Basemer
A minority culture of Lavitica. Although Proteka and Opsianno tend to distance themselves from one another, the harsh environments of the far south magma lakes and great volcanoes require cooperation.
Austere Pragmatism: Devoid of ornamentation, people have grown accustomed to rugged, enduring work and have a general lack of sense of aesthetics. Gain +2 Endurance and -2 Beauty.
Hardy Pioneers: Through perseverance and generations of experience, the Basemer have developed a natural resistance to fire damage and survival skills in the harshest volcanic regions. Gain +8 Survival (Barren) and +8 Resistance (Fire).
Ritual of Fire: Through this process all Basemer are imbued with a supernatural ability to conjure fire at will. This can be done once per day per level and lasts for one minute. It can do 1 fire damage to a creature or object and set them on fire. Although not directly magical, dispel magic does disrupt the effect.
Technological Proximity: Due to the nature of the outposts and the Proteka’s machines, the Basemer people encounter technological phenomena on a daily basis. Due to this they gain a +6 Knowledge (Technology) and +12 Knowledge (Revamped Technology).
Description
Amid the blistering magmic outposts of Lavitica, where rivers of molten rock carve paths through an unforgiving landscape, the Protekans’ mastery of technology merges seamlessly with the Opsiannos’ unyielding endurance and steadfast work ethic. Together, they defy the searing heat and volatile terrain to establish thriving footholds in this hostile environment. These outposts, though devoid of ornamentation, radiate a rugged beauty born of function and ingenuity. Structures of reinforced stone and metal rise defiantly against the fiery backdrop, their designs tailored to withstand the relentless onslaught of heat and ash. Life here is harsh yet resolute. The outposts buzz with the hum of machinery, the rhythmic clang of forges, and the steady determination of their inhabitants. Cooling systems siphon life-sustaining air from the scorched surface, while intricate networks of tunnels provide shelter from the unrelenting inferno. Though utilitarian by nature, these outposts are a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who call them home—a fusion of resourcefulness and resilience in the face of nature’s fury.Cultural Traits:
Austere Pragmatism: Devoid of ornamentation, people have grown accustomed to rugged, enduring work and have a general lack of sense of aesthetics. Gain +2 Endurance and -2 Beauty.
Hardy Pioneers: Through perseverance and generations of experience, the Basemer have developed a natural resistance to fire damage and survival skills in the harshest volcanic regions. Gain +8 Survival (Barren) and +8 Resistance (Fire).
Ritual of Fire: Through this process all Basemer are imbued with a supernatural ability to conjure fire at will. This can be done once per day per level and lasts for one minute. It can do 1 fire damage to a creature or object and set them on fire. Although not directly magical, dispel magic does disrupt the effect.
Technological Proximity: Due to the nature of the outposts and the Proteka’s machines, the Basemer people encounter technological phenomena on a daily basis. Due to this they gain a +6 Knowledge (Technology) and +12 Knowledge (Revamped Technology).
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Cultural Currency: Basalt or Alien Metals