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Long ago, the '''Apsarava''' were created by [[Deniss]] as a dark mockery of the [[Vidari]] which [[Alrayna]] made.  They are said to have been cast from her blood.  Their shadowy heritage usually causes them to live in darkness and revel in others' misery.
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Long ago, the '''Apsarava''' were created by [[Deniss]] as a dark mockery of the [[Vidari]] which [[Alrayna]] made.  They are said to have been cast from her blood.  They are sensual, clever, and persuasive.
  
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{{section|Physiology|Apsarava appear much like the Vidari, but with mocha to violet skin, and with white to taupe hair. Their eyes come in shades of purple and brown.  Their body type is in keeping with a Vidari frame, being both sinewy and slim. Apsarava begin maturing around age 50 and are considered adults by age 75. They live for many human lifetimes, often hundreds or sometimes thousands of years.}}
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{{section|Physiology|Apsarava are usually the same build as [[Men]], but they have violet or blue skin, and with dark black or purple hair. They have slightly pointed ears, and their eyes come in shades of purple and amber. Apsarava begin maturing around age 30 and are considered adults by age 60. They live for many human lifetimes, often hundreds of years.}}
  
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{{section|Appearance|Apsarava are often found wearing blacks and grays, favoring cloaks and robes of silky materials.  Adventurers and soldiers are known to favor lighter armor.  Many Apsarava wear jewelry made of dark stones like amethyst or onyx.  Like the Vidari, few Apsarava wear earrings as they claim it interferes with those sensitive ears.}}
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{{section|Appearance|Apsarava are often found wearing blacks and grays, favoring cloaks and robes of silky materials.  Adventurers and soldiers are known to favor lighter armor.  Many Apsarava wear jewelry made of dark stones like amethyst or onyx.  Apsarava are proud of their appearance and tend to keep healthy and adorn themselves with fine clothes and jewelry.}}
  
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{{section|Personality|Apsarava are very clever and sneaky, yet they never break promises they make in earnest (an Apsarava must be held to a ''Blood Oath'').  Apsarava are mostly aloof, judgmental, vengeful, and quick to anger.  They possess a glib tongue and many dabble in [[Charm School|Charms]] and [[Illusion School|Illusions]]. According to legend, Deniss created the lustful Apsarava as a mockery of the loving Vidari. In line with this, Apsarava make excellent paramours, escorts, and courtesans.}}
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{{section|Personality|Apsarava are very clever and stealthy. The immortal Deniss holds dominion over lust and betrayal, and so true to their maker, Apsarava tend to seek out pleasure and lack trustworthiness.  Being creatures of passion, Apsarava can be rash, judgmental, vengeful, and quick to anger, but they can also be quick to forgive and frequently give in to their desires.  They possess a glib tongue and many dabble in [[Charm School|Charms]] and [[Illusion School|Illusions]]. They seek out the pleasures that life has to offer, but most Apsarava look down on addiction to specific vices.}}
  
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{{section|Habitat|Since Apsarava have no established countries, they typically live among other races, at least, among people who would tolerate their company.  Many Apsarava fill the ranks of the [[Blades of Morrak]].  Some less malevolent Apsarava can be found in [[Zirien]].}}
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{{section|Habitat|Since Apsarava have no established countries, they typically live among other races who would tolerate their company.  They can be found in most countries except the domain of the Evengar. Some Apsarava hot spots are [[Zirien]], the [[Cerryn Islands]], and [[Helvaras]].}}
  
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{{section|Society|Apsarava are allegiant to their lords, but have no society of their own. They often take up lives as mercenaries, swords-for-hire, and prostitutes.  Occasionally, Apsarava may set up a secluded village, but keep quiet for fear of attack by Vidari.  Legends tell of once-great Apsarava kingdoms, but none stand to this day.}}
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{{section|Society|Apsarava in the present age have no land to call home. They often take up lives as swords-for-hire, minstrels, and prostitutes.  Occasionally, Apsarava may set up a secluded village, but keep quiet.  Legends tell of once-great Apsarava kingdoms, but none stand to this day.}}
  
