Avalonians

The Avalonians are the noblest of people, in their own minds if nowhere else. The tall, thin Avalonians dress in wealthy clothing, for all the Avalonian clans are of noble blood, and all Avalonians hold a noble title, even the least citizen. They are also merchants by profession and control nearly all trade in the Uther Pentwegern Sea as well as the northern reaches of the Winedark Sea. Their city, Valon , is built right upon the sea, and consists of gold and silver tower-girt islands divided by stone-lined canals which freeze over in winter. Swimming is natural to these folk. They are also superlative sailors and shipwrights. Most Avalonians have some sort of magical training, typically cold, water, and/or ice magic. The wizards and sorcerers of this race are unsurpassed in the North, rivaled only by the wizards of Tula . Some claim to be descended from an ancient admixture of merfolk and an unknown extra-planar folk from the Elemental Plane of Water or Ice. Sage comparisons between the Avalonians and the green-skinned Viridians cause violence to erupt most unexpectedly from this otherwise peaceful folk.

Description

Pale blue skin, platinum blonde hair, silver eyes, 6 ft. 4 in., 200 lbs, sleek and muscular build, typically Lawful Good. Racial Traits: As per the PHB for human with the following additions or substitutions: • Attributes: +2 Intelligence, +2 Charisma, -2 Wisdom, -2 Constitution • Skills: Profession (Sailor), Rope Use, Sail, Spellcraft and Swim are always class skills regardless of class. Avalonians gain a +2 racial bonus to Rope Use and Spellcraft, and a +4 racial bonus to Swim • Resistance to Cold: 1 • Favored Class: Expert (sailor), bard or wizard Languages: Common, Avalonian. Avalonians may select Aquan as a bonus language