Neptune (Planet)

Planetary View

Neptune is the 5th planet from Sol and the last ‘Terrestrial’ planet. It is different in the way that it's only terrains are deep ocean and glaciers. Life here is dominated by the unknown, as any life is there, can barely be seen from space. Life is dominated by the oceans that harbor the darkest secrets of the Sol system.

## Terrain Description

Neptune has two main areas. One is the glaciers and ice caps. These icy areas are the only areas where any semblance of land exists. They are constantly covered by blizzards and there is no soil in these areas, only the oceans below. This area is where the Aiviqi live. Around 60% of Neptune’s planet is covered in Glaciers, The rest, near the equator, is the gateway to the vast ocean.

Neptune’s ocean is home to many secrets the races of Sol cannot hope to get down to. It is a constant void, devoid of light and friendliness. This is where the Hadeans live, taking refuge in the dark waters. Because this area is so dark, it is FILLED with void demons. Only brave adventurers would dare to go into the waters.

## Races

### Hadeans

Hadeans are people who were born in the depths of neptune’s oceans. They have gills to breathe in water, and fins for more effective movement. However, they also have built-in water jets that propel them at very fast speeds through water. They have tough, durable skin to protect against the pressure of the ocean, and they have many spikes to deter predators who may use echolocation to hunt for them. Hadeans actually speak through water, but with a vibrating thin piece of flesh on their face used to transmit sound waves. They have… no eyes. Light barely exists in neptune’s oceans, so there is no need. Hadean scales tend to be dark blue, dark green, and black

Hadeans are… large. They are 9’3’’, weigh 950 lb, and tend to live for around 130 years. Their strength is notable for being able to consistently swim around water and not get tired. They have a great amount of constitution, as their scales are very tough and hard to pierce, and they have a lot of stamina for swimming. They don’t have a lot of dexterity, as in the oceans, they needed more strength to move, rather than quickness. Their IQ tends to be average as well, as there isn’t much reason for it to be high or low in the first place. Where they truly shine though, is in Aura power and arcane power.

Hadeans need to fight many, many void demons, as their waters are crawling with them. In turn, they turn to the spiritual plane to banish them from their realm. They look towards the celestial of Neptune to aid them, and he does. Hadeans have the largest population of paladins and clerics of any race in the Sol system, and most of their population trains for this sort of life.

As for arcane magic, they use a lot of it in the form of water magic. They recognize the inherent power of water, and use arcane magic to redirect its flow. They regularly use arcane magic to alter the flow of water for energy needs, filtration needs, or most popularly, movement needs. The reason they can swim so fast and agile is because they move the water around them with arcane magic.

## Demonic Hadean

Demonic Hadeans are a Subspecies of Hadean, Created by the Presence of Powerful void energies on neptune, these are Hadeans Mixed with and changed by the Voids magics, making them much more Voidian (eldritch) in design, it also grants them almost natural void and demonic magics. These creatures are all about the collective, and spreading the void into Sols void, not all, but many are Evil thanks to the madness of the Creature under the seas continuing to corrupt them

### Abilities

Tentacletastic- advantage on Grapple Checks

Commune with Horror- able to speak to Voidian creatures, and Demonic Summons

Mind Absorb- Can, with a Charisma Check, meld with someones mind and see their Memories, as long as target is restrained

These creatures are thinner and Skinnier than their Normal brethren, their bodies are like that of squids or octopus, their scales have vanished from their body, but their skin is stretchy and leathery, and very hard to pierce, their hands are clawed and their mouths have sprouted Tentacles, allowing them to latch onto their prey, their body is able to morph and shift, allowing more tentacles to spout from their bodies, they stand at 7’8” and weigh a meager 160 lbs

These people spend their time Working towards furthering their magics and the Voids reach in the Sol system, their Species goal currently is to claim Neptune for their own

### Aiviqi

Aiviqi are walrus men. They have massive tusks, big whiskers and… are also quite pudgey, to say the least. Their fingers and feet are webbed for better swimming. They have brown, slippery skin, and little hair. They are known for appearing very stout and fat. They are primarily a fishing culture, and are not concerned with technological progress. They are mostly tribalists. Aivi are about as wide as they are tall thanks to the massive amounts of fat that protects them from the cold.

Aiviqi average at 8’3’’ and 2300 lb, and tend to live for about 100 years. They tend to be able to lift their weight, which is an astounding amount, and the athletic types can even go beyond. They also have incredibly thick skin, layered with leather and blubber that protects them from most forms of damage. They are less impressive in terms of dexterity, in which they are very slow on land, but are much faster in water when hunting for a fish. They do not have very high intelligence, with them averaging at 85 IQ. Finally, their arcane powers are minimal, with the exception of tribe shamans being able to do some intermediate frost or water magic.

