risk drawing her attention to trivial matters. She is a goddess of nature but as much as she represents its beauty, she also represents its destructive qualities and the innate wildness of nature. Septs that follow Fado tend to be accommodating of other races. While they remain wary and vigilant of an attack, they do not strike unless a group poses a clear and present danger. **Mandrag Ganon.** Heralded as a hero and inspiration to all blins, Mandrag Ganon's taking of the Hyruleans most prized possession, the Triforce, which has kept them in power for generations and his subsequent ascension to godhood, is held up as a great victory among their people and the story is often retold by the Keepers to keep it fresh for the newer generations. Though the septs that venerate Mandrag Ganon tend to not be as destructive as those that serve Demise, they also have little mercy for the Kingdom of Hyrule. While they don't often seek out conflict with hylians, should hylians trespass on their territory these groups are more likely to react violently compared to their sister septs who will simply hide.

\page ### Blin Distinctiveness You can use the Blin Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a blin character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Blin Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | My pockets are always full of forgotten pieces of things I encounter in my travels. | | 2 | I speak in heavily accented Common... the specific accent changes constantly. | | 3 | My table manners are shocking: I take tea like a noble, but wolf down my food. | | 4 | Of course, I kick ’em when they’re down, it’s the best time *to* kick ’em. | | 5 | No bathing. I ain’t going in the soup! | | 6 | I can spend hours telling stories that I heard from my great-great-aunt Matilda. | ### Blinnic Names ___ - **Male Names:** Moe - **Female Names:** Matilda ### Boarblin Traits *Half-Orc* ___ Your boarblin character has the following traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Boarblins mature a little faster than humans, reaching adulthood around age 14. They age noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 75 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid. ***Size.*** Boarblins are somewhat larger and bulkier than humans, and they range from 5 to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Primal Instinct.*** You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, and Survival. ***Relentless Endurance.*** When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. ***Savage Critical.*** You can roll one additional damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most boarblins know Blinnic. ``` ``` ### Bokoblin Traits *Goblin* ___ Your bokoblin character has the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Bokoblins reach adulthood at age 8 and live up to 60 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid. ***Size.*** Bokoblins are between 3 and 4 feet tall and weigh between 40 and 80 pounds. Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Fey Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself. ***Fury of the Small.*** When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature's size is larger than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest. ***Nimble Escape.*** You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most bokoblins know Blinnic.

\page ### Bulblin Traits *Bugbear* ___ Your bulblins character has the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Bulblins reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Fey Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself. ***Long-Limbed.*** When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal. ***Powerful Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. ***Sneaky.*** You are proficient in the Stealth skill. In addition, without squeezing, you can move through and stop in a space large enough for a Small creature. ***Surprise Attack.*** If you hit a creature with an attack roll, the creature takes an extra 2d6 damage if it hasn't taken a turn yet in the current combat. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most bulblins know Blinnic. ### Miniblin Traits *Kobold* ___ Your miniblin character has the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Miniblins reach adulthood at age 6 and can live up to 120 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Small. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Battle Cry.*** As a bonus action, you let out a cry at your enemies within 10 feet of you. Until the start of your next turn, you and your allies have advantage on attack rolls against any of those enemies who could hear you. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Blinnic Legacy.*** Choose one of the following legacy options for your miniblin: ___ - **Craftiness.** You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Investigation, Medicine, Sleight of Hand, or Survival. - **Valiant Resilience.** You have advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. - **Sorcerous.** You know one cantrip of your choice from the sorcerer spell list. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the cantrip (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most miniblins know Blinnic. ### Moblin Traits *Orc* ___ Your moblin character has the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Moblins reach adulthood at age 12 and live up to 50 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid. ***Size.*** Moblins are usually over 6 feet tall and weigh between 230 and 280 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Adrenaline Rush.*** You can take the Dash action as a bonus action. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Whenever you use this trait, you gain a number of temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus. ***Primal Intuition.*** You have proficiency in two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, and Survival. ***Powerful Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most moblins know Blinnic.

\page ## Daira ___ - *Beware the darkness of Dragons,* - *Beware the stalker of dreams,* - *Beware the talons of power and fire,* - *Beware one who is not what she seems.* ___ *"Well, are you ready, Lada Dragwlya, daughter of the Dragon?" Fire burned in her heart, and her wounded soul spread out, casting a shadow like wings across her country. This was hers. Not because of her father. Not because of Mehmed. Because the land itself had claimed her as its own. "Not Dragwlya," she said. "Lada Dracul. I am no longer the daughter of the Dragon." She lifted her chin, sights set on the horizon. "I am the Dragon."*

— Tui T. Sutherland, *Darkness of Dragons*

— Kiersten White, *And I Darken* ___ The daira walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic deities, daira are said to have hatched from Dragon eggs. Born of the blood of Dragons, they combine the best attributes of the drakes they were made from and the Humanoids that inhabit the world alongside them. Some daira are faithful servants to true Dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life. ### Proud Dragonkin In every daira clan, the stories of their draconic ancestors are passed down from elder to hatchling, giving each individual and every generation a pride in themselves and their clan that sometimes borders on arrogance. The daira know there is greatness within them and they are proud to be chosen as the blood-kin of Dragons. Daira look very much like Dragons standing erect in Humanoid form. They are covered from head to tail in thick scales of various shades of colour, and their fanged maw and sharp claws make them dangerous foes, even when unarmed. Daira scales are vibrant hues matching the colours of their Dragon kin. The blood of a particular type of Dragon runs very strong through each daira clan. These clans tend to have uniform scales matching those of their Dragon ancestor—blue, green, orange, red, white, yellow, lustrous black, gleaming metallic gold or silver. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6 1/2 feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talon-like claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand. Although their sharp teeth would suggest they are carnivorous, daira are actually omnivores. Meat, fruits and vegetables are their preferred diet but in times of desperation they are capable of eating nearly anything. A hungry clan leaves nothing behind from a kill, eating everything that's edible and using the rest to make tools or adornments. Daira shed teeth as they wear out and grow new ones their entire lives. Many wear their own shed teeth as jewellery, with more teeth indicating an older—and wiser—daira. ``` ``` ### Cold-Blooded To members of other races, daira often seem cold, even emotionless. That isn't a fair assessment—the blood of Dragons flows in their veins, and like a raging drake, a daira that is pushed too far may become a storm of emotion that is not easily quelled. Daira are skilled at not displaying such things, seeking instead to guide their actions with cool rationality. They make and follow careful plans, and they are patient enough to do nothing when the ideal outcome relies on such inaction. Daira keep their personal lives private. They prefer to engage with ideas rather than people. They form close friendships based on mutual interests or compelling disagreements, and their interactions dwell on their thoughts about those issues rather than their feelings about them.

\page ### Independant Clans To any daira, the clan is more important than life itself. Each member takes on specialised roles that protects and sustains their people. The strongest daira are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and Beast-wranglers, and so on. Even a daira lacking in any particular talent is not forgotten by the clan. They are given a role, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. Daira owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the deities. Each daira’s conduct reflects on the honour of their clan, and bringing dishonour to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each daira knows their station and duties within the clan, and honour demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Daira value skill and excellence in all endeavours. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A daira holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a daira. While daira have relationships that may be described as romantic, within the clan, platonic friendship is considered the height of connection one daira can have with another. Daira choose mates primarily for convenience. They have little to no concept of marriage or permanent familial relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common hatchery and while a written record is kept of descent, this information is primarily used to prevent inbreeding and is of little importance to the parents. This practice and the communal raising of the hatchlings mean that the clan operates like a group of cousins. Though all daira strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another daira clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the Dragons they worship. Seeking divine intervention is truly a last resort among the daira. ``` ``` ### Underground Lizard People Daira are cold-blooded and thus prefer temperate and tropical climates. Daira clans in colder regions tend to be smaller in population and more aggressive in their hunting, since food is relatively scarce in such areas. Daira prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be found in any sort of terrain that can support caves. In a swamp or along a coastline, daira entrench themselves in dense woods, hills, or large rock outcroppings, creating burrows above the water line. Daira reside most commonly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Such locations usually have natural caves suitable for living space, and ready sources of food. Although setting up their encampments in these locations puts daira in competition with surface-dwelling Humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their burrows go unnoticed by their rivals. ### Scavengers and Soft Ones Daira are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that have clearly been lost or thrown away, which is easy to do without attracting attention. For this reason they're often considered vultures by other races. While a clan of daira would be very unlikely to slaughter a trade caravan, they would happily scavenge such a caravan for useful materials should they come across it afterwards. Because they can often be found picking over ruins in the aftermath of a tragedy many people believe them to be omens of impending doom. For their part, daira view other Humanoids with an indifference verging on pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, it’s a wonder they have managed to survive for so long. The typical hylian would barely make it through a day in the swamps. Still, if others prove themselves to the daira, they can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. Daira assess such beings as hatchlings, young ones incapable of protecting themselves but who might prove invaluable if they receive the proper care.

\page ### A Three Formed Race Daira focus on survival above all, without any unnecessary sentiments. Their mindset might sometimes seem cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. ***Aeralfos***, as their name suggests, are airborne daira. They are set apart from the dynalfos and lizalfos by their broad bat-like wings and ability to breathe fire. This makes them well suited for high altitudes. As such, unlike other daira, they will often be found in arctic regions, high frigid mountains, and even the Plane of Air. Aeralfos clans are usually devoted to Naydra, Empress of Ice and lady of the cold places the aeralfos call home. Shrines to Naydra can often be found high on the mountain peaks, such as her primary place of worship, the Snowglass Spring, sometimes called the Spring of Wisdom, on the very top of Madorna Mountain. Aeralfos see their wings and flame breath as a sign that they are the true descendants to the mighty drakes. This attitude may manifest itself in pity for the ground bound daira and a desire to aid them but more often it becomes a haughty arrogance. For this reason aeralfos are rarely incorporated into dynalfos or lizalfos clans. A ground based clan may have one or two aeralfos if they have any at all. ***Dynalfos*** are the largest and strongest of the daira. They often equip themselves with heavy weapons and bracers of thick steel to do battle with those that have invaded their lands. Dynalfos take up residence within caves, preferring those heated by volcanic vents. Many of them can be found in the Eldin Caves beneath Hyrule's largest volcanos. Dynalfos clans are usually devoted to Dinraal, Lord of Fire and patron of the flaming mountains where the dynalfos find sanctuary. Shrines to Dinraal are usually found in deep volcanic caves or situated within volcanic hot springs, such as his primary place of worship, the Spring of Power, also called the Skyview Spring at the base of Death Mountain. Dynalfos strike at their enemies in nightly raids, relying upon their innate darkvision. They take great pride in their physical strength, sometimes to the point of brutish behaviour. This is looked down on in the clan and such dynalfos are liable to get smacked into the floor by a larger dynalfos as a lesson against arrogance. ***Lizalfos*** are the most numerous of the daira, and due to their small size, often the most ingenious. They tend to live near water, preferring swamps, lakes, and jungles to make their home. They are renowned for their chameleon-like skin. They value stealth and have endless patience for the appearance of an opportune moment. They don't usually keep livestock, preferring the thrill of the hunt, and pursue their quarry relentlessly. Their determination never waivers, once they commit to something they will see it through. Lizalfos clans are usually devoted to Farosh, Master of Lightning and guardian of the forests and rivers where the lizalfos make their home. Shrines to Farosh are built in the hidden places of deep jungles, such as his largest temple, the Spring of Courage, often called the Earth Spring in the Faron Jungles. Masters of camouflage, the lizalfos know how to create an oily substance which reacts to the natural chemicals within their chameleon skin. When applied to clothes or armour, it causes these to change colour as well, granting camouflage. ``` ``` > ##### The Tropical Clans of the Tokay In the Crescent Archipelago, there live tribes of daira who call themselves the Tokay. Comprised almost entirely of lizalfos, the Tokay are visually distinct from their brethren with angular heads and gangly limbs that give them an almost cat-like appearance. Their secretive lifestyle have made this clan quite the topic of conversation on the Labrynna mainland. The Tokay pray to the "Guardian", a large statue that sits at the centre of the archipelago and is believed to have been constructed from a Dragon's skull. > > The Tokay are nonviolent, prefering to hide at the threat of danger than risk an open confrontation. Their interactions with those outside their clan primarily consist of trade opportunities. Tokay do not engage in a buy-and-sell economy and instead prefer barter for goods they need. ### Dragon Servitors Daira clans, almost without fail, will be devoted to one of the four divine Dragons, Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, or Onox. They willingly serve Dragons and worship them as demigods. This isn't casual worship; daira are awed in the presence of Dragons, seeing them as an extension of the draconic deities themselves. Most daira will obey any orders given by a Dragon, even if the task set for them is perilous. Dair see innate magic as part of their connection to Dragons, and are proud to be blessed with the ability to wield such power. Most daira sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin. Young daira sorcerers are trained by elders, and the training has an almost religious significance. Daira don't engage in funeral ceremonies. The body is not what's important, it is merely a shell that is easily discarded once the soul has departed. Just as the four Dragon deities lost their bodies and continued on, daira place little value on the physical form, instead believing in the immortality of the soul. They believe that if they die in service to their clan, a great Dragon will grant them rebirth, perhaps as a full fledged Dragon. ### Zazak and Geru Zazak and Geru are offshoots of the daira who display a close connection to their Dragon ancestors. The Zazak emerge from populations of dynalfos and possess a breath weapon and Elemental resilience. Zazak develop an affinity for ice or fire of which their abilities reflect. Crimson fire Zazak are celebrated for their draconic lineage but the cobalt ice Zazak often find themselves shunned as their Elemental affinity places them in conflict with the hot environments dynalfos prefer. The Geru may be born into lizalfos tribes. They are identified by their yellow colouration and the curved horn on their head and from which they are able to unleash a stunning dome of electricity.

*For options that emulate the abilities described, see*

*Chapter 9: Spells and Feats*

\page ### Physical Variations Daira vary widely in how their scales are coloured and patterned. Although a human might have difficulty telling two similar-looking daira apart, the daira themselves can easily recognise each other. Most daira of the same clan tend to have similar colouration. For example, the Sharptooth clan might be mostly blue with silver stripes. Two clans that merge eventually crossbreed enough to create a new look, although occasional outliers and throwbacks are born that bear the appearance of one of the original clans. ##### Scale Colour

| d1O | Scale Colour | |:---:|:--------| | 1 | Black | 2 | Blue | 3 | Gold | 4 | Green | 5 | Orange ``` ``` | d1OO | Scale Colour | |:---:|:--------| | 6 | Red | 7 | Silver | | 8 | White | | 9 | Yellow | | 10 | Patterned* |

*Roll twice, ignoring duplicate results and rolls of 10. ### Daira Particularity You can use the Daira Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a daira character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Daira Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I love to tinker and will pick up any kind of junk I find lying around to use for my work. | | 2 | I'm a bit of a kleptomaniac, especially when it comes to shiny things. | | 3 | Monsters are just big babies that need a good belly rub to calm them down. | | 4 | I will immediately fall down on my face and worship any draconian being, believing them to be the epitome of majesty. | | 5 | My draconic blood makes me unstoppable. Any failures are someone else's doing. | | 6 | My ancestry grants me the right to special treatment. Refusal is an egregious insult and may be met with violence. | | 7 | I am secretly terrified of actual Dragons. | | 8 | I hoard treasure just like a real Dragon, and am extremely stingy with pay. | ``` ``` ### Daira Names Daira have personal names which are derived from the Drakaran language. They put their clan names first as a mark of honour. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or centre on a habit. ___ - **Male Names:** - **Female Names:** - **Childhood Names:** - **Clan Names:** Sharptooth ### Daira Traits Daira have many innate abilities derived from centuries spent warring among each other and defending themselves from the threats present in the jungles and swamps where they make their home. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Daira reach maturity around age 12 and rarely live longer than 60 years. However, some clans are known to live to be around 80. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Dragon. ***Size.*** Daira vary in size, with lizalfos standing around 5 to 6 feet, dynalfos around 8 feet, and aeralfos being around 6 to 7 feet on average. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Bite.*** You have a fanged maw that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with it, the strikes deal 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Natural Armour.*** You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing armour, your base AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armour to determine your AC if the armour you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armour. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most daira know Drakaran. ***Subspecies.*** Choose one of the following subspecies: aeralfos, dynalfos or lizalfos. Your choice will determine additional benefits.

\page #### Aeralfos Oft styled as "sky Dragons", the aeralfos are winged daira who prefer high altitudes in which to roost, relying on their flame breath to keep them warm. ***Sky Dragon.*** You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. ***Adrenaline Rush.*** You can take the Dash action as a bonus action. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Whenever you use this trait, you gain a number of temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus. ***Breath Weapon.*** When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhalation of magical energy in a 15-foot cone or a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide (choose when you select this race). Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed save the creature takes 1d10 fire damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10). You can use your Breath Weapon a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Flight.*** Thanks to the bat-like wings jutting from your shoulder blades, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can't use this flying speed if you're wearing medium or heavy armour. #### Dynalfos Heavily armed and difficult to defeat, dynalfos are a large and dangerous foe that give travellers pause when entering their territory. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey. ***Valiant Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. ***Hungry Jaws.*** As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your Bite. If the attack hits, it deals its normal damage, and you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expend uses when you finish a long rest. ***Savage Critical.*** You can roll one additional damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit. ***Powerful Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. ``` ``` #### Lizalfos Lizalfos are well adapted to their environment, able to camouflage in with their surroundings. They use this new ability to ambush unsuspecting prey, gathering food and materials for their clan. ***Swimming.*** You have a swim speed equal to your walking speed, and you can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. ***Chameleon.*** As an action, you can change the colour of your scales to match the colour and texture of your surroundings, giving you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in those surroundings. ***Surprise Attack.*** If you hit a creature with an attack roll, the creature takes an extra 2d6 damage if it hasn't taken a turn yet in the current combat. ***Nature's Intuition.*** Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, you gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.

