Lapix
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Lapix
The lapix are a race of rabbit folk who prefer to live among the deep woods of Rym and have only begun to leave their trees to explore Kith Kanaan as their homes are invaded by the forces of the Eater. They are quiet and reserved, seeing the other races as young and naive. Lapix prefer the silence of their forest homes and the feel and sound of the wind blowing through the leaves, granting them the secrets of their domain. The males tend to be slightly shorter than the females, who stand between five and six feet in height (not counting the ears). Most lapix have long, delicate ears, but there are some whose ears are wider and fall naturally back.
Lapix culture is very relaxed and serene. Each member of the community knows their role in keeping the tree-village thriving, and each is content to do their part. They are skilled weavers and masters of the bow and of a long, curved blade (similar in many ways to the katana), though their true recognition is in their skills as master cooks. Though entirely vegetarian, the lapix manage to produce a fantastic variety of simple yet hearty meals. Spiced vegetable creole, flavoured bread, clover cheese, fruit pies, candied flower petals, and countless other variations thereof make up the bulk of the lapix diet, though they will chew twigs in a pinch. Lapix seem to prefer periods of lean snacking followed by sporadic, belt loosening binges. They tend to avoid meat of all kinds, though they rarely preach their own eating habits to others.
Each lapix town is ruled by a single queen, who has the absolute say of each member’s place in the community. When a lapix is young, they are trained in a variety of skills necessary for the survival of the community. When they come of age, they are tested on their various aptitudes, and are placed in a role determined by their natural skills and preferences, and the needs of the community itself. Once placed, a lapix can serve in that role for many years, before being given the chance to be tested once again to take another role.
Lapix are peaceful and gentle, until it is time to fight. An angry lapix is a terrifying creature to behold, using their sharp fingernails if bare-handed, otherwise becoming a terror with the sword or the bow. Lapix who fight are without mercy, ferocious and swift in slaying as many of their enemy as they can. This repressed rage is whispered to be the pain of Rym itself, kept carefully in check by the discipline and serenity of the lapix tree-homes. There may be some truth to this, as lapix who travel abroad seem to be more agitated and quick to unleash this inner rage.
Merit (Water Touched)
As an Instant Action, the character gains the blessing of Ios, one of Rym’s goddesses. While Ios is thought to have been destroyed, the blessing of the Water Goddess remains with her chosen people. The blessing of Ios remains upon the Lapix for the Scene, allowing them to move fluidly and gracefully. The Lapix’s Initiative is increased by twice the Lapix’s Growth. While this Merit is active, the Lapix has perfect balance and can stand upon any surface that can support their weight without falling, granting them a number of Minimum Successes equal to their Growth to maintain balance. In addition, the quick, fluid movements of the Lapix makes them frustratingly hard to combat as they evade nearly all melee attacks. The Lapix, when using Dodge as an Active Defence, reduces the Successes of any melee or unarmed attack against them by their Growth at all times, without needing to activate this Merit. Finally, Lapix are incredible cooks and add a number of Minimum Successes equal to their Growth on all Artistry, Profession, and Survival Rolls involving the finding, preparation, and serving of food. This last benefit does not require this Merit to be activated, and is always available.
Merit (Wind Touched)
As an Instant Action, the character gains the blessing of Cira, one of Rym’s goddesses. While Cira is thought to have been destroyed, the blessing of the Wind Goddess remains with her chosen people. The blessing of Cira remains upon the Lapix for the Scene, allowing them to move smoothly and quickly along any surface like the wind. The Lapix’s Speed is increased by twice the Lapix’s Growth and jumping distances are multiplied by the Lapix’s Growth. While this Merit is active, the Lapix can move across any surface as if they were near-weightless. While the Lapix can not stand upon a wall or ceiling, they can run across falling leaves or over water, or spring off a wall to sail into the air with perfect grace. The Lapix however must be moving for this Merit to benefit them. In addition, the quick, fluid movements of the Lapix makes them frustratingly hard to combat as they evade nearly all ranged attacks and projectiles fired upon them. The Lapix, when using Dodge as an Active Defence, reduces the Successes of any ranged attack against them by their Growth at all times, without needing to activate this Merit. Finally, Lapix are incredible cooks and add a number of Minimum Successes equal to their Growth on all Artistry, Profession, and Survival Rolls involving the finding, preparation, and serving of food. This last benefit does not require this Merit to be activated, and is always available.
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