Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Gieden, Nuameii, Beginning of Part 2

NOTE: The Aerial Dragon at the head of the previous entry and all other artwork contained in this section drawn by Marcus Burris, colored by me, and used with permission.




Name: Cat, Spirit
Size: varies, usually around 2’ high at shoulder
Usual Spirit Color: green, but can be any
Initiative: 9 Full Color: Any natural to a cat
Speed: slightly faster than human Organization: Solitary
Health: 9 Temperament: Aloof, independent, whimsical
Attacks: scratch, roll 4, HD 5, DD 8, DMG ½ Ecology: Eats small birds or mammals, sleeps in burrows, dens, or trees
Special: Rank 2 subterfuge magic, 1 beneficial magical side effect, chosen at GM discretion
Description: Looks similar to a house cat or a small breed of wild cat, such as an ocelot or bobcat, except that there is something obviously magical about them. They may have small wings, a horn, or glowing eyes. They are highly intelligent and can be taught to talk, but like all Nuameii, they will initially attack bystanders upon creation.
Bonds With: Children, cat-like people or people who love cats.

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Name: Chimera
Size: Varies greatly, commonly slightly smaller than a horse Usual Spirit Color: red or black
Initiative: 5 Full Color: Varies, natural color of its parts.
Speed: slower than human. Organization: Solitary
Health: 15 boxes Temperament: Extremely vicious
Attacks: 2-4 heads, each roll 4-8 dice, HD 7-9, DD 5-7, DMG 1....claws, roll 5, HD 6, DD 7, DMG 1/2
Ecology: usually omnivore, eats anything in its path.
Special: Attacks twice per round if in extremely close range. Second attack comes at the end of the round.
Description: Disgusting and contorted, the chimera is a mix of several Nuameii all twisted into one. They may have the head of a dragon, the head of a fey, and the head of a horse resting uneasily on the body of a tiger. Whatever parts the chimera has, it is a bit clumsy and terribly vicious.
Bonds With: Twisted human beings, those who strike out in misplaced hatred, or those who are intending to destroy something beautiful and good.

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Name: Dog
Size: varies. Averages 2 foot high at shoulder
Usual Spirit Color: Any
Initiative: 6-8 Full Color: varies, natural colors
Speed: significantly faster than human.
Organization: pack
Health: 7 boxes
Temperament: loyal
Attacks: bite, 3 dice rolled, HD 6, DD 7, DMG 1
Ecology: Carnivorous, hunts and scavenges
Special: Nuameii dogs get Rank 1 subterfuge and elemental magic (earth affinity)
Description: ranging in size from tiny (Chihuahua, DMG becomes 1/3) to massive (Great Dane), and varying in temperament from extremely fierce to lovingly docile, the dog makes an interesting Nuameii or a wonderful companion pet. Dog Nuameii are rare except in the case of small children or loyal servants who are consumed by magic. A dog Nuameii will often be larger than a normal dog, manifest something strange such as glowing eyes, small wings, or horns, or be an odd color, such as crimson red. Even a docile dog Nuameii will naturally attack for a short time after it is created.
Bonds With: Children, those who intentionally let themselves be consumed by magic due to loyalty, servants.

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Name: Dragon, Aerial
Size: 3 foot at shoulder, twice as long as average horse
Usual Spirit Color: black or red, can be any
Initiative: 9 Full Color: body: spirit color, wings: usually white or black, teeth and claws silver or white
Speed: Very fast/ fast as a horse
Health: 10 boxes Organization: solitary or pack
Attacks: bite, roll 3, HD 5, DD 8, DMG 1...Claw, roll 3, HD 5, DD 8, DMG 1...Dive, roll 6, HD 8, DD 7, DMG 1 ½...(if target to rear)Tail, roll 4, HD 5, DD 7, DMG 1
Temperament: Intelligent but frequently cruel.
Ecology: Hunter/scavengers, like to sleep somewhere high in the air, tend to hate small spaces.
Special: dive means diving out of the sky at a target, Aerial Dragons may do this up to two times per round if no other action is taken; the second one comes at the end of the round.
Description: Long and snakelike, with bat-like wings protruding from behind the shoulders. These dragons are quick and will immediately attack if they feel threatened in any way.
Bonds With: Cruelty, fighting for survival, those who love the air, desperation