Because Aiviqi live on neptune, the home of demon lord Cthulhu, Aiviqi are very spiritual. They frequently pray for celestials for favors, accept their powers to become powerful paladins, or bless their fishing trips with good luck.  They are a very spiritual race.

### Ursus

The Ursus are bear-people. They have large claws and fangs, large bodies, and tend to go from budgey to thin when the seasons change. They are covered in thick fur to keep warm. The Ursus mainly fish, but they do occasionally prey on animals and even Aiviqi when they get the chance. The Ursus are very technologically focused, as they are a disadvantaged people with low population numbers. They mostly live in the singular city of Ursdom, which surrounds the large lake that the majority of their population depend on.

Race Name     Ursus

Homeworld     Neptune

Philosophy     Conquerer

Strength          A

Constitution    B

Dexterity         D

Intellect           B

Wisdom           C

Spirit                D

Charisma         F

Isolationism     5

Militarism       4

Collectivism     4

Materialism    3

Xenophobia     4

**Abilities**

## Monsters

### Sword Sharks

A Mixture of a Greatwhite Shark and a Swordfish, As large as A Great White that uses the Nose to slice at its Fast prey, and bleed it out so it may have a Struggle Free meal

### Ghost Eel

The eel lives in Extremely Dark parts of the ocean, It’s skin is pitch black as it swims around searching for Prey, It’s length is about 12 Feet long with a Jaw 8 Inches Wide, as soon as it spots its food with its Incredible eyesight they Thing glows Ghost white to mesmerize the prey as it rushes after it and consumes it

### Kraken

    The kraken is a species of massive squids that preys on ships and stalks fishing holes.It is a squid, colossal in size, rivalling entire buildings. It uses its many 8 tentacles to grasp at squids, Aiviqi, or Hadeans, and consumes them effortlessly. They are notoriously difficult to kill. Beware swimming the waters of neptune, or else you may be hunted by a Kraken.

### Siren

Sirens are beings who sit on ocean rocks when the seafloor is near the surface. They sing enchanting songs to lure sailors and swimmers to them. They appear as whatever the person most desires, and sings what they would find beautiful. Once they have a victim, they perform sexual acts, and then eat them.

### The Crushed

The crushed are the undead. Neptune has had an undead plague for centuries, ever since the void lord Cthulhu resurrected the corpses at the bottom of the ocean to serve as easy minions. The crushed can spread a virus that turns people undead and decays lifeforms from the inside out. They rise from the bottom of the ocean to HAdean cities and rarely, to the ice caps.

### Sea Serpents

The Neptunian Sea serpent is that of Legends, very few have ever been Seen, and only one famously killed despite it taking its killer with it, It’s scales Bounce most if not all attacked off of it, and the only known way of destroying it is to Find a Way to destroy its heart, or to suffocate it, as it must come up for air every 6 Hours, Relative size is over three miles

## Locations

### Kraken's Reach

Kraken’s reach is an area on the ocean’s surface where the waters are exceptionally deep. It is here that the famous Kraken and her offspring live, feasting on those foolish enough to cross this zone. It possesses a massive area of the Equatorial ocean, and is a location neither Hadean or Aiviqi go.

### The Crushing Depths

The crushing depths are a massive area under the ice sheets that coat the planet. All of neptune’s ocean currents lead to this area. It is a graveyard for those foolish enough to tread deep into the ocean, and it where the Crushed come out of. It is a location far from any civilization, where life goes to die.

### Al'aqir

Al’aqir is the capital of the Hadeans. It is a city that inhabits some of the shallow parts of both the sea and the glaciers. Massive technological buildings dot this strange landscape, the seafloor and the glaciers by massive, tunnel-like constructions. Here, a large portion of Hadeans live. It is a secluded part of the world, safe from most dangers. That is why is it the capital.

### The Great Reef

The great reef is a miracle of Neptune. It is where the ocean floor is visible from the sea floor. It is where siren rocks are found, and where many colorful, glowing, and lively coral reefs are located. Unfortunetely, due to the sirens, this area is seen by few, as it is too dangerous to go to.

### The Trench of Eternal Darkness

The trench of eternal darkness is the realm of the void. It is where the mythical Cthulhu dwells, and is a place where no mortal shall ever dare to enter. This is the source of many drowned, void monsters, and all sorts of trouble.

### Nutaaq

Nutaaq is the most developed tribe of the Aiviqi people. They have around medieval era technology, and primarily live on the glacial coasts. These people are essentially a city state, and is where most interplanetary business on Neptune is conducted. They a traditionalist culture, refusing the offers of greater technologies and all.

### Amnarut

Amnarut is the largest continent on Neptune. It is absolutely covered in ice, and mostly barren of life. It is around the size of Australia, and has the biome of Antartica. The weather is especially unkind here, as it is near the northern pole, where the coldest, harshest, and sunless ice rests. This is the location of the Ursus tribe, who subsist on the lake in the middle of a massive valley, which holds many rare fish.