Marmluc Species in Nadir | World Anvil
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Marmluc

"You ever wanted a pet that talked? Me neither."
Small and weak, the Marmluc make up for thier fragile bodies with thier keen minds. While not human, these furry creatures have come to gain acceptance in the human world for thier exotic trade goods and mind for technology. While thier ancestors came from the jungles, most Mamluc have long since embraced a more charmed existance.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Marmlucs are half the size of a typical Vassan. They look like large Rodents or Otters, with slightly more fur, and opposable thumbs.

Growth Rate & Stages

Marmlucs grow to be of age at 12

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Marmluc have good sight in the dark.

Civilization and Culture

Common Dress Code

Marmluc have a taste for fine clothing, as it makes them feel like they fit in better with the Vassan.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Marmlucs are wary of Vassans but nevertheless try thier best to be part of society.

RPG Datasheet

Class Restrictions The Marmluc cannot cast magic, except by the help of a warlock patron.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity Score is Increased by 2, and your Charisma is increased by 1.
Alignment. Marmluc tend to be chaotic, doing what they feel like
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 ft.
Darkvision. You have superior vision in the dark. You can see in dim light within 90 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of grey. Sneaky. You gain proficiency in the Stealth Skill. You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.
 

Otter Marmluc

Otter Marmluc like to think themselves the hero of the wasteland, doing what they like to help others
Ability Score Increase. Your Constituion and Charisma scores are increased by 1.
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Natural Explorer. You have swim speed 30 ft, and climb speed 20 ft  

Mouse Marmluc

Cunning and nimble, you can ofter find Mouse Marmluc with oddities or stolen goods.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity is increased by 1, and your Intelligence is increased by 1.
Quick Retreat. You can disengage and hide as a bonus action.
Tinkerer. You have proficiency with artisan’s tools (tinker’s tools). Using those tools, you can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth o f materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device functioning), or when you use your action to dismantle it; at that time, you can reclaim the materials used to create it. You can have up to three such devices active at a time.
When you create a device, choose one of the following options:
Clockwork Toy. This toy is a clockwork animal, monster, or person, such as a frog, mouse, bird, dragon, or soldier. When placed on the ground, the toy moves 5 feet across the ground on each o f your turns in a random direction. It makes noises as appropriate to the creature it represents.
Fire Starter. The device produces a miniature flame, which you can use to light a candle, torch, or campfire. Using the device requires your action.
Music Box. When opened, this music box plays a single song at a moderate volume. The box stops playing when it reaches the song’s end or when it is closed.

 

Badger Marmluc

Badger Marmluc are more physically tough, and like to spend thier time in cozy holes they dig.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution Score is Increased by 2.
Burrow. You have burrow speed 20 ft. Hanging On After a successful melee attack, you may use your bonus action to try to grapple a creature. You may grapple a creature of any size, but they are not given the Grappled condition. Instead, you move with the creature, and it has disadvantage on attacking you. You may perform any actions as normal while you are grappling a creature.

Origin/Ancestry
Mustelae
Lifespan
75 years
Average Height
0.8 - 1.2 m
Average Weight
20 - 30 kg
Average Physique
Marmlucs are much smaller than the Vassal races, and are typically not as strong.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Marmlucs are furry, and can have a variety of fur colors


Cover image: by Jim Wu

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