Askuzai
Water is life
You never know where they are gonna come from. It might be from under the ship, swimming from your bow or who knows what. The important thing to remember is that they are like some kind of pirate fish people. And pirates can't be reasoned with.
I was lucky once and I witnessed the majesty of the Tanga Rakau. Hundreds of ships, of all sizes floating together like a kingdom of wood. They flew by us like we were just a smidge on their sails. Impressive and scary.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Hair Color: None, can have tentacles
Eye Color: Shades of blue
Skin Color: Shades of blue
Limbs: Two Arms & Two Legs
Height: Normal/Medium
Special Features: Have quills, fish-like attachments such as fins and webbed toes and fingers
Eye Color: Shades of blue
Skin Color: Shades of blue
Limbs: Two Arms & Two Legs
Height: Normal/Medium
Special Features: Have quills, fish-like attachments such as fins and webbed toes and fingers
Genetics and Reproduction
Genders: Two, Male & Female
Copulation: Normal (Insertion Of Male Genitalia)
Birth: After Approximately Ten Months of Pregnancy By The Female
Copulation: Normal (Insertion Of Male Genitalia)
Birth: After Approximately Ten Months of Pregnancy By The Female
Growth Rate & Stages
Infancy Duration: From 0 To 3 Years, Approximately
Child Age: From 3 To 11 Years, Approximately
Growth Age: From 11 To 18 Years, Approximately
Adulthood: 18+ Years, Approximately
Child Age: From 3 To 11 Years, Approximately
Growth Age: From 11 To 18 Years, Approximately
Adulthood: 18+ Years, Approximately
Ecology and Habitats
Found near salt water, or water in general. Can't survive long without exposure to water.
Isheran have a moving fleet which serves as their home/kingdom, the Tanga Rakau
Isheran have a moving fleet which serves as their home/kingdom, the Tanga Rakau
Dietary Needs and Habits
Vegetables, Fish
Biological Cycle
After reaching adulthood, Isheran live comfortably for about 40 to 50 years before a serious decline in their physical and mental skills begins.
This stage can be prolonged, depending on the subject's physical condition, nutriment and other factors.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Most of the Isheran live on their floating kingdom, Tanga Rakau. Tanga Rakau is rules by Nui Ika, the wisest and noblest among them. Each ship in Tanga Rakau, has its own captain, Reoka, which serves as the lawmaker and governor of the people who live on that ship. The captain's word is law and can be superseded only by Nui Ika.
When a young Isheran comes of age, he or she is given a choice. Stay with them or go out in the world. If they choose the latter, they are given 1 year to explore and learn things. If within one year they don't return they are considered Partak and won't be accepted back.
When a young Isheran comes of age, he or she is given a choice. Stay with them or go out in the world. If they choose the latter, they are given 1 year to explore and learn things. If within one year they don't return they are considered Partak and won't be accepted back.
Facial characteristics
Withdrawn nose, small ears with quills and bald or tentacles from the back of the head
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Can be found in water or around water
Average Intelligence
Highly intelligent, can craft, use magic and are expert sailors
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Heightened Eyesight and Perception/Sensory Capabilities while in water
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Common Male Names:
Zass, Nos, Rus, Lash, Kiz, Sallek, Pis, Kresh, Anass, Tasar, Shath, Lucir, Izath, Vorgored, Kavlat, Toraras, Aran, Nobi, Talir, Akord, Faltil, Kilam, Rross, Atires, IllekisCommon Female Names:
Mahela, Neslaana, Ertaa, Irestraa, Valustra, Jatra, Behela, Enrah, Miamis, Altaseall, Sanesh, Shakre, Okrella, Urka, Gezra, Ulia, Wonira, Nelles, NalthakaCommon Surnames:
They don't have surnames. Instead they take the name of the ship they live on. In honor of the humans who helped them built the first ships the names are of human origin: Cloudrunner, Windbreaker, Stormwhistler, WaveriderMajor Organizations
Besides the Tanga Rakau, there are two more Isheran fleets:
• The Ravagers. This fleet, consists of tens of ships and moves around the Steel Islands mostly. These Isheran have been Patak all their life, with little regard for any laws, human or Isheran. They live as pirates and are dreaded by all the ships and sailors in the area.
• Voss's Corsairs. A smaller fleet, this one consists also of Patak. But this fleet has chosen to continue helping the other races fighting. The fleet sails around Lasiress, providing logistical and naval support to Briandone in their fight against the Nak'Hish.
• The Ravagers. This fleet, consists of tens of ships and moves around the Steel Islands mostly. These Isheran have been Patak all their life, with little regard for any laws, human or Isheran. They live as pirates and are dreaded by all the ships and sailors in the area.
• Voss's Corsairs. A smaller fleet, this one consists also of Patak. But this fleet has chosen to continue helping the other races fighting. The fleet sails around Lasiress, providing logistical and naval support to Briandone in their fight against the Nak'Hish.
Beauty Ideals
The Isheran believe that the more one is attuned to his inner self, the more beautiful he or she is
Gender Ideals
Isheran are largely patriarchal. The males are hunting for fish, repairing the ships and doing combat when needed. The women are expected to raise, teach and help the children.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship in Isheran culture is initiated only by the males. When the time comes and the female declares herself available, the male who will perform the greatest deed will woe her and win her affection. The Isheran mate for life.
Average Technological Level
Sufficient technological knowledge to repair, built ships and tools used in sea
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Arera, Prevalent Tongue
Common Dress Code
The Isheran due to the unique nature of their bodies don't wear helmets or chest pieces. Usually their attire consists of a pair of pants, suitable for sea travel and nothing else. The female ones wear chest pieces when in the presence of other races, for modesty as they have learned other races don't divulge in such practices
History
The Isheran come from Neptyr. They were created by Wea due to her fondness of water. When Ashionis asked for help, Wea allowed her children to choose if they wanted to go and fight. But she warned them that they wouldn't be welcomed back if they did. A number of them chose to go and fight alongside the Aellirians. After the end of the war, they were allowed to stay by Nathan Whytelaw, who gave them resources and personnel to built a fleet with which they can travel the vast seas of Aell.
Thus the Tanga Rakau was created. A floating kingdom that roams the seas of Aell, rarely touching base with land or other kingdoms. Little is known about the Isheran, as the ones who choose to become Partak don't divulge much information.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Isheran, outside of Tanga Rakau get along with most races. Exceptions are the Nak'Hish and the Rasul, due to their aversion to water.
Isheran
Ability Score Increase +1 CON, +1 WIS, +2 DEX
Size Medium
Speed 10 Steps
Sea Warrior
Proficiency with Spear, Trident and Net as well as AcrobaticsWater Vision
Adapted being fully submerged underwater. Allows for seeing in dim light within 10 steps as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. Can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Water Breath
Are able to breath underwater for an unlimited amount of timeSlippery
Bodies naturally secrete a slippery oil to facilitate swimming. This secretion also makes it easy to slip out of restraints and holds. When making a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to escape from bindings or a grapple, add twice the proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus normally applied.Aquatic Hunger
Must spend at least a period of 8 hours fully submerged in water every 5 days. If not, for every 5 days that pass one level of exhaustion is added.Languages. Arera, Prevalent Tongue (if learned outside Tanga Rakau)
Scientific Name
Hominem Bestia Mare
Origin/Ancestry
Neptyr
Lifespan
<= 100 years
Average Height
1.6 - 2 steps
Average Weight
55 - 90 stones
Average Physique
Human physique with quills and fins on arms and legs
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin can be various shades of blue with light discoloring and markins
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