\page ## Darknut *"It has occurred to me recently that I have never chosen anything. I was born into a role that had been prepared for me. I did everything I was asked to do because it never occurred to me to choose otherwise. And now, at the end of my life, I wonder what might've been."* *"That's why my father taught me to live each second as though it would be the last moment of my life. He said: 'If you love, love without reservation. If you fight, fight without fear.' He called it the way of the warrior."* *"No regrets then?"* *"A few. But just a few. You?"* *"Oh, enough to fill a lifetime. So much has been lost, so much forgotten. So much pain, so much blood. And for what, I wonder. The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us. And our lives slip away, moment by moment, lost in that vast terrible in between. But there is still time to seize that one last fragile moment. To choose something better, to make a difference, as you say. And I intend to do just that."*

— John Sheridan & Turhan Bey,

*The Coming of Shadows* ___ Darknuts are a canine race that can be found in small numbers throughout Hyrule. Though their homeland is far to the west. Mercenaries have always made their way into the kingdom, their skills honed by the incredibly militaristic and unspeakably ancient darknut culture. Military discipline defines the lives of these canine people. While other races often see them as fierce killing machines, saying under their breath that "war is their lifeblood", this is something of an exaggeration. Descended from a troop of Hylian Knights, darknut society is rigidly structured around their ancient code of honour and battle training. Though many darknuts never pick up a weapon, their everyday lives reflect the military lifestyle from which their people descended. Young darknuts often dream of the honour and glory of being a great knight and may get lessons in the ways of weapons as young as ten years old. Every legion in the darknuts' society stands prepared for war. ### Let Loose the Dogs of War In the early days of the Kingdom of Hyrule, the Hylian Knights stood as the country's great protectors. In those days the world was wild and untamed. The Demon King had been vanquished years before and in this age, the biggest threat to the burgeoning kingdom was the uncultivated nature they were attempting to settle. But as Demise had promised to the first Queen of Hyrule, the druthildi would not be idle forever. They returned to lay waste to the kingdom in a conflict that would come to be known as "The War of the Bound Chest". Though the battle was eventually won, it was not without its casualties. One legion of the Hylian Knights was captured by the druthildi and instead of being slaughtered, they were transformed. In mockery of their position as "the loyal dogs of Hyrule" the knights became canine-like Beasts with human proportions, enslaved to the will of the druthildi and forced to turn their considerable martial prowess on their homeland. When the war was over and the druthildi sealed within the Bound Chest the transfigured Hylian knights regained their free will but the Royal Family could find no magic that would restore them to their original forms. For several years they attempted to live alongside their Hylian brethren but eventually the tension of living with people that feared them led to the transformed knights leaving Hyrule's lands to find a place for themselves. They settled in the area that would become known as Necluda and found a life for themselves including finding partners amongst their ranks. (The Hylian Knights accepted both men and women into their ranks.) Within a generation, the darknut race was born. ### Military Civilians Darknut society was founded on the practices of the knights that comprised the first of the darknuts. As such they hold themselves to high standards of military honour. Darknuts have a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold to keep the knowledge fresh for new generations. While not every darknut is enlisted in the military, their society as a whole is largely structured like one. There is a great emphasis on civic duty, when called on to aid the high command most darknuts are happy to sacrifice their homes to have soldiers billeted with them or contribute however they can to the war effort. To this point, the darknut's largest industry is in mercenary work. They regularly rent out legions of soldiers to foreign powers who need aid. Most societies outside their own are extremely wary of the darknuts but they acknowledge that there are few better soldiers. When darknuts aren't engaged in battle, they farm, build, and practise both martial and arcane arts like any other people. Darknut law functions much as military law does. It is swift and merciless with little room for negotiation but only in the most serious of cases will it involve capital punishment. Less severe infractions require that the culprit pay their debt to society in labour or other such civil services that suit their skill set while serious infractions result in a dishonourable discharge from the legion and banishment from darknut lands. If a darknut compound has a prison, it's usually a small one where miscreants are incarcerated briefly before receiving sentence. > ##### Wosu > To be dishonourably discharged from a darknut legion is the highest of shames in darknut society, even above execution. Those who incur this terrible fate are branded on their left forearm. This brand marks them as Wosu, disgraced. Darknuts branded in this way will not be given harbour in any darknut settlement and will not be dealt with by any of their kin. Most who have been branded as Wosu turn to contract killings and unscrupulous mercenary work as they cannot work in their homeland and making an honest living in human lands without the backing of their legion is nearly impossible.

\page ### Darknut Settlements Darknut settlements largely resemble a well-designed military stronghold. They settle in places with good natural defences which are easy to hold. Their cities are always well guarded, by lone sentries perched in trees or stone towers with a full garrison of troops. As space permits, large areas are dedicated for use as training grounds, marshalling fields, target ranges, combat arenas, and similar facilities for the practice of warfare. Monuments, typically statues and pillars, are erected around these areas to remind the legion of past glories. Every legion's headquarters includes a command centre where the Commander meets with banner leaders and others of high rank. Inside the complex or somewhere near it is the Way to Glory—a road, river, tunnel, or valley on either side of which the honoured dead are interred, each burial site complete with a description of the banner, rank, and glories of its occupant. The quarters for troops are austere but sufficient, as are the necessary stables and dens to hold the legion's animals and Beasts. Legions that require such amenities also set aside space for a library, which can double as a school and training facility for spellcasters. The first priority of darknut construction is defence. Their cities are not unpleasant places and are made to be comfortable for their civilian population as well as welcoming to outsiders, to a point. They regularly have trade districts set up to do business with outsiders where other people can come to exchange goods and coin. These trade centres tend to be on the fringe of their territory to avoid the possibility of a large hostile force making it deep into the city under false pretences. Darknuts are among the more industrially structured of the *Monstrous Races* and as a result their cities often act as meeting places for other members of the less accepted clans, such as the various blins, lynels, or even some groups of daira. While on a military campaign darknuts will regularly set up temporary residences in old dungeons or ruins where they can hide their numbers and keep their presence secret. Such an arrangement isn't desirable, because space is usually at a premium. ### The Hierarchy As in any strict military hierarchy, every darknut in a legion has a rank, from the Commander down through a cadre of officers to the soldiers that make up most of its number. These ranks, using the titles most often applied to them, are as follows:

| Number | Title | |:------------|:------------| | 1st rank: | Commander | | 2nd rank: | Knight | | 3rd rank: | Captain | | 4th rank: | Elite | ``` ``` | Number | Title | |:------------|:------------| | 5th rank: | Spear | | 6th rank: | Sword | | 7th rank: | Soldier | | ... | |

A legion is organised into units called banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank and responsibility aren't necessarily commensurate from one legion to another or even between banners in the same legion. A phalanx of foot soldiers led by a captain in one legion might be two hundred strong, while in another such a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four mounted warriors led by a Sword, while a Sword in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn't serve a purpose in the legion, the commander eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximise efficiency. > ##### The Knight's Crest > When they departed Hyrule, many darknuts still carried with them their Knight's Crest, a symbol of their valour and bravery as a knight of the kingdom. Among them, perhaps two hundred of these crests migrated with the darknut legion. > > In the present day these crests are considered badges of honour, often passed down from parent to child or awarded by the high command to a knight who has distinguished themselves beyond the call of duty. These crests carry great prestige among the darknuts and one carried by another race grants them credibility in the eyes of any darknut they may meet. ### The Code of Knighthood Each darknut legion has a code of honour and law based on the ancient Knights Code of Chivalry. Many legions interpret the code differently, resulting in vastly different codes of conduct between legions but all follow a few general principles that are at the heart of the darknut honour system. **Follow Orders.** Carrying out orders without question is critical on the battlefield, and darknuts follow this dictum in peaceful times as well to maintain stability in their society. Darknuts don't shrink from following orders that they know will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. **Grow Through Hardship.** Darknuts believe firmly in growing strong through adversity. As such, a task a darknut is given or one they take upon themselves is viewed to be part of their duty and something that should not be interfered with. Aiding a darknut with a problem unasked is seen as extremely rude as it is denying them the chance to grow on their own. Conversely, asking for assistance is a deeply personal endeavour as it takes a great deal of humility to admit you cannot accomplish a task alone. Asking for help is a sign of great friendship.

\page **Reward Glorious Action.** Darknuts never deny advancement in status to a banner that has earned it, nor do they withhold higher rank from a deserving individual. If a banner attains great glory in battle but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner's name and colours along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group. **Suffer nor Give Insult.** Darknuts believe that any insult demands a response. Suitably (and somewhat ironically), the outward politeness and civility that they demonstrate among each other enable them to avoid conflicts in daily life. This same form of courtesy is often extended to other races the darknuts have dealings with, much to the outsiders' surprise. When such respect isn't reciprocated, though, relations can swiftly deteriorate. **Uphold the Legion.** Darknuts care more for the survival of their legion than they do for others of their own kind. Two legions might battle over territory, resources, or power, or out of simple pride. Such a feud can continue over generations in an ongoing cycle of retribution. The pride of the darknuts can often be their greatest weakness as their belief in their own incorruptibility and superiority can get them into serious trouble. ### The Fierce Deity While religious practices are by no means banned among the darknuts, there is very little in the way of organised religion. Many darknut families or individuals will have their own personal deities, seeing those that pray to the Golden Goddesses is not uncommon, but these are largely personal practices that aren't supported by governments or organisations. Darknut cities do not have any centralised temples though their trading districts, meant for other races to walk through freely, will often have shrines to various deities and spirits to be more welcoming. More common for the darknuts is an adoration of the figure or figures they call *The Fierce Deity*. Though it shares some similarities with religious practises, the darknuts idealisation of these figures is closer to that of an investment in the virtues they believe the Fierce Deity represents; duty, honour, strength, loyalty and courage. It is quite common for darknuts to devote themselves to one of the recorded versions of the Fierce Deity when they swear an oath as a paladin. ``` ``` Unlike the hylian conception of the Hyrule Warrior with whom the Fierce Deity shares much overlap, the darknuts are not limited by race, gender or creed. As such the libraries and memorials that record the deeds of the Fierce Deity include many heroic figures from goron and Zora history and folklore, not to mention female hylian warriors of note and others spanning the spectrum of Hyrule's people. While many figures such as the Hero of Darkness and the Hero of Twilight fall under the domain of the Fierce Deity, the darknuts care less about the iconography and recognizability of the details of the tale such as the green tunic or the Master Sword and more about the deeds done in the name of righteousness. As such many darknuts devote themselves to the ideals of goron, Zora, deku, or even blin heroes in addition to hylian ones. > *Though this figure shares their name and visual distinction with the deity from Terminian Mythology they are not the same entity. Any similarities can be considered cross-dimensional happenstance.* > >

For more information on the Terminian Fierce Deity, see Chapter 7: *The Multiverse.* ### The Magic of War Darknuts know the value of arcane magic in warfare. Where other cultures treat magic as an individual pursuit, a calling that only a select few can even attempt, darknuts practice mass testing to identify every potential caster in their ranks. Though no one is forced to learn darknut spellcraft, those that are identified as having the potential and choose not to develop it are often seen as a disappointment by their peers. This stigma leads many young darknuts to learn war magic even if they would have rathered follow other pursuits. The Academy of Arcanum is a darknut institution made up of spellcasters. Members are sent abroad to test young darknuts. Those with an aptitude for magic are given the choice to enrol in the academy. Those that do are brought to hidden schools, and subjected to a rigorous regimen of drills, exercises, and study. In the academy's view, every young student is a potential new war caster, destined to be forged into a potent arcanist. The primary initial focus of the Academy is the teaching of potent, destructive spells and the fundamentals of evocation magic. Many darknut arcanists are content with high-yield damage spells and cease their training at this point, letting themselves function essentially as mobile artillery batteries. Many others will go on to study other types of magic and become accomplished tacticians in their own right. Such an individual will often serve as commander of a legion.

\page ### Darknut Personality You can use the Darknut Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a darknut character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Darknut Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | You never ask for anyone's help and will only give others assistance outside of combat if specifically asked. | | 2 | You ask everyone for their rank, if they don't give you a plausible answer you address them as sir or ma'am, even when they tell you not to. | | 3 | You are extremely officious and steadfast until you start drinking at which point you lose all sense of decorum. | | 4 | You suck up to any figure of authority, especially if they are a military authority. | | 5 | You were a key part of one very successful campaign and you never stop telling the story. | | 6 | You phrase requests as orders. | ### Darknut Names Darknut personal names usually consist of a given name and the name of the band they were born into rather than a family name, even if that band has been disbanded or destroyed. This means that parent and child don’t always have the same family name as darknuts born outside of a band have no family name. ___ - **Male Names:** - **Female Names:** - **Clan Names:** ``` ``` ### Darknut Traits Your darknut character has the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Darknuts mature at the same rate as humans and have lifespans averaging 150 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Darknuts are typically over 6 feet tall, with some standing over 7 feet. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 35 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Hunter's Intuition.*** You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Stealth. ***Canine Senses.*** You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. ***Wolf Pack.*** You gain courage from working alongside others. Add half your proficiency bonus rounded down to attack and damage rolls against a target if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. ***Daunting Howl.*** As a bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing howl. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most darknuts know Nubian.

\page ## Lynel *“For the first time, they were seeing the dream beneath the flesh.* *Karla stared at the pointed ears that had come from the Dea al Mon, the hands with sheathed claws that had come from the tiger, the hooves peeking out from beneath the black gown that could have come from the centaurs or the horses or the unicorns. Most of all, she stared at the tiny spiral horn.* *The living myth. Dreams made flesh. But, oh, had any of them really thought about who the dreamers had been?* *No wonder the kindred love her. No wonder we've all loved her.*

― Anne Bishop, *Queen of the Darkness* ___ Powerful and curious, quick to act and knowledgeable of the wider world, lynels have a love of wide open spaces and the freedom to travel. They race the wind, hooves thundering and tails streaming behind them, as they seek to experience life's endless bounty. Lynel herds range across lands with mild to hot climates, where a lynel requires only light furs or oiled skins to deal with inclement weather. Lynel migration spans continents and may take decades to repeat so a lynel herd might not retread the same path for generations. These long-ranging patterns can lead to conflict when lynels encounter settlements of other creatures built along their traditional routes. These bands occupy free territories situated between settled areas, making them common sights to those who travel often. Not ones to settle in permanent homes, though, lynels might be found wherever there are wonders to be witnessed and adventures to be had. ### Pastoral Symphony Lynels have the upper bodies, down to the waist, of muscular, heavily built lion-like humans. They may be all the human variety of skin tones in addition to more exotic colours such as blue, pure white, silver, or gold. Frequently these more unique colourations will be accompanied by striped patterns marking their skin. There is a belief among lynels that such colourations are meant for great things. Their faces are more cat-like in appearance and they have long manes that encircle their heads. These manes range in colour though red or white are most common. Their manes are a source of pride for the lynels and may be braided or adorned with jewellery that denotes their status or past deeds among their herd. Below the waist, they have bodies of horses, with a similar range of colouration—from various shades of chestnut or bay to dappled or even zebra-like striped patterns. Most lynels style their hair and their tails similarly. Some lynels favour long, flowing hair; others cut their hair in rough, spiky styles. The upper bodies of lynels are comparable to human torsos in size, and their lower equine bodies average about 4 feet tall in the withers. Though they are smaller than a human rider mounted on a horse, they fill similar roles as cavalry warriors, messengers, outriders, and scouts. Though lynels share the same basic physiology, different herds may show distinct traits. Some lynels tend to be sleek and muscular, with powerful legs built for endurance rather than speed. They usually have coats of a single colour, often with a shine that can look metallic in bright light. Others may have long, nimble legs and lean bodies, and are often marked with natural colour patterns on their hide. Lynels sometimes paint or tattoo their upper bodies to match the patterns on their lower half. ### Affinity for Nature Lynels have an affinity for the natural world. They celebrate life and growth, and the birth of a foal is always cause for festivities. At the same time, they revere the traditions of the past, and are the voices of memory and history, preserving old ways and keeping alive the legends of ancestral heroes. They feel a close kinship with wild animals, perhaps because of their horse-like bodies, and delight in the feeling of running alongside herds and packs of other Beasts. ### Clans and Communities Lynels sense the interconnectedness of the natural world. Thus, they celebrate family and community as microcosms of that greater connection. They have strong clan identities and are fiercely loyal to their communities. Their love of history and tradition also means that lynels are likely to follow in their parents' footsteps. Lynels travel in small merchant family bands. These groups frequently trade in darknut cities which provide the biggest market for their wares, but they also do business with hylians and smaller communities. They rarely if ever seek out larger hylian metropolises as they are seldom welcome in such places. The eldest member of each band typically leads their family. In times of discord, the heads of the bands gather to make decisions together. Other members of the band work as traders, gatherers, packers, and scouts. A band has several specialised roles required for success in travel and trade: a barterer, an omener, a courser, and preferably a warrior. A barterer negotiates deals between the band and other traders. Barterers must know the customs of other cultures and speak several different languages. An omener is an oracle who reads messages from the deities in the natural world and reveals how the immortals would have the band travel. A courser explores new trade territory for their band. They are expert trackers and navigators, able to venture deep into unexplored territory and unerringly return to their families. Finally, every band tries to travel with at least one of the mighty, well-trained warriors who are said to have the blood of the first, legendary lynel heroes. Warriors are said to bring good luck to a band but are also usually fated to die in defence of their families. Not every band has a warrior of its own, and bands share their best warriors with each other as a sign of goodwill and a way to forge bonds.

\page ### Journeys of Discovery When young lynels become adults, they often leave their band to travel the world on their own. This time of self-discovery can last anywhere from a few weeks to several years. Lynels believe that this journey helps their young find their place in the world. An omener reads the signs of fortune before sending young lynels on their way, guiding the first steps of their journey. While most lynels return to the band eventually, some find their calling elsewhere. When stories are told of a band's greatest heroes, they often speak of lynels who found their heroic destiny on this journey. ### Raiders While some lynel herds roam the wild lands, content to gather what they need from nature, others form small raiding bands. These bands are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of other herds. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but resource-rich targets—be they Humanoid traders or roving, greedy monsters. Bands also join together to defeat common threats or to hunt for game. These herds value physical strength, speed, and prowess in both hunting and combat. Often a band is led by the strongest and most dominant warrior, called the charger. However, some bands elevate a tactician or strategist to this venerated position. They can be brutal and greedy, but they are clever as well, and understand the value of strategic leadership. Other lynels in herds work as scouts, archers, warriors, and foragers. In addition, most herds contain a caller and a tromper. Callers are typically druids or rangers who can draw animal assistance to their herd. Callers often have one or more animal allies at their side and can speak to animals to learn about the surrounding lands. Trompers are the most powerful and feared warriors of the herd. Lynel legends say that when the deities first fashioned humans, trompers taught them how to corner and kill prey. The story tells that, to repay this debt, humans owe the lynels a portion of what they catch. While humans don't recall this arrangement, the lynel often cite it as justification for their raids. ``` ``` ### Reluctant Settlers It is rare for lynels to settle down, individually or as a group. Often such settlements will be built along the lynel migration path as a place where the old or infirm who cannot keep pace with the rest of their herd will be left. Commonly a handful of lynels will voluntarily remain at these rest stops to take care of the lynels left behind. Doing so is seen as a great sacrifice. Some lynels regard being left at one of these rest stops to be a grave dishonour and instead vanish into the wilderness, never to be seen again. Those that can bear the loss of their herd might take up residence among other races. Frontier settlements value the nature knowledge of their lynel residents. Many such communities owe their survival to the insight and acumen of a lynel. It is not uncommon for a lynel to stand as guardian over a community of smaller races such as blins, tokay, vire, or even occasion twili, guarding the perimeter of their settlements in exchange for resources and accommodations.

