commonality_vassal_species
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
commonality_vassal_species [2018/06/27 23:39] admin Lithos background. |
commonality_vassal_species [2022/02/02 23:30] conan removed |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
| ===== Boreans ===== | ===== Boreans ===== | ||
| - | Respected by the Commonality for their plant-like nature, the Boreans are a race of humanoids with photosynthetic microbes embedded in their cells. The Boreans have been a part of the Commonality for a long time, and are originally from the Elysian cluster - specifically the [[system:Ard'Borea]] system in the [[sector:Borean Sector]]. | + | [{{ :image:commonality:borean_with_elysians_e2.jpg?200|Boreans are a practical species, and often provide a useful alternative viewpoint to more theoretically-minded members of the Commonality}}]Respected by the Commonality for their plant-like nature, the Boreans are a race of humanoids with photosynthetic microbes embedded in their cells. The Boreans have been a part of the Commonality for a long time, and are originally from the Elysian cluster - specifically the [[system:Ard'Borea]] system in the [[sector:Borean Sector]]. |
| **Character:** Boreans are practical and hard-working, and enjoy being outdoors in the sun. They dislike the dark, and prefer to have light sources nearby at night. They are close to the land, and less prone to flights of philosophy or deep contemplation. Although they do participate in Commonality cultural refocusing sessions, they prefer the forms with body movements involved rather than meditation. | **Character:** Boreans are practical and hard-working, and enjoy being outdoors in the sun. They dislike the dark, and prefer to have light sources nearby at night. They are close to the land, and less prone to flights of philosophy or deep contemplation. Although they do participate in Commonality cultural refocusing sessions, they prefer the forms with body movements involved rather than meditation. | ||
| **Appearance:** All boreans have completely green skin, coloured by the chloroplast-like bodies in their cells. Their blood is thick and dark, and is often visible as dark veins beneath their skin, particularly around their neck and temples. These effects can be achieved with makeup. | **Appearance:** All boreans have completely green skin, coloured by the chloroplast-like bodies in their cells. Their blood is thick and dark, and is often visible as dark veins beneath their skin, particularly around their neck and temples. These effects can be achieved with makeup. | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Species Keywords:** Humanoid, Plant | ||
| **Abilities:** Boreans have 2 locational body hits. Although they are no tougher than a human, their physiology allows them to recover rapidly from injury. Boreans regenerate lost locational hits at a rate of 1 every ten minutes. Their thick, sap-like blood also increases their Death Count to 300 seconds. | **Abilities:** Boreans have 2 locational body hits. Although they are no tougher than a human, their physiology allows them to recover rapidly from injury. Boreans regenerate lost locational hits at a rate of 1 every ten minutes. Their thick, sap-like blood also increases their Death Count to 300 seconds. | ||
| Line 23: | Line 25: | ||
| In one of the great successes of Elysian intervention, the Commonality sent teachers, philosophers and psions to the Lithos homeworld. They brought technology to hold back the raging weather and predict the most dangerous volcanism, scientists and doctors to study Lithos physiology, and above all scholars, teachers and translators, laden with texts on philosopy and the Commonality way of life. The theory was that the Lithos, slaves to their emotions, could harness and direct their energy towards the good of the Commonality, with themselves a part of it. With the Lithos unable to break free themselves, the Elysians intervention proved decisive – within a generation they had embraced the new philosophies, within two they had joined their saviours amongst the stars as steadfast warriors and labourers, passionate artists of all stripes and even highly dedicated scientists that dove into their fields of study with unbridled zeal. For their part, the Elysians saw the race as an abject lesson; with the help of the Elysians superior Knowledge, they had prospered and stood fast against the forces of destruction within themselves, and the Elysians were vindicated in their continuing guidance of this primeval people. | In one of the great successes of Elysian intervention, the Commonality sent teachers, philosophers and psions to the Lithos homeworld. They brought technology to hold back the raging weather and predict the most dangerous volcanism, scientists and doctors to study Lithos physiology, and above all scholars, teachers and translators, laden with texts on philosopy and the Commonality way of life. The theory was that the Lithos, slaves to their emotions, could harness and direct their energy towards the good of the Commonality, with themselves a part of it. With the Lithos unable to break free themselves, the Elysians intervention proved decisive – within a generation they had embraced the new philosophies, within two they had joined their saviours amongst the stars as steadfast warriors and labourers, passionate artists of all stripes and even highly dedicated scientists that dove into their fields of study with unbridled zeal. For their part, the Elysians saw the race as an abject lesson; with the help of the Elysians superior Knowledge, they had prospered and stood fast against the forces of destruction within themselves, and the Elysians were vindicated in their continuing guidance of this primeval people. | ||
| - | Character: The personality of the Lithos tends to reflect their stormy and volcanic homeworld. They are passionate and exuberant, and filled with a deep reserve of energy. Modern Lithos are tempered somewhat by their belief in Commonality Philosophy – they try to direct their stormy temperaments and volcanic energy towards bolstering their community, combating ignorance and protecting their allies. They do tend to be rather more active and passionate about these causes than the Commonality norms, however, and sometimes chafe against the more introspective and quiet aspects of Elysian society. | + | **Character:** The personality of the Lithos tends to reflect their stormy and volcanic homeworld. They are passionate and exuberant, and filled with a deep reserve of energy. Modern Lithos are tempered somewhat by their belief in Commonality Philosophy – they try to direct their stormy temperaments and volcanic energy towards bolstering their community, combating ignorance and protecting their allies. They do tend to be rather more active and passionate about these causes than the Commonality norms, however, and sometimes chafe against the more introspective and quiet aspects of Elysian society. |
