Category:Undine

Undine
The Undine are the elemental people affliated with the element of water. They are among the least often seen of all races in Crystalis. They are not populous in number, but their scarcity comes from the fact that they have no home land. As they would tell you, their home is at sea. much like water flowing through a river, the Undine never stay in one place for too long. They are known for their superb skills on ships and other water craft. Many companies will pay the Undine large sums to captain their cargo to foreign lands for it is said that the Undine can master any ocean storm, no matter the vessel.

Personality
Unidine are a generally passive people. They seek adventure on the seas where ever they can find it. Often found as either captains, navigators, or first hands on ships around the world, the Unidine thrive on high sea adventures. They hardly ever have a steady course or plan of action when not contracted by traders. They will often go from one town to another simply looking for whatever comes next. Unlike theri cousins, the Slyph, the undine tend to be sentimental and emotional. They feel joy very deeply and tend to hold onto sentimental baubles such as shells, boat whistles, and even still tied knots. They will cherish any gift given to them for a life time.

The loyalty of an Undine is unwavering and legendary. Undines value their ability to uphold their words, vows, and promises above all else. They will often return favors two fold without being asked. Though they will also hold grudges for a lifetime if offended.

Physiology
Undines are the people of the water. Their skin reflects this fact as it's blue hue can easily make them invisible in water. Their skin is also covered in thin, light colored lines that can sometimes glow in the moonlight. Their eyes appear to be all white, but in fact are simply covered by a second eyelid to allow them to see perfectly under the water. It is a true sign of trust for an Undine to show you their real eyes. An Undine's hair ranges from light to dark greens. Their hair is often brittle and kinked from exposure to water and salt. Male and female Undines tend to have the same dimorphism as humans, except more exaggerated. Men tend to be much larger and heftier than women, where as women tend to be slender, soft, and curvy Worth noting is that where the patterns on a male Undine's skin are jagged and arrayed, female Undine's have swirls of smoothly running patterns.

Religion
The Majority of Undine worship the goddess of the sea. It is in their lore that it was she, the sea goddess that birthed the first Undines and gave them the connection to her. Though there is no organized Undine religion, many folk tales and traditions are passed down from parent to child through word of mouth. The stories and lore may have changed over the years, but the intent stays the same: lessons about love and the folly of those who stay in one spot forever as well as other cultural beliefs.

Culture
Undine have no central body of leadership, no home land, and no laws. As such they are completely self governing. They tend to obey the laws of whose ever lands they are in, but only long enough to allow them passage out. This being the case, Undine's creeds and beliefs vary from person to person.

Game Mechanics
Undine's sexual dimophism is so exaggerated that males and females have differing mechanics to reflect this. Both sexes though, are known to be extremely empathetic as ell as excellent navigators.

Male Undine
Male undine are hardy, tough individuals that tend to use their guts rather than their minds. All male undines start the game with a +2 in Strength and a +2 in Wisdom.

Female Undines
Female undines tend to use their empathy and people skills over their gut. They also prefer to use ranged or light weapons in a fight. As such Female undines begin play with a +2 to Dexterity and a +2 to Charisma.

All Undine
Medium: Undines are a medium size and gain no bonuses based on size.

Speed: Undines have a land speed of 30 ft and a swim speed of 20 ft.

Outsider: Unidnes are considered an elemental outsider native to the material plane.

Gills: Undine may breathe underwater for any period of time.

Water Sight: As long as an Undine is partially submerged into a body of water, the undine gains Blindsense up to 30ft to all things within the water.

Empathetic: Undines are extremely talented at sensing the emotions of others. As such they gain a +2 to sense motive and a +2 to diplomacy.

Life on the Water: Undines gain the Knowledge (Oceans and waterways) skill and the Handle Watercraft skill. They also gain a +5 to Knowledge(Oceans and Waterways) and Handle Watercraft.

Water Sense: An Undine can sense where water is within a one mile radius. In order to use this ability, the Undine must make a Sense Water(Wis) check. Below is the DC's for those checks

1-10 - The Undine knows whether or not water is within a mile

11-15 - The Undine knows the general direction of a body of water up to one mile.

16-20 - The Undine knows the exact direction of any body of water within a one mile sphere.

21-25 - Within a one mile sphere, the Undine can pinpoint any amount of naturally occurring water.

25 and up - Within a one mile sphere, the Undine can sense water inside of creatures and tell how many creatures are within a one mile sphere.