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| − | After the [[Great War of Immortals]], ''[[Alnarya]] the Star Dancer'' wept for a full year. From her tears sprouted the massive forests | + | After the [[Great War of Immortals]], ''[[Alnarya]] the Star Dancer'' wept for a full year. From her tears sprouted the massive forests of [[Gartania]] and there she gave life to the '''vidari''' (singular: ''vidara'', adjectival: ''vidari''). They were created as a beautiful and captivating race with keen senses and sensitive hearts, taught the song of magic from the dragons, and were gifted with art and love from Alnarya. |
| − | {{section|Physiology|Vidari are as beautiful and youthful as they are graceful and agile. They have long, pointed ears usually 5 to 7 inches in length. Most wear wavy or curly hair, in white or blond, which feels like fine silk. They have fair skin and | + | {{section|Physiology|}} |
| − | + | Vidari are as beautiful and youthful as they are graceful and agile. They have long, pointed ears usually 5 to 7 inches in length. Most wear wavy or curly hair, in white or blond, which feels like fine silk. They have fair skin and alluring eyes found in blues and greens. All vidari bear thick eyelashes and big doe eyes. They begin maturing around age 50 and are considered adults by age 75. Most humans who've met a vidara would describe them as appearing like a young adult. Despite their youthfulness, they can live for many human lifetimes. Vidari are known to naturally live at least 700 years, but some have lived as long as a thousand (hidden sorcery might even extend ''that'' number). This sort of youthful beauty engenders more androgyny in their race than in others. A vidara could appear entirely masculine, entirely feminine, or some portion of each. | |
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| + | Vidari are able to reproduce with humans as well as apsarava. Whichever race conceives the child is the deciding factor in the race of the offspring. A female human or apsarava who mates with a male vidara conceives a human or apsaravan child whose natural lifespan is doubled. A female vidara who mates with a human or apsarava male conceives a vidara child whose natural lifespan is halved. Tell-tale signs of mixed heritage could include height, ear shape, and hair, eye, and skin color. | ||
{{section|Size|}} | {{section|Size|}} | ||
Vidari females aren't generally taller than 5′, and males not more than 5′4ʺ. On average, they weigh slightly less than a typical human of the same Size. All vidari are considered [[Size]] 0. | Vidari females aren't generally taller than 5′, and males not more than 5′4ʺ. On average, they weigh slightly less than a typical human of the same Size. All vidari are considered [[Size]] 0. | ||
| − | {{section|Appearance| | + | {{section|Appearance|The average vidara is adorned in robes or gowns made of silk or fine linens, their dress typically matching the color of the seasons. Adventurers wear lavish cloaks over tunics or light armor. Many wear rings, circlets, or necklaces made of fine metals and gems. Few wear earrings as they claim it interferes with their keen hearing. All vidari enjoy adorning themselves with flowers: males often with a boutonnière, and females with flowers in their hair and around the wrist.}} |
| − | {{section|Personality|Vidari are passionate and enjoy life and laughter; many seek out all kinds of experiences and knowledge. They cite their gifts from the | + | {{section|Personality|Vidari are passionate and enjoy life and laughter; many seek out all kinds of experiences and knowledge. They cite their gifts from the Immortal of love as the drive for their behavior. They are often playful and sympathetic, ready to bear the burdens of others. Vidari are mostly kind and polite, some even altruistic, but many deliver swift anger when it is warranted. |
Vidari are typically nocturnal, and enjoy basking in the dusk, moonlight, and dawn, but suffer no ill effects for venturing out in the light of day.}} | Vidari are typically nocturnal, and enjoy basking in the dusk, moonlight, and dawn, but suffer no ill effects for venturing out in the light of day.}} | ||
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{{section|Society|Vidari live an orderly life. They have a ruling Council of Elders that makes political decisions and a noble court that enforces law. Very few vidari lack the common moral conviction of their kind, but it does sometimes occur. Most importantly, vidari celebrate art, song, and magic. | {{section|Society|Vidari live an orderly life. They have a ruling Council of Elders that makes political decisions and a noble court that enforces law. Very few vidari lack the common moral conviction of their kind, but it does sometimes occur. Most importantly, vidari celebrate art, song, and magic. | ||
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| + | and vidari assume one of a wide array of genders, or none at all. | ||
