Lentakivi

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## Race

### Locations

Western Limestone Cliffs

**Lentakivi** are a nocturnal cliff-dwelling race in the World of Aedron. They are reptilian humanoids with gliding wings, climbing claws, and a simplistic outlook on life.

## Ecology

Standing between 6' 2" and 7' tall, the Lentakivi are an imposing race of humanoid reptilians.

Lentakivi are very similar to humans in their overall appearance, however they have pronounced brows typically ridged with scaly outgrowths or spikes, these natural spines also exist on their knees and elbows. Rarely their brow ridges can become so pronounced they take on a more horn-like appearance.

A Lentakivi's hands and feet only possess four digits each, with their hands forming tough stone cutting claws, and their feet configured more like a bird's foot with three toes facing forward and a smaller dew claw on the back.

The skin tones of Lentakivi range from ashen white to jet black, as well as various blues, tans, even dull orange being somewhat common among their people.

Lentakivi age at a slower rate than humans, living to an average age of 160 years, and becoming adults around 30.

Lentakivi are typically monogamous, however when they have offspring they lay large eggs that are taken to a special area in the community where they are all hatched and raised by the population as a whole. Individual parentage is not a concept within their society. They view all those born the same hatching year as nest-mates.

Lentakivi tend to base much of their sense of attraction to pheromones and scent. Those of close biological relation are incompatible due to these pheromones.

Lentakivi are nocturnal by nature and necessity. Part of their being is somehow reactive to sunlight, and those caught in sunlight slow down and eventually freeze completely, with their bodies going dormant and being covered in a thick stone-like shell to protect them while they are dormant.

## History

Created at some point in the last age, the Lentakivi are the byproduct of a union between a silver dragon and an unknown mate. Their population flourished in relative peace and isolation on the western coast of Occidore, and they have grown into a fully independent and unique cultural group over the intervening time.

At some point in their existence, they grew and spread across a small swathe of land in western Occidore, building villages on tall rocky spires and mountainsides. At their largest, they eventually came into contact with the Kothans, who were immediately distrustful of their western neighbors. After relations soured, the Kothans struck them hard and without mercy, after an initial loss, the Lentakivi rallied and began to press the Kothans by utilizing their advantages of flight and natural weapons. The Kothans, after suffering a major defeat, appealed to their god Ammun for assistance, and after many sacrifices and pledges, Ammun answered. A terrible curse was inflicted upon the Lentakivi, that they should become helpless during the hours of daylight, and easy prey for the Kothan warriors.

Entire villages and communities were devastated by daylight raids, forcing the remaining Lentakivi into a full rout, vanishing to their ancestral homes on the limestone cliffs of the western sea. The Kothans returned to their jungles and gave thanks to their god Ammun, while the Lentakivi, now a cursed people, did their best to remain hidden and recover from their losses in the war.

Many generations passed and the Lentakivi became an insular people, adapting to their new way of life. Now, some of their younger members wish to see what the world is like beyond their rocky cliffs, and those who wish to travel out into the world are butting heads with their elders.

## Society

Lentakivi are bound together in small communities of around one hundred to two hundred individuals each, spread across the western cliffs of Occidore. The Lentakivi have a dozen or so such settlements, and each is self sufficient enough so that they do not have much in the way of trade with each other.

Their communities are lead by a group of elders who make up the oldest and wisest among them, yet their decrees and guidelines are typically based around the need to remain hidden, and the advice to never leave their sheltered lives along the coast.

Lentakivi have a strong sense of kinship with each other, and see basically all others of their age as something akin to siblings.

## Territory / Key Locations

The Western Limestone Cliffs of Occidore

The Twelve Villages

Kamentaszh - The most centralized and largest of the villages, believed to be the first settlement of their people, and their mythological birthplace. It is a series of limestone caves located high above a churning bay that is full of fish and other sea life for the Lentakivi to survive on.

## Notable Lentakivi

### **Lentakivi (15 RP)**

#### Ability Score Bonuses (1 RP) -

Lentakivi have a natural grace (+2 DEX) and resistance to injury and disease (+2 CON), but tend to be brought up in a society that discourages intellectual pursuits. (-2 INT)

#### **Gliding Wings (3 RP) -**

A Lentakivi's wings are capable of gliding using various air currents and updrafts. A Lentakivi can move laterally 5' for every 1' in height they drop, and when in an area of high wind or updraft they can attempt a fly check to maintain altitude or gain altitude every round (DC 15/20). A Lentakivi is able to land softly from any height as if under the effect of a featherfall spell, as long as they are able to use their wings.

#### **Stone Cutting Claws (4 RP) -**

A Lentakivi's claws are capable of grasping surfaces up to stone in hardness and climb them with no issue, granting them a climb speed of 20' whenever climbing anything made of stone, or of lesser hardness. Further, their claws grant them two primary natural attacks.

#### **Balancing Tail (1 RP) -**

Lentakivi tails allow them extreme balance, granting a +4 to CMD to resist bull rush and trip attempts while standing.

#### **Thick Hide (1 RP) -**

Lentakivi possess a thick hide of tough scales that are resistant to most attacks. All Lentakivi gain a +1 natural armor bonus.

#### **Stone Hide / The Sun's Curse (2 RP) -**

When exposed to direct sunlight or located outdoors during the day, a Lentakivi becomes lethargic at first, as if under a slow spell. Each round after the first they must make a DC 15 Fort save (climbing by 5 each further round) or become totally still, as if paralyzed until they are no longer in direct sunlight or outdoors during the day. During the time they are paralyzed, their skin further hardens and takes on the appearance of stone, gaining a DR 10/-. Time spent in that state is counted towards restful sleep, and those spending a full day in said condition are healed of any hit point damage. If a Lentakivi poses they can be mistaken for a statue quite easily and get a +15 bonus to disguise checks to appear as a piece of statuary artwork.