Species Creation

Proceedure

  1. Create a species sentence
  2. Determine Langauges
  3. Determine if species has innate magic and which types and what their Base MAI is.
  4. Assign a Weakness
  5. Determine at least 2 abilities
  • for each additional beyond 2 another weakness/flaw must be added

Sentence

Species

Name are a [descriptor] people who [cultural trait or motivation] and [physical/biological feature].

Examples

Humans are a [versatile] people who [adapt quickly to changing circumstances] and [possess boundless ambition].

  • Languages: Common, [language of choice]
  • Magic: Can Learn Magic
    • Base MAI: 0
  • Weakness: Fragile (when taking wounds at the end of combat add +1 to enemy hit count)
  • Abilities:
    • Use Ingenuity to get by with limited resources.
    • Know a little bit of this and a little bit of that making them a Jack of All Trades.

Elves are an [ancient] people who [value tradition and wisdom] and [possess unnaturally long lifespans].

  • Languages: Elvish, Common
  • Magic: Innate Natural magics (Fire, Air, Earth, Water, Shadow, Light)
    • Base MAI: 5
  • Weakness: Vulnerable to Iron and Silver
  • Abilities:
    • Use Keen Senses to notice the subtle or hidden.
    • Call upon their Innate Magic to shape the world in small, graceful ways.

Dwarves are a [hardy] people who [treasure craftsmanship] and [bear stout, resilient bodies].

  • Languages: Dwarvish, Common
  • Magic: Innate Earth Magic
    • Base MAI: 3
  • Weakness: Poor Affinity for non-Earth Magic
  • Abilities:
    • Tap into Stonecunning to navigate ruins, tunnels, and ancient places
    • Use Endurance to shrug off hardship, both physical and magical.