Himmoch, Shrub
Basic Information
Anatomy
This race looks entirely like sentient plants. The Shrub subtype are much smaller than the other subtypes. They are completely covered in small leafy branches besides a small opening that reveals a two black eyes. They have two longer branches with opposable hands at the end of each side that sprout from their midsection. Four short pointed branches function as legs for the Himmoch.
Biological Traits
Diverse Training: A wide ability range with few natural advantages gives the shrubs an additional 20 skill points at level 1.
False Disguise, Shrub: While motionless, Himmoch gain a +50 Hide while standing among shrubs unarmored.
Knowledge of Nature: Due to a natural heritage, Himmoch gain a +12 Nature.
Leafy Armor: During the Spring and Summer months, the Shrub variety of Himmoch are considered to be always equipped with Leaf Armor in addition to any other armor worn. This armor does not impede any ability that requires the Himmoch to be unarmored. During the Fall and Winter months, the Shrub variety of Himmoch instead gain +25 Resistance(Fire).
Regional Appearance: Himmoch take the form of a common native foliage of their birth region. If there is no native foliage of their type, take nearest native foliage in next region over. They do not gain any of the special properties of that species of plant. (ie. a Healing leaf or, a sap useful in poisons…) They gain an additional +25 to Hide among the chosen species.
Rural Heritage: Being native to the countryside gives +12 Survival(Rural).
Wooden: Himmoch are the Plant subtype instead of the Flesh subtype. They gain +50 on swim checks from natural buoyancy.
Genetics and Reproduction
The Shrub variety of Himmochs reproduce through a botanical pollen and flowering system. During the spring season, a Himmoch will produce flowers along their branch tips.
Growth Rate & Stages
The Shrub variety of Himmochs grow quickly, they reach adulthood within 2 years of growth.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Himmoch's gather sustenance through the process of photosynthesis and need to root into soil each night in order to absorb water and other nutrients.
Biological Cycle
A Himmoch grows a leafy coat in each spring season as well as buds and flowers. Throughout the summer season the Himmoch's leaves are strong and green. During autumn, a Himmoch will shed its coat and throughout the winter months a Himmoch's branches are bare.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Greyscale: detects shade differential instead of color. Greyscale generally has a better time detecting camoflage but, those with greyscale can not ever determine colors. Visual arc 120 degrees.
Greyscale Vision
When attempting to see camoflaged targets +12
Can not differentiate colors
| Light Level | Visual Penalty | Max Visual Range | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Bright (8000+ lux) | -116 | None | Prolonged exposure can cause permanent blindness |
| Bright (4000-7999 lux) | -21 | 500 meters | Prolonged exposure can cause permanent blindness |
| Daylight (2000-3999 lux) | +3 | 4km | None |
| Well Lit (500-1999 lux) | +12 | 8km | None |
| Dim (1-499 lux) | -6 | 4km | None |
| Dark (>1lux) | -21 | 500 meters | None |
| Pitch Dark (0 lux) | -116 | None | None |
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Himmick
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Size Category: Little
Lifespan
750 years
Average Height
1-1.65m
Average Weight
18-40 kg
Geographic Distribution
Strength: -5
Endurance: -2
Intellect: +4
Perception: +5
Foresight: +2
Magic: +2
Beauty: 0
Rhetoric: 0