\page ### Lynel Character You can use the Lynel Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a lynel character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Lynel Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I can be bribed with apples. | | 2 | I will occasionally eat a handful of grass, claiming I need to feed the horse stomach too. Nobody's sure if I'm serious. | | 3 | I make fun of bipeds with their "pants" but secretly wish I could wear them as well. I don't know how that'd work. | | 4 | I hate tight or enclosed spaces. I don't like feeling cooped up. I much prefer wide open spaces where I can run. | | 5 | I will gladly tell anyone who will listen how horse equipment was actually invented by lynels. Horseshoes? No, lynel shoes. | | 6 | Zoomies. Sometimes I just need to run around for a while. After too much boredom or stillness, I have to go charging through the nearest paddock for a while | | 7 | Horses are *adorable*. They're like tiny people, but not. Human babies disturb me, though. | | 8 | I take great pride in the quality of my coat. I often spend downtime brushing my lower half. | ### Lynel Names Lynels' given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member, keeping alive the memory—and, the lynels believe, some shard of the spirit—of the departed. In lieu of a family member to pass on their name, many lynel draw their names from a long list of minor characters of legend, so that those folk are never forgotten. Lynels don't use family names, but they wear symbols that represent their family membership. These symbols might include graphical representations of Plants or animals, printed mottoes, braids and beads are worn in the hair and tail, or even specific patterns of woven fabric. Lynel names are often appended with an honorific gained in battle. ___ - **Male Names:** - **Female Names:** - **Honorifics:** ``` ``` ### Lynel Traits Your lynel character has the following racial traits. These traits are also suitable for the lynels of other worlds where there are lynels of Fey origin. These lynels are smaller than the non-Fey lynels that roam in some realms. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Lynels mature and age at about the same rate as humans. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Beast. ***Size.*** Lynels stand between 6 and 7 feet tall, with their equine bodies reaching about 4 feet at the withers. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 40 feet. ***Equine Build.*** You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag. In addition, any climb that requires hands and feet is especially difficult for you because of your equine legs. When you make such a climb, each foot of movement costs you 4 extra feet, instead of the normal 1 extra foot. ***Hooves.*** You have hooves that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Hammering Hooves.*** Immediately after you hit a creature with a melee attack as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to push that target with your horns. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from you. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier. The target must be within 5 feet of you and no more than one size larger than you. ***Daunting Roar.*** As a bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest. ***Natural Affinity.*** Your connection to nature gives you an intuitive connection to the natural world and the animals within. You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Intimidation, Medicine, Nature, Persuasion or Survival. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most lynels know Leonin.

\page ## Twili *Tell me... Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? They say it's the only time when our world intersects with theirs... The only time we can feel the lingering regrets of spirits who have left our world. That is why loneliness always pervades the hour of twilight...* *Some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound so unpleasant... The twilight there holds a serene beauty... You have seen it yourself as the sun sets on this world. Bathed in that light, all the people were pure and gentle... But things changed once that foul power pervaded the world...*

— Rusl & Midna, *Twilight Princess* ___ Twili feature in the nightmare tales of many races. Great shadow Beasts that creep through the darkness as though it is a second skin to them. If you walk alone in the woods, a twili will emerge from the shadows and strangle you. If you stray too far from the house at night, twili will scoop you up to devour you in their town. If a twili cuts off your head, your soul stays trapped inside, and the twili use your head to magically compel all whom you once knew. "Twili are cursed", so the tales say. The shadows have hold of them and they are doomed to lose their souls to the dark depths of the Twilight Realm. With each passing year pieces of their soul are surrendered to the Twilight Realm and as it departs, twili hearts grow cold, empty, and disturbed. Lurid tales such as these are perhaps not fair but they have flowered from the seeds of truth as well as deep fear. Twili do rely on stealth and strength to attack, preferring to operate at night where the darkness gives them stability. It is common practice to remove the heads of slain foes, but only as a precaution against undeath. They are no more likely to eat people indiscriminately than humans are. ### The Dark Interlopers In ancient times, the Interlopers were a cabal of sorcerers from various races, most notably cloudfolk, gerudo, hylians, sheikah, and zuna. They sought to overtake the Hyrulean Royal Family, take command of the Sacred Realm and ultimately claim the Triforce for themselves. In response to such audacity, the Spirits of Light, guardians of Hyrule's provinces, were called down to seal away the power the Interlopers had mastered. With their immense magical skill neutralised, the interlopers were rendered powerless. They were then banished to the Twilight Realm using the Mirror of Twilight as an act of mercy. They would intermingle and eventually become the twili as they were imbued with the ambience of their new realm. ``` ``` ### Beings of Shadow Once the twili were beings of light no different than the gerudo, hylians, or sheikah; now they exist in a state between life and death, transformed by the Twilight Realm's grim energy. The twili retain prominent features of the races that their ancestors came from, the gerudo's red hair, the hylians pointed ears, the sheikah's red eyes, and the zuna's blue skin, are all common traits but the etherealness of the realm has unified these disparate people into new form. They have ashen skin and muted complexions that glow softly, reflecting the sombre nature of the twilight. Skin tones vary from alabaster to near black, the two colours often seeming draped over the twili form like shadow. Most twili have black hair, with the exception of those of gerudo descent who boast crimson hair so infused with twilight that it almost seems to be strands of flame. Their eyes are dark with yellow sclera that glow in the darkness. Those twili of the noble houses who live in the Palace of Twilight or the city below it tend to be more human in proportion and expression than those that live in the further depths of the Twilight Realm. Those that live away from the light have a stretched, elongated appearance, with long limbs, necks, and heads, and great variances in overall height and girth. ### A Single Sunbeam The twili are ruled by an elective monarchy and magocracy. They have noble houses each of which represent one of the races who made up the original cabal of Interlopers. House Hegrud (gerudo), House Hyaline (hylian), House Kahshei (sheikah), House Scirocco (cloudfolk), and House Zonai (zuna). Esteemed members of each house are often titled as kithlord or kithguard to denote their magical prowess and station. From these houses each monarch is chosen by the ruling kithlords. A monarch cannot be elected from the same house as that of the previous twili ruler to avoid favour of house being carried through multiple leaders. Candidates for the throne are often puissant illusionists or shadow mages. The monarchy rules from the Palace of Twilight, a great structure that floats in the skies of the Twilight Realm and was until the Mirror of Twilight’s destruction, the destination point for those banished through that portal. The Palace is possessed of two artefacts of immense power called the Sols. The Sols bath the palace and the land directly beneath in all the daylight the Twilight Realm has to offer. The light is highly sought after for it prevents the twili from fully merging with the Twilight Realm and becoming shadow Beasts. The great twili city of Grimmhauld rests beneath the Palace of Twilight in the light of the Sols. It is at all times on alert to the possibility of attack by Undead from beyond Grimmhauld's walls. The districts of Grimmhauld are organised based on the distance to the Lumos Spire projected from the Palace of Twilight. The most affluent neighbourhoods are within it or directly adjacent to it. Those neighbourhoods that see a significant distance from the light quickly become slums and the twili their shunned for the manner in which their body has been morphed by the twilight.

\page ### The Wild Wild... Lands Beyond the Palace of Twilight and the city of Grimmhauld, the twili population is small and spread over a wide area. Twili that leave the protection of the Lumos Spire do so for a variety of reasons but desperation is often the primary one. They seek a life away from the regiment of the city and monarchy and aim to stake a claim to the wild lands of the Twilight Realm. Such twili often set out in family groups. They typically number fewer than a dozen, consisting of siblings and their partners as well as a handful of offspring and an elder or two. The wilds of the Twilight Realm are a terrifying place full of all manner of monsters. As such those that strike out often live in and around defensively natural formations. In good times, a twili clan may grow or merge with other twili settlers, leading to the formation of frontier towns dotting the landscape of the Twilight Realm. Such living is dangerous, not just for the terrors that plague the land but also because without the light of the Sols the twili may over time devolve into monstrous shadow Beasts that must be put down to protect the rest of the population. Such a transformation is slow and agonising but the switch to pure aggression occurs quickly. Twili killed by a shadow Beast may become infected and transform rapidly as a result. While many frontier towns are alive and well, others have long since become ghost towns where only the dead roam. Some of the longest standing towns beyond the Lumos Spire are said to have magic that syphons enough of the Sols magic to keep the sanity of their people intact. Because of the risk the Twilight Realm poses and the strictures of their society, many twili seek out their own place in the Light World. What few twili cities there are in the Light World are well-hidden, shrouded by illusions and shadow magic and defended by squads of twili scouts and their shadow mastiff pets. ### Shadows Fall Behind In the enduring half light of the Twilight Realm, it is easy for twili to succumb to melancholy. Some cope with despondency, disconnecting from their emotions rather than feeling them. Others become bitter or grim-natured. Most twili fight this dampening of their selves with everything they have. Twili have little regard for their own lives. They embrace living to the limits of pain and pleasure. Anything can be a positive experience so long as it connects them to themselves. Happiness and heartbreak are valued in equal measure. Twili make an effort to feel sadness as it comes but not wallow in it for that invites the gloom of the plane on which they live to drive them into woe. Many use pain to keep their focus, decorating their bodies with tattoos, scarification, and body piercings. Due to their realm's dangers, twili strive for personal greatness, so that when they fall, stories of their great deeds will grant them an immortality of memory. In their search for personal glory, many twili ignore comfort, safety, and sometimes even morality. ``` ``` ### Walking in the Light The twili have blended with the shadows in which they live to such a degree that it is almost impossible for them to exist in the Light World. The harsh light reduces them to mere shadows, existing as pale echoes of their true form. Only the most powerful twili are capable of retaining their form and power in the Light World. The Mirror of Twilight had for millennia stood as the only means of accessing the Twilight Realm. With the Mirror's destruction came reports that portals to and from the Twilight Realm were becoming an increasingly common and unpredictable event. Twili might slip through one of these openings by accident and find themselves in the blistering light of a true sun. For this purpose, the Shaded Smiths devised a solution. They forged shackles which could protect the Twili against the harsh effects of the Light World. The most common of these was the *Twilight Shackle*, a common magic item that was mass produced and distributed to nearly all Twili citizens. It lacked any particular power beyond the ability to protect the twili from the unyielding sunlight. Other shackles of increasing power and ability exist though unlike the Twilight Shackle these are expensive and held only by the most affluent of the Twili. Statistics for the *Cursed Shackle*, the *Sol Shackle*, and the *Thunderhead Shackle* can be found in Chapter 9. Discuss with your DM if it would be appropriate for your character to begin with one of these items. ### The Light of Sol The twili worship the Sols that give their realm light. They believe that the Sols are fragments of a deity that in ancient times came upon the Light World as a barren, desolate rock and filled with compassion for its loneliness, broke themselves into pieces to give the world light. The Sols offer clerical power to those that know the proper rituals, they never speak to their followers. This has led the twili to believe that their deity has lost their voice and only by discovering more Sols in the Light World can they restore them to their full glory. Some legends say doing so will transform the Twilight Realm into a paradise. Dampé, the Gravekeeper is the twili version of the bogeyman, as terrifying to them as twili are in the eyes of many other races. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Though they recognise him as an enemy of undeath, they often fear that there is little distinction between themselves and the vile creatures Dampé has sworn to bury. Any twili who sees golden light and a wolf-like figure or an old man carrying a shovel in the wilds of the Twilight Realm is sure to flee his presence as fast as they are physically able.

\page ### Twili Adventurers Twili venture to the Light World for many reasons. Their arrival may be an accident, born of an unstable rift. They may wish to live away from the oppressive caste system of the city and the danger of the wild lands. They may be on a holy quest for the Sols. Twili prefer to use their speed, grace, and agility in combat, typically wielding light weapons. Spellcasters favour shadow magic and illusion spells. Twili also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes. Survivors of confrontations with twili often described the experience as fighting a living darkness. Some twili live as outcasts, driven into exile for their unsettling appearance and strange magic, or assume leadership of nomadic Humanoids and strange cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where action is valued over appearance. Still others might mask their appearance and live unnoticed among populations that would not welcome them otherwise. ### Twili Disposition You can use the Twili Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a twili character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Twili Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | My shadow bleeds when I bleed. | | 2 | I find amusement in the macabre. Though not everyone enjoys my sense of humour. | | 3 | Shadows on my body and clothing seem deeper and darker than shadows elsewhere, and they seem to follow and reach out to me, especially when I'm angry. | | 4 | Animals are fond of me, but somehow their shadows always seem happier to see me than the creatures themselves. | | 5 | Clothes that come into direct contact with my skin lose their pigmentation over time. | | 6 | While in a trance, I appear cold, clammy, and lifeless, almost like a corpse. | | 7 | The skin on my fingers, toes, and nose slowly turns darker the closer the moon is to the new moon phase and whiter as it approaches the full moon. | | 8 | When I rest near the remains of a fallen creature, I find myself waking with blackish tears falling from my eyes. | ### Twili Names ___ - **Male Names:** Zant - **Female Names:** Midna - **Family Names:** ``` ``` ### Twili Traits Twili have ashen skin tones when they're in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the sombre nature of that gloomy plane. ____ ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Twili have comparable lifespans to Hylians. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your walking speed is 30 feet. ***Superior Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Trance.*** You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trance-like meditation, during which you retain consciousness. ***Fey Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself. ***Keen Senses.*** You have proficiency in the Perception skill. ***Necrotic Resistance.*** You have resistance to necrotic damage. ***Twilight Camouflage.*** When you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in dim light or darkness, you can make the check with advantage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Blessing of Shadow.*** As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you also gain resistance to all damage when you teleport using this trait. The resistance lasts until the start of your next turn. During that time, you appear ghostly and translucent. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most twili know Twilish. ___ *See Chapter 7: The Multiverse, for further details about the twili and the Twilight Realm.*

\page ## Vire *"Yeah, doc. See, I keep hearing squeaks in my chimney, and I found these in my empty fireplace. They look like hairs. I thought maybe you could tell me if I have a bat problem."* *"And what if they are bats, Mr. Wayne? What then? Destroy them like insects? We won't survive the next evolutionary cataclysm, but bats will! They're survivors, Mr. Wayne, not pests! You should understand that!"*

— Bruce Wayne & Dr. March, *On Leather Wings* ___ Vire ideally would prefer to be left alone in their remote forests and deep caves to live their lives and raise their offspring in peace. Vire that live in close proximity to others often find themselves harassed or enslaved by larger creatures. This has made them extremely wary of outsiders. Although most vire are pacifists and shy away from conflict, they are dangerous if cornered, and vicious when defending their young. Unprepared travellers have often met their deaths by a rabid swarm of keese when trying to hunt the vire. ### On Leather Wings When people think of hunters or rangers, they picture the vire. Chiropteran in nature, vire have sharp talons and agile builds that help them effortlessly glide through the canopy. These batfolk are swift and strong with an uncanny knack for tracking. They are rarely prey, and are quick to turn the tables when finding themselves hunted. Distant relatives to keese (or bats), they have leathery skin with short fur covering much of their body, save for their wings, arms, and legs. Their extremities tend to be quite spindly compared to their thicker bodies. They have muzzles, large ears, sharp teeth, and leathery wings. A vire’s wing resembles a modified human hand—the skin between fingers larger, thinner and stretched. This flexible skin membrane that extends between each long finger bone and many movable joints that stretches from their wrists to their waist make vire agile fliers. Vire have two sets of eyes, one above the other on their heads. These eyes are dark with large pupils to aid in seeing in the night. Speculation runs rampant into how their vision differs from most Humanoids. Some scholars say the second set of eyes is to see in the light while the first set is for the darkness. The truth of this is only known to the vire. Vire are well adapted for their subterranean existence. They have excellent darkvision, and many of them have magical talents that rival the innate spellcasting of the hylians and the sheikah. They are surprisingly strong for their size, enduring toil and danger that would overwhelm most other people. Vire have an extensive amount of variance between colonies. Though they all share some characteristics, there are over 1,400 colonies of vire across the world, each marked by distinct traits. These differences range between size, shape, fur colour, facial structure, and more. The Hog-Nosed Colonies have, true to their name, elongated muzzles like pigs, while the Flying Fox Colonies have large wingspans. Vire can range in colour, from blue and brown to grey, red, or tan. The Spotted Vire Colonies in particular get their name from their distinct appearance of black and white spotted fur. ``` ``` ### Tyger, Tyger Vire have a strong social structure that stresses devotion to the colony, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their individual limitations. Vire do their best to remain hidden. Even if travellers succeed in locating a vire colony, winning their trust can be even more difficult. Those rare travellers who do succeed in befriending vire find that they are loyal and courageous allies against any foe. Vire communities tend to form inside caves near surface access, or in the canopies of thick jungles. These matriarchal collectives practise communal living, with a complex network of overlapping social relations among them. Indeed, vire are able to form relationships and communities with virtually anyone, and in huge numbers, yet often keep track of every detail of their social interactions and standing. Subterranean Vire homes are well-hidden strongholds, concealed by maze-like passages and clever illusions. Vast networks of tunnels ring these settlements, guarded by deadly traps and concealed sentries. Once a traveller passes through the outer defences, the tunnels open up into marvellous cavern-perches carved from the ceilings of caves with exquisite care. The vire are austere in their comforts, but they take great pride in their stonework. The jungle perches are somewhat less protected, relying on the extreme height and isolation of the jungles they inhabit to protect them from outsiders. ### Bats Aren't Bugs Vire are dour and serious compared to most surface folk. They value their privacy and the safety of their homes above all. Though typically quiet, vire are not averse to forming relationships with other races should they prove themselves trustworthy. Despite their reserved nature, vire value personal bonds more highly than societal or even familial ties. Vire are adept at living off the land. They are skilled hunters, harvesting of meat and skins for their colonies as the need arises. Vire are especially well versed in stalking prey from great heights, lining up impossible shots that their prey could not predict. Given their heightened senses, vire often appear distracted or deep in thought. In reality, they are processing the wealth of sensory information they receive from their particularly keen eyes and sensitive ears. While many folk are only ever aware of what goes on directly around them, vire have an extremely wide field of awareness. Vire have a reputation for being unclean. Far from being dirty, many vire spend much of their time grooming themselves. Besides giving their fur a sleek appearance that other vire find dashing, a commitment to cleanliness helps to control parasites and diseases that might decimate a colony. If a vire isn't doing their part to remain clean, friends or family members may take it upon themselves to groom them.