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Apsarava rarely marry given their nature and that most have a lack of permanent residence. When they do, it is usually with another race, for it is rare to find two Apsarava capable of deep love. Apsarava can procreate with each other and with Men, but not with Vidari. Many Apsarava children grow up without knowing their father and some take to an early life on the streets. For Apsarava, death is often a release and many die alone. In rare instances when Apsarava live as a family or in groups, deaths are observed with a funeral pyre.
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Apsarava rarely marry given their nature and that most have a lack of permanent residence. When they do, it is usually with another race, for it is rare to find two Apsarava capable of deep, committed love. Apsarava can procreate with each other and with Men. Many Apsarava children grow up without knowing their father and some take to an early life on the streets. For Apsarava, death is often a release and many die alone. In rare instances when Apsarava live as a family or in groups, deaths are observed with a funeral pyre.
  
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{{section|Relations|Benevolent Apsarava make great traveling companions, and can learn to make friends, but they're often misunderstood. Relationships with Vidari are usually out of the question, but in some circumstances friendships and even love have come to take root between a Vidari and an Apsarava. Apsarava can get along well with Men, who are usually either themselves corrupt or easily made indifferent. [[Evengar]] are suspicious of Apsarava, but know and respect them for their ability to keep Blood Oaths. [[Firnoy]] won't play cards with Apsarava because they're just too darn good at Bluffing.}}
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{{section|Language|Apsaravan is rarely spoken today. It is written in its own alphabet, which is a cursive script. The spoken language is smooth and soft. Only very old books and places would have text written in the Apsaravan language.}}
  
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{{section|Motivations|Malevolent Apsarava are fantastic assassins, sorcerers, spies, or mercenaries. Benevolent Apsarava are good scouts, rangers, and minstrels. Motivations for an Apsarava could include something lofty and grand (defeating a Vidari army, finding ancient magic in the [[Castle Shyvyr]]) or simple (finding acceptance, locating your lost father).}}
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{{section|Relations|Apsarava make great traveling companions, but they're sometimes mislabeled as hedonistic. Relationships with Evengar are usually out of the question — the Apsarava see the Evengar as rigid, hateful, and arrogant, and the Evengar view the Apsarava as immoral lechers without honor — but in some circumstances friendships have come to take root between the two. Apsarava can get along very well with Men or Vidari. [[Firnoy]] won't play cards with Apsarava because they're just too darn good at Bluffing.}}
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{{section|Occupations|According to legend, Deniss created the lustful Apsarava as a mockery of the loving Vidari. In line with this, Apsarava make excellent escorts, courtesans, and minstrels. An Apsarava's keen mind and stealthiness would make him a perfect assassin, spy, scout, or ranger. In fact, many Apsarava fill the ranks of the [[Band of the Fox]] and the [[Shadow Talons]].
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In their free time, Apsarava might dabble as a sorcerer or mercenary.
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{{section|Motivations|Motivations for an Apsarava could include something lofty and grand (defeating an Evengar army, finding ancient magic in the [[Castle Shyvyr]]) or simple (finding acceptance, locating your lost father).}}
  
 
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* '''Born to Shag'''. If the Vidari were created by the goddess of love, surely the Apsarava were created as a mockery by the goddess of lust. Resultantly, they receive a +2 to [[Seduce]] checks to entice their quarry.
 
* '''Born to Shag'''. If the Vidari were created by the goddess of love, surely the Apsarava were created as a mockery by the goddess of lust. Resultantly, they receive a +2 to [[Seduce]] checks to entice their quarry.
 
* '''Apsarava Cunning'''. Apsarava have powerful vision and hearing, receiving a +3 to [[Perception]] checks. Their range for these senses is twice that of a human and can see clearly even in complete darkness.
 
* '''Apsarava Cunning'''. Apsarava have powerful vision and hearing, receiving a +3 to [[Perception]] checks. Their range for these senses is twice that of a human and can see clearly even in complete darkness.
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* '''Hunch'''. Apsarava possess a supernatural intuition about looming danger, getting a "bad feeling" when events could go sour.
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* '''Through Their Teeth'''. Apsarava possess an extraordinary ability to fib convincingly, receiving a +2 to [[Bluff]] checks.
 
