Ursa Artko
Feb 27, 2014 22:25:16 GMT
Post by Uriah of the Ursa Artko on Feb 27, 2014 22:25:16 GMT
Name: Ursa Artko
Appearance: While resembling a bear more then human, the average Ursa Artko stands at 8 feet tall while standing and 5 feet while on all fours, these bear like druids can walk on two legs or four. They have paw like hands, having the full dexterity of human hands with the metacarpal pad taking the place of a palm, the digital pad being fingers with the paws dew claw having grown into an opposable claw to stand in for the thumb. They are covered head to toe in fur of varying colors depending on the region that they are from. Other features include bear like features such as a protruding snout, fangs and bear ears.
Numbers: The Urs Artko are a nomadic and generally peaceful people, usually traveling alone or in some instances of packs of 2 or 3. After the wrath of the elder gods, only hundreds of Ursa Atko survived scattered around Ashen Isle.
Powers: As druids the Ursa Atko are highly in tune with nature, they have elemental magic imbued into their blood, which allow them to effortlessly control the earth, air, water, and fire that is around them though prolonged use of this magic leaves them exhausted and unable to even move, though this drawback is lessened slightly when they are using their staffs to help focus their magic, They are only able to control one element at a time and are unable to manipulate multiple elements at the same time. Though stronger and faster then most humans, they only fight when they are provoked or backed into a corner and fleeing is no longer an option.
Role in Empire: These bear people been apart of the Empire for a long time, often serving as roaming healers due to their expertise on plants and knowing which ones were capable of being consumed as well as healing properties. They are also able to sense the weather so having them around was never a bad thing in farming villages as a result of this trait.
Reputation: Ursa Artko are highly protective of nature and have gotten a reputation as peaceful warriors in order to protect themselves and nature. They have been known to aid friends and enemies alike no matter the circumstances and are thought of as overly trusting
Diet: Omnivore, though they mainly eat herbivore type food, they are able to eat flesh and fish if there are no plants nearby.
Religion: Ursa Artkos believe in the goddess Natura the goddess of nature.
Trade: The usual trade that Ursa Artko deal in is exchanging their services as healers and weather predictors for food and supplies.
Hero: The most well known member of the Ursa Artko clan was an elderly druid by the name of Urias who was an advisor and friend of the old Emperor.
Weakness: Ursa Artko do not do well in excessive heat and their fur is susceptible to fire. Beyond this their willingness to trust others is considered a weakness by those who attempt to exploit them. A good way to make an Ursa Artko unable to fight is too steal their staff.
Races Name: Ursa Artko
Current leader: Uriah
Population on Ashen Isle: 156
Powers: Ability to manipulate the elements (Aided by staff), weather forecasting, and healing.
Ability Modifiers:
Strength: +5
Constitution: +10
Wisdom: +15
Dexterity: -15
Charisma: -15
Skill Modifiers:
Athletics: Running
Knowledge: Nature
Spellcraft: Elemental
Profession: Healing
Magic: 80%
Technology: 10%
War Culture: 25%
Education: 10%
Industry: 10%
Appearance: While resembling a bear more then human, the average Ursa Artko stands at 8 feet tall while standing and 5 feet while on all fours, these bear like druids can walk on two legs or four. They have paw like hands, having the full dexterity of human hands with the metacarpal pad taking the place of a palm, the digital pad being fingers with the paws dew claw having grown into an opposable claw to stand in for the thumb. They are covered head to toe in fur of varying colors depending on the region that they are from. Other features include bear like features such as a protruding snout, fangs and bear ears.
Numbers: The Urs Artko are a nomadic and generally peaceful people, usually traveling alone or in some instances of packs of 2 or 3. After the wrath of the elder gods, only hundreds of Ursa Atko survived scattered around Ashen Isle.
Powers: As druids the Ursa Atko are highly in tune with nature, they have elemental magic imbued into their blood, which allow them to effortlessly control the earth, air, water, and fire that is around them though prolonged use of this magic leaves them exhausted and unable to even move, though this drawback is lessened slightly when they are using their staffs to help focus their magic, They are only able to control one element at a time and are unable to manipulate multiple elements at the same time. Though stronger and faster then most humans, they only fight when they are provoked or backed into a corner and fleeing is no longer an option.
Role in Empire: These bear people been apart of the Empire for a long time, often serving as roaming healers due to their expertise on plants and knowing which ones were capable of being consumed as well as healing properties. They are also able to sense the weather so having them around was never a bad thing in farming villages as a result of this trait.
Reputation: Ursa Artko are highly protective of nature and have gotten a reputation as peaceful warriors in order to protect themselves and nature. They have been known to aid friends and enemies alike no matter the circumstances and are thought of as overly trusting
Diet: Omnivore, though they mainly eat herbivore type food, they are able to eat flesh and fish if there are no plants nearby.
Religion: Ursa Artkos believe in the goddess Natura the goddess of nature.
Trade: The usual trade that Ursa Artko deal in is exchanging their services as healers and weather predictors for food and supplies.
Hero: The most well known member of the Ursa Artko clan was an elderly druid by the name of Urias who was an advisor and friend of the old Emperor.
Weakness: Ursa Artko do not do well in excessive heat and their fur is susceptible to fire. Beyond this their willingness to trust others is considered a weakness by those who attempt to exploit them. A good way to make an Ursa Artko unable to fight is too steal their staff.
Races Name: Ursa Artko
Current leader: Uriah
Population on Ashen Isle: 156
Powers: Ability to manipulate the elements (Aided by staff), weather forecasting, and healing.
Ability Modifiers:
Strength: +5
Constitution: +10
Wisdom: +15
Dexterity: -15
Charisma: -15
Skill Modifiers:
Athletics: Running
Knowledge: Nature
Spellcraft: Elemental
Profession: Healing
Magic: 80%
Technology: 10%
War Culture: 25%
Education: 10%
Industry: 10%