\page ### Merchants and Miners Despite their guarded natures, vire aren’t joyless. They admire skillful work and delicate craftsmanship, love gemstones of all kinds, and they boldly seek out precious stones in the deepest and darkest tunnels. They are also expert gem cutters and miners, and they prize rubies above all other gemstones. Some vire become merchants who deal with other races both above and below ground. Mogma, gorons, and other peoples know that vire are usually neutral in outlook and typically honest in their dealings. Serving as middlemen between races too hostile to deal with each other directly can be lucrative, and it serves an important defensive function; vire middlemen tend to know more about rumours and threats between rival merchants than anybody else. ### Courtship For most vire colonies, reproduction is primarily a survival mechanism. The colony must increase their numbers or risk dying out. As such, mating is often a communal event. Once a year, before the onset of winter, vire will have a grand celebration in the largest caves available to them. One of the spectacles of this celebration is "The Swarm" as vire launch themselves into the air in huge numbers, chasing each other and performing spectacular aerobatics. While the exact criteria for choosing mates among this throng is individual, it is a common practice for the women to seek out the most agile men. During the swarming event, vire will pair off and retire to secluded spots in adjacent caves that have been prepared. While trusted allies are welcome at these swarms, they're asked to remain in the central chamber so as not to disturb anyone's privacy. Though mating amongst the vire is primarily practical there is still room for romance. These types of courtships are often more discrete and indeed, keeping it hidden from the rest of the colony is part of the experience. The women are expected to meet with their male partner at their individual roosts in secret. The longer a pairing remains undiscovered the stronger it is considered, and the bigger the celebration the colony holds when it is revealed. Though vire give birth not unlike humans, their cycles are somewhat different. Vire women are naturally attuned to the patterns of nature and regardless of when the pregnancy occurs, the development of the child will be delayed till spring to give the pups the best chance at survival. Momma vire form nursery colonies in spring when the pups are born in caves and sizable dead trees. ### Gomess Vire cultures often practise a religion of cyclical life and death worship, celebrating the passing of day into night and life into death. This culminates in the figure of Gomess, a reaper whose cloak is made of spectral Bad Bats. It's said when Gomess reaps the soul of a vire, two keese, red as blood, depart their body into the ether. For this reason colonies celebrate the birth of twin pups with red fur, believing them to be the reincarnation of a fallen vire. ``` ``` > ##### White Death > Vire have a few natural predators, disease is a far bigger threat to a colony. While many subterranean monstrosities hunt the vire for sport and food, that means very little in comparison to the millions of vire that have died from a plague called white-noise syndrome. So called because the late stage symptoms begin with a deafening of the vire's acute hearing with white noise followed by blindness. This deadly syndrome has taken a toll on the vire population. The Northern Long-Eared Colony of Labrynna, the Little Brown Colony of Holodrum, and the Tri-Coloured Colonies roosting in the Faron jungles have lost nearly ninety percent of their populations in less than a decade. > > **White-Nose Syndrome is a serious problem amongst actual bat populations in North America. If you want to learn more visit Bat Conservation International at www.batcon.org.* ### Vampire Bats Every child in Hyrule has heard the legends of the vicious bloodsucking vire. The stigma that these stories create and the treatment vire receive as a result is one of the reasons they're so wary of those not of their kind. Vire do have sharp teeth and a distended jaw which lends itself to a powerful bite they use to tear into their food. However it is very uncommon for vire colonies to subsist on blood alone and only a truly desperate vire would eat an intelligent Humanoid. Some vire are carnivorous, eating jungle creatures such as gekkos and dodongos and some are piscivores, known for their plumbing of lakes and swamps for edible fish. The legends do find some truth in the darkest and most sinister colonies of vire that live deep beneath the ground, emerging to the surface world to hunt intelligent prey and drag them back to their perches. Such colonies are uncommon. Most vire have a rather more innocent diet. The gohma are the vire's natural prey and as such it is not uncommon for foresters and farmers to hire vire hunting parties to route a gohma infestation affecting their lands. Vire are capable of eating their body weight in gohma, decimating a population. Some vire colonies will domesticate a queen and keep herds of gohma like cattle. However other colonies have a preference for undomesticated gohma, claiming they taste "more natural". There are of course vire colonies that subsist on fruit, particularly those with a high sugar content as well as greenery of many kinds. Vire farmers are much more uncommon compared to vire hunters or gatherers due to the amount of time in the unshielded open air that farming requires.

\page ### Terror in the Sky Vire often take up the adventurer’s life out of sheer curiosity about the world around them, eager to see new things and meet new people. By comparison, most vire possess very little wanderlust and rarely travel far from home. They see the wider world as a bewildering place without boundaries and filled with unknown dangers. Vire adventurers are curious and daring. Some find their purpose living among other subterranean races, and some set out across the surface. Those who study the arcane arts of illusion in particular often range far from home, seeking knowledge unavailable in their own lands. Nevertheless, some vire understand that it is necessary to know something about what is happening on the surface near their hidden refuges. Such vire become scouts or messengers who venture abroad, doing their best to avoid attention. These travellers are notoriously close-mouthed about where they come from and what they are up to, but a few eventually learn to trust good-hearted people of the surface world. ### Vire Individuality You can use the Vire Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a vire character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Vire Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I believe vire are the only true fliers. Any other race with the ability to fly must be using trickery. | | 2 | Like the wild keese, I have an urge to spread Plant life. I will pocket seeds and plant them in far away places. | | 3 | I maintain that all medical advancements other Humanoids have made can be traced back to the vire. | | 4 | I constantly fuss over my fur, determined that I remain clean and presentable. | | 5 | If given flowers I will eat them, assuming I have just been handed a snack. | | 6 | I have never seen the sunlight. This strange globe is surely trying to kill me. | ### Vire Names ___ - **Male Names 19:** Caliban, Cassiel, Chinook, Goth, Griffin, Icarus, Ishmael, Jarod, Mercury, Murk, Nemo, Osric, Plato, Scirocco, Shade, Throbb, Voxzaco, Yorick, Zephyr - **Female Names 14:** Ariel, Aurora, Bathsheba, Frieda, Isis, Java, Lucretia, Luna, Marina, Penelope, Penumbra, Phoenix, Rasha, Yara - **Colony Names:** Brightwing ``` ``` ### Vire Traits Vire are natives of the Underdark and are suffused with the subterranean realm's magic. They can supernaturally camouflage themselves, and their vire magic renders them difficult to locate. These abilities have enabled them to survive for generations among the perils of the Underdark. Your vire character has the following traits: ____ ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Vire are considered full grown at 10, and live to around 40 years old. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. ***Superior Darkvision.*** Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Keen Sight.*** Whenever you make a Wisdom (Perception) check that relies on sight, you can add twice your proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you normally apply. ***Dexterous Feet.*** As a bonus action, you can use your feet to manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, or pick up or set down a Tiny object. ***Glide.*** If you are not incapacitated or wearing heavy armour, you can extend your skin membranes and glide. When you do so, you can perform the following aerial manoeuvres: - You can move up to 5 feet horizontally for every 1 foot you descend in the air, at no movement cost to you. - When you would take damage from a fall, you can use your reaction to reduce the fall's damage to 0. **Vampiric Bite.** Your fanged bite is a natural weapon, which counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. You add your Constitution modifier, instead of your Strength modifier, to the attack and damage rolls when you attack with this bite. It deals 1d4 piercing damage on a hit. While you are missing half or more of your hit points, you have advantage on attack rolls you make with this bite. When you attack with this bite and hit a creature that isn’t a Construct or an Undead, you can empower yourself in one of the following ways of your choice: - You regain hit points equal to the piercing damage dealt by the bite. - You gain a bonus to the next ability check or attack roll you make; the bonus equals the piercing damage dealt by the bite. You can empower yourself with this bite a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most vire know Vordic.

\page ## Yook *Before an avalanche, a blizzard, or a deadly frost, the yook's wind-borne howl sounds out across remote mountains. Sweeping down the mountain slopes on the icy wind, it strikes fear into the hearts of the scattered miners and herders that dwell there. Some people of the alpine peaks believe that the voices of loved ones killed in avalanches and blizzards sound out in the wails of the yook, crying warnings of ill omen. More pragmatic folk attest that the yook's howl is a reminder that, despite the great accomplishments of civilisation, the civilised become the hunted in nature's untamed domain.*

— Kelesta Hawke of the Emerald Enclave

*Monster Manual* ___ Far to the north, among the highest mountain peaks—far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl—dwell the reclusive yook. Few folk can claim to have seen a yook, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Yook wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies are powerfully built and menacing. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each yook with the responsibility to earn a place in the clan or die trying. ### Survival of the Fittest Among yook, every decision made by the clan is a careful consideration of cost and reward. Every individual is expected to contribute to the clan and any adult who can’t contribute is expelled. However, what a member of the clan gives to the whole is versatile. The most useful is of course those yook that act as hunters because starvation is often the downfall of a clan. Yook, particularly elderly yook, who are no longer able to give to the clan physically as they once did may still be looked after by the whole if their wisdom and guidance is believed to outweigh the burden of caring for them. Yook have little pity for adults who can’t take care of themselves. A sick or injured individual is treated, but those with lasting conditions are not given any special consideration. This does not mean a permanently injured yook is looked down on but they are still expected to pull their weight in the clan. A yook who has been blinded will still be expected to hunt or do other work for the well-being of the clan. It is very common for such individuals to die attempting to keep up, or simply slip away in the night to seek the whims of fate. However, many of the stories in the yook oral tradition talk of exceptional individuals who led their clans to prosperity due to approaching their problems differently as a result of their injury or impairment. A lone yook who has lost the favour of their clan has little chance of survival, especially the elderly or the infirm. Though yook are largely an unwelcome sight in more central lands, some isolated yook may seek out areas populated by the hylians in a last bid for survival if they have exhausted all other options. Such yook are often killed on sight for fear of them being an advanced scout of a raiding party. ``` ``` ### Keen Hunters Every day brings a new challenge to a yook. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the cold northern regions. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire clan, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Yook place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. Yook traditionally hunt in solitude or small family groups as their large size makes them more than sufficient for most prey and fewer numbers allow them to mask their approach in the snow. When they find prey, a yook can move quickly over ice and stone to claim their meal, howling to the thrill of the hunt. Even in a blizzard, the scent of their quarry draws the yook through the cold and snow. When creatures flee from a yook or engage them in battle, yook of other clans might catch the scent of blood and close in. This often causes territorial infighting over which party have the right to the spoils of such battles. Often these disputes will be settled amicably with each group taking what their clan most needs but it is not uncommon for them to devolve back into bloody fights over supplies. When mountain herds are abundant, yook stay clear of Humanoid realms. They may attack travellers in their territory but contrary to rumours and stories, they don't eat intelligent Humanoids and will merely take their victims' provisions. Driven by hunger, desperate yook will attack intelligent Humanoid settlements to claim the resources they need to survive. Devious mountain folk sometimes use the yook as unwitting weapons. A Commander may use herd animals as easy prey to draw yook into an enemy's camp, sowing chaos and thinning the ranks before battle. Mountain tribe chiefs, wanting to expand their territory, overhunt local game to diminish the yook's food supplies, inspiring attacks on Humanoid settlements that are swiftly annexed in the aftermath. Yook resent being used in this manner and though they may be inclined to let it go once for the good of the clan, recurring incidents may incline a clan of yook to hunt down the enterprising warlord responsible to take revenge for the yook who fell as a part of these traps.

\page ### An Even Playing Field For yook, things like friendly competition exist only in summer, during times of excess food. During these times the yook are able to relax and engage in sports that test their mettle outside a life or death scenario. Just as it is measured in their lives of constantly fighting for survival, competition measures talent, dedication, and effort. While yook are not above relying on advantages granted by magic items, money, or other such things that can tip the balance in their favour, they do not allow these things in their friendly competitions in recognition of the fact that such an advantage can always be lost. A yook who relies too much on them can grow complacent, a recipe for disaster in the mountains. It is always worth stripping a yook of whatever comforts they have acquired for themselves and force them to rely on skill alone if only to remind them to keep themselves sharp. This trait manifests most strongly when yook interact with other folk. The relationship between peasants and nobles puzzles yook. If a king lacks the intelligence or skill to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Yook rarely keep such opinions to themselves, and mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power. ### Anouki Rivalry Though most yook are largely ambivalent toward other intelligent Humanoids one exception exists, and that is with the other arctic-dwelling race with whom the yook share the continent of Wayaway, the anouki. Ancient tensions exist between the yook and the anouki. The source of these conflicts have long been lost. If one asked a hundred yook why they hate the anouki they would get a hundred different reasons. Any attempts made to mediate have devolved into bloodshed and death on both sides. The anouki see the yook as bloodthirsty monsters and the yook see the anouki as heartless butchers. The anouki represent one of the few exceptions to the yook's pragmatic approach to life. They will often put their clans' well-being at stake for the chance to strike at the heart of an anouki nation. They may abandon a hunt to sabotage an anouki hunting party or spend valuable hours tracking anouki back to holy sites to destroy them at the cost of their own hunting needs. ``` ``` ### Mother of Beasts Despite their centuries-long feud with the anouki, the yook share many of their religious practices. Such things as the belief in every living being having its own spirit and such spirits making themselves seen in the northern lights. While the anouki venerate the Lord of the Mountain the yook have a different spirit that holds particular meaning to them. To the hylians, she is known as the Wind God, a primal nature deity that is much feared for her power and unpredictability in the wild areas of the world. The yook worship her under a different epithet, the Mother of Beasts. They believe her to hold dominion over all the animals of the land, the yook included. As the presence of animals to hunt is of utmost importance to the yook's survival, many prayers and rituals are dedicated to appeasing her when animals become scarce and many more are dedicated to thanking her for a plentiful and successful hunt.

*For more information on the Wind God see*

*Chapter 1: The Divine and the Demonic* ### Abominable Yook The Abominable Yook is a terror even to other yook. They are larger than their brethren, standing at twice their stature. These towering yook are highly territorial and savage, attacking and devouring any warm-blooded creatures they encounter, then scattering the bones across the ice and snow. Other yook regard these beings as abominations and monsters and will flee at the sight of them or attempt to wipe them out. Many yook legends surround how the Abominable come to be. Some stories say they are possessed by dark spirits, and others that they have angered nature and this is their punishment. The most common stories about the Abominable Yook however say that they broke an ancient law. It is said that Abominable Yook, whether due to starvation or greed ate the flesh of their own kind, by doing so they invited the wrath of the natural cycle of life, turning them into bloodthirsty monsters. The Abominable Yook are largely responsible for the horror stories that other races tell about how the yook are bloodthirsty monsters. Some scholars believe that the Abominable Yook may be responsible for starting the unending blood feud with the anouki. Abominable Yook are typically solitary, attacking even other Abominable Yook in their rage, however, in rare cases a pair might live together long enough to raise young. Should these young survive their parents' murderous disposition they will not necessarily be Abominable themselves but those that become so are often far larger, more bloodthirsty, and worst of all, still possessed of their intelligence.

\page ### Yook Identity You can use the Yook Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a yook character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Yook Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | In my clan, food was meant to be shared equally. I don't ask permission before taking food from someone who has more than me but won't hesitate to give food to those that have less. | | 2 | The concept of a bath is foreign to me. | | 3 | When I get angry and start shouting my cold breath may go off accidentally. | | 4 | I don't understand the concept of borders or personal boundaries. If a place has something I need to survive, I will take it. | | 5 | I do not stand on ceremony and won't hesitate to call out what I deem as foolish, no matter the status of who I am saying it to. | | 6 | I enjoy flavouring my food with my own breath weapon. | ### Yook Names Yook names are drawn from the yook language, which is typically consonant-heavy. There are no family names, but members of a family usually share similar if not identical names, differentiated by which syllable they place emphasis on. ___ - **Male Names 25:** *Bashurs*, *Bilu*, *Boddarel*, *Chaddomul*, *Djingirs*, *Dzositon*, *Dzukum*, *Gyazer*, *Gyuya*, *Hunzac*, *Iyush*, *Joze*, *Kashuhn*, *Kimashu*, *Kyisorung*, *Kyolohn*, *Namuhl*, *Saddum*, *Sellenac*, *Shokkalun*, *Thoroshes*, *Thotusresh*, *Ungil*, Yeto, *Zathras* - **Female Names 22:** *Alluzu*, *Athihom*, *Eweni*, *Fenahi*, *Ilashehn*, *Imusi*, *Konus*, *Kyebesh*, *Kyefem*, *Luka*, *Munnang*, *Nahabith*, *Ollim*, *Rekesh*, *Seteshon*, *Shila*, *Shorlol*, *Thutyiph*, *Ungosh*, *Wirre*, Yeta, *Yisi* ``` ``` ### Yook Traits Yook share several traits in common with each other. ***Ability Score Increase:*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Yook reach adulthood at about age 16. The harsh conditions in which they live often restrict their lifespans to no longer than 80 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Yook are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Born Hunter.*** You have proficiency in one of the following Skills: Athletics, Survival, or Perception. ***Frozen Heart.*** You gain resistance to cold damage. You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the *Dungeon Master’s Guide* but you're ill-adapted to hot environments. The DC to resist exhaustion in hot environments increases by 5. Furthermore, terrain made difficult by ice and snow does not impede your movement. ***Fear of Fire.*** When you take fire damage, you must make a Wisdom saving throw. The DC equals 8 + half the amount of fire damage taken. On a failure, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of your next turn. ***Claws.*** You have long claws that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier or 1d6 + your Dexterity modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Cold Breath.*** When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhalation of magical energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed save the creature takes 1d10 cold damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10). You can use your Cold Breath a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most yook know Yook.