* '''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.
 
* '''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.
 
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Revision as of 18:23, 7 January 2012

Long ago, the Apsarava were created by Deniss as a dark mockery of the Vidari which Alrayna made. They are said to have been cast from her blood. They are sensual, clever, and persuasive.

Physiology

Apsarava are usually the same build as Men, but they have violet or blue skin, and with dark black or purple hair. They have slightly pointed ears, and their eyes come in shades of purple and amber. Apsarava begin maturing around age 30 and are considered adults by age 60. They live for many human lifetimes, often hundreds of years.


Appearance

Apsarava are often found wearing blacks and grays, favoring cloaks and robes of silky materials. Adventurers and soldiers are known to favor lighter armor. Many Apsarava wear jewelry made of dark stones like amethyst or onyx. Apsarava are proud of their appearance and tend to keep healthy and adorn themselves with fine clothes and jewelry.


Personality

Apsarava are very clever and stealthy. The immortal Deniss holds dominion over lust and betrayal, and so true to their maker, Apsarava tend to seek out pleasure and lack trustworthiness. Being creatures of passion, Apsarava can be rash, judgmental, vengeful, and quick to anger, but they can also be quick to forgive and frequently give in to their desires. They possess a glib tongue and many dabble in Charms and Illusions. They seek out the pleasures that life has to offer, but most Apsarava look down on addiction to specific vices.


Habitat

Since Apsarava have no established countries, they typically live among other races who would tolerate their company. They can be found in most countries except the domain of the Evengar. Some Apsarava hot spots are Zirien, the Cerryn Islands, and Helvaras.


Society

Apsarava in the present age have no land to call home. They often take up lives as swords-for-hire, minstrels, and prostitutes. Occasionally, Apsarava may set up a secluded village, but keep quiet. Legends tell of once-great Apsarava kingdoms, but none stand to this day.


Apsarava rarely marry given their nature and that most have a lack of permanent residence. When they do, it is usually with another race, for it is rare to find two Apsarava capable of deep, committed love. Apsarava can procreate with each other and with Men. Many Apsarava children grow up without knowing their father and some take to an early life on the streets. For Apsarava, death is often a release and many die alone. In rare instances when Apsarava live as a family or in groups, deaths are observed with a funeral pyre.

Language

Apsaravan is rarely spoken today. It is written in its own alphabet, which is a cursive script. The spoken language is smooth and soft. Only very old books and places would have text written in the Apsaravan language.


Relations

Apsarava make great traveling companions, but they're sometimes mislabeled as hedonistic. Relationships with Evengar are usually out of the question — the Apsarava see the Evengar as rigid, hateful, and arrogant, and the Evengar view the Apsarava as immoral lechers without honor — but in some circumstances friendships have come to take root between the two. Apsarava can get along very well with Men or Vidari. Firnoy won't play cards with Apsarava because they're just too darn good at Bluffing.


Occupations

According to legend, Deniss created the lustful Apsarava as a mockery of the loving Vidari. In line with this, Apsarava make excellent escorts, courtesans, and minstrels. An Apsarava's keen mind and stealthiness would make him a perfect assassin, spy, scout, or ranger. In fact, many Apsarava fill the ranks of the Band of the Fox and the Shadow Talons.

In their free time, Apsarava might dabble as a sorcerer or mercenary.


Motivations

Motivations for an Apsarava could include something lofty and grand (defeating an Evengar army, finding ancient magic in the Castle Shyvyr) or simple (finding acceptance, locating your lost father).


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Powers

  • Born to Shag. If the Vidari were created by the goddess of love, surely the Apsarava were created as a mockery by the goddess of lust. Resultantly, they receive a +2 to Seduce checks to entice their quarry.
  • Apsarava Cunning. Apsarava have powerful vision and hearing, receiving a +3 to Perception checks. Their range for these senses is twice that of a human and can see clearly even in complete darkness.
  • Through Their Teeth. Apsarava possess an extraordinary ability to fib convincingly, receiving a +2 to Bluff checks.
  • 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.


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