The Shivasii as RP Elements

    For RP playtesting of my story elements, races, classes, et cetera, I am primarily using Wizards of the Coast 3.5 edition era content, from Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and d20 Modern.

Alignment: Shivasii tend towards neutral alignments and are disinterested in global politics or fights for good or evil.
Language: Shivasii speak Shivan, but are able to learn the common human tongue when necessary
Names: Shivan names are traditionally three part names, composed of the given name, the family name, and the masculine or feminine form of the Shivasii term for life (vii for feminine, va for masculine).  A masculine name example is Kree vhra va.
Adventurers: Shivasii tend not to venture beyond their borders.  Those who do (usually exiles) find themselves in an unfortunate role as outlanders or as simple labourers.  Those who can get accepted by other adventurers tend towards amassing coin for the purposes of finding a corner of the world to call their own.
Restrictions: Shivasii do not class as rogues, rangers, or paladins and are rarely (but not restricted) bards or druids.

Shivasii Racial Traits

• Medium: as medium creatures, Shivasii have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size
• Base land speed is 30ft
• +2STR, -2CHA, -2WIS
• Automatic Language(s): Shivasii
• Colour blind: Shivasii only see in shades of black and white
• Darkvision: Shivasii can see in the dark up to 60ft away but only in black and white
• Sturdy: Due to their bulk and musculature, Shivasii are well balanced and hard to move.  They gain a +4 bonus on ability checks against being bull rushed or tripped while standing on firm ground.
• Favoured Class: Barbarian, Fighter.
• Favoured Profession: TBD as this supplement is worked out

The Vrah’mi Variation

The Vrah’mi are a rare and ruling element in Shivasii culture, and are rarely seen outside of the Erudi Island chains.  As a result, selecting a Vrah’mi racial must be approved by the GM.

Shivasii Vrah’mi Racial Traits

• Medium: as medium creatures, Shivasii Vrah’mi have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size
•  Base land speed is 30ft
• +2Int, -2STR, -2CHA
•  Automatic Language(s): Shivasii
• Colour blind: Shivasii only see in shades of black and white
• Darkvision: Shivasii can see in the dark up to 60ft away but only in black and white
• Quick witted: Vrah’mi are mentally dexterous and able to learn quickly.  They gain 8 extra skill points at first level
• Favoured Class: Wizard, Sorcerer
• Favoured Profession: TBD as this supplement is worked out

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