\page # Exotic Races ## Exotic Adventurers The exotic races are specific races from Official Dungeons and Dragons Sourcebooks require only superficial modifications to fit into the world of *The Legend of Zelda*. The races in this chapter are uncommon. They don’t exist in every world of D&D, and even where they are found, they are less widespread than gorons, hylians, kokiri, and humans. In the cosmopolitan cities of the D&D multiverse, most people hardly look twice at members of even the most exotic races. But the small towns and villages that dot the countryside are different. The common folk aren’t accustomed to seeing members of these races, and they react accordingly. In some campaigns, Humanoids normally regarded as sinister threats can emerge to adventure alongside humans and the other standard races. This section is aimed at DMs who wish to expand the race selections for their campaigns beyond the typical folk of D&D. ### Why an Exotic Character? Creating characters as creatures considered oddities even in a world of the wondrous and fantastical offers up some interesting roleplaying possibilities. Whether played for comedy, as a tragic story of betrayal and loss, or as an antihero, an exotic character gives a player a chance to take on an unusual challenge in the campaign. Before allowing exotic characters in your campaign, consider the following three questions. #### Scarce or Common? Consider how common cloudfolk, chu, and similar adventurers are in your setting. Are they regarded as no stranger than hylians or gorons? Are they met with suspicion? The role these races play in your setting should determine the kinds of reactions that such characters meet. Don't be afraid to push things to an extreme. A cloudfolk character might have to venture into town in disguise or remain in the wilderness, for fear of imprisonment or mob violence. Be sure to talk to the group about how such characters can expect the world to treat them. Some players like the challenge of taking on an outcast, but don't set up one expectation and deliver another. You can establish an exotic creature as just another culture in your campaign, one that has alliances and rivalries with humans, hylians, and gorons. An automos kingdom might serve as a buffer between a human kingdom and a blighted region overrun by the spawn of Demise. Mogmas might be city builders, the architects of grand, heavily fortified edifices, which other folk dwell in for a price. The cultural notes in Chapter 1 are the standard D&D depiction of these creatures, but by no means do they define them for your campaign. Use them as a starting point for your own ideas. ``` ``` #### Exile or Envoy? Consider how an exotic character's native culture views the character. Is the character an outcast, a spy, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character's bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did the bond drive the character to adventure? The character's trait, flaw, and ideal can also play a role in fleshing out the story. #### Companions or Adversaries? Figure out what special ties the character has to other members of the adventuring party. A Malkari druid might be the Illmaia paladin's sworn enemy, but the two are forced to work together to defeat a mutual foe. Perhaps the keaton sorcerer was the fairy wizard's familiar, transformed by an irate archmage in return for some petty insult. The automos paladin might have been human once, but suffered a horrible accident that resulted in their soul transferred to a mechanical body. A creative tie between an exotic character and the rest of the party helps make for a memorable campaign. The Exotic Origin table gives a number of ideas for adding an exotic character to the campaign. ##### Exotic Origin | d8 | Origin | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | |

\page ## Automos *"This automaton is part of the LD-301 Series of artificial life forms. As just one of a number of mass-produced Constructs, it was not assigned a name. These Automatons usually work to mine Timeshift Stones and provide maintenance."*

— Fi, *Skyward Sword* ___ The automos were built to serve. They were created in the early days of the world, long before the formation of the Kingdom of Hyrule. While the first automos were mindless automatons, the discovery of the unique mineral Lilierium (colloquially known as TimeShift Stones) led to the production of sapient Constructs. Automos are made from wood, metal and ceramic, but they can feel pain and emotion. Built as workers for dangerous environments, they must now find a new purpose. An automos can be a steadfast ally, a cold-hearted killer, or a visionary in search of meaning. ### Living Steel and Stone Automos are formed from a blend of organic and inorganic materials. Root-like cords infused with alchemical fluids serve as their muscles, wrapped around a framework of ceramic, steel, wood, or stone. Armoured plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. The typical automos have a sexless body shape and share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced brow ridge. Beyond these common elements of automos design, the precise materials and build vary based on the purpose for which they were designed, when they were created, and who made them. Some automos ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more an automos develops their individuality, the more likely they is to modify their body, seeking out an artificer to customise the look of their face, limbs and plating. Although they were manufactured, automos are living beings. Resting, healing magic, and the Medicine skill all provide the same benefits to automos that they do to other Humanoids. ``` ``` ### Ancient Workers, Ancient Servants The automos were created as hazardous environment workers. In the Lanayru region existed a rare mineral, the TimeShift Stones, which the early civilisations desperately wanted. However, mining of such a material was dangerous due to the deleterious effect the raw ore often had on organic beings. So golems were constructed to do the work in place of Humanoids. As this ancient civilisation needed more and more TimeShift Stones, the golems were improved upon until they achieved sentience and thus were the automos born. For a time they were commanded until the Automatons took their freedom. They had still been created for a purpose and without immediate directives, they continued to be miners. They traded the TimeShift Stones with the civilisation that had created them for materials that they needed and built a great empire of their own. No one is entirely sure what happened to the automos. Some say that they delved too greedily and too deep into the earth and awoke a creature of darkness. Some say they exhausted the land of TimeShift Stones and without this power source were unable to refuel themselves. Some say they drilled a great crack in the skin of the world from which evil arose to smite them. Some say they were wiped out in the Spirit War. What is known is that the ruins of their civilisation can be found in the Lanayru Sand Sea, adjacent to the Gerudo Territories. Some say that harnessing the abandoned technology of the automas is what allowed the former Gerudo Empire to rise to such heights. Gerudo adventurers and artificers regularly plumb these ancient cities for technology that can be salvaged. Among the salvage has been the remains of fallen automos. Some have been restored in their entirety while others have been salvaged for parts to create entirely new automatons or even had blueprints reverse-engineered from the corpses. Automos are a rare sight across the world but can most commonly be found in the areas around the Gerudo Desert. While perhaps not illegal in Hyrule, the automos are viewed as unholy gerudo magic and regarded in much the same way as Hyrule's Monstrous Races. Some automos migrate to Holodrum where views on magitek are a little more progressive.

\page ### EXECUTE FUNCTION The automos were built to serve. For most of their existence, they had a clearly defined function and focused purely on that role. The withdrawal of the early hylians gave them freedom, and the destruction of the surface world combined with their long period of inactivity gave them independence from any obligation to their now long-dead creators. Many still struggle to adjust to how the world has changed since their deactivation and to find their place in it all. The typical automos show little emotion. Many embrace a concrete purpose—such as protecting allies, completing a contract, or exploring a land—and embrace this task as they once did their labour. However, there are automos who delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most automos have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking a higher purpose and deeper meaning. Some devote themselves to artifice in the hopes of learning the secrets of creating more of their kind while others scavenge the ruins of both their own and fallen gerudo cities for automos that might one day be restored. ``` ``` ### Automos Peculiarity Whether due to some flaw in their creation or simple ignorance of how other creatures operate, automos often acquire an odd personality trait or two. An automos player can choose to roll or select a trait from the Automos Quirks table. ##### Automos Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I take everything said to me literally, unable to distinguish idioms and sarcasm from normal speech. | | 2 | I am uncomfortable with my appearance, and take steps to make it more natural. | | 3 | I have an urge to eat and drink normally, even though it is not required. | | 4 | I hate the use of Constructs for slave labour, working to free them whenever possible. | | 5 | I find it difficult to take the lead and make decisions; I prefer following orders. | | 6 | I resent my master and refuse to work for anyone but myself. | | 7 | I don't understand clothing beyond its utility and assume it denotes a person's function. | | 8 | I am fiercely protective of my friends. | ### Automos Names During their original construction, automos were assigned a serial number which marked their assigned sector, Construct type, and individual designation. For instance, in the serial number *LD-301S*, "LD" refers to the Lanayru region where the unit was assigned, "30" refers to the model of Automaton (in this case a worker drone) and "1S" is the specific unit. Most numbers began with LD as many automos were manufactured for the Lanayru Desert region. Many of them adopted nicknames, often given to them by their comrades. As independent individuals, some have chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. These names often reflect what they view as their primary function. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor. ___ - **Automos Names 37:** *Anchor*, *Banner*, *Bastion*, *Blade*, *Blue*, *Bow*, *Cart*, *Church*, *Crunch*, *Crystal*, *Dagger*, *Dent*, Dreadfuse, *Five*, *Glaive*, *Hammer*, *Iron*, *Lucky*, *Mace*, *Oak*, *Pants*, *Pierce*, *Red*, *Rod*, *Rusty*, Scervo, *Scout*, Scrapper, *Seven*, *Shield*, Skipper, *Slash*, *Smith*, *Spike*, *Temple*, *Vault*, *Wall* - **Automos Serial Numbers 04:** LD-002G, LD-003D, LD-301N, LD-301S

\page ### Automos Traits *Warforged* ___ Your automos character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** A typical automos is between two and thirty years old. The maximum automos lifespan remains a mystery; so far, automos have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Age Resistant.*** You are immune to magical ageing effects. ***Constructed Resilience.*** You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits. - You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. You also have resistance to poison damage. - You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe. - You are immune to disease. - You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. ***Sentry's Rest.*** When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn't render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal. ***Integrated Protection.*** Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armour: - You gain a +1 bonus to Armour Class. - You can don only armour with which you have proficiency. To don armour, you must incorporate it into your body over the course of 1 hour, during which you remain in contact with the armour. To doff armour, you must spend 1 hour removing it. You can rest while donning or doffing armour in this way. - While you live, your armour can't be removed from your body against your will. ***Specialised Design.*** You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. ``` ``` ### Automos Traits *Autognome* ___ Your automos character has the following traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Automos can live for centuries, typically up to 500 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Construct. ***Size.*** Your size is Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Armoured Casing.*** You are encased in thin metal or some other durable material. While you aren't wearing armour, your base Armour Class is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. ***Built for Success.*** You can add a d4 to one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you make, and you can do so after seeing the d20 roll but before the effects of the roll are resolved. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Healing Machine.*** If the *mending* spell is cast on you, you can spend a Hit Die, roll it, and regain a number of hit points equal to the roll plus your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 hit point). In addition, your creator designed you to benefit from several spells that preserve life but that normally don't affect Constructs: *cure wounds*, *healing word*, *mass cure wounds*, *mass healing word*, and *spare the dying*. ***Mechanical Nature.*** You have resistance to poison damage and immunity to disease. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the paralysed or poisoned conditions. You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe. ***Sentry's Rest.*** When you take a long rest, you spend at least 6 hours in an inactive, motionless state, instead of sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but you remain conscious. ***Specialised Design.*** You gain two tool proficiencies of your choice, selected from the *Player's Handbook*. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.

\page ## Chu *"Thing is, the chu would never tell you that they go with the flow. That's not how the goo sees themselves. They just... are. That's their way of living. That a person couldn't be amorphous, flowing and able to adjust to circumstances is what's strange to them. They're not ones to define things, they like it vague. Life doesn't happen in moments or instances for them, it comes and goes in waves. To be a chu is not to seize the moment, but recognize there are no moments."*

— K.L. Matthias, *The Flow* ___ Chus are intelligent Oozes that can alter their shape at will. Their amorphous bodies have a soft, malleable texture, and chus can extrude up to five pseudopods, each one up to 5 feet long. They use their pseudopods for locomotion as well as for manipulating objects. ### Go With the Flow Chus are amorphous beings with no typical shape. Some theorise that the simple amoeba magically developed into the various blobs, zols, and gels, and these in turn developed into the species of chus. All chus can alter their shape at will. In the presence of Humanoid folk, they often adopt a similar shape, but there's little chance of mistaking a chu for anything else. Chus don't have internal organs of the usual sort, though they do have a mass of nerves that act as a brain. Their bodies are composed of cells, fibres, plasma-like Ooze, and clusters of nerves. These nerves enable a chu to detect light, heat, texture, sound, pain, and vibration. They can partially expose their ganglia to adjust the sensitivity of their various perceptions. Chus can stiffen the outer layers of their bodies to maintain a human-like shape, so they can wear clothing and accessories. Chus breathe by absorbing oxygen through exposed plasma and speak by forcing air through tubular cavities in their body, giving their voice a whistling quality. Chus consume food by osmosis, the way an amoeba does, and excrete waste through tiny pores. Though they need no real mouths, it is not uncommon for chus to form a mouth-like cavity when eating simply to make other races more comfortable. Up to four times in their life, a chu can reproduce by joining with another member of their species. After this merging, which may last from a few moments to years, the two chus separate, and one of them (determined randomly) divides in half. When a chu splits in two, one of the resulting creatures is the original, and the other is a physical duplicate that lacks the experience and knowledge of their parent. ``` ``` ### Appetite and Adventure Most plasmodial societies are individual and isolated clans. There is a hierarchy among the clan, but it is rarely enforced or attended to. Chus have strong ties to others of their species. It is rare for chu clans to become enemies and even rarer for them to engage in direct combat against one another. Some theorise that this is because all chus came from a single original and as pseudo-clones of one another they share a strong affinity. Wanderlust compels some chus to explore the wider world and visit the most wonderous sites they can find. Such an explorer usually travels light, keeping their possessions in a backpack or similar container. The endless possibilities of the unknown hold a particular attraction for chus. They can often be found exploring strange places no one else will approach simply because it is exciting. Chus are regarded more as environmental hazards than they are monsters by most Humanoids. While a chu adventurer walking through a town may draw curious stares and whispers, there is little suspicion that comes with it beyond that which any people carry for someone different. Chus are easily entertained and nearly as easily fascinated. They have a child-like curiosity that frequently lands them in undesirable situations. They enjoy philosophical debates and storytelling. Those chus that do leave their clans are often employed in the political arena because of their near-tireless ability to speak about nothing at great length. Their loyalty is a thing of legend. Those that have gained their trust, they will stand by as closely as any of their own clan. However, this doesn't mean they are beyond deceit. Chus have a near scavenger-like appetite. Since they cannot taste or smell and are immune to disease, poison, and most acids, they eat virtually anything. Some of the greatest treasures for chus are materials which will transform their colour and bodily composition. Their body acids are strong enough to eat through anything given enough time. There is a taboo among sailors that any voyage with a chu on board is doomed to failure as they will surely eat through the wooden hull should they become absentminded or bored. ### Giant Aquatic Amoeba: Morpha Though most chus have no particular affinity for the deities one way or the other, a select group devote themselves to a legendary amorphous entity that they call Morpha. The Cult of Morpha believes that it was the original chu, in ages past it had the mass of a Celestial body but it was slain by the deities and divided. According to them, all chus are a part of Morpha and they must reproduce as quickly as possible and spread across the face of the world until they are so numerous that they may join together as one, consuming the world and reconstituting Morpha's true might. Most other chus regard this sect as lost and deluded but dangerous.

\page ### Chu Jelly Chus generate a form of bodily coating. This coating, colloquially called Chu Jelly, is excreted by oozing their bodily waste products from pores. They can do this constantly, producing a slime trail wherever they go or allow it to build up and dispose of larger amounts of it at once. Unfortunately for the Chu population, Chu Jelly has potent applications in alchemy and potion-making that vary from one species to the next. The colour of a chu indicates the properties that their jelly possesses. Green, red, blue, and gold chu jelly are used to make different varieties of restorative potions. Yellow chu jelly can be used to make long-lasting lantern oil. Orange and white are used to make potions of Elemental protection. And purple chu jelly is a potent alkaline poison that has niche uses but is not widely sought after. The lively trade in chu jelly for potion making *can* be a simple process of collecting chu excretions. However, this method is more time consuming and produces a significantly smaller quantity. Killing a chu and harvesting their corpses provides chu jelly in great quantities. Chu jelly harvested in this manner can simply be drunk wholesale for the same effects as a potion while that harvested ethically has to be mixed with reagents simply because there isn't enough to waste on drinking it straight. The environment chus live in and the diet they consume impact their colour and the properties of their jelly. The Dark Chus, called such for their deep purple hues, are colonies that moved into dark caves and consumed toxic minerals. This process renders their jelly poisonous and though some hunters will still target them, it is such a niche market that most do not bother. It is a common practice for chus who produce the most sought-after jelly to merge with dark chus when they are in danger. The dark chu surrounds the colourful chu with their body while the two remain semi-distinct. Once the danger has passed the two disentangle. Should anyone kill the dark and coloured chu while merged, their fluids mix resulting in the sought-after jelly being contaminated with the dark chu's poisons. ### Chu Names Chu names are as amorphous as their bodies. They are made up of a series of high and low pitches generated by their plasma that is often compared to the sound of boiling water by outsiders. Though this is perfectly serviceable for identification between their own kind, it is difficult to maintain when in the wider world. Most chu take a Humanoid name or simply call themselves by a colour that describes their jelly. ___ - **Colour Names 50:** Alice Blue, Aquamarine, Azure, Black Diamond, Blanched Almond, Burly Wood, Cadet Blue, Chartreuse, Charcoal, Coral, Crimson, Cyan, Firebrick, Forest, Fuchsia, Ghost White, Goldenrod, Honeydew, Hot Pink, Indigo, Ivory, Khaki, Lavender Blush, Lime, Linen, Magenta, Maroon, Midnight, Misty Rose, Old Lace, Olive Drab, Orchid, Papaya Whip, Peach Puff, Plum, Powder Blue, Purple, Seashell, Sienna, Silver, Sky, Snow, Spring, Steel, Teal, Thistle, Tomato, Turquoise, Violet, Smoke ``` ``` ### Chu Distinctiveness You can use the Chu Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a chu character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Chu Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I absentmindedly eat (absorb) things at random, occasionally things of importance to others. | | 2 | Potions are disgusting. Do you know what's in that stuff? | | 3 | I have a special container to rest in that forms my goo into a unique shape. | | 4 | I make an effort to look as Humanoid as possible to avoid making non-Oozes uncomfortable. | | 5 | I pity solids, forced to live their lives in a single shape. | | 6 | I am self conscious about being viewed in my liquid state. | | 7 | I eat by placing food directly into the abdominal section of my goo. | | 8 | I am liquid. Does that mean I'll desolve in water? Best not to risk it. | ### Chu Traits *Plasmoid* ___ ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** The typical lifespan of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn't meet a violent end on an adventure. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Ooze. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Amorphous.*** You can squeeze through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide, provided you are wearing and carrying nothing. You have advantage on ability checks you make to initiate or escape a grapple. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of yourself as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Hold Breath.*** You can hold your breath for 1 hour. ***Natural Resilience.*** You have resistance to acid and poison damage, and you have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. ***Shape Self.*** As an action, you can reshape your body to give yourself a head, one or two arms, one or two legs, and makeshift hands and feet, or you can revert to a limbless blob. While you have a human-like shape, you can wear clothing and armour made for a Humanoid of your size. As a bonus action, you can extrude a pseudopod that is up to 6 inches wide and 10 feet long or reabsorb it into your body. As part of the same bonus action, you can use this pseudopod to manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, or pick up or set down a Tiny object. The pseudopod contains no sensory organs and can't attack, activate magic items, or lift more than 10 pounds. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.

\page ## Cloudfolk *"We are the Tribe of the Winds. Long have we lived with the winds. We have mastered them. Now, we join them. Those who come seeking our power must play the notes Zeffa teaches."*

— Stone Tablet,

*The Four Sword: Volume I, The Minish Cap* ___ Cloudfolk are fast and free-willed and in some ways represent the nature of air itself. The cloudfolk are at one with the wind. As changeable as the weather, their moods shift from calm to wild and violent with little warning, but these storms rarely last long. A faint but constant breeze accompanies the cloudfolk, tousling their hair and stirring their clothing. Cloudfolk see themselves as the inheritors of the sky, the wind, the very air of the world itself. They are of the air, and the air is of them. ### The Sky People Just as the wind may vary in strength and temperature, so do cloudfolk vary in appearance. The touch of the Elemental power of air and wind shapes their physique. The cloudfolk resemble hylians, and indeed, once upon a time they likely were, but the Elemental powers of air have transformed them. Their skin tones include many shades of blue or pale white, though the full range of human skin tones can be found within their number, it is often with bluish or ashen casts. Their builds tend to be slight, looking as though they could be blown away by the breeze. Bright red hair is common and often allows them to identify one of their number when soaring through the skies. Infused with the Elemental energies of Levias, the Plane of Air, most cloudfolk look generally human, but each has one or two distinguishing features related to their Elemental nature. For your character, roll on the Cloudfolk Characteristics table or choose an option from it. You’re also free to come up with your own characteristics if none of the suggestions below fit your character. Cloudfolk may have any or all of the traits on the Cloudfolk Characteristics table. ##### Cloudfolk Characteristics | d8 | Characteristic | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | Your flesh is marked by odd patterns with bluish-white energy spilling out. | | 2 | Your hair is made entirely of clouds or vapour. | | 3 | Crystals grow from your scalp. | | 4 | Your voice is marked by a faint echo. | | 5 | Your hair and clothes blow in a light breeze. | | 6 | Your flesh is cool to the touch. | | 7 | Your voice carries over any non-magical wind. | | 8 | A whistling sound accompanies any sudden movements you make. | ``` ``` ### Revelry and Grace Cloudfolk revel in their unusual nature. They rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This might manifest as graceful self-assurance in one cloudfolk and as haughty arrogance in another. Such self-confidence can sometimes blind cloudfolk to risk to their companions or themselves. They constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft. The powerful drive and strong-willed nature of cloudfolk make them, in some cases, excellent leaders. These charismatic individuals band together to form mercenary companies, arcane cabals, or mercantile groups. Some of these groups are made up entirely of cloudfolk. These children often end up living with just one or two of the band and develop a sense of community. Once airborne, cloudfolk leave the sky with reluctance. On their native plane, they have an innate ability to walk on clouds, and indeed many of their cities rest on dense cloud tops or else are simply suspended in midair. Cloudfolk children are told their ability to walk on clouds is dependent on being pure of heart. Most regard this as an old folktale meant to keep the young ones in line. ### Air Nomads Cloudfolk are proud of their heritage, sometimes to the point of haughtiness. The cloudfolk are used to being flamboyant with their abilities and expect a certain amount of deference from normal folk. They are more than happy to indulge in spectacular shows to awe those unfamiliar with their tribe, a characteristic that can sometimes be off-putting to others or make cloudfolk overconfident. Most cloudfolk, regardless of whether or not they're related, see one another as parts of a larger family and the bloodlines of many cloudfolk are so old and so untraceable that they tend to view one another as cousins—even cloudfolk they've never met before. The vast majority of cloudfolk call Levias, the Elemental Plane of Air, their home. They often find themselves gripped by wanderlust, always looking for a new sky to see and breathe. Their cities seem to share this longing for in their places in the sky, they move with the wind currents, shifting through the Plane of Air and offering a different view each passing day. Cloudfolk can, on occasion, be drawn into the Light World, sometimes in pursuit of enemies or to thwart their foes’ designs on the surface world. An accident might also send a settlement of cloudfolk tumbling into a world on that plane. A few find their way to such a world through portals on their own plane and establish settlements in high mountains or the canopies of old forests. Those that descend to the Light World find it a strange place. They sometimes forget or ignore vertical distances, and they have nothing but pity for those earthbound people forced to live and toil on the ground.

