Krakin
"How I long for the deep sea again, there is nothing like its peace anywhere above"
- Kmpheustoum the Kraken Emissary
PARENTAGE
VeQuasar
MAIN HOMELAND
The Daldor Sea
DIALECT
Common, Aquatic
CAPITAL
Unknown
LIFESPAN
About 50-70 years
HISTORY - ORIGIN - CULTURE
Known as "Elves of the Sea", Krakin are a sophisticated and elegant race known for a rich cultural society of fashion, entertainment, cuisine and warfare. Krakin, live in giant sponge and coral colonies below the sea, some of which are located shallow and others very deep. Though their structures grow naturally into great towering sizes, they have been known to weave their growth into fascinating shapes, styles and form, creating underwater cities with incredible complexity.
Krakin society favors jewerly of all kinds and their jewelers are known to be world class artisans in the sculpting and forming of Pearl. Among the most popular of Krakin fashion is the Gali garb, a garb typically obtained from a lengthy species of whale with a leathery white skin. This garb is customary amongst nobility of Krakin and is often adorned in sculpted coral flowerettes and pearl beads. Gali garbs are also prized for their soft streamlined surface and above water, their retention of moisture in soft lattice like structures of cartilage that help keep the skin moisturized and wet.
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When talking about the Krakin's influence in the world, it is important to recall their dominion and unmatched skill of the sea. For many eons, Krakins have dominated the seas and oceans of Ammeil, overwhelming maritime forces into destruction or retreat. Only recently due to a long lasting war with the newly rising Svalki, has the grip of their oceanic control begun to slip.
Still, many kingdoms pay homage and taxes to armies of the Krakin for safe passage through their waterways, afraid of the consequences otherwise.
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Krakin worship the Gods of the sea, amongst which VeQuasar is most honored and adored. Legend has it that VeQuasar was punished for his creation of the Krakin from the storm gods, since no storm could touch them. In retaliation they attacked VeQuasar mortally wounding him, but legend has it that he escaped, barely alive, and fled into the deepest depths of the sea, never to be seen again.
Characteristics
Krakin range about 5-9 feet tall and normally are very skinny
Krakin vary greatly in color and shape. Most Krakin have soft smooth skin that can camouflage in a variety of patterns
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Krakin can modulate their throats to produce common languages but are most comfortable with their Aquatic speech
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Krakin skin is sensitive to drying out and Krakin have to keep themselves moisturized often to prevent health issues
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Krakin have over many years adapted to land life developing arms and legs to use, these are simple limbs compared to their 6 tentacles "legs" and their head tentacles.
starting talents
BREATH UNDERWATER
- You are able to breath and move freely underwater.
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DARK VISION
- You are able to see in the dark almost as well as you see in the light
DRY DROWNING
- Remaining without water or moisture for too long can be deadly to you. for every 12 hours without access to at least 1/2 a gallon of water or moisture you suffer 1 fatigue. If you go more than 3 days without significant moisture you die. Gaining access to water, rainfall or significant moisture will immediately restore your vigor. If wearing a Gali tunic you can go twice as long without water and it can take 5 days to die from dehydration.
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