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== New Powers ==
 
== New Powers ==
  
* '''Veil of Shadow'''. If you can count on anybody to win ''Hide and Seek'', it's an apsarava, for they gain a +2 to [[Stealth]] checks. (Consider pairing with [[Shadow Warrior]] or [[Chameleon]])
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* '''Veil of Shadow''' If you can count on anybody to win ''Hide and Seek'', it's an apsarava, for they gain a +2 bonus to [[Stealth]] checks.
* '''Born to Shag'''. The apsarava were created by the Immortal of lust. As a result, they receive a +3 to [[Seduce]] checks to entice their quarry. This works just as well for flirting as it does for bribery. (Consider pairing with [[Attractive]] or [[Stage Presence]])
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* '''Born to Shag''' The apsarava are downright enticing — thanks to pheromones and other chemical secretions. They're solid flirts, bribers, and tempters. They receive a +3 bonus to [[Seduce]] checks.
 
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* '''Through Their Teeth''' Apsarava possess an extraordinary ability to fib convincingly because they don't exhibit any of the typical physiological responses when lying. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Bluff]] checks.
'''Combative Powers''': Choose one of the following.
 
* '''Business or Pleasure?''': Apsarava receive +1 to [[Attack Roll]]s using the ''Chains'' or ''Whips'' Weapon skill.
 
* '''Glib Tongue''': Apsarava receive +1 to all [[:Category:Compulsory-essence Spells|Compulsory]] or [[:Category:Illusory-essence Spells|Illusory]] Casting Rolls.
 
  
 
'''Societal Powers''': Choose one of the following.
 
'''Societal Powers''': Choose one of the following.
* '''To Thine Own Self Be True'''. The apsarava delight in rich stimulation of the senses, and so they can pick out false sensory input pretty easily. They receive +2 to [[Lucidity]] checks. (Consider pairing with [[Skeptic]])
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* '''To Thine Own Self Be True''' The apsarava delight in rich stimulation of the senses, and so they can pick out false sensory input pretty easily. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Lucidity]] checks.
* '''Through Their Teeth'''. Apsarava possess an extraordinary ability to fib convincingly, receiving a +2 to [[Bluff]] checks. (Consider pairing with [[Silver Tongue]] or [[Famous]])
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* '''Some Like It Hot''' – As the first race to harness the power of the forge, apsarava have always been fantastic at smithing. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Craft]] checks when a kiln or forge is involved.
* '''Cunning Linguists'''. Commonly found moving from place to place enjoying life's pleasures, the apsarava are likely to know how to chat with the locals. They receive +2 to [[Translate]] checks. (Consider pairing with [[Pioneer]])
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* '''Cunning Linguists''' Commonly found moving from place to place enjoying life's pleasures, the apsarava are likely to know how to chat with the locals. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Translate]] checks.

Latest revision as of 12:52, 26 March 2019

Rename

Possible rename to Apsarava (Apsara + Gandharva) ―Double Compile 08:21, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

New Powers

  • Veil of Shadow – If you can count on anybody to win Hide and Seek, it's an apsarava, for they gain a +2 bonus to Stealth checks.
  • Born to Shag – The apsarava are downright enticing — thanks to pheromones and other chemical secretions. They're solid flirts, bribers, and tempters. They receive a +3 bonus to Seduce checks.
  • Through Their Teeth – Apsarava possess an extraordinary ability to fib convincingly because they don't exhibit any of the typical physiological responses when lying. They receive a +2 bonus to Bluff checks.

Societal Powers: Choose one of the following.

  • To Thine Own Self Be True – The apsarava delight in rich stimulation of the senses, and so they can pick out false sensory input pretty easily. They receive a +2 bonus to Lucidity checks.
  • Some Like It Hot – As the first race to harness the power of the forge, apsarava have always been fantastic at smithing. They receive a +2 bonus to Craft checks when a kiln or forge is involved.
  • Cunning Linguists – Commonly found moving from place to place enjoying life's pleasures, the apsarava are likely to know how to chat with the locals. They receive a +2 bonus to Translate checks.