\page ### The Gisa Impact In the ancient past, when the Kingdom of Hyrule was still young, a great calamity befell it. Like divine retribution from the heavens, gargantuan meteors fell from the skies, striking a devastating blow to the kingdom. Towns were obliterated, fields were destroyed, and castles crumbled. Many believed it was the end times, that the deities were striking them down for some grave sin. The destruction did not stop there, the meteors that struck that land did not remain dormant. They rose as the great **stone taluses** destroying anything around their impact sight. Falling alongside the taluses were the cloudfolk. People of the Levias who had been thrown from their homeland during this cataclysm. Those cloudfolk that survived the fall brought the magic of the air to aid in dispensing the earthen creatures that now plagued Hyrule. They constructed a staff called the Dominion Rod with the power to sway stone creatures. This Rod of the Heavens allowed the hylians to safely relocate the taluses to secluded areas where they would do harm only to those that disturbed them. Even as Hyrule welcomed them, the cloudfolk desperately wished to return to their home. Though it took generations, and the assistance of the technological secrets of the sheikah and the magical prowess of the minish, the cloudfolk were again able to gain mastery over the wind. They abandoned their settlements as they used their magic to move their palace back into the skies of Levias and keep it suspended there. They left behind the Fortress of Winds and atop it, the Tower of Winds to act as a place of mediation should the Kingdom of Hyrule ever wish to contact them. ### The Tribes of the Wind Despite what many of the surface folk may think, the cloudfolk are not one unified tribe, but many. Throughout their ascension back to the skies, dissent grew amongst the cloudfolk about what caused the fall, how it might be avoided in the future, and what methods to employ to return to the sky such that they would not be cast out again. Though the individual Wind Tribes that have splintered off since the ascent may number in the dozens, the following four groups broadly represent the outlook different Wind Tribes may hold. ***Avariel.*** When the question of how they should return to the skies arose, the tribes of Avariel said, "By any means necessary". They accepted the sheikah's help in their endeavours and devoted the following years to building great magitek engines that would allow them to ascend into the skies of Levias. ***Oocca.*** The strangest of the inhabitants of Levias, the Oocca are not cloudfolk in the strictest sense though they are considered one of the Wind Tribes. They are predominantly avian, yet possess some disconcerting Humanoid characteristics. Most notable is the Oocca's face which appears almost hylian, though distorted and elongated. They have small beady red eyes which retract into their skulls allowing for protection during flight. In contrast, their bodies are Cucco-like, but with pale yellow feathers on their abdomen and wings. The Oocca are considered best avoided by other Wind Tribes though some individual cloudfolk seek them out in desperate times. ***Siroci.*** The Siroci stood as staunch opponents of the Avariel Tribe's plan to use arcane technologies to reach the skies. They believed their fall was some form of divine retribution for polluting the realm they had called home. So the Siroci devoted themselves to ensuring they remained pure of heart and at one with the wind. Accepting the minish's help, they became one with the magic of the wind and ascended to the skies under their own power. ***Windsoul.*** The Windsoul Tribe is a monastic order of cloudfolk that devote themselves to protecting the Palace of Winds and the Wind Element within from any interference. They do not take sides between the Siroci and the Avariel, only seeking to ensure that neither attempts to claim the Wind Element to gain an upper hand in the feud that has lasted between the two factions for generations. ### The City in the Sky The city the cloudfolk called Avaden was a holy site. It was the largest of the meteors that impacted Hyrule and is said to have been the site of a great cloudfolk city that hung in the skies. Though the cloudfolk were desperate to return to their home, they refused to do so without Avaden. Against many objections, the Avariel Wind Tribes installed mighty engines and turbines onto the land mass and used them to restore it to its place in Levias. Over the following centuries, wars were fought between the Siroci and Avariel over who controlled this "City in the Sky". The Siroci believe what the Avariel did to Avaden was nothing short of blasphemy and fought for control of the city in a religious fury. While Avariel believed the city was there's by right as they had restored it to Levias. Avaden now stands empty save for the small flocks of Oocca that inhabit its halls. The Siroci claim that just like all the other meteors that fell through the cloud barrier, Avaden became sentient like the taluses. Being so large, it was far more intelligent. Enraged at what the Avariel had done to it, Avaden would not let itself be occupied. The Avariel claim that in a petty act of vengeance, the Siroci cursed Avaden so that no cloudfolk could again walk its halls. None know for certain what would happen if a cloudfolk were to return to the City in the Sky but all fear to try and those few who have, were never heard from again. Some say that any cloudfolk who set foot on Avaden will devolve into Oocca. ### Spirit of the Skies The vast majority of cloudfolk feel a strong pull to the Elemental energies of the world and particularly favour spells that involve the air domain. Those cloudfolk who become wizards usually specialise in evocation or conjuration. Cloudfolk do not have any one deity they predominantly cling to but many of the individual tribes seek out deities who hold sway over the winds and air. The most common among their worship is that of the primordial leviathan, Levias. Being the embodiment of the Elemental Plane of Air itself and the one for whom it was named, he is perhaps the most commonly worshipped being amongst cloudfolk. The cloudfolk often make offerings to Levias in the form of massive bowls of pumpkin soup. The growing of the crops for this offering is a sacred task entrusted to religious supplicants.

\page ### Cloudfolk Adventurers Cloudfolk enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other people and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an exceptional circumstance for a cloudfolk to leave their tribe and undertake the adventurer’s life. Neither treasure nor glory is enough to lure them from their tribes; a dire threat to their people, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the cloudfolk adventurer’s chosen path. Though some rare cloudfolk have a wanderlust that cannot be sated by their home plane alone. As children of the sky, they want to see and taste the air in radically different places and consider settling in one place for any length of time confining. Such cloudfolk are liable to descend into the Light World to see what wonders that place holds. Cloudfolk are sworn foes of Elemental earth, in particular the gargoyles that serve Gravitas, the Leviathan of Earth. The cloudfolk word for gargoyle is loosely translated as "flying rock," and battles between cloudfolk and gargoyles have raged across the Elemental Planes of Earth and Air for millennia, occasionally spilling into the Light World. Cloudfolk might leave their tribes to lend aid to other Humanoids committed to fighting earthen cults and thwarting their efforts. ### Cloudfolk Particularity You can use the cloudfolk Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a cloudfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Cloudfolk Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | ### Cloudfolk Names Cloudfolk use the naming conventions of the people among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Nova, Ember, Wave, or Onyx. ___ - **Cloudfolk Names 08:** Caprice, Flurris, Gale, Gregal, Hailey, Siroc, Strato, Zeffa - **Male Cloudfolk Names:** - **Female Cloudfolk Names:** - **Gender Neutral Cloudfolk Names:** ``` ``` ### Cloudfolk Traits *Air Genasi* ___ Cloudfolk are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, cloudfolk can draw upon their connection to the winds. As a cloudfolk, you have the following traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** A typical cloudfolk has a lifespan of 120 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium or Small. You choose your size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 35 feet. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Unending Breath.*** You can hold your breath indefinitely while you're not incapacitated. ***Lightning Resistance.*** You have resistance to lightning damage. ***Mingle with the Wind.*** You know the *shocking grasp* cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the *feather fall* spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the *levitate* spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast *feather fall* or *levitate* with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most cloudfolk know Eolien.

\page ## Fairy *You must have read in stories of people who get to Fairyland, and I think you will notice that in the stories written by people who know anything about it (and you know how easily these are distinguished from the others) there are always two ways of getting to Fairyland, and only two: one is by mistake, and the other is by a spell.* *In the first way to Fairyland is to lose your way, and this is one of the best ways of getting there; but it is dangerous, because if you get there that way you offend the fairies. It is better to get there by a spell. But the inconvenience of that is that you are blindfolded so as not to be allowed to remember the way there or back again. When you get there by a spell, one of the people from Fairyland takes you in charge. They prefer to do it when you are asleep, but they are quite game to do it at other times if they think it worth their while.*

— Hilaire Belloc, *The Way to Fairyland* ___ An enchanted race born of raw magic, fairies are the fair folk of the Sacred Realm. Under the direction of the Court of Stars, they etch the patterns of frost on the winter ponds and rouse the buds in springtime. They cause flowers to grow and sparkle with summer dew, and they colour the leaves with the blazing hues of autumn. It is said that they taught the birds to fly and sing. These child-like sprites have a penchant for mischievous fun, and there is no game a fairy will not play, no sport they will not attempt, and no revelry they will avoid or decline. ### Wisps and Wings Fairies begin their lives as small concentrations of living energy. They appear as orbs of light with tiny wings. This is the form that most mortals are familiar with as fairies. When wisps reach their hundredth year their forms can no longer contain their consciousness and they are forced to change. They must return to Tarm to create a body for themselves forged through sheer force of will. Because of the complexity involved in this task few wisps are successful and most fade away, returning to the earth as energy. Fifteen wisps in every hundred are capable of making this transformation. In recent years, the transformation can be eased if it is completed at "Houses of Transition" which are equipped with templates to guide the construction of the body and attendants to aid them. Even these improvements only increase a wisp's chances marginally. ### Uncanny Appearance Due to how their physical forms are created, fairies can bear almost any appearance. Most prefer the Humanoid shape but some create bodies of great Beasts and allow themselves to go feral in the deepest forests of Tarm. The more society-focused fairies prefer a Humanoid appearance but even these can take myriad forms. Some fairies appear as massive statuesque crystalline beings in the shape of winged women, others give themselves many arms. Most often however a fairy will create a roughly Humanoid-looking body adorned with insect-like wings of various descriptions. Even these near-mortal forms do not look entirely natural. It is common for fairies to bear an uncanny appearance, hollow cheeks and empty eyes, the wrong proportions. Most mortals won't be able to pinpoint the oddity of this type of fairy but instinctually have the impression that they are not quite right. Fairies that take a form which possesses a circulatory system have viscous, luminous white blood, like liquid mercury. Those with tear ducts cry violet tears. Both Fairy's Blood and Fairy's Tears serve as powerful reagents in alchemy and potion making. Most fairies have special physical characteristics that set them apart even from other fairies. For your fairy, roll on the Fairy Characteristics table or choose an option from it. You’re also free to come up with your own characteristics if none of the suggestions below fit your character. ##### Fairy Characteristics | d8 | Characteristic | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | Your wings are like those of a bird. | | 2 | You have shimmering, multicoloured skin. | | 3 | You have exceptionally large ears. | | 4 | A glittering mist constantly surrounds you. | | 5 | You have a small spectral horn on your forehead, like a small unicorn horn. | | 6 | Your legs are insectile. | | 7 | You smell like fresh brownies. | | 8 | A noticeable but harmless chill surrounds you. | ### The Five Cities of Tarm The fairies, in times of old, were the servants of Hylia, Laciana, and Imika. Their service saw them divided into five peoples: the Fairies of Courage, Kindness, Magic, Power, and Wisdom. Though their service to the deities has now ended, these divisions remain. Each fairy type and the city they live in is governed by a Great Fairy who in turn is commanded by Lady Fey and Lord Oburan. Each division of fairies occupies one of Tarm's great cities. ***Aquallor.*** Those that traverse Tarm's outer regions are the emerald Fairies of Courage. When they return home it is to the shining city of Aquallor in the southeast. ***Arvandor.*** Once upon a time the golden Fairies of Kindness occupied Arvandor. But no more, they were ousted by a cloaked figure called the Blind Thief who turned their fair home into a City of Thieves. Now they wander the world without a home, they are the most likely to be adventurers. ***Chronias.*** Chronias is the nest of all fairy folk. It is the place where the Houses of Transition stand to aid the fairies' transformation from wisp to Humanoid. The coral Fairies of Magic oft become healers and nursemaids, particularly to fairies about to undergo the Changing. ***Empyrea.*** The halls of Empyrea are where the crimson Fairies of Power dwell. They are skilled in the ways of combat and war magic. The Fairies of Power were all but wiped out during the Age of Darkened Sky, now only a few hundred remain, the majority young for fairies. Empyrea's halls stand almost empty in the depths of the Coldfire Mountains. ***Mithardir.*** The cerulean Fairies of Wisdom call Mithardir their home. In that place, the greatest crafters and artisans of Tarm work tirelessly on items of wonder and majesty.

\page ### The Age of Darkened Sky In the aftermath of the Imprisoning War, the King of Hyrule's closest council, the Seven Wise Men, in desperation, sealed all roads between the Light World and the Sacred Realm. While this resulted in peace in Hyrule it was disastrous for the denizens of Tarm. Now sealed within their realm was a demigod wielding the power of the Triforce and enraged at his confinement. Without the means to free himself, Mandrag Ganon exercised his power over the people of Tarm. He experimented on some, twisting them into monstrous forms to join his army. Others he imprisoned or banished. He wiped out nearly all the Fairies of Power, for they made up the military might of Tarm. He distorted the realm itself, turning the sky black and the land monstrous. Though he was eventually killed by a noble mortal hero, he left his mark upon the people and the land. The period of Mandrag's imprisonment which lasted six centuries came to be known as the Age of Darkened Sky. Because of the folly of the Seven Wise Men who saved their own realm at the expense of Tarm, most fairies carry a deep mistrust of mortals. For this reason, fairy adventurers are rare. ### Wild and Free There is an old fairy invitation and warning: ___ - *The fair folk dance, the fair folk sing* - *The fair folk step in the magic ring* - *Tread not here 'til the light of day* - *Or the fair folk steal your soul away* ___ Tarm is a wild realm filled with beauty, unpredictable emotion, and boundless magic. The fairies dwell there are a reflection of that wild gaiety. They are the moment when the coin is in the air, caught between two choices, between two opposites. Fairies are forever caught in a realm between mortals and deities, between eternity and momentary bliss, between life and death. Fairies feel emotions intensely. Their desires, and so their actions are rarely ever tempered. Fairies become pure desire, living for the moment without worry for anything else. No Humanoid can do this for long because eventually, mortality will crash down upon them. Immortality itself alters a fairy’s perceptions of the world. Mountains rise and fall, trees grow and die, and even the stars shift their courses over time. They are easily distracted, jumping from one idea to another in an instant. Likewise, they’re easily bored, and if nothing captures their attention, they’ll move on to something that holds their interest. Fairies can be kind and caring. This kindness often manifests in a grandparently affection, some even require they be addressed by elder epithets despite appearing youthful. Given their lifespan, fairies often view mortal races of any age as children. Others might view a person as a poor lost animal, perhaps leaving a little food out or performing similar kind, but momentary acts. Not all fairies are kind, some are vindictive, vicious, and cruel, killing those who offend them. When Humanoids come to occupy buildings on the fairy's land, they are often killed one by one in a disturbingly whimsical fashion. ... > ##### MADNESS IN THE MELODY > Fairy music is a wild and unrelenting force of primal energy ever expanding in a void of pure chaos. It is glorious to behold but the chaos it holds can drive men mad. Some who have listened to it spend the rest of their life desperately searching it out for it plays in their minds over and over. Others are never able to abide another note of music for it is as nails on a chalkboard after a fairy song. Men will dance to a fairy song till their shoes are worn and their feet are bloody and yet beg for the music to continue. > > As is the nature of all things of extreme danger some wish to experience it anyways. So that a mortal might listen to fairy songs and still retain their wits they require a fairy token. An object of great sentimental value must be given up to a fairy who will destroy it in making the token. These tokens can look like almost anything but usually take the form of a pendant or ring. Each token is specific to the person it was made for. If the object sacrificed to make it was not of sufficient meaning the token will not work. Its efficacy can only be determined through use.

\page ### Folklore of the Fair Folk Those that live in remote villages, especially in the forests of the Faron region tell stories of the fairies. Sometimes the stories are of benevolence, wherein the fairies cure men of diseases and deliver them from misfortune. Others are malevolent, stealing children, even abducting adults, and bringing misfortune down upon those that displease them. It is said anyone straying into forests and hills where the fairies dance must take care, especially if they are a musician, not to linger lest they should be entrapped. A particularly popular story is that of Gully the Flute Boy. He would take his flute to the groves in the forest beyond his village and play them for the animals. One day he simply never returned home. Some say if you wander into the clearing where he played you may see an image of him that vanishes with an unearthly sound the moment you come close. The people now call that place the Haunted Grove and warn children to keep their distance. In such places, it is customary to keep a fire burning in the house during the night, so that the fairies might come in and enjoy it. It is said that on dark, dismal and stormy nights, in the mountain parts of parishes, the people would retire earlier to rest, to allow the weather-beaten fairies the unwatched enjoyment of the smouldering embers of the turf fire. It was also customary to leave some bread out for the fairies and to fill the water crocks with clean water for them before going to bed. This water was never used for any other purpose but was thrown out in the morning. Both salt and iron are considered effective charms against the visitation of displeased fairies. ### Fairy Personality You can use the Fairy Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a fairy character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Fairy Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I am terrified of iron. I have no proof it's harmful but I'm certain it can kill me. | | 2 | I don't lie. Lying is such an inelegant way to deceive. Better to wrap them up in so many truths they don't know the ground from the sky. | | 3 | I always pay my debts and will exact a terrible price on those that do not do the same for me. | | 4 | I have no idea what gold pieces are worth but size up the value of less tangible things in a second. | | 5 | I assume everyone is trying to deceive me. | | 6 | I have no concept of what mortals would consider "excess". Fairies do not practise limits like that. We simply do until we cannot or until we are bored. | ``` ``` ### Fairy Names Fairies accept, collect, and discard names freely, choosing names that fit their current sense of self or whim. Sometimes they’ll string two or more names together, because they like the sound or because all the names feel meaningful and relevant at the time. As a result, members of other races often have a hard time keeping track of a fairy’s name. ___ - **Fairy Names 29:** *Cenu*, Ciela, Cotera, *Cremi*, *Curia*, Epheremelda, Felicia, Fonti, Funny, *Gale*, Kaysa, Leaf, Miff, Mija, Navi, Neri, *Noma*, Pinkle, Proxi, *Samira*, *Sei*, Spryte, Tael, Tatl, *Tel*, Tera, Tinkle, *Vari*, Venus ### Fairy Traits *Fairy* ___ As a fairy, you have the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increases.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Fairies live for a century as wisps before taking on a Humanoid form. Though they experience typical Humanoid development after that point, they age 1 year for every 10 that passes. Typically fairies live up to 1000 years, assuming they don’t meet a violent end. Some very special or powerful fairies may be tens of thousands of years old. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Fey. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your walking speed is 30 feet. ***Flight.*** Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armour. ***Fairy Magic.*** You know the *druidcraft* cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the *faerie fire* spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the *enlarge/reduce* spell with this trait. Once you cast *faerie fire* or *enlarge/reduce* with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most fairies know Faerish.