| **Appearance:** The appearance of the Lithos reflects their mineral physiology. Their flesh is rough, stony and grey, occasionally punctured by outgrowths of crystals. This can be physrepped using a stony or crystalline mask and/or prosthetics. All exposed skin should be a rock-like hue, possibly run through with veins of paler minerals – this effect can be achieved with makeup. Lithos tend to be bulky around the shoulder area, and this wider frame could be simulated by using padded costume or shoulder pads. | **Appearance:** The appearance of the Lithos reflects their mineral physiology. Their flesh is rough, stony and grey, occasionally punctured by outgrowths of crystals. This can be physrepped using a stony or crystalline mask and/or prosthetics. All exposed skin should be a rock-like hue, possibly run through with veins of paler minerals – this effect can be achieved with makeup. Lithos tend to be bulky around the shoulder area, and this wider frame could be simulated by using padded costume or shoulder pads. | ||
| More powerful Lithos psions begin to form psychoactive crystalline deposits on their skin, especially those that regularly consume psi crystals to heal themselves. These crystal growths should be physrepped with prosthetics painted with UV-reactive paint or makeup (as UV-reactive elements are the in-game signifier of psionic abilities). | More powerful Lithos psions begin to form psychoactive crystalline deposits on their skin, especially those that regularly consume psi crystals to heal themselves. These crystal growths should be physrepped with prosthetics painted with UV-reactive paint or makeup (as UV-reactive elements are the in-game signifier of psionic abilities). | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Species Keywords:** Mineral, Psionic | ||
| **Abilities:** The stony bodies of the Lithos are extremely hardy and durable, giving them 4 Locational hits and a 300 second Death Count. Their silicate physiology makes them difficult to treat, however, and other characters cannot use the [[Professional Skills#Physician]] skill on Lithos unless they also possess at least 1 rank of [[Professional Skills#Corporeal Science]] (or are themselves Lithos). | **Abilities:** The stony bodies of the Lithos are extremely hardy and durable, giving them 4 Locational hits and a 300 second Death Count. Their silicate physiology makes them difficult to treat, however, and other characters cannot use the [[Professional Skills#Physician]] skill on Lithos unless they also possess at least 1 rank of [[Professional Skills#Corporeal Science]] (or are themselves Lithos). | ||
| Line 42: | Line 46: | ||
| **Appearance:** Reskan are made up of millions of tiny, chitinous insects that resemble Terran beetles or flies. These insects tend to be shades of black and browny-red, but some can be partly iridescent. This can be physrepped with a mask or other head-covering decorated by tiny insects – the exact type of insect used can vary – Reskan hives contain a number of different specialised insects that perform different functions. Some form of thin mesh to obscure the eyes would be ideal to incorporate into the mask or suit. The rest of the body should be covered with clothing, or incorporate the insects on any exposed areas. | **Appearance:** Reskan are made up of millions of tiny, chitinous insects that resemble Terran beetles or flies. These insects tend to be shades of black and browny-red, but some can be partly iridescent. This can be physrepped with a mask or other head-covering decorated by tiny insects – the exact type of insect used can vary – Reskan hives contain a number of different specialised insects that perform different functions. Some form of thin mesh to obscure the eyes would be ideal to incorporate into the mask or suit. The rest of the body should be covered with clothing, or incorporate the insects on any exposed areas. | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Species Keywords:** Arthropoid, Hive | ||
| **Abilities:** Reskan hives are extremely difficult to eradicate – when they take damage, a few individual creatures die, but the majority merely disperse into the local area. As a result, they do not have locational hits – instead, they have 10 [[combat#global hits]], and become unconscious when this total is brought to 0. Each +1LH they would gain normally instead becomes +3 global hits. Reskan cannot wear armour – their bodies are unable to support its weight. When they do take damage, Reskan hives can rapidly reintegrate separated individuals as long as they remain in the area – they regain 1 of their total body hits for every minute they remain in the area where they took damage, as long as they are not in combat or performing other intensive activities. Reskan hives are also immune to the [[calls_effects#LETHAL]] call, and call [[calls_effects#RESIST]] any time they are hit by it.\\ | **Abilities:** Reskan hives are extremely difficult to eradicate – when they take damage, a few individual creatures die, but the majority merely disperse into the local area. As a result, they do not have locational hits – instead, they have 10 [[combat#global hits]], and become unconscious when this total is brought to 0. Each +1LH they would gain normally instead becomes +3 global hits. Reskan cannot wear armour – their bodies are unable to support its weight. When they do take damage, Reskan hives can rapidly reintegrate separated individuals as long as they remain in the area – they regain 1 of their total body hits for every minute they remain in the area where they took damage, as long as they are not in combat or performing other intensive activities. Reskan hives are also immune to the [[calls_effects#LETHAL]] call, and call [[calls_effects#RESIST]] any time they are hit by it.\\ | ||
| Line 47: | Line 53: | ||
| Environmental toxins can rapidly poison a Reskan hive – their many-bodied forms respire from everywhere, so the hive can quickly take on a lethal load of toxin. Reskan are unable to use respirators (but can still take advantage of full-body forms of environmental protection), and environmental toxins progress in a quarter of the time it takes in most species. Reskan are also unable to use most [[injectors]] without some kind of specialist delivery mechanism like an environmental suit. | Environmental toxins can rapidly poison a Reskan hive – their many-bodied forms respire from everywhere, so the hive can quickly take on a lethal load of toxin. Reskan are unable to use respirators (but can still take advantage of full-body forms of environmental protection), and environmental toxins progress in a quarter of the time it takes in most species. Reskan are also unable to use most [[injectors]] without some kind of specialist delivery mechanism like an environmental suit. | ||
| - | {{tag>commonality faction vassal_species species}} | + | {{tag>commonality faction species}} |
Page Tools