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Name: Dragon, Draconis
Size: 6 foot or higher at shoulder, at least twice as long as average horse
Usual Spirit Color: any, although black or red are the most common
Initiative: 9 Full Color: Body spirit color, teeth and claws white, silver, or black
Speed: Extremely fast/faster than a horse
Health: 15-20+ Organization: solitary
Attacks: bite, roll 7, HD 6, DD 8, Damage 2 1/2...Claw, roll 7, HD 6, DD 8, Damage 1 1/2....Tail, roll 8, HD 5, DD 5, DMG 1
Temperament: Feral
Ecology: carnivorous, enjoys the hunt
Special: Tail attack only if targets are behind dragon
Description: No land-based Nuameii is larger or more powerful than the Draconis. They have rows of sharp teeth and claws made to rend and tear flesh, their eyes have a slight glow and their snake-like tongues constantly dart in and out, checking the air. They move on all fours and can reach incredible speeds, so long as nothing blocks their way…and very little blocks a dragon.
Bonds With: Powerful people who like to fight

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Name: Dragon, Fey
Size: Stands upright, similar in musculature to 8’ tall man.
Usual Spirit Color: almost exclusively silver
Initiative: 7 Full Color: silver/grey, green eyes, black claws
Speed: Fast human Organization: usually solitary, but enjoy occasional company, provided that the conversation and wine are good
Health: 15
Attacks: claw, roll 4, HD 6, DD 6, DMG 1...Tail, roll 6, HD 8, DD 8, DMG 1
Temperament: Reserved, studious, neutral
Ecology: Omnivorous, seeks solitude and permanent living arrangements.
Special: Uses magic, but unlike humans, the Fey Dragon must spend considerable time doing rituals to make their magic function.
Description: These dragons are intelligent, walk upright, and use complicated rituals in order to cast spells. They seek to avoid conflict, and many wear amulets (often of their own making) that help them to use subterfuge magic quickly. These dragons are exceptionally rare and will avoid all but the most intelligent and civilized visitors, but once befriended, they enjoy long discussions and various board games. Their ‘lair’ often contains furniture, books, Artifacts, and odd nick-nacks. For the first day after they are brought into the world, a Fey Dragon Nuameii will attack almost indiscriminately; afterwards, they will avoid combat at almost any cost.
Bonds With: Those who are powerful through connections or magic; those who die through duty or for honor.

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Name: Dragon, Sea
Size: up to 50’ long, serpentine Usual Spirit Color: red or black, can be any
Initiative: 5 Full Color: blue, with highlights the color of its Nuameii form. Green or yellow eyes.
Speed: equivalent to a running horse
Health: 30 Organization: Solitary.
Attacks: bite, roll 10, HD 8, DD 6, DMG 1 ½....Tail swipe, roll 5, HD 7, DD 7, DMG 1
Temperament: Sees humans, and virtually everything else, as tasty. Not very intelligent, not willing to make deals.
Special: breathes water if ‘pulled through’; can use tail swipe once per round regardless of what other actions are taken, and regardless of the positioning of the target. Can use elemental magic (water) at rank 3 if near water.
Ecology: Eats algae, seaweed, fish, humans, and pretty much anything else that gets in its way. Prefers to live in or near the water before being pulled-through, and is confined to it after.
Description: Long, serpentine, awe-inspiring and powerful, the Sea Dragon is the largest of the dragons and the most fearsome. They are shark-like in mentality, except that even sharks can swim alongside one
another; Sea Dragons work alone, and will kill any creature they see as competition for food or territory. As strong as sea dragons are, they often prefer to attack wounded targets and are drawn by blood. A person manifesting a Sea Dragon body part is indistinguishable from someone manifesting a Draconis; however, once fully transformed, arms or hands will shrivel into nothingness.
Bonds With: Mindless meanness, cruel destruction, those who love the sea or sharks.

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