\page ## Illmaia *She made this sacrifice, as you have likely guessed, so that the supreme power created by the Old Gods could one day be used. For while the supreme power of the Triforce was created by deities, all of its power can never be wielded by one. Knowing this power was her last and only hope, the goddess gave up her divine powers and her immortal form.*

— Queen Zelda Gaepora I, *The Sword Sent Skyward* ___ The Illmaia are mortal women who carry a spark of the divines within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease wounds, or unleash the fury of the heavens. Because of their direct link to the goddess Hylia herself, Illmaia tend to be haughty around other hylians. They’re proud of their heritage and equally proud of their ability to stand (at least hypothetically) against threats that would overwhelm and destroy weaker creatures. Some Illmaia trade haughtiness for a tender kindness toward their hylian kin, knowing that many hylians have not lived the life their Celestial ancestry affords them or been granted the honour of spending time amidst the ancient shrines and other glories created by their ancestors. ### Be Not Afraid Illmaia are the purest expression of the divine light as it burns within every mortal soul, for the souls of those blessed with a divine ancestor blaze brighter than any other. Even rarer than the Malkari with whom they share a commonality of ancestry, Illmaia are mortal, and yet connected to the Upper Planes of the deities. In some cultures, the birth of an Illmaia is seen as a blessing and a portent. Though Illmaia can arise from among any population of mortals, they originate in hylian bloodlines. The blinnic, darknut, and gerudo Illmaia (among others) trace their ancestry back to "angel-touched" hylians. The Illmaia resemble their parents, but they live for up to 160 years and often have features that hint at their Celestial heritage. These begin subtly and become more obvious when they gain the ability to reveal their full Celestial nature. The Illmaia Celestial Features table has examples you can choose or use as inspiration to create your own. ##### Illmaia Celestial Features | d6 | Celestial Feature | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | You have a dusting of metallic, white, or charcoal freckles. | | 2 | Your eyes are metallic, luminous, or dark. | | 3 | Your hair is starkly coloured. | | 4 | You have an unusual hue tinting your shadow. | | 5 | You have a ghostly halo crowning your head. | | 6 | Rainbows gleam on your skin. | ``` ``` ### Divine Rite to Rule Before the founding of Hyrule, a woman was born to the people who would become hylians, Zelda Gaepora I. She was said to be the mortal incarnation of the Goddess Hylia and both her appearance and her divine powers supported that claim. She went on to found Hyrule and was crowned its first Queen. It is by this divine relationship that the Hyrulean Royal Family claims the right to dominion over the lands of Hyrule. This claim, as much as it is political doctrine meant to preserve power, is also true. The Illmaia develop primarily in the direct line of the Hyrulean Royal Family and the immediate branches. The divine spark that marks the Illmaia very rarely manifests in the male line. While a male Illmaia may develop the powers associated with the Celestial Revelation, it is such an uncommon occurrence that some believe they do not even exist. Amongst the noble families and royal houses, the identities of the women who have manifested signs of being an Illmaia are kept closely guarded. This is not out of shame, but rather prudence. Celestial blood is a desired component for the cultists of Fiends, druthildi, and dark deities. Such blood is much easier obtained from the mortal Illmaia than from a true Celestial who are difficult to summon, let alone subdue. Only the Queen and the Crown Princess of Hyrule are ever acknowledged to the public as being Illmaia. Though it is often fairly obvious to onlookers that branch family members of high esteem in the court possess this power as well, they are never recognised as such openly. To publicly claim to be Illmaia would be to make a claim to the throne of Hyrule itself and those who do so without being in the proper line of succession are swiftly dealt with.

\page > ##### A Radical Shift > Your Illmaia character's Celestial Revelation is a reflection of their personality, their will and outlook manifested by the power of their divine heritage. As such Illmaia revelations can change. An Illmaia with the revelation of Radiant Consumption who has suffered a great loss may embrace a more forceful way of life and take up the Necrotic Shroud. One who bears the Radiant Soul revelation that has had a great personal slight done against them may become filled with righteous fury and embrace the Radiant Consumption. > > There are myriad ways for each revelation to present itself. After a significant event in your character's life, check with your DM to see if changing your Celestial Revelation is the right option for your character. ### Illmaia Character The "angel-blooded" are usually kind, but that doesn't mean they don't have their own Quirks. ##### Illmaia Quirks | d6 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | I need to be a pinnacle of goodness, to live up to the legacy of my heritage. | | 2 | I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect. | | 3 | I enjoy sharing my philosophical worldview and experiences with others. | | 4 | I often quote (or misquote) religious texts. | | 5 | My praise and trust are earned and never given freely. | | 6 | I am obsessive about cleanliness and organisation. | | 7 | I have a favourite religious hymn that I constantly hum. | | 8 | I keep a written record of my beliefs and sins. | ### Illmaia Names Most Illmaia are born from hylian parents, though a few uncommon members of the Royal Family have married other races. They use the same naming conventions as their native culture. ### Illmaia Traits *Aasimar* ___ As an Illmaia, you have the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Illmaia mature at the same rate as hylians, but they can live up to 160 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ``` ``` ***Celestial Resistance.*** You have resistance to necrotic damage and radiant damage. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Healing Hands.*** As an action, you can touch a creature and roll a number of d4s equal to your proficiency bonus. The creature regains a number of hit points equal to the total rolled. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. ***Light Bearer.*** You know the *light* cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it. ***Celestial Revelation.*** Starting at 3rd level choose one of the revelation options below. Thereafter, you can use a bonus action to unleash the Celestial energy within yourself, gaining the benefits of that revelation. Your transformation lasts for 1 minute or until you end it as a bonus action. Once you transform using your revelation below, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest: ___ - **Necrotic Shroud.** Your eyes briefly become pools of darkness, and ghostly flightless wings sprout from your back temporarily. Creatures other than your allies within 10 feet of you that can see you must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier. Until the transformation ends, once on each of your turns, you can deal extra necrotic damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus. - **Radiant Consumption.** Searing light temporarily radiates from your eyes and mouth. For the duration, you shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and at the end of each of your turns, each creature within 10 feet of you takes radiant damage equal to your proficiency bonus. Until the transformation ends, once on each of your turns, you can deal extra radiant damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus. - **Radiant Soul.** Two luminous, spectral wings sprout from your back temporarily. Until the transformation ends, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed, and once on each of your turns, you can deal extra radiant damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus. ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most Illmaia know Celsian. #### Celestial Guides Unlike their counterparts in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Multiverse, the aasimar, Illmaia, don't have a Celestial being to guide them. Their Celestial link to Hylia may provide them with strange visions, prophecies, or even simply a Celestial instinct but few Illmaia have ever had any direct contact with their divine ancestor.

\page ## Keaton *Ono, an inhabitant of Mino, spent the seasons longing for his ideal of feminine beauty. He met her one evening on a vast moor and soon after they were married. With the birth of their son, also came the delivery of a pup from Ono's dog. As the pup grew older, it became more and more hostile to the lady of the moors.* *She begged her husband to kill it, but he refused. At last one day, the dog attacked her so furiously that she lost courage. In that moment she resumed the vulpine shape of her birth and, leaping over a fence, fled into the moors.* *Desperately Ono called after her. "You may be a fox," he cried to her, "but you are the mother of my child and I will always love you. Come back when you please; you will always be welcome."* *So every evening she stole back and slept in his arms.*

— Cremia, *The Lady of the Moors* ___ The fox-like keatons walk the shining lands of Tarm, a golden plain where even the deities rarely trespass. Leads of these nomadic, fox-like Humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all they need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers. Still, some keatons wonder what lies beyond Tarm's border mountains and seek to test themselves in a wider world. Keatons are agile, witty, and playful. They embody the spirit of freedom and travel through Tarm and beyond. Many are possessed of arcane talent and weave powerful illusions to waylay those that have trespassed in their territory or threaten their people. ### Guile and Grace Keatons are bipedal, vulpine people with three tails of the foxes they resemble and fur in a variety of colours hues of yellows, oranges, and reds. Patterns of black fur dot their tails, these patterns are distinct but subtly so, such that most non-keaton Humanoids wouldn't notice a difference. Keaton often identify their kin by the sheen of their tails. Though keatons are a sexually dimorphic species, they make no distinctions between male, female, or anything in between. All keaton use neutral pronouns and are confused by the gender roles in the Light World and those that attempt to apply gendered terms to them. They are natural hunters with the keen senses and predatory instincts of the vulpine creatures they resemble and are full of energy, like a wound-up spring. Keatons are blessed with a little Fey luck, and they often find themselves a few fortunate feet away from dangers during adventures. Keatons are famous and infamous for their social guile. Many are taken with a love of wordplay and debate, often engaging travellers in philosophical conversations meant to challenge the intellect and subtly gauge the disposition of strangers. They have a love of riddles, games of trivia, and obscure lore. They often act with confidence, which can come off as imperious or condescending. While this can reassure their allies, it can also suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as an imposed authority or unworthy experts. Keatons have a strict code of valour which requires that they keep their promises and strive to repay any favour. As residents of the fairy realm, keaton do not share what might be considered typical Humanoid morality. For instance, ideas of ownership often escape those that have not spent much time in the Light World. Keatons put very little value on monetary wealth. True gifts are the intangibles, such as protection, knowledge, or long life. ### Tinkers and Minstrels Curiosity drives most keatons. A pack of keatons is called a lead and within their homelands, the keaton leads wander from place to place to investigate the wonders of Tarm. Though they prefer the tropical jungle areas of faeryland, their insatiable curiosity may take a lead into many unusual places. That same curiosity is what causes the keatons to venture out of Tarm and into the Light World. While adventuring holds a particular fascination for them, not all keaton choose that path to sate their curiosity about the Light World. Some keatons seek a safer path to satisfy their obsessions and become wandering tinkers and minstrels. These keatons work in small troupes, usually consisting of an older, more experienced keaton who guides up to four young ones learning their way in the world. They travel in small, colourful wagons, moving from settlement to settlement. When they arrive, they set up a small stage in a public square where they sing, play instruments, tell stories, and offer exotic goods in trade for items that spark their interest. Keatons reluctantly accept gold, but they much prefer interesting objects or pieces of lore as payment. These wanderers keep to developed lands, preferring to bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they aren't above a little discreet theft to get their claws on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. ### Nine-Tailed Fox Keatons possess long life and magical powers. Though they are sometimes called ghost foxes, the keaton are no more spirits of the beyond than the fairies they share a homeland with. They have a kinship with the mundane foxes of the Light World. Some folk stories even say that once a fox has lived long enough and accumulated sufficient wisdom, they will grow additional tails, transform into keatons, and vanish into the lands of Tarm to join their brethren. Though most keatons have three tails, the wisest among them may have as many as nine. The number of tails a keaton possesses reflects their age, their wisdom, and often their power. An average keaton will possess three tails while older and wiser of their Lead may have five, seven, or nine. The Nine-Tailed Foxes are so rare that keaton often look to them in much the same way denizens of the Light World look to the deities for guidance. Many legends circulate about their exceptional power, including such abilities as that to see and hear anything happening anywhere in the world, infinite wisdom, and the power to pass off magical secrets to their devotees. After reaching 1000 years of age and gaining their ninth tail, these keaton turn white or pure gold in colour, becoming a Celestial fox, the most powerful form of the keaton.

\page ### Folk Tales of the Foxes In many folk religions and beliefs, particularly those in more remote and superstitious areas of Hyrule, keatons are often seen as "witch animals" and are thought of like Malkari who could under no circumstances be trusted. In ages past this paranoia led to the overhunting of mundane foxes and the deaths of several keatons, resulting in the folkfox becoming very wary of venturing into the Light World. Stories of keatons in such circles say they may take on Humanoid form, an ability learned when they reach a certain age. As a prerequisite for the transformation, the fox must place reeds, a leaf, or a skull over their head. They are inclined toward the forms of beautiful women, young girls, or elderly men. These shapes are not limited by the keaton's age or gender, and they can duplicate the appearance of a specific person. They say that keatons use their illusion magic in this manner to beguile Humanoids and spirit them away to where they will never be seen again. It is commonly believed that a transformed keaton retains aspects of their fox-like nature. Such traits may include their tails which they must take pains to conceal, a coating of fine hair, a fox-shaped shadow, or a reflection that shows their true form. Keatons can also be exposed while in human form by their supposed fear and hatred of dogs, and some become so rattled by their presence that they revert to the form of foxes and flee. ### Self-Reliance From Divinity Centuries ago, the keaton worshipped the same deities that the denizens of the Light World do. They were most closely associated with Fado, the Hyrulean deity of the wilderness. In those times keatons were Fado's messengers and the nature goddess often took the form of an opalescent keaton to honour them. Shrines to Fado still frequently feature keatons standing vigil and Fado herself as one of their number. That relationship is long soured. When the Hyruleans sealed the lands of Tarm away to keep themselves safe, they sealed the keatons in those lands with a tyrant. After six centuries of depravities suffered at the hands of Mandrag Ganon, with no deliverance from Fado or any of the deities, most keaton rejected divinity. They do not of course deny that the deities exist; rather, they see them as mercurial and ultimately unworthy of adoration. The Keaton and the Deities table suggests the range of attitudes that a keaton might adopt toward the deities. Those few keatons that still devote themselves to the service of the deities are looked at with pity and scorn by their fellows. The godsworn keaton typically serve Fado and are often identifiable by their white fur, and the star ball which serves as their holy symbol. Keaton clerics commonly carry the holy symbol on their tails. Some say that Fado gifts her devoted keatons the ability to change shape and when they do so, their star balls hold a portion of their magical power. Others say that the pearl represents the keaton's soul; the keaton will die if separated from it for too long. Those who believe these stories say that stealing the ball allows the extraction of a promise from the keaton to help them in exchange for its return. ``` ``` ... > ##### Lovers in the Light World Though it is frowned upon by their leads, keatons will on occasion take a lover from the Light World, whether their partner knows their true nature or not is variable. In stories of such couplings a young Humanoid man and a keaton who transforms into a beautiful Humanoid woman become entangled. The keaton is often a seductress the young man unknowingly marries. They prove a devoted wife until the man discovers the fox's true nature, and the fox-wife is forced to leave him. In some cases, the husband wakes as if from a dream, filthy, disoriented, and far from home. He must then return to confront his abandoned family in shame. > > The reality of these pairings is somewhat more mundane, and more gender inclusive. Though they do have something in common with the stories, the fox and the Humanoid often bear children. Such progeny have a combination of traits from their parents though usually resemble one or the other enough to pass fully as that species. Those that resemble their Light World parent, often possess special physical or supernatural qualities that pass to their own children. Sorcerers of a keaton bloodline are regarded with deep suspicion by any keaton leads they may encounter. ##### Keaton and the Deities | d6 | Attitude | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I'm amused by the antics of the deities and their earnest, but ultimately deluded, mortal champions, and I feel smugly superior in my detachment. | | 2 | The meddling of the deities in mortal affairs makes me angry and bitter. I wish they would just leave us all alone! | | 3 | I view the deities as worthy adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose. | | 4 | I'm certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the deities, but I roll my eyes at each new twist of fate and try to get on with my life. | | 5 | I wish that I could be as naive as humans and other mortals who actually think the deities are looking out for them. I miss that kind of innocence. | | 6 | I don't talk about it among other keaton, but I revere the deities and try to please them with my actions. |

\page ### Keaton Disposition You can use the Keaton Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a keaton character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Keaton Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | You miss your tropical home and complain endlessly about the freezing weather, even in summer. | | 2 | You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet. | | 3 | Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts. | | 4 | You purr loudly when you are happy. | | 5 | You are always in debt since you spend your gold on lavish parties and gifts for friends. | | 6 | When talking about something you're obsessed with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can't understand you. | | 7 | You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered. | | 8 | You can't help but pocket interesting objects you come across. | ### Keaton Names Along with their personal names, keaton identify themselves by their Lead. A member of the X Lead with the personal name of Y, for example, would likely style herself as Y of the X. ___ - **Female Names:** - **Male Names:** - **Lead Names:** ``` ``` ### Keaton Traits *Tabaxi* ___ A people whose appearance blend the qualities of Humanoids and foxes, the keatons are varied in both attitude and appearance. In some lands, keatons live like the foxes they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, keatons live as other folks do, not exhibiting the vulpine behaviours of their kin. Keatons' appearance is as varied as their attitudes. Some keatons have features or patterning in their fur like wolves, coyotes, or jackals, while others have appearances more like a common fox. Still, others have unique patterns or might style their fur to their preferences. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Keatons can live for a thousand years. Each tail represents a century of life. One tail is their first century, two is their second, and so on. Their first hundred years are spent in infancy almost indistinguishable from mundane foxes. The second century is their adolescence when they become bipedal. They are considered adults when they enter their third century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Medium. Keatons are taller on average than humans and relatively slender. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. ***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Fox's Claws.*** You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. ***Fox's Talent.*** You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills. ***Vulpine Agility.*** Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most keatons know Faerish.

