Ijaapii

The Ijaapii are a fierce hunter race that has evolved to conquer Endeavor’s wicked jungles. To survive, the race developed many beastial characteristics to compete in the dangerous world. In many aspects, the Ijaapii mimic cats which are said to be somewhere at the start of their genepool.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Ijaapii are cat-like creatures with many various fur patterns consisting of solid, striped, spotted or a combination. They have blue, brown or hazel eyes and pointed ears. Ijaapii have two long slender tails as well. Male Ijaapii are larger and stockier than females

Biological Traits

Claw Attack: Sharp claws spring from an Ijaapii’s hands and feet. Their unarmed strikes weapon rating gains a +2 and the strike count as piercing or crushing damage. The Ijaapii chooses which damage type before each swing.   Enhanced Ears: Ijaapii’s large ears help them decipher different noises in the busy jungle. They gain a natural +6 to Awareness and an additional +25 to Listen.   Feline's Grace: When falling, Ijaapii have learned how to land softer. When rolling fall damage, the Ijaapi rolls a 1d100. On a 90-99 they takes half damage. On a natural 100, they takes no fall damage.   Hydrophobic: Ijaapii are terrified of open bodies of water and rivers. They gain a -10 to all rolls while in water.   Nocturnal Activity: Ijaapii have grown accustomed to hunting in the dark jungles during the night. They treat dark light levels as low-light and no light as dark.   Tree Climber: As a native to a forested environment, Ijaapii can climb from birth. Ijaapii gain +25 to Climbing, and an additional +25 to Climbing when scaling trees.

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual with 3/4 year gestation and birth a litter of 1 to 5 children.

Ecology and Habitats

Ijaapii live in tree burrows, they use their sharp claws to hollow out complex tunnels through the various gargantuan trees inhabiting the rainforest. They then use vines and thatch to connect trees together forming villages. Large villages and cities cover the ground as well. Sharp wooden palisades mark off territory and keep wild beasts out of the tree clearings. Some large tree homes in the cities are accessible at ground level and can reach hundreds of meters into the air.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Tapeta Lucida Vision: Predatory vision which allows for better vision in dim light. The field of vision is reduced slightly to allow for a more focused hunt. 90 degree field of vision.

Tapeta Lucidum Vision


Light LevelVisual PenaltyMax Visual RangeInformation
Very Bright (8000+ lux)-116NoneProlonged exposure can cause permanent blindness
Bright (4000-7999 lux)-80250 metersProlonged exposure can cause permanent blindness
Daylight (2000-3999 lux)-62kmNone
Well Lit (500-1999 lux)none6kmNone
Dim (1-499 lux)+128kmNone
Dark (>1lux)+254kmNone
Pitch Dark (0 lux)-116NoneNone
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Racial Hit Die: 2d6
Size Category: Average
Lifespan
200 Years
Average Height
172-188 cm
Average Weight
54-66 kg
Geographic Distribution
Base Attributes:
Strength: +2
Endurance: -2
Intellect: 0
Perception: +5
Foresight: +4
Magic: -5
Beauty: +2
Rhetoric: 0