Vidari mate for life and revere new birth. While it is true that men and vidari can reproduce, human–vidari marriages and children are uncommon considering their vastly different lifespans. Births are celebrated with song and visitations by friends, family, and other town citizens. Marriages are a time of great celebration: song, dancing, and gift-giving, for the vidari consider marriage the best way to personify the love of Alnarya. Deaths are very similar to births, as the vidari are very aware of the great cycle of life, but the songs and visitations bear a somewhat sad mood. If vidari have children, a small percentage of which do not, they tend to have 1–3.}} | Vidari mate for life and revere new birth. While it is true that men and vidari can reproduce, human–vidari marriages and children are uncommon considering their vastly different lifespans. Births are celebrated with song and visitations by friends, family, and other town citizens. Marriages are a time of great celebration: song, dancing, and gift-giving, for the vidari consider marriage the best way to personify the love of Alnarya. Deaths are very similar to births, as the vidari are very aware of the great cycle of life, but the songs and visitations bear a somewhat sad mood. If vidari have children, a small percentage of which do not, they tend to have 1–3.}} | ||
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| − | + | == New Powers == | |
| − | * '''Nocturnal''' | + | * '''Nocturnal''' – As beings of the natural world and friends to the moons and stars, vidari can see clearly if above-ground at night. They are just as blind in the dark as men while indoors and underground. |
| − | * '''Vidari Cunning''' | + | * '''Vidari Cunning''' – Big doe eyes and long ears have their advantages. The vidari have powerful vision and hearing, receiving a +4 to [[Perception]] checks using these senses. |
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| − | * ''' | + | '''Origin Powers''': Choose one of the following. |
| − | + | * '''Well of Life''' – In the distant past, vidari from the island nation of Ardeste waged war on the Empire of Everliving. To this day, Ardeste vidari receive a +2 bonus to [[Mettle]]. | |
| + | * '''Sylvan Bounty''' – Vidari from the lush forests of Gartania are experts at wilderness craft. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Search]] to gather food, water, or resources in the wilderness, and they can do so moving at their full [[Speed]]. | ||
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| + | '''Societal Powers''': Choose one of the following. | ||
| + | * '''The Talent''' – Vidari excel at all manner of performing arts. It's uncommon to find one who doesn't sing, dance, act, or play an instrument. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Perform]]. | ||
| + | * '''Sweet Emotion''' – Vidari possess a supernatural insight into the well-being of their loved ones at a distance. They receive a +2 bonus to [[Clairvoyance]] checks involving emotive transmission. | ||
| + | * '''Well Read''' – With a staggering lifespan, vidari are capable of collecting a vast wealth of knowledge, and recalling it with ease. They receive a +2 to [[Lore]] checks. | ||
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Revision as of 22:55, 30 March 2019
After the Great War of Immortals, Alnarya the Star Dancer wept for a full year. From her tears sprouted the massive forests of Gartania and there she gave life to the vidari (singular: vidara, adjectival: vidari). They were created as a beautiful and captivating race with keen senses and sensitive hearts, taught the song of magic from the dragons, and were gifted with art and love from Alnarya.
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Physiology
Vidari are as beautiful and youthful as they are graceful and agile. They have long, pointed ears usually 5 to 7 inches in length. Most wear wavy or curly hair, in white or blond, which feels like fine silk. They have fair skin and alluring eyes found in blues and greens. All vidari bear thick eyelashes and big doe eyes. They begin maturing around age 50 and are considered adults by age 75. Most humans who've met a vidara would describe them as appearing like a young adult. Despite their youthfulness, they can live for many human lifetimes. Vidari are known to naturally live at least 700 years, but some have lived as long as a thousand (hidden sorcery might even extend that number). This sort of youthful beauty engenders more androgyny in their race than in others. A vidara could appear entirely masculine, entirely feminine, or some portion of each.
Vidari are able to reproduce with humans as well as apsarava. Whichever race conceives the child is the deciding factor in the race of the offspring. A female human or apsarava who mates with a male vidara conceives a human or apsaravan child whose natural lifespan is doubled. A female vidara who mates with a human or apsarava male conceives a vidara child whose natural lifespan is halved. Tell-tale signs of mixed heritage could include height, ear shape, and hair, eye, and skin color.
Size
Vidari females aren't generally taller than 5′, and males not more than 5′4ʺ. On average, they weigh slightly less than a typical human of the same Size. All vidari are considered Size 0.
Appearance
The average vidara is adorned in robes or gowns made of silk or fine linens, their dress typically matching the color of the seasons. Adventurers wear lavish cloaks over tunics or light armor. Many wear rings, circlets, or necklaces made of fine metals and gems. Few wear earrings as they claim it interferes with their keen hearing. All vidari enjoy adorning themselves with flowers: males often with a boutonnière, and females with flowers in their hair and around the wrist.
