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Homebrew Reference Book: Saga Edition Infinities Campaign Guide
A proud race of crustacean-like sentients, the Viraanntesse are a Species of proud warriors and unflinching commanders. Viraanntesse society has grown militaristic during recent centuries, largely due to increased slaver activity in their home system. Viraanntesse culture places an emphasis on honor and pride,
The term "Crab" is considered a great insult against a Viraanntesse, a common saying on Vvaw going so far as to state "Crabs are for eating, Viraanntesse are not." Walking upright, a Viraanntesse stands tall in the face of danger
Viraanntesse Characteristics[]
Personality: Viraanntesse are a proud Species, taking great offense to insults against their intelligence and sentience. Often, Viraanntesse leaders run strict and orderly commands, and have little patience for failure.
Physical Description: Viraanntesse are ten-legged crustacean-like beings, using six legs to walk, while the other four function as arms. They possess four beady eyes, and two sets of mandibles, as well as thick, hard carapaces.
Age Groups: Viraanntesse age at the following stages:
| CHILD | YOUNG ADULT | ADULT | MIDDLE AGE | OLD | VENERABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-8 Years | 9-23 Years | 24-104 Years | 105-134 Years | 135-149 Years | 150+ Years |
Homeworld: Viraanntesse speak their own language of Viraannese, a guttural tongue with a complex and beautiful written form.
Languages: Viraanntesse speak their own language of Viraannese, a guttural tongue with a complex and beautiful written form.
Example Names: Jmmaar, Kronaak, Virnaak.
Adventurers: With the frequency of slaver attacks on Vvaw, many Viraanntesse find themselves forced to work as underworld gladiators. Those who escape or are freed typically find work as mercenaries or in law enforcement.
Viraanntesse Species Traits[]
Viraanntesse share the following Species Traits:
- Ability Modifiers: All Viraanntesse receive a +2 bonus to their Constitution, but suffer a -2 penalty to their Dexterity. A Viraanntesse’s tough carapace protects them from the elements, but hampers their movement.
- Large Size: As Large creatures, Viraanntesse take a -1 size penalty to their Reflex Defense and a -5 penalty on Stealth checks, and they gain a +5 size bonus to their Damage Threshold. Their lighting and carrying limits are double those of Medium characters.
- Speed: Viraanntesse have a base speed of 6 squares. They also have a swim speed of 4 squares.
- Breathe Underwater: As aquatic creatures, Viraanntesse can't drown in water.
- Extra Arms: Viraanntesse can hold up to four items or Weapons at a time. This ability does not grant extra attacks; however, it does mean a Viraanntesse can wield two two-handed weapons at a time.
- Natural Armor: A Viraanntesse’s carapace provides a +2 Natural Armor bonus to his or her Reflex Defense. A Natural Armor bonus stacks with an Armor bonus.
- Stability: A Viraanntesse’s six legs grant them a +5 stability bonus to resist attempts to knock them Prone.
- Automatic Languages: All Viraanntesse can speak, read, and write Viraannese.