Character Creation
Races
ATLANTEANS (Imperial Humans)
A dwindling race Atlanteans were once the most advanced and powerful people to be found anywhere on Malkuth. The great empire of Atl'zan (Atlantis) was fabulously rich, and Atlantean magic and technology made the island empire a realm of marvels. When the dying kingdom fell into the see centuries ago, a group of military minded refugees fled north to the Continent. When they landed they quickly conquered and assimilated the humans they found, and made war with the elves.
In blood and fire they established their civilization, one that stands to this day. The Atlantean noble houses still control the Empire, and they benefit greatly. While diminished and fading, the might of the Empire is still preeminent.
PHYSICAL QUALITIES
With skin the color of polished mahogany, copper or deep bronze, the people Atl’zan stand above the common stock of humanity. They wear their hair in long wavy locks, oiled with exotic fragrance and sprinkled in gold and silver flakes. Their eyes are the color of gold or or precious gemstones, with colors such as green, blue or red (sometimes intermixed with the gold) and their inviting lips the color of pitch.
The Atlanteans are have a worldly beauty to them, the pinnacle of human perfection. They stand at least 1.7 meters high, as tall as the ethereal elves, and tend towards a well-muscled, athletic physique.
ATLANTEAN RACIAL TRAITS
While Atlanteans are fully human, they possess a distinct cultural heritage that ofers them unique opportunities compared to most other humans in the world. This means that Atlanteans have different ability score adjustments and racial traits than other human characters do.
Ability Scores. +1 Strength, +2 Intelligence. Atlanteans are naturally inclined toward an unusual combination of athleticism and scholarship.
Age. Atlanteans are somewhat long-lived compared to most other humans. They reach adulthood by 20, and often live to an age of 120 or so.
Alignment. Atlanteans tend to be lawful, believing that societies can be engineered with strong laws and good planning. Whether those laws bring good to all or help the evil to oppress the weak depends on the individual; Atlanteans have been both protectors and conquerors in the past.
Size. Atlanteans are Medium creatures.
Speed. Atlanteans have a base speed of 30 feet.
Broad Education. Atlantean characters begin play with training in any two Intelligence-based skills. Atlanteans are raised with a love of learning and are encouraged to study any subject that catches their interest.
Headstrong. Atlanteans gain advantage on saving throws against command, dominate, geas, and hold spells. Atlanteans are willful and are used to having their way; when confronted with spells or effects that threaten to master the will with a direct attack, they are difficult to break.
Wealthy. Atlantean characters begin play with twice the normal starting wealth for their class.
Languages. Atlantean characters speak Common, and one bonus language. Atlanteans can choose any common or uncommon language they want, but not rare or secret languages they can read and write in any language they know.
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