Personality
Vidari are passionate and enjoy life and laughter; many seek out all kinds of experiences and knowledge. They cite their gifts from the Immortal of love as the drive for their behavior. They are often playful and sympathetic, ready to bear the burdens of others. Vidari are mostly kind and polite, some even altruistic, but many deliver swift anger when it is warranted.
Vidari are typically nocturnal, and enjoy basking in the dusk, moonlight, and dawn, but suffer no ill effects for venturing out in the light of day.
Habitat
The vidari live in great numbers in their homelands, the island nation of Ardeste and the forest nation of Gartania. Infrequently will vidari be found living among humans, and there are some vidari who live in solitude in forests or wilderness.
Vidari cities are built from natural materials: predominantly wood and stone, but occasionally metal. They are always lush with greenery and life, with gardens and groves very common. Their homes are warm and inviting. Human visitors to the vidari cities always describe them as feeling ethereal or divine — truly spiritual places.
Diet
Vidari enjoy food from the natural world, primarily nuts, fruits, and vegetables — in fact vidari produce is among the finest in the world. They are not at all opposed to eating meat, but usually do not since the food they grow provides all necessary nutrition. Vidari also produce and consume unspeakably tasty wines and ciders.
Society
Vidari live an orderly life. They have a ruling Council of Elders that makes political decisions and a noble court that enforces law. Very few vidari lack the common moral conviction of their kind, but it does sometimes occur. Most importantly, vidari celebrate art, song, and magic.
and vidari assume one of a wide array of genders, or none at all.
Vidari mate for life and revere new birth. While it is true that men and vidari can reproduce, human–vidari marriages and children are uncommon considering their vastly different lifespans. Births are celebrated with song and visitations by friends, family, and other town citizens. Marriages are a time of great celebration: song, dancing, and gift-giving, for the vidari consider marriage the best way to personify the love of Alnarya. Deaths are very similar to births, as the vidari are very aware of the great cycle of life, but the songs and visitations bear a somewhat sad mood. If vidari have children, a small percentage of which do not, they tend to have 1–3.
Language
The vidari language is described by humans as moving and beautiful. The words of the language are comprised of groups of syllables sung at specific notes, so to hear a vidari public speech would be very much like a concert solo. It is rare for other races to master the form, but many human scholars do learn the language. Their written language is a cursive script and looks as beautiful as it sounds.
Relations
Vidari make caring friends — the kind whose shoulder you'd want to cry on. Vidari are comforting and empathetic, make friends quickly, and keep them indefinitely. Vidari enjoy the passion of the apsarava, and the potential of goodness of humans. They identify with the positive demeanor of firnoy and maghashi. Vidari are the least like kulgeris, whose near lack of positive emotion is unthinkable. They get along well with the shou; both are nocturnal and make great dancers.
Occupations
Many vidari learn to sing, dance, play an instrument, or paint at a young age. Natural occupations for a vidara could include herbalist, guide, scout, artist, winemaker, or minstrel. The Songweavers sport several talented vidari musicians.
Vidari love archery and magic, and it is not uncommon to find an adventurer that practices one or both of these. Many of the Voices of Light are vidari women.
Motivations
Vidari adventurers feel the wanderlust to experience the world. They typically pass human settlements unseen, either at night or under cover of forest. Goals that might take a vidara outside his or her home could deal with discovery (find a lost hymn to Alnarya, seek out the world's finest bow, learn high magic), or with friends and love (seek out a soul mate, ascend the ranks of the Songweavers, seek out a lost sibling).
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New Powers
- Nocturnal – As beings of the natural world and friends to the moons and stars, vidari can see clearly if above-ground at night. They are just as blind in the dark as men while indoors and underground.
- Vidari Cunning – Big doe eyes and long ears have their advantages. The vidari have powerful vision and hearing, receiving a +4 to Perception checks using these senses.
Origin Powers: Choose one of the following.
- Well of Life – In the distant past, vidari from the island nation of Ardeste waged war on the Empire of Everliving. To this day, Ardeste vidari receive a +2 bonus to Mettle.
- Sylvan Bounty – Vidari from the lush forests of Gartania are experts at wilderness craft. They receive a +2 bonus to Search to gather food, water, or resources in the wilderness, and they can do so moving at their full Speed.
Societal Powers: Choose one of the following.
- The Talent – Vidari excel at all manner of performing arts. It's uncommon to find one who doesn't sing, dance, act, or play an instrument. They receive a +2 bonus to Perform.
- Sweet Emotion – Vidari possess a supernatural insight into the well-being of their loved ones at a distance. They receive a +2 bonus to Clairvoyance checks involving emotive transmission.
- Well Read – With a staggering lifespan, vidari are capable of collecting a vast wealth of knowledge, and recalling it with ease. They receive a +2 to Lore checks.
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