MORTALS
in RACEOne of the biggest challenges in the world is how to resolve complex subjects quickly and clearly. For the sake of brevity, many of the RPG environments that are under the NycosRPG umbrella, there are some that have alternative species that can be played, while a few of them do not offer that variety. As all of the game environments do include Humankind, they are the only Human Race (species) that can be found in this work. If you wish to include others, refer to the various Systembooks for the details on which Races are used. Game Directors can, of course, use more than one systembook, and thereby mix and match to suit their particular adventures.
According to the Zoologica en Totalia, initially penned by Anika de Jennah in the Sixth Iteration, the concept of human-animal hybridization was an abomination and a corruption. Only two Iterations later, the Second Genesis, incorrectly shortened to Sekjhen, have become the fastest-growing species of sentient hominids on Nycos.
Mortals
Mortals are they who have inhabited Nycos and, for the most part, live in tenuous, if limited, harmony with the other races. Mortals are found in nearly every environment on Nycos, but population centers remain in relatively temperate to tropical climes, adjacent to the Seas and/or arable farmland. Hair and skin colors vary across the spectrum of shads from extremely fair-skinned with blonde or red hair, to extremely dark-skinned with auburn to black hair, and nearly every combination in between. Though the nations are sometimes separated by hundreds of leagues, international trade follows literally eons-old roads and byways. As has always been the case, trade is spotty but continuous, with individual wagoneers and sophisticated caravans tens of miles long crisscrossing the world on established or improvised passages. Oftentimes Airships ply the skies, and always, shipping, particularly coastal endeavors reach most corners of civilization. Adventure groups have passed quite literally through every hex of the continental maps, but very few have ever forayed more than three hexes into the blackwaters of the Outer Seas. Stemming from the Mortals, the Second Genesys created a plethora of species, races deriving from humanity but taking on characteristics of the other animals of the world. They are included in the Mortals Root, as many of their characteristics are merely cosmetic in game practicality. Quick Learners - Cognizance - unwavering & intense desire to learn, to know. Allows skills progression at the double rate if using Treatise or Trainer method of Skills Acquisition.Trade Affinity (local) - Presence - Barter Rate discount point for point with local business folk.
Local Recognition - Presence - Skill in being culturally recognized or invisible, depending on your choice when taken
In the Know - Cognition - Skill and prowess in gathering details on local happenings
Affable Demeanor - Cognizance, Presence - Skill in making people feel comfortable enough to talk about stuff they shouldn't
Cultural Awareness - Presence, Resolve - Awareness and practical use of local trivia and detailed information
Mob Motivator - Presence, Resolve - willingness and capability to motivate others to act in concert
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