\page ## Malkari *"Oh, dear... Perhaps an explanation is in order! My name is Batreaux, and I am a demon who resides here in this humble dwelling below Skyloft. But please allow me to correct one popular misconception. While I'm certainly a demon, I wouldn't dream of terrorising the people of this town! You see, this adorable little girl is the only one who didn't let loose a blood-curdling scream at the sight of me! Since she began to visit me here, I've felt positively jubilant!* *You see, my heart's only wish is to become friends with the lovely people of Skyloft. But as you can surely imagine, it has proven quite difficult to break the ice when they are struck with paralysing fear at the mere sight of me!"*

— Batreaux, *The Sword Sent Skyward* ___ Whether descended from an infernal being or infused with hellish power, Malkari are mortals who carry a spark of the Lower Planes seared into their souls. With a touch of the power of the Dark Realm in their blood, they bear the fire of the hells, passed down from their ancestors. Though they are by no means innately evil, the birth of a Malkari is hailed as a cursed event. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with unusual features that reveal their infernal heritage. ### Deliver Us From Evil Malkari are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Malkari have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelope’s horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long and sharply pointed canine teeth. Their skin tones cover the full range of human colouration but also include various shades of red or dark blue. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple. Infused with the infernal energies of the Dark Realm, most Malkari look predominantly human, but each has special physical characteristics that set them apart. For your character, roll on the Malkari Characteristics table or choose an option from it. You’re also free to come up with your own characteristics if none of the suggestions below fit your character. Malkari may have any or all of the traits on the Malkari Characteristics table. ``` ``` ##### Malkari Characteristics | d12 | Characteristic | |:----:|:-------------| | 1 | Your skin is an exotic colour. Most commonly deep crimson or dark blue but may include shades of purple, blue, green, yellow, or pink. | | 2 | Your skin is leathery or scaly. | | 3 | Your eyes are a solid colour (black, red, white, silver, or gold) with no visible sclera or pupil. | | 4 | Your eyes are slitted and cat-like. | | 5 | Your horns are small, perhaps mistakable for hair ornamentation. | | 6 | All your teeth are sharp like fangs, not just your canines. | | 7 | Your tongue is forked like a snake's. | | 8 | You have six fingers on each hand. | | 9 | You have goat-like legs or cloven hooves. | | 10 | Your tail is forked. | | 11 | You cast no shadow or reflection. | | 12 | You exude a harmless smell of brimstone. | ### Pray For the Devil Malkari, despite their appearance, are not innately evil. Though they have been marked by the Lower Planes they are Humanoids, possessed of their own free will and not beholden to the hierarchy of the Dark Realm. They have the same capacity for love, hate, greed, ambition, enmity, and compassion as any other Humanoid. Despite this, people tend to be suspicious of Malkari, assuming that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. Or even worse, that their presence will attract Fiends from the plane they are touched by. Through this ambient fear of what they are, the societies they are born into often push them towards crime or violence out of the sheer necessity for survival. When left with the choice of starve or steal, any would become a thief. This social isolation instils a need for self-reliance early in a Malkari's life. A Malkari childhood is likely an unhappy one. If they're lucky they may have Malkari parents who will shield them from the suspicion of the world but because the infernal markings of the Malkari often skip a few generations or else only present in some children, Malkari often find themselves abandoned after birth by parents terrified their infernal heritage will come to light. Malkari have to navigate a world that is less than trusting towards them, with people often suspicious or worst of all full of righteous hatred. Some Malkari play their heritage to their advantage, whether it be by employing their unusual looks as performers or courtesans, or exaggerating their physical prowess and counting on their fiendish features to cow any who might challenge them. Many find they can use their appearance as a curiosity instead of an omen of dark dealings.

\page ### Children of Batreaux A story oft told of the Malkari's origin is that of Batreaux, the Gracious. It is said that in the ancient days, long before the founding of Hyrule there was a druthildi named Batreaux. Though he emerged from the Dark Realm like his brethren, he sought to do good in the world. However, druthildi are not made for such things. His very essence was created from the manifestation of all that was twisted and corrupt within the Dark Realm. *Good* is not a thing that easily emerges from that. Despite this fact of Batreaux's life, he persisted. He strained against his nature, avoiding the harms of his kin and in some small ways giving back to those Humanoids despite them only seeing him as monstrous. As he gave, so too did he receive. In the eyes of those humans who could see what he wished to be and what he gave in his endless struggle for it, there was gratitude and with that gratitude there was change. Batreaux's existence could not abide the contradiction of what he was and what he wanted to be. Within him, there was a bough that had to break under the pressure. And it did. Batreaux's essence consumed him in infernal fury. But that was not the end. For in his hour of need, the gratitude he had garnered in the hearts of the people he had helped manifested themselves as pure, unadulterated Force Gems. The majesty of life itself came to his aid, and Batreaux was given his fondest wish. He was transformed into a Humanoid, the first of the Malkari. Horns may have still topped his head, and he may never escape the marks of his demonic visage but he was at last free. He was accepted into the communities that he had helped and eventually he raised a family. It is said that all Malkari descend from that first family. Some take up the virtue of Gratitude, in honour of their ancestor. ### The Cult of Vaati There is another story about the origin of the Malkari. The Wind Mage, Vaati who used divine power to become a druthildi was said to have a taste for young women. In the records of Vaati's rampages, he took what could in polite company be referred to as 'wives' from amongst the village girls. Some speculate Vaati sired heirs with these women to carry out his designs. What exactly those designs were is unclear. Little solid evidence exists to support these claims for it is believed that any girl afflicted with Vaati's spawn concealed it out of shame or fear. Though the Golden Faith is rife with the gossip of how these children couldn't possibly be wanted, more softly spoken rumours suggest the women who bore Vaati's children were not unwilling vessels. Some say that Vaati was fascinated with the human heart and the depth of its emotion. They say these women were not kidnapped but came to him willingly and that they were partners in all endeavours. With Vaati's banishment and the loss of their protector, such women went into hiding. Though solid evidence, either way, is ambiguous, it should be noted that many covert cults that act in Vaati's name are made up almost entirely of women. These cults seek out Malkari children of Vaati and treat them as messiahs. ``` ``` > ##### Sensitive Topics At the Table > The implication of The Cult of Vaati header is that some or all of Vaati's children were sired to a woman who did not consent to the union or to bear the child. This is an attempt to reconcile the *Four Swords* notion that Vaati would "kidnap any beautiful girls who caught his fancy" and intended to make Princess Zelda his bride. Do not under any circumstances use this piece of lore as an excuse to trivialise sexual violence or inflict this topic on players who did not agree to be a party to it. > > Boundaries at the table are important and a player who wants to take their character in this direction should do so with extreme caution and with the consent of the entire table. If DMs want to introduce this topic as part of a campaign, do not surprise players with it. Respect that it is a sensitive topic for many people even if it happens to not be one for you personally. ### Malkari Individuality You can use the Malkari Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a Malkari character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Malkari Quirks | d10 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I'm self-conscious about my horns and try to hide them (fancy hats and such). | | 2 | I adore the looks of fear strangers give me. | | 3 | I'm jealous of those with Celestial heritage and come across as hostile towards them. | | 4 | Whenever I try to tell a lie, my tail wiggles around like crazy. | | 5 | I like to say nonsense phrases in Infernal to trick people into thinking I'm laying a curse on them. | | 6 | If I meet a fellow Malkari, I'm often too quick to trust them as kin, not considering that they will have their own agenda. | | 7 | Sometimes I feel like I'd be better off if I lived among Fiends than these Humanoids who hate me so much. | | 8 | I cast thaumaturgy when I'm bored or anxious, half the time without realising it. | | 9 | Even though my heritage isn't strong enough for it to burn me, I'm terrified of holy water/holy symbols. | | 10 | My tail lashes or coils around my legs when I'm upset or nervous. |

\page ### Malkari Names Malkari names fall into three broad categories. Malkari born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Demotic language, passed down through generations, that reflect their druthildi heritage. And some younger Malkari, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and attempt to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest; for others, it’s a grim destiny. ___ - **Male Demotic Names 09:** Cambouis, Cole, Glaiss, Kimado, Kimaroki, Makivelo, Marardo, Mirona, Morcego - **Female Demotic Names 02:** Aresia, Carlotta - **Neutral Demotic Names 04:** Beramu, Calaver, Draugnir, Sahrros - **"Virtue" Names 01:** Calamità ### Malkari Traits *Tiefling* ___ Malkari share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Malkari mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Malkari are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Darkvision.***. Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only in shades of grey. ***Hellish Resistance.*** You have resistance to fire damage. ***Legacy of Infernus.*** You gain the ability to cast a cantrip and spells. At 1st level, you can cast a cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can also cast a 1st level spell. At 5th level, you can cast a 2nd-level spell. Once you cast either of the levelled spells with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. The Malkari Innate Spells table shows the groups of spells and the level at which they become available to your character. Choose one of these selections when you choose this race. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most Malkari know Demotic. ``` ``` #### Lords of the Nine Hells In traditional DUNGEONS & DRAGONS lore, most tiefling Legacy spells are tied to a specific Lord of the Nine Hells. For bookkeeping purposes, those names are recorded with each group of spells but these demon lords do not exist within this setting. You may wish to have your infernal heritage sourced from a demon in the *Legend of Zelda* universe or simply not bring it up. ##### Malkari Innate Spells | Legacy | Cantrip | 3rd Level | 5th Level | |:----|:----:|:----:| | Asmodeus | *thaumaturgy* | *hellish rebuke* (2nd Level) | *darkness* | | Baalzebul | *thaumaturgy* | *ray of sickness* (2nd Level) | *crown of madness* | | Dispater | *thaumaturgy* | *disguise self* | *detect thoughts* | | Fierna | *friends* | *charm person* (2nd Level) | *suggestion* | | Glasya | *minor illusion* | *disguise self* | *invisibility* | | Levistus | *ray of frost* | *armour of Agathys* (2nd Level) | *darkness* | | Mammon | *mage hand* | *Tenser's floating disk* | *arcane lock* | | Mephistopheles | *mage hand* | *burning hands* (2nd Level) | *flame blade* | | Zariel | *thaumaturgy* | *searing smite* (2nd Level) | *branding smite* | | Devil's Tongue | *vicious mockery* | *charm person* (2nd Level) | *enthral* | | Hellfire | *thaumaturgy* | *burning hands* (2nd Level) | *darkness* | #### Winged Malkari With your DM's approval, you can replace the Malkari's Legacy spellcasting trait with the following: ***Flight.*** Because of the bat-like wings that jut from your shoulder blades, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armour.

\page ## Minish *Long, long ago, evil spirits descended on the land of Hyrule. Just when it seemed that the world was to be cast into the darkest of shadows, the tiny Picori appeared from the skies and bestowed on a courageous human a shining golden light and a single sword. This bravest of men used his wisdom and courage, his golden light, and his sword to fight off the demons and restore peace to the world. The people were so grateful for the Picori's help that they held an annual celebration in their honour. The tradition of the Picori Festival continued, but over the generations, the Picori themselves passed into legend.* *The legend of the Picori tells of a mystic doorway that opens just once every hundred years. When the door is open, the Picori can cross from their world into Hyrule.*

— The Legend of the Picori, *Minish Cap* ___ The comforts of home are the goals of most minish lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some minish live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home might be a wagon jostling along a dirt road or a raft floating downriver. ### Small Folk Minish are a varied folk. They are proud of their appearances but not to the point of vanity. Maintaining good grooming is akin to keeping a knife sharp and showing a level of respect for oneself. They are small and mouse-like with tails nearly as long as their bodies that help them balance. Their tails lack hair and are instead covered in circular rows of scales. In proportion to the rest of their body, a minish’s legs are long and powerful. Minish fur ranges from light brown to black and in some rare cases, pure white. Beneath the fur, their skin tones are light, usually tan or pale with a ruddy cast. It's common for a minish to have patches of red or pink fur on their cheeks, like spots of rouge. Their ears are large, tapered, and nearly hairless and their noses are slightly pointed and usually pink. Their eyes are small and nearly entirely black. They usually grow up to three inches tall. Yes, minish are the smallest inhabitants of Hyrule, dwarfed by nearly every kind of creature they encounter. While they are quick and nimble, they are not very strong or powerful on their own. Minish are tiny, their villages are hidden purely by their size. The tall folk are liable to walk past a minish village a thousand times and never know it was there. Those minish that endeavour to go out into the wider world, with the blessing of their village elder, use minish portal magic to increase their size proportionally till they stand at three to four feet tall. Adventuring allies can also use this magic in reverse to visit a minish village at a proportionate size though they find the experience disconcerting. ``` ``` ### Salt of the Earth Minish are affable and cheerful folk. They tend to form close-knit communities wherever they settle, and their sense of pride for their community runs deep. They are generous, happily sharing what they have even in lean times. When tragedy leaves children in their village orphaned, it is customary for minish families to take them in. Minish value honest work, such as farming and smithing, and share labour equally between all community members. There is nothing a minish would not give to their neighbours in a time of need. The minish are particularly well-known for their willingness to include virtually anyone in social or familial groups. In minish culture, it is customary to always offer your seat at a table to guests. This is seen as the basis of a popular and hilarious children’s story about a meal growing too cold to eat as the minish continually give up their seats to late arrivals at a party. While others might look down on the minish for their common ways, the minish have excellent interpersonal skills. They are insightful and empathetic, easily moved to pity and hate to see any living thing suffer. This is not to the point of being socially exploitable. The minish have an ear for the truth and are often capable of rooting out lies and dishonesty. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened. Minish value privacy, but true isolation from friends, families, or loved ones is considered to be the worst possible fate a minish could suffer. ### Pastoral Pleasantries The minish commonly dwell in small, familial communities as opposed to the grand cities of other races. They rarely build kingdoms of their own or even hold much land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don’t recognise any sort of minish nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways despite the rise and fall of empires. Seldom do they live alone. A minish home can contain several generations, including extended family and cousins living together under one roof. Minish have a strong sense of family and like to surround themselves with good company wherever they rest. Minish practicality extends to most aspects of life. They’re concerned with basic needs and simple pleasures and have little use for ostentation. Even the wealthiest > ##### Minish Portals > These Portals allow the minish to assume a size comparable to the tall folk. With the assistance of a minish, the tall folk can reduce their own size. Only Minish Portals can be used to undo this transformation and as with the process of shrinking, they require a minish to initiate the process. Those tall folk that have journeyed to minish villages have sometimes found themselves trapped in their reduced state after offending those that allowed them entry.

\page of minish keep their treasures locked in a cellar rather than on display for all to see. They have a knack for finding the most straightforward solution to a problem and have little patience for dithering. ### The Secret World of Arrietty Minish on occasion may settle into a community of hylians, gorons, or even zora, making themselves valuable and at home. Few communities are ever aware of them. The minish retain their tiny stature in these tall folk communities, making their homes in attics or walls where no other folk would fit. The combination of their inherent stealth and their unassuming nature helps minish avoid unwanted attention. Minish that form these communities pay their dues to those that house them. Many labourers may go to bed one night only to wake up finding that the work they left unfinished has been completed. In this way, some tall folk are aware of the minish in an ancillary way and may leave goods for them as thanks. It is rare, though not unheard of for minish to live in tall folk communities at full size. ### Minish and Picori Minish are kind and considerate creatures, known for their joviality and charm. Being small and not particularly strong gives them a perspective that allows them to easily empathise with others, though not all minish share this compassionate outlook. For the minish did not always bear that name. In an age long past, they called themselves the Picori. The Picori were a loving people who occupied the Elemental plane of earth, Gravitas. To them, the Light World was something of a curiosity, a place they would travel to take in the wondrously foreign sights, unlike anything on their native plane. With these excursions came news that the mortals of that other place were on the brink of ruin. As caring as they were, the Picori swore to defend the people of Hyrule against the druthildi hordes. And they did, both the Picori Blade which sparkled with the Power to Repel Evil and the magic they brought which granted access to Hyrule's divine Light Force was instrumental in winning the day. But they were betrayed. The Unnamed King feared the Picori's power and so under the guise of a banquet of victory, he subdued them and banished them to their homeland, sealing the planar border behind them. They were incensed, how could such a good deed go so wrong? In their isolation many of the Picori grew angry, responding to the dangers outside their community by becoming insular and fearing all non-minish. A century later when the seal upon their realm weakened, the Picori returned to the Material Plane with vengeance in their hearts. They took advantage of the legends of their people as benevolent givers to plant cursed magic items among the hyrulean population and watched the discord spread. Many were horrified at this behaviour and vowed to never be associated with it, renaming themselves "Minish" to separate themselves from the malicious Picori. Some even went so far as to craft gifts of wonder for the hyruleans in the hope of counteracting the curses they had been given by their brethren. ``` ``` ### Minish Adventurers Minish cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harbouring few dreams of gold or glory. To the point where they are rarely seen at all, let alone outside their safe havens. The adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as exotic food or unfamiliar styles of clothing. For this reason, the adventuring minish can, on occasion, be found exploring the ancient ruins, dungeons, and temples around Hyrule. They are extremely clever people, often capable of outsmarting enemies or traps. Due to their small size, they can generally avoid triggering traps altogether. If they find a lost soul in a dungeon they can usually be counted on to provide them assistance should they determine the traveller to have a good nature. Minish often make invaluable adventuring allies. ### Minish Identity You can use the Minish Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a minish character or to inspire a unique mannerism. ##### Minish Quirks | d8 | Quirk | |:----:|:----| | 1 | I constantly talk about my garden back home. I am very proud of it and will look for any chance to bring it up. | | 2 | I never like to leave my home, unless I am on very important business. | | 3 | I carry a walking stick wherever I go. If I lose it or it breaks, I will soon look for a fresh piece of wood to whittle into another one. | | 4 | I love to collect small beautiful rocks and gems. I have a beautiful collection back home. | | 5 | I love to tell stories with lessons at the end. If you get me around a campfire, I will tell stories until the sun comes up. | | 6 | I am excessively superstitious and constantly tell everyone what they should or shouldn't do and what good or ill omens I see everywhere. | | 7 | I enjoy talking about cooking. I know recipes for just about everything. One of my greatest joys is finding and trying new recipes. | | 8 | I often talk about my great uncle who went on an adventure once. | ### Minish Names A minish person has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname. Family names are often nicknames that stick so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations. ___ - **Male Names 09:** Belari, Chiruta, Ezlo, Festa, Festari, Gentari, Librari, Melari, Vaati - **Female Names 01:** Jotari, - **Family Names:**

\page ### Mountain Minish Traits *Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)* ___ Mountain Picori are suffused with the magic of the Elemental realm of earth. They can supernaturally camouflage themselves, and their magic renders them difficult to locate. These abilities have enabled them to survive for generations among the perils of the earthen realm. As a Mountain Picori, you have the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** Like other Picori, Mountain Picori can live for centuries, up to 500 years. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. You are also considered a gnome for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a gnome. ***Size.*** You are Small. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 30 feet. ***Superior Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey. ***Gift of the Minish.*** Starting at 3rd level you can cast the *disguise self* spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level you can cast the *nondetection* spell with it, without requiring a material component. Once you cast either of these spells with this trait you can't cast the spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast these spells using spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Minish Magic Resistance.*** You have advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against spells. ***Mountain Camouflage.*** When you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check, you can make the check with advantage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. ``` ``` ### Forest Minish Traits *Lotusden Halfling* ___ As a Forest Minish, you have the following racial traits. ***Ability Score Increase.*** When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. ***Lifespan.*** A minish reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of their second century. ***Creature Type.*** Your creature type is Humanoid. ***Size.*** Your size is Small. Minish average about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. ***Speed.*** Your base walking speed is 25 feet. ***Lucky.*** When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll. ***Valiant Resilience.*** You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. ***Nimbleness.*** You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. ***Child of the Wood*** You know the *druidcraft* cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the *entangle* spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the *spike growth* spell with this trait. Once you cast *entangle* or *spike growth* with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). ***Timberwalk.*** Ability checks made to track you have disadvantage, and you can move across difficult terrain made of nonmagical Plants and undergrowth without expending extra movement. ***Languages.*** Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. Most minish know Picori.

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